Role Purpose:

Support ITI learners in moving from training to employment, apprenticeships, higher education, or entrepreneurship. Working with the Youth Program team, ITI staff, and local employers, you will coordinate career exposure and placement activities, help learners prepare for opportunities, and maintain accurate records of their progress.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Employer Engagement

- Identify local employers and relevant opportunities, especially in manufacturing, and maintain an updated employer contact database.
- Coordinate employer interactions, industry visits, and career awareness sessions with ITI staff and the program team.

2. Learner Preparation and Placement Support

- Support learners with CV preparation, mock interviews, workplace readiness, and job search skills.
- Share suitable opportunities, coordinate interviews and placement drives, and follow up with learners and employers on joining and transition outcomes.

3. Tracking and Reporting

- Collect and validate learner, employer, and placement data; keep records and dashboards updated on time.
- Track participation and placement outcomes, gather employer feedback, and prepare concise updates for monthly and quarterly reviews.

4. Coordination and Field Learning

- Work with ITI principals, trainers, and Quest colleagues to deliver agreed activities and follow up on pending actions.
- Document learner success stories and field feedback, and share practical suggestions to improve career readiness and placement support.

Required Experience and Skills:

- Early-career candidates are welcome. Internships or experience in youth engagement, placements, employer outreach, or community work are helpful.
- Clear communication in Kannada and working knowledge of English; confidence in speaking with learners and employers.
- Basic Excel or Google Sheets skills, attention to detail,



and reliable follow-through.
- Interest in supporting young people, willingness to learn, and readiness for regular field visits to ITIs and employers.

Salary

The pay band for the position starts at Rs. 32,000/- per month (cost to company) (The salary offered will be commensurate with the experience and expertise of the candidate)

Perks

At Quest Alliance, we believe that our investment in people extends well beyond compensation. Alongside your salary, the organisation continues to invest in your wellbeing, learning, and long-term growth through a range of benefits, including:
- Comprehensive Personal Accident Insurance covering up to ₹10,00,000 annually.
- Mediclaim Insurance covers up to ₹3,00,000 annually through our insurance partner, Anand Rathi, together with additional wellness benefits.
- Reach for the Stars (RFS) support of up to ₹5,000 each year to encourage your self-learning and professional development.
- Internet reimbursement of up to ₹750 per month, based on actual usage, to support our flexible and hybrid ways of working.
- Childcare support of up to ₹3,000 per month for employees with children below six years of age, through a matching contribution towards childcare or daycare expenses.
- Access to Quest Alliance's emotional health and wellbeing programmes, including:
- Group sessions valued at approximately ₹8,000 per session, fully sponsored by the organisation.
- One-to-one counselling sessions, valued at approximately ₹2,000 per session,



fully sponsored by the organisation.
- Gratuity Allowance, reflecting Quest Alliance's long-term commitment to your financial security and social security. This amount is specifically earmarked by the organisation and becomes payable upon retirement or separation in accordance with applicable laws.

To Apply

Interested candidates are requested to apply for the role by filling up the application form via the ATS (Zoho Recruit) platform:

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About Quest Alliance

Quest Alliance prepares young learners in India with the skills, mindsets, and support systems they need to thrive in life, learning, and work.

A social impact organization with close to two decades of experience, Quest Alliance works at the intersection of technology and future skills to make learning more equitable and relevant, especially for socially and economically vulnerable learners.

The organization influences systems to empower young learners in government high schools and trade and vocational institutes to holistically navigate their education to career transitions.

Quest Alliance works across 12 Indian states and is partnered with nine state governments, over 80 CSOs, national ministries, and funders. It has impacted 1.8 million young lives to date.

Learn More: Quest Alliance | LinkedIn | Youtube | Explore Career Pathways at Quest

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At Quest Alliance, we pride ourselves on being an Equal Opportunities employer, embracing applications from all segments of the community. We are committed to ensuring that every applicant and employee is treated with fairness and respect, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, marital status, social status, caste, religious belief, age, or any other factor that is irrelevant to performance. Your individuality is valued and respected within our organization.

📌 Program Associate Placement (Karnataka)
🏢 Quest Alliance
📍 Karnataka