Placement Associate | Youth Program

       Position: Placement Associate | Youth Program

• Timely submission of monthly and quarterly reports.
• Consolidate placement and workshop reports.
• Submit reports on time for review meetings and enter the details in the database in a timely manner.
• Ensure all the relevant data is available on time.
• Build a robust employer network via calls and meetings For Gujarat, For Placements, Collaboration, MOUs Employers, Course content consultation and for participating in state events such as Round Tables etc.
• Working closely & Supporting line manager in planning placement strategy & organizing Placements related activities at institutes with collaborations of institute TPOs/JAPOs.
• Support in organizing placement officers training.
• Ensuring agreed % work transition in VTI/ITI.
• Ensuring agreed % learners in Tech Based Jobs.
• Ensuring agreed % of female placements.
• Onboard and engage with green sector organizations for work transition and for different stages of learners.
• Conducting Orientation on placement processes, systems & best practices to new joiners in the state.
• Working in accordance with the MOU for the region & supporting in executing the plans accordingly.
• Follow up with alumni for job opportunities and share current updates across ITIs and polytechnics (as needed).
• Conduct Aspiration Mapping of the learners of the state.
• Mobilize candidates for events, walk-ins, interviews etc.
• Organize Industry Expert Sessions & Placement Session for the state.
• Coordinate, plan and manage placement drives and job fairs (as needed).
• Conduct Dip Check and prepare reports of the same.
• Ensuring timely preparation of various placement reports.
• Follow-up pre- and post-placement activities.
• Facilitate job readiness Sessions at institutes like Interview skills, resume check- giving feedback (as needed).
• Drawing a calendar for each institute and focus on the following activities -resume writing, bringing employer FAQs from interviews to the classroom, and accompany students for market scans and industry visits (as needed).
• Organizing industry exposure visits for learners in collaboration with institute.
• Sharing of planned activities with internal and external stakeholders
• Collection of placement evidence of learners & timely updation of their placement status on central sheets.
• Presenting placement data in L4
• Supporting various program activities that are organized in ITIs such as Family Engagement, Alumni meet etc.
• Regularly visiting ITIs for catch-ups with TPOs/JAPOs.
• Effective utilization of tech-based solutions for work transition and automate the process.
• Conducting Demo’s on Industry engagement activities. 

• Graduate degree in Social Work, Management, HR, or a related field.
• 1-2 years of experience in placement coordination, recruitment, youth skilling, or working within the ITI or vocational ecosystem.
• Experience working with government institutions, skilling programs, or NGOs preferred.
• Willingness to travel extensively across districts and regions
• Placement process knowledge and experience engaging with industries.
• Strong coordination and relationship management skills with institutions and partners.
• Experience in delivering employability or soft skills training.
• Comfort with data collection and reporting tools.
• Proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work with diverse stakeholders across institutes and geographies
• Self-motivated, organized, and result-oriented.
• Passion for youth empowerment and the skilling ecosystem. 

• Comprehensive Personal Accident Insurance covering up to Rs 10,00,000 annually
• Mediclaim Insurance covering up to Rs 3,00,000 annually, supported through our insurance partner, who also offer additional wellness benefits
• Reach for the Stars (RFS) amount of up to Rs 5,000 to support your self-learning and knowledge-building efforts
• Internet allowance of up to Rs 750/month, reimbursable based on actual usage to support flexible and hybrid working arrangements
• For employees with children under the age of 6 years, Quest offers childcare or day care fee support through a monthly matching contribution of up to Rs 3,000, helping you create a supportive work-life balance
• Offering Menstrual Leave, 1 day per month across the country
• Access to emotional health and wellbeing programs such as:

1. Group sessions worth Rs 8,000 per session fully covered by the organization
2. 1:1 counselling sessions (worth Rs 2,000 per session), fully covered by the organization