Role Overview :

The Placement Officer will play a critical role in enabling Meaningful Work Transitions (MWT) for learners graduating from Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) and Vocational Training Institutes (VTI) in Tamil Nadu. Meaningful Work Transitions refer to supporting learners to transition from ITIs into the world of work or further pathways, including jobs, apprenticeships, self-employment, and higher education.

The role focuses on strengthening industry partnerships, supporting VTI, ITI placement teams, enabling effective placement and transition operations, and driving data-driven decision-making aligned with program goals.

The position requires close collaboration with ITI Principals, Placement Officers (POs), CSOs, industry partners, employers, and internal program teams to ensure alignment, effective execution of placement and transition strategies, and improved employment outcomes for learners across the ITI ecosystem in Tamil Nadu.

1. System Enablement & Stakeholder Coordination




- Enable and support ITI placement teams to implement Meaningful Work Transition strategies that support learner movement from ITIs to jobs, apprenticeships, self-employment, and higher education.
- Participate in and support regular review meetings with ITI Principals, Placement Officers, CSOs, and relevant stakeholders.
- Support regional teams across Tamil Nadu in planning and executing industry engagement and learner transition activities.
- Ensure consistency and alignment of industry engagement and work transition practices across regions.
- Act as a coordination bridge between ITIs, employers, and internal program teams.

2. Industry Engagement & Employer Partnerships
- Establish and nurture partnerships with industries, employers, and industry associations to create employment and apprenticeship opportunities for ITI learners.
- Facilitate structured conversations between employers and ITIs to align expectations on skills, roles, and hiring processes.
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📌 Placement Officer (Chennai)
🏢 Quest Alliance
📍 Chennai