Placement Associate - Haryana

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

• Develop and execute annual placement plans and calendars in collaboration with state and regional teams.
  
• Take ownership of placement targets for the assigned region in alignment with project objectives.
  
• Support program implementation partners in planning and executing placement-related activities effectively.
  
• Anchor engagement and performance reviews of Industry Connect Fellows through regular communication and review meetings.
  

3. Capacity Building & Support

• Plan and conduct capacity-building sessions for placement officers from ITIs and VTIs.
  
• Facilitate orientations on placement systems, employer engagement practices, and data management.
  
• Conduct demonstrations and training sessions on effective employer engagement and placement processes.
  
• Support state teams in organizing and facilitating Job Readiness Boot Camps and placement sessions for students.
  

4. Monitoring, Reporting & Coordination

• Maintain updated and accurate data on employer engagement, placements, and student outcomes.
  
• Prepare and share periodic reports, dashboards, and insights as per program requirements.
  
• Monitor progress of placement activities conducted by partners and ensure timely follow-up.
  
• Coordinate with internal teams to ensure effective communication, documentation, and reporting of outcomes.
  

Qualifications & Experience

• Education: Graduate degree or equivalent in any discipline.
  
• Experience: Minimum 2 years of experience in placement coordination, career services, or industry engagementpreferably within NGOs, educational institutions, or technical training institutes.
  
• Proven experience in liaising with companies and facilitating student placements or apprenticeships.
  
• Experience working with young adults on employability, job readiness, or skill development programs.
  
• Strong communication, relationship management, and networking skills.
  
• Proficient in MS Office and data analysis tools.
  
• Willingness to travel frequently across locations as required by the program.
  
• A proactive team player with the ability to collaborate, negotiate, and deliver results within timelines.