In today's rapidly evolving world, education must extend beyond traditional academics to encompass real-world skills and career readiness. Empyrean School in Kharghar — ranked No. 1 in Navi Mumbai for both National and International Curriculum by the Times School Survey 2025 — is at the forefront of this educational transformation, seamlessly integrating academic learning with career-focused initiatives. From early exposure to industry insights to structured career counselling, internships, and university engagement, Empyrean ensures that students are not only academically proficient but also equipped with the skills and experiences necessary for future success. Equally important, Empyrean supports parents through continuous guidance and transparent communication, helping them navigate career pathways and make informed decisions alongside their children.
A Well-Rounded Approach to Student Development
Empyrean strengthens its academic programme by intentionally weaving career awareness and real-world skills into students’ learning experiences. Instead of treating career readiness as an add-on, these initiatives run alongside classroom learning, helping students build clarity, confidence, and practical skills that prepare them for the choices and opportunities ahead.
Career Counselling and Workshops
Empyrean offers year-round career counselling for students in Grades 5–12. Students engage in a couple of sessions each month—ranging from in-house workshops on résumé building, self-awareness, and digital branding to industry-expert–led sessions on AI and future-tech careers, design, law, business, and global education. Expert-led workshops and university interactions have featured professionals from the US, Canada, China, Japan, and top Indian institutions. Complemented by internships, networking opportunities, and career-shadowing programmes, these experiences empower students to explore diverse pathways and make informed, future-ready choices.
Adding to this structured career readiness journey, Empyrean School has launched its in-house Career Quest Workbook after careful research and benchmarking with global standards. Introduced from Grade 5, this workbook guides students through documenting their likes and dislikes, engaging in value-based discussions, building self-awareness, and learning the fundamentals of goal setting. With ongoing sessions each month, students consistently reflect on their progress—understanding that mindset development is a continuous, intentional process. This sustained practice helps them not only set meaningful goals but also learn how to follow up on them with discipline and clarity.
Internship Opportunities
At Empyrean, internship opportunities grow through a healthy mix of student initiative and school support. Students from Grades 9–12 are encouraged to step out, explore, and apply for internships on their own, and many have already done so through platforms like LinkedIn and Internshala. They prepare them with the basics — how to write a strong résumé, how to present themselves in an interview, and how to communicate confidently in different social situations — so they feel ready to approach organisations independently.
Because of this, the students have completed internships in government hospitals, banks, shipping companies, laboratories, and many other places, gaining a real sense of how the world works and what interests them most.
Why do they create these opportunities?
Quite simply, because at Empyrean they believe that students learn best when they experience the world firsthand.
When children are exposed to different fields, they make better, more informed choices about their future.
Real-world work helps them build transferable skills like communication, teamwork, and adaptability — skills they will need no matter what path they choose.
And in a world that is changing faster than ever, we want our students to feel prepared, confident, and ready for whatever comes next.
Studies also show that internships can make a real difference: around 60% of employers place high value on internship experience, and nearly half of all interns are eventually offered full-time roles at the same organisation.
These numbers simply reinforce what we already believe — early exposure matters, and it shapes young people in powerful ways.
Early Career Exploration with Parents
What truly makes the Empyrean approach different is their belief in parent partnerships, not just parent engagement. Over time, they have seen parents evolve from being observers to becoming active collaborators in their children’s growth. As parents become more informed and intentional, the atmosphere at home shifts — careers become conversations, not pressures; exploration becomes natural, not forced.
At Empyrean, they believe that a child’s career journey doesn’t begin in secondary school — it begins much earlier, through the small conversations, questions, and experiences they have at home. That’s why there are dedicated sessions for parents, such as Conscious Parenting, Building a Culture of Career at Home, and Career Awareness in the Primary and Middle School. One of the most impactful sessions was the Conscious Parenting workshop led by Mr. Ganesh Kohli, Founder of IC3, which opened up heartfelt discussions on how families can nurture awareness through mindfulness.
This partnership deepens further through career-shadowing opportunities, where students from grade 6 onwards spend a day understanding what their parents actually do at work. The experience is eye-opening for children — they begin to appreciate the effort behind their parents’ daily routines while also gaining a real, honest glimpse into the professional world. For many families, these moments spark new respect, deeper connection, and meaningful conversations about aspirations and possibilities.
In the end, these efforts are about building mindsets — slowly, consistently, and with intention. When parents and the school walk together, children grow with a sense of clarity, confidence, and openness about the future.
University Fairs and Industry Interactions
At Empyrean, they want students to understand the world of higher education not just from brochures, but through real conversations and authentic exposure. To bridge the gap between school learning and the professional world, they host university fairs and regularly invite industry experts to campus, giving students a firsthand look at the many paths open to them.
They have organised two major university fairs that brought together leading Indian institutions such as NMIMS, NIFT, and Symbiosis, along with top global universities including the University of Vermont, University of Connecticut, Several University of California campuses, the University of York, University of Bristol, and the University of Aberdeen, among many others. What makes their fair truly special is that it has become one of its kind in Navi Mumbai—families and students from other schools also attend because of the depth, access, and personalised interactions it offers.
What families appreciate most is the personalised experience their fairs provide. University representatives answer queries on the spot—everything from courses and campus life to scholarships, financial planning, application timelines, and career outcomes. Students walk away with clarity and confidence, not just brochures.
One such highlight was the Annual IC3 Conference 2025, during which Empyrean School was a host school. The school played a key role in organising the event which hosted 1,729 participants representing 42 countries.
Beyond the big events, Empyrean also hosts country-specific mini fairs and encourages students to join multiple webinaries throughout the year, ensuring they stay connected to global opportunities and emerging trends.
These interactions help them imagine their future more vividly and make choices that feel both exciting and well-informed.
At Empyrean, that is what they strive for: real exposure, meaningful conversations, and a world of possibilities brought closer to every child.