Industry Engagement Program Associate — Kerala

aikyam; Hinoba-an; Hybrid; PHP 214,000 - 257,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Personal accident insurance

Mediclaim insurance

Internet allowance

Childcare support

Wellbeing programmes

Learning grant

Job summary

Quest Alliance in Ernakulam, Kerala seeks a Program Associate for Industry Engagement to bridge ITIs and vocational institutes with employers, apprenticeships and placement opportunities. The role emphasizes proactive engagement, clear communication and steady coordination to open doors for learners.

You will work across institutes, employers and government partners, travel as needed within Ernakulam and nearby districts, and support career exposure activities and placement processes with a

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate with employers, start conversations and follow up on opportunities.
• Basic understanding of industries, employment opportunities and workforce trends in Kerala.
• Ability to coordinate with institutes, employers, government stakeholders and partner organisations.
• Good organisational skills and the ability to manage several activities and timelines at once.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills in Malayalam and English.
• Willingness to travel to institutes and employer sites across Ernakulam and surrounding districts.

Responsibilities

• Identify employers, industry associations and other partners relevant to ITI and vocational learners.
• Reach out to employers and help the team build and maintain those relationships.
• Collect information on entry level jobs, apprenticeships and other opportunities suitable for learners.
• Coordinate employer interactions, industry visits, job fairs, recruitment drives and career events.
• Follow up with employers on opportunities, schedules and learner participation.
• Maintain up to date employer contact details and engagement records.
• Work with ITIs and vocational institutes on career transition and placement activities, coordinating with Placement Officers, trainers and institute teams.
• Support career exposure sessions, apprenticeship opportunities and recruitment activities, and help institutes maintain placement, employer and alumni information.
• Encourage institute teams to take greater ownership of employer engagement and placement work.
• Gather information on local industries, employment opportunities and emerging sectors, and share it with institute and program teams.
• Build working relationships with local employers, industry networks, government stakeholders and ecosystem partners, and support stakeholder meetings and events.
• Track employer engagements, learner participation, job opportunities and transition outcomes, maintain program trackers and databases, and contribute to reports and program reviews.

Skills

Communication with employers

Coordination

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Malayalam & English

Travel willingness

Tools

Digital tools

Job description

Quest Alliance in Ernakulam, Kerala seeks a Program Associate for Industry Engagement to bridge ITIs and vocational institutes with employers, apprenticeships and placement opportunities. The role emphasizes proactive engagement, clear communication and steady coordination to open doors for learners.

You will work across institutes, employers and government partners, travel as needed within Ernakulam and nearby districts, and support career exposure activities and placement processes with a