The following are just some of the problems plaguing students in the quest to discover their passion and find make the right career choices. Further, there are many examples now of people in their mid-careers who are not happy with what they are doing and looking to make complete career switches, but don’t know the right way to do it. Through AglaStep – meaning the “the next step” , is a platform that strives to provide the information and resources to overcome these challenges. It is a not-for-profit platform and welcomes anyone who wishes , through their expertise to contribute in helping the cause.

• Many students discover too late in their academic journey that their chosen field has limited job prospects or doesn’t align with their aptitudes and interests.
• Students invest years in academic programs without clear visibility into the employment outcomes of recent graduates, making it difficult to assess the real-world value of their education.
• Students develop theoretical knowledge but lack practical skills employers need, requiring companies to invest heavily in training new graduates on basic workplace competencies.
• Rapid technological change renders some curriculum elements obsolete by graduation, leaving students with skills that are already outdated when entering the job market.
• Students have limited visibility into the day-to-day reality of various careers, often forming career aspirations based on idealized or inaccurate representations.
• Vocational and technical education pathways suffer from stigmatization despite often leading to stable, well-paying careers with significant demand.
• Students in liberal arts programs struggle to identify and articulate their transferable skills to potential employers who may not immediately see the value of their education.
• Career fairs and recruiting events disproportionately feature large companies, leaving students unaware of opportunities with small to medium-sized businesses where most new jobs are created.
• The increasing prevalence of project-based and gig economy work creates uncertainty for graduates about how to build a sustainable career path without traditional employment structures.
• The transition from structured academic environments to less-defined workplace expectations creates significant adjustment challenges for many new graduates.
• Career counselors in educational institutions frequently lack up-to-date industry experience, resulting in advice that doesn’t reflect current workplace realities.