HUL ties up with Aptech to open beauty training academies

FMCG major Hindustan Unilever Ltd, through its subsidiary Lakme India, has tied up with the IT education and training institute Aptech to open 100 beauty training academies across India.
Branded as Lakme Academy powered by Aptech, it is aiming to train 50,000 stylists across India in next five years, HUL said in a statement.
As per the agreement, Lakme will design content and course modules, coach trainers and certify students while Aptech will be responsible for the entire academy operations.
"This alliance between Lakme and Aptech will significantly improve the quality of talent in the beauty services industry," HUL said, adding that its consumers will get high quality experience and expertise at Lakme salons.

It would offer both foundation and advanced level training in skin, hair and make-up.
"Lakme Academy will strengthen the business model of Lakme, with a captive supply of high quality talent. This alliance is a capability building initiative and will not have any significant impact on the finances of Lakme in short to medium term," it added.