Career Guidance Impact Study

“I feel confident in facilitating CareerShala classes. This program has given me clarity on many career options and opportunities for my students. In interior areas, students mostly knew only traditional careers, but now they are exploring many new possibilities. Role model interactions have been especially motivating. The program is helping students believe in themselves, imagine bigger futures, and take confident steps toward meaningful career choices.”

Shiksha Sadan Inter College, Mahawar Kallan, Roorkee

“Students are now much more aware of diverse career options and openly explore their interests. They ask questions, participate actively, and think more confidently about their futures. Through the sessions, I also learned about newer fields like Coding and Beauty & Wellness, which improved my own confidence in guiding them. The career manual has been a very useful tool in making conversations around careers more engaging, structured, and meaningful.”

GSSS Gochhi, Beri, Jhajjar

“I want to become an Art Therapist, but earlier I had very limited knowledge about careers in art and design. Through Pratibha Manthan, I explored different pathways and gained clarity about what could be possible for me. The career cards and guidance from Ritu Ma’am made a big difference. The activities helped me understand my strengths, build confidence, and create a space where I could openly share my aspirations with others.”

GSSS Barhana, Jhajjar

“The CareerShala program has been extremely valuable for both students and teachers. It helped me build a stronger connection with my students, who now openly discuss their aspirations and questions about careers. Earlier, many assumed certain streams automatically meant better futures, but now they explore wider possibilities. The online trainings were practical and useful, and I feel far more confident supporting students as they make important career decisions.”

Shiksha Sadan Inter College, Mahawar Kalan, Roorkee

“CareerShala helped students build critical skills alongside career awareness, making their journeys more meaningful. During Career Manch and role model interactions, their curiosity and enthusiasm clearly showed the program’s importance. It gave them space to think beyond limitations, recognise their potential, and imagine possibilities they may never have considered before. For me too, this experience was deeply enriching, strengthening my understanding and confidence as an educator.”

CareerShala Program

“I joined AEF as a student in grades 11 and 12, and later became a community lead working with younger students. The experience transformed how I think about decisions, challenges, and possibilities. I learned the importance of questioning assumptions and exploring different pathways. Today, I work with the Indian School of Democracy, building on the confidence, leadership, and systems thinking that developed through my journey with Alohomora.”

Student & Community Lead Alumna

“My father makes clay utensils, but the income is limited. Through Pratibha Manthan, I realised I could think differently about this work and imagine building a future around it. I want to help grow my father’s business by adding design to the products and eventually selling them in larger markets. The program helped me see value in my family’s skills and inspired me to dream of becoming a ceramic artist.”

Haridwar

“Earlier, I thought careers only meant doctor, engineer, or scientist. Now I understand that the world of careers is much bigger than I imagined. There are so many possibilities students like us often never hear about. This program made me realise that we do not need to have all the answers immediately. What matters is staying curious, exploring options, and thinking openly about the future. My biggest learning has been to truly khul ke socho.”

JNV Kangra

“CareerShala helped me discover new career pathways and better understand my own aspirations. I want to become an IAS officer, and the program helped me understand what that journey looks like and what it would take to get there. At the same time, it encouraged me to think about alternative pathways aligned with my interests, like fashion design. It gave me both clarity and confidence in making important decisions about my future.”

Haridwar

“Pratibha Manthan helps students learn in a very different way through activities, exploration, and open conversations rather than traditional classroom instruction alone. I saw students become far more engaged when they discovered careers through games, discussions, and career cards. It made learning enjoyable while helping them think seriously about their futures. For teachers too, it created a more interactive and meaningful way of supporting students as they begin exploring aspirations.”

Jhajjar

“Supporting students with career guidance over the past two years has transformed my own journey as well. Working closely with young people strengthened my confidence, communication, and problem-solving skills in meaningful ways. Seeing students gain clarity about their futures has been deeply rewarding, but the experience has also shaped my own professional growth. This program showed me that career guidance is not only about helping students navigate choices, but also about building stronger facilitators.”

SwaTaleem

“I was genuinely amazed to see government school students speak with such clarity about their dream careers and the steps needed to pursue them. Their confidence, articulation, and diversity of aspirations stood out—from CA to nail artist to air pollution control engineer. It reflected the power of structured career guidance when done well. Watching students think beyond conventional options and express their ambitions with conviction was both encouraging and deeply inspiring.”

Bahadurgarh