Role Purpose:

The Program Coordinator – Industry Engagement will support industry engagement and career transition activities across ITIs and vocational training institutes in Kerala.

The role will work closely with institutes, employers, industry associations, government stakeholders and Quest Alliance teams to help young people move successfully from education and training into employment, apprenticeships, self-employment and other livelihood opportunities. This is an execution and coordination-focused role, requiring robust relationship-building, field coordination and follow-through.

Key Responsibilities:
1. Industry & Employer Engagement
Identify employers, industry associations, sector networks and other potential partners across Kerala.
Build and maintain working relationships with employers for recruitment, apprenticeships, workplace exposure and career interactions.
Understand employer requirements, hiring trends and entry-level opportunities relevant to ITI and vocational learners.
Coordinate employer meetings, industry visits, job fairs,



recruitment drives and other engagement activities.
Maintain updated information on employer contacts, opportunities and engagement status.
2. Institute & Career Transition Support
Work with ITIs and vocational institutes to plan and implement career transition activities.
Support Placement Officers, trainers and institute teams in employer outreach and placement coordination.
Facilitate career exposure, employer interactions, apprenticeship opportunities and transition-related activities for learners.
Support institutes in maintaining placement records, employer databases and alumni information.
Encourage institute teams to progressively manage employer engagement and placement activities independently.
3. Labour Market & Stakeholder Coordination
Gather information on local industries, employment trends, emerging sectors and livelihood opportunities.
Build connections with industry bodies, government departments, skil

📌 Program Coordinator, Youth Program (India)
🏢 Quest Alliance
📍 India