As a Placement Associat e supporting the ITI ecosystem, you will play a crucial role in strengthening the career pathways of trainees by coordinating with placement officers, institute management, industry partners, and youth
Your primary responsibility will be to improve placement outcomes, enhance employability readiness, and foster meaningful industry partnerships You will also play a key role in institutionalizing placement practices, supporting data tracking, and facilitating events and industry engagement initiatives at the institute level
Key Responsibilities:
Timely submission of monthly and quarterly reports
Consolidate placement and workshop reports
Submit reports on time for review meetings and enter the details in the database in a timely manner
Ensure all the relevant data is available on time
Build a robust employer network via calls and meetings For Gujarat, For Placements, Collaboration, MOUs Employers, Course content consultation and for participating in state events such as Round Tables etc
Working closely & Supporting line manager in planning placement strategy & organising Placements related activities at institutes with collaborations of institute TPOs/JAPOs
Support in organizing placement officers training
Ensuring agreed % work transition in VTI/ITI
Ensuring agreed % learners in Tech Based Jobs
Ensuring agreed % of female placements
Onboard and engage with green sector organizations for work transition and for different stages of learners
Conducting Orientation on placement processes, systems & best practices to new joiners in the state
Working in accordance with the MOU for the region & supporting in executing the plans accordingly
Follow up with alumni for job opportunities and share current updates across ITIs and polytechnics (as needed)
Conduct Aspiration Mapping of the learners of the state
Mobilize candidates for events, walk-ins, interviews etc
Organize Industry Expert Sessions & Placement Session for the state
Coordinate, plan and manage placement drives and job fairs (as needed)
Conduct Dip Check and prepare reports of the same
Ensuring timely preparation of various placement reports
Follow-up pre- and post-placement activities
Facilitate job readiness Sessions at institutes like Interview skills, resume check- giving feedback (as needed)
Drawing a calendar for each institute and focus on the following activities -resume writing, bringing employer FAQs from interviews to the classroom, and accompany students for market scans and industry visits (as needed)
Organizing industry exposure visits for learners in collaboration with the institute
Sharing of planned activities with internal and external stakeholders
Collection of placement evidence of learners & timely updation of their placement status on central sheets
Presenting placement data in L4
Supporting various program activities that are organized in ITIs such as Family Engagement, Alumni meet etc
Regularly visiting ITIs for catch-ups with TPOs/JAPOs
Effective utilization of tech-based solutions for work transition and automate the process
Provide direct support to placement officers and institutes to improve student placement processes
Co-design and conduct employability skills sessions including resume writing, interview preparation, and workplace readiness
Facilitate job drives, industry talks, and employer interactions for ITI students
Ensure regular follow-up with placed students and document outcomes
Build effective working relationships with ITI principals, placement officers, and trainers to drive shared placement goals
Support institutes in forming or strengthening placement cells and building staff/student ownership for career services
Ensure MoU-aligned placement targets are being tracked and met across ITIs
Identify and engage local and regional employers for internships, apprenticeships, and placements
Map relevant industries as per student trade backgrounds and employment trends
Support planning and execution of Career Connect events, employer sessions, and exposure visits at the institute level
Build and maintain relationships with employers to ensure repeat engagement
Collect, verify, and update student-level data including enrollment, placement, dropout, and alumni outcomes
Ensure timely sharing of data with M&E teams using agreed tools and formats
Document success stories and institute-level best practices related to placement
Ensure that all event data (session plan, attendance, report, photographs) is submitted within the timeline
Work with internal teams including M&E, Communications, Training, and Partnerships to enable program success
Share field insights, learner needs, and feedback from employers to inform strategy
Participate in team meetings, reviews, and organizational learning spaces
Be flexible to support additional employability and placement-related tasks across ITIs and programs as needed
Contribute to innovation and experimentation pilots in employability design and industry alignment
Track alumni stories and post-placement engagement efforts as part of long-term impact measurement
Requirements Required Attributes:
Graduate degree in Social Work, Management, HR, or a related field
Freshers / 1-2 years of experience in placement coordination, recruitment, youth skilling, or working within the ITI or vocational ecosystem
Experience working with government institutions, skilling programs, or NGOs preferred
Willingness to travel extensively across districts and regions
Placement process knowledge and experience engaging with industries
Strong coordination and relationship management skills with institutions and partners
Experience in delivering employability or soft skills training
Comfort with data collection and reporting tools
Proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to work with diverse stakeholders across institutes and geographies
Self-motivated, organized, and result-oriented
Passion for youth empowerment and the skilling ecosystem
Adaptability to evolving program needs and a collaborative mindset
Required Skills & Competencies
Experience in delivering or supporting Placement activity
Training facilitation and team capacity-building skills
Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint
Analytical thinking with the ability to draw insights from data
Ability to contextualize content for local needs
Strong communication, coordination, and problem-solving skills
Willingness to travel frequently
