Institute for Career Studies

Dr. Amrita Dass, M.A. Ph.D.

Founder Director

Bringing out the best in you

www.icscareersonline.com
 INSTITUTE FOR CAREER STUDIES
The Institute for Career Studies (ICS-International)
was established in 1985 by Dr. Amrita Dass, who has
the distinction of pioneering educational and career
guidance and counselling and services in India.

ICS has an international presence and experience of

nearly three decades in providing educational and
career guidance and counselling services as well as
conducting a broad spectrum of educational and
training programmes. It also provides a range of
educational consultancy services through its
consultancy division - the ICS Education Limited.
 OUR ACTIVITIES
Educational Career Counselling and Guidance

Training
Programmes for Teachers, Principals, School
Counsellors and Educators in Excellence in Education and
Leadership

Management Programmes

Collaboration with Government and International Institutions

Consultancy
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EDUCATIONAL CAREER COUNSELLING AND GUIDANCE
Since its inception, ICS team of professional counsellors
have conducted career counselling and guidance programmes
in more than 200 leading residential and day schools in India
and abroad and have reached out to over 2,50,000 students.
MODULES FOR CLASSES:
CLASS IX :
The objective of the Career Counselling and Guidance Programme
is to identify personality strengths, talents and interests of the
students. This will facilitate subject selection and create awareness
about the educational and career scenario, further enabling the
students to make informed choices relevant to the current scenario
of opportunity and change.
CLASS X
The objective of the Career Counselling and Guidance
Programme is to identify the aptitudes and interests of the
students and help them draw up an educational and career plan
with a focus on choosing the subjects best suited for them.

CLASS XI AND XII

The objective of the Advanced Career Development Programme

at this stage is to facilitate the educational and career path of the
students after plus 2 with a focus on Identifying the Right Course
at the Right Campus.
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TRAINING PROGRAMMES FOR TEACHERS, PRINCIPALS, SCHOOL
COUNSELLORS AND EDUCATORS

ICS-International has had the distinction of co-designing and

hosting numerous Leadership and Excellence in Education
Programmes for educationists and edu-leaders in
collaboration with prestigious institutions such as Indian
Institute of Management (IIM)-Lucknow, S.P. Jain Centre of
Management, Singapore and others.
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MANAGEMENT PROGRAMMES
Besides its educational and career counselling related
programmes the ICS team of experts and trainers also
conducts tailor made programmes for professionals from
industry, representing renowned corporates like Tata
Consultancy Services (TCS), Tata Motors, Hindustan
Levers Limited and Bayforge Limited etc.

ICS has also conducted specialised training programmes

for bankers representing the National Bank for
Agricultural and Rural Development (NABARD) and The
State Bank of India.
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COLLABORATION WITH GOVERNMENT AND INTERNATIONAL
INSTITUTIONS

Based on its rich experience and domain knowledge, ICS-

International has provided policy inputs to the Government of
India through the Planning Commission and the Ministry of
Human Resource Development.
ICS has played a key role in the higher education sector by
showcasing the Secondary Indian Education sector to
decision makers and leading universities in Canada and
Singapore.
ICS has strategic partnerships with leading players in higher
education in Canada and Singapore.
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CONSULTANCY

The consultancy division of ICS, the ICS-Education Limited

provides a broad range of educational consultancy to the
primary, secondary and tertiary sectors of education in India.
It has the unique distinction of undertaking turn-key projects
which range from establishing schools to university.
ICS Education Limited also conducts immersion programmes
for Principals and Counsellors of Indian schools by showcasing
to them the best practices in leadership and education facilitated
through visits to foreign institutions of higher education and
also organising workshops at Indian institutions conducted by
experts from around the globe through its international division
ICS Education Services
 DR. AMRITA DASS
Dr. Amrita Dass is a leading Educationist and Career-
Consultant of the country. She is the Founder-Director of
ICS-International and has the distinction of pioneering the
career counselling and guidance services in India. She is
also a visiting faculty member for IIM-Lucknow.

A post graduate in western history with two gold medals,

Dr. Dass has been a Fellow of the Indian Council of
Historical Research (ICHR). She pursued her doctoral
studies at the School of Oriental and African Studies,
University of London.

