Additional Skill Acquisition Programme (ASAP) Kerala, a Government of Kerala
company, invites online applications for the positions of Executives and Graduate
Interns for Community Skill Parks (CSPs) across the state. Interested candidates may apply via ONLINE mode only by filling the prescribed application form available on the ASAP website: www.asapkerala.gov.in/careers/.

The link for online application will be active from 22.11.2024.

Link:  https://forms.gle/2q411ZmczUXzm4bo8

The last date for submitting the online application will be 04.12.2024, 6 PM

Selection Process

The selection process tentatively involves two stages:

Written Test (Descriptive) – If required

Interview – For final selection

Selected applicants will be posted at the locations mentioned below, based on their suitability. Selected candidates will also be required to execute an agreement with ASAP.

About ASAP Kerala & CSPs:

ASAP Kerala is a Section 8 company under the Higher Education Department of the Government of Kerala, offering skill training on 150+ courses both offline and online. The offline training activities are conducted through 16 Community Skill Parks (CSPs) across the state. This notification is for the recruitment of Graduate Interns & Executives for the job roles specified below.

Details of Vacancy

1. Executive

Job Role:

The Executive will be responsible for acting as the in-charge of the CSP,  achieving financial self-sustainability, and supervising the activities of interns and apprentices to meet CSP targets. They will represent ASAP in various district meetings and events and ensure the upkeep and maintenance of CSP infrastructure, including databases and registers. Executives are also required to prepare monthly reports covering revenue, expenditure, income, occupancy, footfall, and other activity metrics, and attend monthly review meetings as assigned.

They will promote ASAP Kerala and CSP activities within the CSP  influence  zone, organize training and non-training programs, and collaborate with industry partners. Additionally, they will gather and address feedback from CSP participants and conceptualize, mobilize, and manage youth engagement activities such as workshops, competitions, and career guidance seminars to enhance CSP activities.

Terms and Conditions:

• Type of Employment: Contract for a maximum of 2 years, with quarterly performance reviews.
• Eligibility:

1. Graduation with 3 years of work experience, OR
2. Post-Graduation with 2 years of experience/1 year in ASAP Kerala, OR
3. MBA Graduates with 1 year of experience.

• Age Limit: Maximum 40 years.
• Salary: Fixed monthly salary of ₹25,350/- (inclusive of all allowances). Performance-based incentives may apply.

2. Graduate Intern

Job Role:

Graduate Interns will assist Junior Executives/Executives in CSP operations and carry out course mobilization activities to ensure admissions to various skill courses. They will organize and manage training and non-training activities, support industry partner operations in the CSP, and collect and address feedback from CSP participants.

Interns will promote non-skill training activities in CSPs, make arrangements for successful completion of events and workshops, act as course advisors to visitors, and ensure the upkeep and maintenance of the CSP. They will also participate in various district-level meetings as assigned.

Terms and Conditions:

• Type of Employment: Contract for a maximum of 1 year, with quarterly performance reviews.
• Eligibility: Any Graduate (preference to PG/MBA candidates).
• Age Limit: Maximum 30 years.
• Salary: Fixed monthly salary of ₹12,500/- (inclusive of all allowances). Performance-based incentives may apply.

Brief about CSPs:

CSP SBU represents the youth engagement business unit of ASAP Kerala. Each CSP has a 25,000-30,000 sq ft building infrastructure with 5 classrooms and 4 lab spaces aimed at employability enhancement and career advancement activities. The CSP SBU focuses on individuals aged 13 to 40 years and aims to create a Youth Hangout through community engagement programs and activities. The annual target is to achieve 1 lakh memberships across all CSPs. CSP activities are planned for all 7 days of the week, with compensatory off for working on holidays. CSP operations run from 8 AM to 8 PM with provision for flexible shift operations.

Note 1:

Admittance to various stages of the recruitment process will be provisional and will not confer any claim unless all selection process conditions are satisfied. Detailed scrutiny of applications/credentials will be conducted before the written test/interview appointment. Any discrepancy found during scrutiny will result in the rejection of the candidature.

ASAP Kerala reserves the right to shortlist only a limited number of candidates based on marks secured in their qualifying examination (if any), desirable qualifications, and experience (if any). Candidates should clearly mention the marks scored in their qualifying examination (graduation/post-graduation) in the application. Canvassing in any form will lead to disqualification. Any false or incorrect information provided at any stage will result in the cancellation/termination of candidature appointment without notice. ASAP Kerala reserves the right to fill or not fill the posts advertised.

For more details and to apply, visit the ASAP Kerala careers page at www.asapkerala.gov.in/careers/.

Note 2:

Candidates identified as suitable for Junior Executive roles from the applicants for Executive posts will be considered for posting with a monthly pay of Rs. 19,750/-. The role of Junior Executive will be a mix of Graduate Intern and Executive responsibilities, functionally above Graduate Interns and under Executives. They will act as the Center Head of CSPs where Executives are not posted.