As quick commerce continues to reshape India’s retail ecosystem and consumer buying patterns, the demand for skilled professionals in logistics, supply chain management and retail operations is growing rapidly. In a move to address this need, Instamart has partnered with Young India Skills University (YISU) to launch a structured skill-based academic programme aimed at preparing Telangana’s youth for careers in the fast-expanding quick commerce sector.

The collaboration, formalised through a Memorandum of Understanding, is expected to benefit more than 5,000 young people across the state over multiple years. YISU, established under the Young India Skills University Telangana Act, 2024 by the Government of Telangana, focuses on industry-aligned education and employability-driven training. The MoU was signed in the presence of YISU Vice Chancellor V.L.V.S.S. Subba Rao and Swiggy Ltd Chief Human Resources Officer Girish Menon.

Under the partnership, Scootsy, a wholly owned subsidiary of Swiggy and its logistics arm, will work closely with YISU to roll out a three-month learning programme tailored to the operational realities of quick commerce. The course is designed to build job-ready operational and managerial skills, with a strong emphasis on dark store management, supply chain execution and high-speed retail operations.

The curriculum addresses the need for standardised capabilities in high-velocity retail environments, covering quick commerce business models, service-level adherence, customer promise delivery and emerging trends in retail logistics. The programme will be delivered through a blend of classroom instruction and structured field exposure, offering participants practical insights into store execution, last-mile coordination and performance metrics.

Students who successfully complete the course along with the internship component will be fast-tracked into Store Manager Trainee roles, positioning them for leadership responsibilities in quick commerce fulfilment and operations, and creating a steady talent pipeline for the growing sector.