Location: Bangalore/ Delhi (Open to candidates in either of these locations)
Role Purpose
Quest Alliance is looking for a Specialist – Career Pathways & Industry Systems to strengthen learner transitions from vocational training into meaningful work.
The role will support the design and strengthening of multiple career pathways including wage employment, apprenticeships, self-employment, green careers, and emerging livelihood opportunities. The individual will work closely with employers, training institutions, state teams, and internal stakeholders to strengthen industry engagement models, improve transition systems, identify emerging opportunities, and generate insights that improve learner outcomes.
The role sits at the intersection of Industry Engagement, Meaningful Work Transition, Future Skills, and institutional strengthening. It combines ecosystem building, systems improvement, labour market understanding, and operational excellence.
Key Responsibilities
1. Career Pathways Development
Identify and strengthen multiple pathways that support learner transitions, including jobs,



apprenticeships, self-employment, green careers, gig work, and emerging sectors.
Support the development and testing of pathway models that improve learner access to opportunities.
Track emerging trends in careers, livelihoods, and workforce transitions.
Contribute to frameworks related to quality of work, transition readiness, and career progression.
Support pilots and innovations that expand pathway opportunities for learners.
2. Industry Engagement & Ecosystem Building
Build and maintain relationships with employers, industry associations, sector skill councils, chambers of commerce, and ecosystem partners.
Develop long-term industry engagement approaches that move beyond transactional placement relationships.
Support the creation of industry advisory groups, employer forums, mentorship opportunities, workplace exposure initiatives, and apprenticeship pipelines.
Identify opportunities

📌 Specialist – Career Pathways (New Delhi)
🏢 Quest Alliance
📍 New Delhi