Youth 4 Jobs Foundation

17/08/2026

Meet the Speaker | Dr. Sambhavi Chandrashekar, PhD, CPACC

We are delighted to welcome Dr. Sambhavi Chandrashekar, PhD, CPACC, Global Accessibility Lead at D2L, to the Zero Project Conference India 2026, hosted by Youth4Jobs Foundation.

Dr. Sambhavi Chandrashekar, PhD, CPACC is Global Accessibility Lead at D2L, where she drives disability inclusion through inclusive design as a revenue and market expansion strategy, turning compliance into competitive advantage for education partners worldwide. She shapes international standards as the chair of the Global Leadership Council at IAAP and Canada’s ISO SC36 mirror committee, and Vice Chair of Canada’s AI and ICT standards committees.

She bridges academic rigor, global policy influence, and P&L impact with 15+ years as former faculty in inclusive design at University of Toronto and OCAD University and current adjunct professor at three Canadian universities advising doctoral students.

Join us on September 8, 2026, as global leaders, innovators, policymakers, and changemakers come together to exchange ideas, build connections, and explore solutions that advance disability inclusion and accessibility.

📅 September 8, 2026
📍 Aurika by Lemon Tree Hotels, Mumbai International Airport
🔗 Register now: https://lnkd.in/dTCpUqun

Meera Shenoy | Zero Project | Martin Essl | Anja Günther | Michael Fembek | R Sameer Nair | Swati Agarwal | Jyothi Bezawada | Rajesh Khanna | IAAP - International Association of Accessibility Professionals

08/08/2026

06/08/2026

COMING TOGETHER WITHOUT SILOS

Not every meaningful conversation makes headlines. Some of the most important ones happen quietly, in a room where 30 organisations come together, speak honestly, and simply listen and learn from each other.

That’s what happened in Chennai.
The Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities(DEPwD), Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, GOI, in collaboration with Youth4Jobs Foundation, convened a Stakeholder Consultation on strengthening skilling, livelihoods, and employment for persons with disabilities.

Chaired by .Vidyavathi Vaidyanathan, IAS, Secretary, Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPwD)

- Ms. Manmeet Nanda, IAS, Additional Secretary, Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment Govt. of India
- Ms. Richa Shankar, Deputy Director General, Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPwD)
- Ms. Meera Shenoy, Founder, Youth4Jobs Foundation

Later joined by Mr. Venkatesan Dhattareyan, Regional Director, South, Ministry of Tourism, Government of India

It was the first time a Secretary from Delhi had led these direct consultations to understand:

- Where each organisation is in its skilling journey for persons with disabilities.
- What needs to be done by companies or training organisations to step up their inclusion efforts.
- How the government can provide sensitive support.

17 NGOs. 13 employer partners. One shared purpose.

The discussion was open, grounded, highly interactive, productive, and full of the kind of honesty that only comes when people are given the space to speak. NGOs wanted to visit companies to see best practices, and vice versa. The inputs from these conversations will be fed into the Divyangjan Kaushal Yojana. This feeling of being on the same journey, without silos, is what made the Chennai meet an auspicious beginning.

01/08/2026

We are humbled and delighted to share a significant milestone for Youth4Jobs Foundation.

Youth4Jobs Foundation and SERP (Society for Elimination of Rural Poverty), Telangana, have partnered to empower youth with disabilities to become successful micro-entrepreneurs, with a special focus on women with disabilities in the state.

This three-year partnership was formalized through the signing of an MoU by Meera Shenoy, Founder & CEO, Youth4Jobs Foundation, and Divya Devarajan IAS, CEO, , in the presence of senior officials from SERP and members of the Youth4Jobs team.

Together, we look forward to creating sustainable livelihood opportunities, strengthening entrepreneurship, and enabling greater economic inclusion for persons with disabilities in Telangana

30/07/2026

Join us in shaping a more inclusive future at the Zero Project Conference India 2026, hosted by Youth 4 Jobs Foundation

We invite innovators, startups, social enterprises, organizations, and entrepreneurs to exhibit their Assistive Technology (AT), Assistive Devices (AD), and products made by Persons with Disabilities.

