Placement Associate

About Quest Alliance :

Quest Alliance is a not-for-profit organization working across India, dedicated to equipping young people with the skills they need to thrive in a rapidly evolving world of work. Since 2008, we've been reimagining how young learners, especially those from underserved communities experience education, career readiness, and lifelong learning. We have been enabling equitable school-to-work transitions by building future-ready learning ecosystems that prioritize access, inclusion, and innovation.

Through strong collaboration with government systems, educators, communities, and civil society, we co-create tech-enabled learning experiences that empower young learners—especially those from disadvantaged and underrepresented backgrounds to build dignified, thriving and future-ready careers.

We envision a world where education goes beyond access, becoming a powerful tool for self-empowerment, social mobility, and lasting impact.

Role Overview :

The Placement Associate will play a key role in strengthening industry linkages and ensuring effective placement support for students across Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs), National Skill Training Institutes (NSTIs), and Vocational Training Institutes (VTIs). The role focuses on building employer networks, facilitating placement and apprenticeship opportunities, and supporting partners and institutes to organize meaningful industry engagement activities that enhance employability outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

1. Industry Engagement & Employer Partnerships

• Build and maintain a robust database of employers, industry associations, and sector skill councils.
• Establish and nurture strong working relationships with company representatives, placement officers, and industry bodies.
• Plan and facilitate employer engagement events such as industry talks, walk-ins, campus drives, and placement fairs.
• Explore and develop opportunities for internships, apprenticeships, on-the-job training, and full-time placements with existing and prospective employers.

2. Placement Planning & Implementation

3. Capacity Building & Support

4. Monitoring, Reporting & Coordination

Qualifications & Experience

Skills Required

Networking, career services, Relationship Management, Communication, Ms Office