She is a columnist for many leading newspapers of the

country and writes on a wide range of educational, career
and leadership issues.
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Besides being a consultant for a number of leading schools
of the country, Dr. Dass serves as a Member of the
Governing Bodies of Bishop Cotton School, Shimla,
Auckland House School, Shimla and Nirmal Bhartiya
School, New Delhi and Study Hall, Lucknow amongst
others.

In the Higher Education sector she contributes as a

consultant to upcoming universities on a wide range of
issues.

She has been an Advisor to SIDBI, Member-Steering

Committee on Women and Child Development, Planning
Commission (IXth Five Year Plan) and an Ex-officio
Director of the State Bank of India.
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Dr Dass has presented papers and participated in many
international conferences including; the UN World Summit
for Social Development, Copenhagan, Sweden the UN
Conference on Women, Beijing, the State of the World
Forum at San Francisco, U.S.A., the International Womens
Dialogue, Houston, U.S.A. and the Global Knowledge
Partnership (GKPII) meeting at Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia,
organized by the World Bank amongst others.
She has been invited to visit and speak at universities in
U.K., Canada and Singapore.
Dr. Dass is recipient of the Lions Club Award for
outstanding Social Work and the Rotary Award for
Vocational Excellence. She has recently been felicitated as
a Woman Achiever by Tata Consultancy Services (TCS).
CAREER COUNSELLING AND GUIDANCE
CAREER COUNSELLING AND GUIDANCE

Class to Career (C2C)

International Counselling and Studies Abroad

Mentorship Programme

Alumni and Lifelong Connect

Web Portal
CLASS TO CAREER (C2C)

Educational and Career Development

Personality Development

Student Leadership Programmes

Internships
EDUCATIONAL AND CAREER DEVELOPMENT

The Institute for Career Studies is a leading institute for

educational and career development that has successfully
launched individuals in a wide spectrum of professions. Our
motto is Career by Choice, not Chance.

We believe that there are no ideal careers, only ideal

choices. Hence, informed decision making is of paramount
importance. Backed by over two decades of experience, we
have developed a holistic process including a battery of tests
to help students identify their unique aptitudes and interests
for designing a dynamic educational and career portfolio.
PERSONALITY DEVELOPMENT

Our interactive Personality Development Programme

aims at sensitising the students about the importance
of all round development with an emphasis on
developing a Smart Mind and a Smart Personality.
STUDENT LEADERSHIP AND EMPOWERMENT
PROGRAMMES

From time to time ICS conducts leadership and

empowerment programmes for students
INTERNSHIPS

ICS provides internships and short term projects to

numerous students (school going, graduates and post
graduates) for developing their employability skills
thus enabling them to hone their professional abilities
INTERNATIONAL COUNSELLING
AND STUDIES ABROAD

ICS has designed a unique Studies Abroad/

International Counselling programme for students
who are keen on getting the global advantage. This
highly specialised guidance programme provides
information and guidance about the ideal courses
and campuses for them across the world.
MENTORSHIP PROGRAMME

A comprehensive mentorship programme is offered

to students of all ages, to help them overcome their
problems and difficulties. Several modules have
been developed to address these issues.
ALUMNI AND LIFE LONG CONTACT

ICS provides guidance to students right from their

first contact in the classrooms to their successful
placement in a career of their choice and beyond.
Several alumni remain in touch with ICS as
successful professionals sharing their valuable
experience and expertise with our member students.
WEB PORTAL

The website www.icscareersonline.com is a

repository of information.