The 4th edition of the Zero Project Conference India, hosted by Youth4Jobs, will be held on September 8, 2026, at Aurika by Lemon Tree Hotels, Mumbai International Airport.

📍 Venue: Aurika by Lemon Tree Hotels, Mumbai International Airport
📅 Date: September 8, 2026
🗓️ Last Date to Apply: August 25, 2026

🔗 Register your stall today: https://zeroprojectconferenceindia.org/registration-form-for-assistive-technology-assistive-device-at-ad/

Why exhibit?
✅ Showcase your innovations to industry leaders, policymakers, investors, employers, and disability advocates.
✅ Demonstrate solutions that enhance accessibility, independence, and inclusion.
✅ Build meaningful partnerships and connect with key stakeholders driving disability inclusion in India.

If you're developing innovative assistive solutions or creating products by and for Persons with Disabilities, this is your opportunity to showcase your work on a national platform.

23/07/2026

The Zero Project Conference India returns for its 4th edition, hosted by Youth4Jobs Foundation, on September 8, 2026 in Mumbai, at Aurika by Lemon Tree Hotels, Mumbai International Airport.

Register here for the conference - https://zeroprojectconferenceindia.org/registration-form-to-attend-the-conference/

Building on the momentum of last year’s conference in New Delhi, this edition carries the theme “Building Bridges Between Global Networks and Innovations.”

Global leaders from business, government, civil society, international organizations, innovators, and academics will join to exchange ideas, share good practices, and advance inclusion for persons with disabilities.

Mark your calendars - this is one conversation you won’t want to miss!

15/07/2026

Comment "YES" to get the Job Application Link!
Exciting Career Opportunity for Persons with Disabilities!

Looking to advance your HR career? A leading global manufacturing company is hiring HR Generalists in Chennai!

📍 Location:
* Sholinganallur, Chennai, Tamil Nadu

💼 Job Role:
HR Generalist

🎓 Eligibility:

- MBA / MA
- 7–10 years of experience in Human Resources
- Strong knowledge of MS Excel, MS Word & PowerPoint

Who Can Apply?
- Persons with Disabilities
- Candidates with any disability are encouraged to apply if they have the required experience.

Salary:
- Up to ₹10 LPA (Based on experience)
Candidates with 8+ years of relevant experience may be offered up to ₹10 LPA.

👥 Open Positions:
2 Vacancies

🗓️ Application Deadline:
31 July 2026

📲 Comment "YES" and we'll share the application link with you!

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11/07/2026

🌧️ Learn Monsoon Vocabulary in Indian Sign Language (ISL)! 🤟

Let’s sign these beautiful weather words together:

🌦️ Monsoon
🌧️ Rainfall
💧 Drizzle
⛈️ Downpour
🌫️ Mist
💎 Dew
☁️ Clouds
⚡ Thunder

Every new sign is a step toward a more inclusive world. 🌍💙

Follow along, practice, and help make communication accessible for everyone.

08/07/2026

14 Dreams. 14 New Beginnings.

Youth4Jobs Hyderabad just completed an inclusive hiring drive - and 14 Persons with Disabilities are stepping into exciting new careers.
6 candidates with Locomotor Disability
8 Deaf and Hard of Hearing candidates

All placed as Team Members at some of India's most-loved food brands:
🍩 Krispy Kreme
🎂 CakeZone
🌯 Rolls On Wheels
🍕 Olio

Every one of them got here through hard work — backed by:

🎯 Employability training built around their strengths
🗣️ Mock interviews and confidence coaching
💼 End-to-end placement support — first call to final offer

A job isn't just a paycheck. It's financial independence. It's dignity. It's belonging.

Every Job is a turning point — for the individual, for their family, for what inclusion looks like in India's workforce.

Thank you Curefoods 🙏 for leading with ability

🏢 If you're an employer looking to build a truly inclusive workplace learn how Youth4Jobs Foundation can support your organisation: https://lnkd.in/gt3wQtPi

🙋 If you're a jobseeker ready to take the first step - register for free training and placement support: https://lnkd.in/d8bQq2qg

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