Overview of School POC (Point of Contact):
The School POC will be responsible for planning and delivering engaging and informative career awareness sessions for students in Grades 8 to 10. These sessions will aim to introduce students to a wide range of career pathways, support self-exploration, and help them identify interests and potential future career options. The role also involves conducting individualized career counselling sessions to support students in making informed academic and qualified decisions. In addition, the School POC will lead and manage the FYJC and FYUG admissions processes for two Pune schools, ensuring timely guidance, coordination, and end-to-end support for students and stakeholders.

Work Schedule:
The role will follow a hybrid work structure, with on-ground engagement at schools on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, and office-based work on Wednesdays.

What your role will entail:
Career Awareness Sessions:
- Deliver planned career awareness sessions for students in grades 8-10.
- Educate students on a variety of career options, required skills,



and the educational pathways to achieve career goals.
- Integrate interactive activities and guest speaker sessions to enhance student engagement.
- Collaborate with teachers and advisors to align career awareness sessions with classroom learning and students' academic development.

Individual Career Counseling:
- Facilitate psychometric testing for Grade 9 / 10 students in collaboration with the learning partner
- Provide one-on-one career counseling sessions for students in grades 9 /10 to explore their interests, strengths, and potential career paths.
- Assist students in setting short-term and long-term career goals.
- Guide students in creating personalized career plans, including identifying appropriate high school courses, extracurricular activities, and internships.

Collaboration & Outreach:
- Collaborate with school staff, parents, and other stakeholders to support students’ car

📌 Associate - School Poc, Alumni Support & Engagement (Pune)
🏢 The Akanksha Foundation
📍 Pune