Our website has more than 6000 pages of well

researched information on courses, campuses and
careers with a global perspective. This is regularly
updated by a panel of counsellors and knowledge
managers
TRAINING PROGRAMMES
TRAINING PROGRAMMES
ICS- ACE (Academic Centre for Educators)

The Knowledge Age has prompted an emphasis on

interdisciplinary, creative and interactive teaching-
learning processes. In response to this need, ICS has
designed several innovative training programmes for
Principals, Teachers, Educators and School Counsellors.
TRAINING PROGRAMMES

Programme for Teachers

Excellence in Education

Innovative Teaching Methodologies

o Traumatics to Mathemagics
o At Ease with English- innovative approaches to
teaching English
o Reveal the Mystery: Chemistry
o Others
TRAINING PROGRAMMES

Programme for Principals and Educators

Leadership in Education
Global Leadership : Leading Schools in the 21st
Century
Challenges of 21st Century Learning Skills
TRAINING PROGRAMMES

Programme for School Counsellors

Counselling skills
Personal and Professional Self
Emerging Educational and Career trends
Effective communication and networking
MANAGEMENT AND LEADERSHIP
PROGRAMMES
The objective of our Management and
Leadership programmes is to inculcate the
required competencies in the participants,
through a methodology that is experiential and
participatory. ICS has organised these training
programmes for :
Government organisations
Corporates
NGOs
Edu-Leaders
CONSULTING
Drawing on its vast reservoir of experience, gathered
over a period of twenty five years, ICS with its team
comprising renowned educationists has been providing
consultancy to educational institutes regarding

Establishment of Schools
School Performance
Optimizing and Upgrading School Systems
HR Development and Training
25 YEARS

the Journey
ICS JOURNEY (25 YEARS)

More than
Counselled
2,50, 000 students

More than
Trained
10,000 teachers

More than
Empowered
500 Principals
ICS JOURNEY (25 YEARS)
Our students are studying
PLACEMENTS in top globally renowned campuses

India Canada USA UK Singapore Australia Germany

New
France Italy Japan Malaysia Russia Switzerland
Zealand
ICS JOURNEY (25 YEARS)

CAREERS Our students are working as successful professionals

in various Key Positions in

Government
Services,
Corporate
World ,

Professional
fields like:

Advertising, Medicine, Education, Media, Engineering,

Computers Technology, Scientific Research, Banking and
Finance, Art and Design, Law, Management, Hotel, Travel and
Tourism, Socio-Economic Development and many others
ICS JOURNEY (25 YEARS)

MEDIA PRESENCE ICS is invited by various newspapers to contribute

articles on education and careers

Gulf
The The News-
The The Times The The Asian
Hindustan Indian published
Pioneer of India Telegraph Age
Times Express from
Dubai
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MEDIA PRESENCE
ICS has also contributed in broadcasting information
related to education and careers through many radio channels

All India Radio

FM Radio City

Red FM

Gyan Vani (educational FM radio network funded by

the Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU)
ICS JOURNEY (25 YEARS)

POLICY INPUTS

ICS has provided Policy Inputs to the

Government of India through the

National Planning Commission

Ministry of HRD

Central Social Welfare Board

ICS JOURNEY (25 YEARS)
RECOGNITION FROM THE BEST

Year after year ICS has come up with something innovative and refreshing,
which has contributed to the success of the programme. Our pupils and
innumerable happy parents have all benefited from your professionalism and
expertise. I have received tremendous positive feedback from parents.
Darryl Bloud, Principal,
The Modern High School, Dubai

We really appreciated the work you did for us. I look forward to working
School with you in the future.
Mahine Khan,
Principals Head, Senior section,
Chittagong Grammar School, Bangladesh

The feedback of the students is very encouraging and is indicative of the

benefit that they have received from this programme. The response from the
parents has also been overwhelming. Thank you once again for your valuable
contribution.
Jyotsna Brar,
Principal, Welham Girls School- Dehradun
ICS JOURNEY (25 YEARS)
RECOGNITION FROM THE BEST
This programme is a must for all confused youngsters. The way all the
possible options were finalized has made the whole process of choosing
the right career much easier.
Pranay Sarin: Vasant Valley School, New Delhi

The workshop was fabulous, interesting and captivating. ICS is an

ideal institute for the Indian youth, instills self-confidence and belief.
Dr. Amrita Dass presence is dynamic and intellectual. She weaves
magic! Thank you!
Rohitashwa Nandy
Mayo College Boys School, Ajmer
Successful
Students and This programme was very effective as it removes even the smallest of
pebbles from the path to ones success.
Professionals Sudeep Pandey
The Doon School, Dehradun

