In today’s fast-changing world shaped by AI, automation, and new-age careers,
students are often overwhelmed by choices. With over 300+ career paths available,
many lack the guidance needed to make informed decisions that align with their
interests and future demands.
Career Express was born to solve this — a statewide initiative designed to travel
across Karnataka and empower students with clarity, confidence, and career choices.
Why Career Express?
Over the past decade, I’ve mentored thousands of students and witnessed the
consequences of uninformed decisions — from stream confusion in Class 11 to college
courses that don’t match one’s aptitude. Most students, especially in Tier 2 and 3 cities,
rely on outdated advice or societal pressure. Career Express aims to change this by
taking expert guidance directly to schools and colleges.
What We Offer
Career Express is a weekend-based tour offering:
● Live Career Talks featuring 100+ offbeat and AI-proof career options
● Interactive Workshops on stream selection and future career mapping
● Psychometric Assessments to uncover student strengths and interests
● Scholarship & Exam Awareness (NEET, JEE, CLAT, NID, UPSC, and more)
● Parent Engagement to support student aspirations at home
Our unique blend of storytelling, visual presentations, and QR-enabled handbooks
ensures that students don’t just hear about careers—they experience them.
The Impact
Since launch, Career Express has reached 50+ institutions and impacted over 10,000
students. Many shifted from confusion to clarity, confidently choosing careers based on
interest, not influence. Schools are now integrating year-round guidance, and parents
are becoming more supportive partners in decision-making.
The Road Ahead
We aim to reach 1,00,000 students this year and launch The Ultimate Career Guide for
Indian Students. Future plans include an AI-driven mobile app for personalized
mentoring—making career clarity accessible to all.
About the Author
Shoaib Valai is a career coach and founder of Career Express and Forture Global
Services, a digital marketing agency based in Bengaluru. With over 12 years of
experience in education and entrepreneurship, he is committed to helping youth make
informed, future-ready choices.
Career Express: Empowering Students To Make Informed Career Decisions
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