Who We Are
LabourNet Foundation is committed to bridging the gap between aspiration and opportunity. Over the years, we have partnered with individuals, communities, and enterprises to build pathways to careers and prepare India’s future workforce.
As a recognised awarding body, we validate skills and achievements, ensuring that aspirations are turned into recognised, sustainable careers.
*LabourNet Foundation is a Section 8 non-profit organisation
Mission
To bridge the gap between aspiration and opportunity by building pathways that prepare individuals for meaningful careers and strengthen India’s future workforce.
Vision
A future where every individual’s aspirations are recognised, supported, and transformed into sustainable careers, creating a workforce that is inclusive, resilient, and future-ready.
Values
- Equity: Extending opportunities to those often left out, especially women and youth.
- Recognition: Valuing every step of an individual’s learning and exposure.
- Pathways, not shortcuts: Focusing on long-term careers, not one-time interventions.
- Collaboration: Building change with enterprises, communities, and institutions.
Future readiness: Preparing people for the world of work as it evolves.
Goals
- Expand access to secure skilling aligned with aspirations.
- Provide work exposure that connects learning with real careers.
- Scale recognition as a trusted awarding body.
- Enable progression pathways that nurture India’s future workforce.
The Issues We Address
Millions in India aspire to better careers but face persistent barriers:
- Remaining in informality without recognition or protection.
- Experiencing instability with unpredictable incomes and short-term opportunities.
- Struggling with limited access to training that matches industry needs.
- Facing barriers to retention, particularly for women with safety and mobility challenges.
LabourNet Foundation exists to bridge these gaps so that aspirations do not remain dreams but become careers that endure.
Our Approach – The STEP Framework
Our work is guided by the STEP Framework, which ensures that individuals are supported through every stage of their career journey:
- Secure Skilling: Building strong, relevant capabilities aligned with industry and aspirations.
- Transition Support: Bridging the gap between skilling and opportunities.
- Enablers for Retention: Providing support systems that help people stay and succeed.
- Progression Pathways: Ensuring long-term career growth and advancement.
This approach ensures our mission and values are reflected in every programme we deliver.
Work Exposure
Work exposure is how aspirations turn into confidence. By integrating on-the-job training, assignments, and projects, we prepare the future workforce to adapt, perform, and grow.
For many participants, this is their experience of professional environments and a crucial step in building career pathways.
Certified for the Future
We believe that aspirations deserve to be recognised. As a recognised awarding body under the National Council for Vocational Education and Training (NCVET), LabourNet Foundation provides certifications aligned to the National Skills Qualifications Framework (NSQF).
This ensures that every skill, exposure, and achievement is visible, verifiable, and valued by both individuals and enterprises. For participants, recognition builds pride and confidence. For enterprises, it provides trusted assurance of quality.
Capstone: Market Aligned Skilling
Our Capstone program, designed for students in partnership with universities, acts as a bridge between academic learning and real-world application. Through Capstone projects, students apply classroom knowledge to industry challenges, gain exposure to professional environments, and demonstrate readiness for careers.
For universities, the Capstone program enhances employability outcomes and ensures that academic journeys align with career pathways.
Why It Matters
India’s growth depends on its future workforce, yet too many people remain excluded from opportunities to build sustainable careers. By aligning our mission, vision, and values with action, LabourNet Foundation ensures that aspirations become achievable, opportunities are recognised, and pathways to careers are built.