Vision
A long view.
To become a trusted career and talent ecosystem that connects potential with opportunity, develops industry-ready talent and enables organisations to build strong and sustainable talent pipelines.
04 · SHAPES Centre
PRAYASCentre for Career Readiness & Talent Development
Preparing Talent. Connecting Opportunities. Building Careers.
Centre identity
Built around a clear purpose.
A comprehensive career and talent development platform creating meaningful pathways from education to employment and from talent to opportunity.
Mission
A practical direction.
To empower individuals with career knowledge, practical experience, professional skills, mentoring and industry exposure, while providing organisations with effective pathways to identify, engage and develop talent.
Commitment
A responsible practice.
To build a transparent, inclusive and professional ecosystem where talent meets opportunity through knowledge, skills, experience, guidance and meaningful industry connections.
Approach
How the Centre works.
- 01Career clarity and informed decision-making
- 02Industry-relevant skill development and experiential learning
- 03Mentoring, coaching and professional guidance
- 04Internships, live projects, corporate interactions and networking
- 05Ethical, transparent and responsible recruitment practices
Areas of work
What PRAYAS covers.
Career Development & Coaching
- Career guidance, counselling and coaching from Classes 5–7 and Classes 8–12 through early careers
- Subject and stream selection, career exploration, goal-setting and higher-education guidance
- Career assessments, mentoring and personalised development plans
Career Mentoring & Counselling
- One-to-one and group mentoring with faculty members, industry professionals, practitioners and mentors
- Career planning, professional growth and workplace expectations
- Leadership, networking, professional identity and career readiness
Internship & Experiential Learning
- Internships, live projects, industry assignments and field-based learning
- Corporate visits, case studies and industry interactions
- Problem-solving, teamwork, analytical thinking and workplace readiness
Industry–Academia Connect
- Expert sessions, corporate interactions, industry visits and internships
- Live projects, recruitment drives, guest lectures, panels and career events
- Knowledge exchange, practical exposure and industry engagement
Placement & Recruitment Services
- Campus recruitment, placement drives, job fairs and candidate screening
- Interview coordination, employer engagement and recruitment campaigns
- Resume, interview, communication and pre-placement support
Talent Acquisition Solutions
- Talent sourcing, candidate identification, screening and competency mapping
- Interview coordination, candidate assessment and recruitment support
- Campus connect, professional networks, career events and industry partnerships
Employability & Professional Skills
- Communication, interview skills, resume and CV development
- Professional etiquette, group discussions, presentations and teamwork
- Mock interviews, role plays, simulations and practical exercises
Professional Branding
- Resume and CV development, LinkedIn presence and personal branding
- Portfolio development, professional networking and workplace communication
- Professional digital profiles and career portfolios
Frameworks & programmes
Structured for meaningful engagement.
Integrated Career-to-Talent Model
Career Awareness → Skill Development → Mentoring → Internship → Industry Exposure → Employability → Placement → Professional Growth
PRAGATI — SHAPES Career Success Programme
Career coaching, mentoring, employability development, leadership, professional skills and career readiness
UDAAN — Internship & Experiential Learning Programme
Learning → Experience → Skills → Professional Readiness → Career Opportunity
HUNAR — SHAPES Talent Solutions
Talent identification, sourcing, screening, recruitment, placement and employer engagement
Who it serves
People and institutions.
- School and college students
- Undergraduate and postgraduate students
- Fresh graduates, job seekers and emerging professionals
- Educational institutions, corporates, start-ups, NGOs and professional organisations
Continue exploring
Other SHAPES Centres.
Next step
Discuss a career or talent requirement
Contact SHAPES to discuss career readiness, internships, recruitment or talent-development requirements.