Chai Point and Medhavi Skills University Launch Learn While You Earn Program

Mumbai: In a major step toward inclusive workforce development, tea-led QSR brand Chai Point has signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Medhavi Skills University (MSU) to launch a nationwide “Learn While You Earn” initiative.

Learn While You Earn program is designed to deliver skill-integrated education to Chai Point’s frontline employees, enabling them to pursue higher education while gaining valuable industry experience. The collaboration was formalized at Chai Point’s Bengaluru headquarters in the presence of Sajeev Kumar S, Vice President – Industry Relations at MSU; Kalappa K B, Chief Human Resources Officer at Chai Point; and Allen Mathias, AGM MTA at Chai Point.

The Learn While You Earn initiative is open to all frontline staff who have completed 10th or 12th grade, offering them access to UGC and AICTE-recognized Certificate, Diploma (D.Voc), and Bachelor of Vocation (B.Voc) programs. Delivered directly through Chai Point’s retail locations, the initiative allows employees to gain hands-on experience while pursuing industry-aligned education.

“We’re proud to collaborate with Medhavi Skills University to build a new pipeline of skilled professionals,” said Kalappa K.B., CHRO, Chai Point. “Our ‘Learn While You Earn’ initiative reinforces our commitment to empowering our workforce and creating long-term, sustainable career paths.”

About Learn While You Earn Program

Currently available to over 900 team members across Chai Point’s CP Experience and CP Everywhere formats, the program is set to expand further. The two organizations also plan to co-establish a Centre of Excellence in Chai and Coffee Brewing and explore specialized MBA programs for mid- and senior-level professionals within the company.

Pravesh Dudani, Founder and Chancellor of MSU, highlighted the initiative’s real-world relevance: “This partnership allows us to deliver skill-based, work-integrated programs within a fast-paced industry context, aligning learning outcomes with employability.”

Sajeev Kumar S, Vice President – Industry Relations at MSU, added: “Together, we are building scalable, employment-ready models that bridge the gap between education and industry.”

Founded in 2011, Chai Point operates 180 stores across nine cities and services 3,900 workplace hubs nationwide. MSU, with a robust network of over 300 industry partners, is at the forefront of redefining higher education through skill development.

This partnership marks a significant milestone in India’s journey toward workforce readiness and economic inclusivity—demonstrating how collaborative models between academia and industry can foster long-term growth and opportunity.