Gemba Skill Academy
Helping young people build the skills employers look for.
Gemba Skill Academy is an initiative of Gemba Management Consulting. We work with Educational Institutions, government bodies and employers to help young people become better prepared for the workplace.
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India adds nearly 1.5 crore young people to its workforce every year. Yet studies suggest that only 45 to 50 percent are readily employable for industry roles.
A degree shows what a student has studied. It does not always show whether the student can apply that knowledge at work, communicate well, solve problems or adapt to the expectations of an organisation.
This leaves many capable graduates underprepared and employers struggling to find people who are ready to contribute. Gemba Skill Academy helps bridge this gap through practical learning, industry exposure and focused preparation for employment.

About Us
​Gemba Skill Academy builds on more than two decades of expertise in organisational development, leadership, workforce capability and performance improvement through Gemba Management Consulting. We bring this depth of experience into skill development with a clear focus on industry relevance, learner capability and measurable outcomes. Every engagement begins with understanding the unique needs of the institution, learner group or skilling initiative, enabling us to design solutions that are purposeful, contextual and outcome-driven.
Our programmes bring together learning expertise and workplace insight, combining structured learning with practical application, experiential methodologies and industry-aligned capabilities. We focus on equipping learners with the skills, confidence and professional readiness required to navigate evolving career opportunities and contribute effectively in the workplace.
Beyond delivering training, we partner with institutions and organisations to build sustainable talent capability, strengthen employability and bridge the gap between education and industry. Our approach is simple yet purposeful: understand the need, build the capability and measure the impact-creating future-ready individuals and stronger talent ecosystems.
Why Gemba
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We understand the need before designing the programme.
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Our learning content reflects real workplace expectations.
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We track progress and outcomes throughout the engagement.
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Our team brings experience across sectors and different types of institutions.
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We can support the full journey, from identifying gaps to preparing students for placement and work.
Our Services
We help colleges strengthen student employability. Our Institutional Gap Analysis looks at curriculum relevance, student competencies, faculty capability and placement readiness.
Our Key Services
- Foreign Language Training
German | Japanese | French
- Technology-Integrated Long-Term Courses
- Short-Term Courses
- Industry-Based Training
- Internship Programmes
Continuous Learning and Career Acceleration Program (CLCAP)
Our Continuous Learning and Career Acceleration Program, or CLCAP, supports students through each year of college. It begins with the behavioural foundations needed for work and gradually builds towards placement preparation and career readiness in the final year.

Our Impact
Institutions that have partnered with Gemba have reported:
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Placement rates improving from 40 percent to 90 percent
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Admissions reaching full capacity
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Better institutional rankings and stronger recruiter participation
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Improvements to campus infrastructure and the student experience

Meet The Team

Dr R Karthikeyan
Founder, Gemba Management Consulting Pvt Ltd

Kannan Pachamuthu
Vice President, Gemba Skill Academy

Jai Kishor
General Manager, Gemba Skill Academy











