Our Journey
Step Ahead India is a mission-driven initiative.
We empower youth from underprivileged, rural, and marginalized backgrounds. Our focus is on graduates from Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences.
About us
We help them build impactful careers in the government, social, and development sectors. Through mentorship, career training, and industry connections, we bridge the gap between talent and opportunity. We guide youth toward roles in fellowships, young professional programs, government consulting, think tanks, CSR, and NGOs. With strong grassroots work and digital outreach, we have supported over 30,000 youth. We help them discover, prepare for, and secure meaningful careers.
Step Ahead India believes career clarity, skill-building, and guidance can turn potential into purpose.
Our Vision
Bridging the education-career gap, empowering Indian youth to find meaningful career opportunities in the social and development sector and serve back to society.
Our Mission
To Empower 1 lakh youth with impactful social sector opportunities through an innovative platform and constant mentorship by 2030.
Our Values
We are guided by integrity, empathy, and inclusivity. Every action we take reflects our deep commitment to youth empowerment, dignity, opportunity, and impact.
From Degree to Impact
Why This Matters
- Every year, 13 lakh candidates appear for UPSC, but only 0.1–0.2% succeed. Most are left without guidance or alternatives.
- Despite 220+ fellowships across 50+ ministries, the social sector struggles to attract prepared candidates from AHSS backgrounds.
- Unemployment has a mental toll over 54% of jobless graduates in Kolkata showed signs of depression.
- Rural and marginalized youth remain excluded, despite the sector’s urgent need for passionate, skilled talent.
Bridging this gap is essential for individual dignity, national growth, and social equity.
Our Solution
Guiding AHSS Graduates Toward Purposeful Careers
Step Ahead India is creating a structured, tech-enabled career transition ecosystem for graduates from Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences (AHSS). Our mission is to empower them to build high-impact, future-ready careers in the social and development sector.
Our 3-Layered Approach
Awareness & Outreach
We reach over 1 lakh youth through platforms like YouTube, LinkedIn, and partnerships with 50+ colleges—spreading clarity about career pathways in fellowships, young professional roles, NGOs, and CSR.
Preparation & Mentorship
Through our Fellowship and Career Readiness Programs, candidates gain essential skills and confidence. We offer personalized, one-on-one mentorship from selected fellows and professionals working in the sector.
Placement & Growth
We actively collaborate with recruiters to place aspirants in impactful roles. Our support continues post-placement through peer-mentorship networks and resources that fuel long-term career growth.
While various platforms (e.g., LinkedIn pages, WhatsApp groups, niche job portals) share information about fellowships and social sector opportunities, none offer an end-to-end solution that bridges awareness, preparation, selection, and long-term career support.
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We are a collective of passionate changemakers—united by a shared purpose: to build a more just, inclusive, and compassionate society.