I knew I enjoyed creative advertising and didn't have the confidence to

pursue it. After a session with Dr. Dass, I was sure that I wasn't
engineered for engineering or meant for medicine. So, I enrolled at The
Creative Circus (one of the best creative advt. schools in the US),
worked at an agency in Atlanta for a year and have just been hired by a
great agency in New York. Thank you Amrita (big hug), you introduced
me to myself, and today I have my dream job and a dream pay to
match.
Ron Thomas
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RECOGNITION FROM THE BEST
ICS has been a great source of inspiration for me. I'm extremely
grateful to the entire faculty for the guidance they provided me.
Santosh Mehra: Indian Police Services
National Police Academy, Hyderabad

Dr. Amrita Dass not only showed the path, but constantly kept
me motivated to handle the obstacles and blocks which lay in
Successful the way. She has been a permanent friend, philosopher and guide,
Students and will continue to be so, as I further seek success in uncharted
and waters in my career ship.
Professionals Dr. Neil Jain
Indian Revenue Services

I attribute my success not only to the hard work I put in but also
to the Institute of Career Studies (ICS). It has been a great
experience for me. Under the superb guidance of Dr. Amrita Dass
and the supportive attitude of the staff members, I was able to
achieve my dream. The infrastructure, the facility, and the
faculty, everything about ICS is great.
Avinash Joshi
Indian Railway Services
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RECOGNITION FROM THE BEST
Dr. Dass, you will be pleased to know that Maarij is now at ILO,
Geneva. It is your regular guidance since his school days that
enabled him to select LAW as an ideal career choice, took him to
the National Law School of India University, Bangalore and then
to Harvard Law School. We are indebted to you for Maarijs
success.
Mrs. Q.M. Humayun

Dr. Dass, Its been wonderful talking to you. I feel I am learning

so much more about Avani through your eyes now. Quite an
experience, because as a parent it is so easy to be overly critical
Parents about your children. Talking to you has really put things into
perspective for me.
Amita Birla
This is a 'Thank-You' note to you from a relieved mother.
Vandita is really happy with her life now. I am sharing this with
you as you played an important part in her decision-making
process. I am really impressed the way you are helping children
find their path after the 12th board exams.
Varnika Kapoor
Allahabad, India
ICS JOURNEY (25 YEARS)
RECOGNITION FROM THE BEST

ICS provided extensive and valuable inputs during the

training programme. The training content, pedagogy and
methodology were excellent.
Pankaj Suri (Sr. Executive H.R. & Admin.),
Tata Concorde Motors, Lucknow

Corporates The seminar was very useful in re-enforcing the concept of

working as a team with proactive and procreative approach
and also with a vision to be driven along with venture and
motivation.
M. Krishna Kumar (Marketing)
Bay Forge Limited, Chennai

For more information about ICS please visit our website: www.icscareersonline.com
 Contact Us
Corporate Headquarters
Dr. Amrita Dass
Founder Director
6 Faizabad Road, Lucknow, 226007 India
Tel: +91 522-2325105 /+91 9335912616 /+91 9335233873
E-mail: institute@icsmail.in
www.icscareersonline.com
 CONTACT US

New Delhi Office Kolkata Office

Ms. Shivani Chander Mrs. Anuja Kumar
Senior Career Counsellor Senior Career Counsellor
3/10, Sarvapriya Vihar Flat No. 1D Arjun
New Delhi 110016 Enclave 12 C, Judges
India Court Road Kolkata 27
Tel: +91 9810199093 India
Email: Tel: +91 9831175428
shivaniis@hotmail.com Email:
anujak1@gmail.com
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Pune Office Mumbai Office

Mrs. Sunita Dey Mrs. Meena Bhatt
Coordinator Western Region Consultant and Senior
and Senior Career Career Counsellor
Counsellor 61, Valentine 8 Naoroji
304 Redwood, Marigold Gamadia Road
Complex, Kalyani Nagar Mumbai 400026
Pune - 411014 India
India Tel: +91 9820007503
Tel: +91 9766693068 Email :
Email:
sdey.ics@gmail.com meena_v_bhat@yahoo.com
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