In today’s rapidly changing education and employment landscape, students—especially those from rural and semi-urban backgrounds—often lack access to structured career guidance and reliable information to make informed decisions. To address this critical gap, Learning Space Foundation, with the support of Axis Max Life Insurance Limited, is implementing the Axis Max Life – Udaan Project, a comprehensive Career Guidance, Awareness, Counselling, and Skill-Building Programme for students from Classes 9 to 12 during the academic year 2025–26.
The project aims to empower adolescents at key academic transition stages by equipping them with self-awareness, essential life skills, career clarity, and confidence to make informed academic and career choices.
On Monday, 21st July 2025, the Udaan project was formally launched at Patuck Technical Institute in the presence of representatives from Axis Max Life Insurance Ltd and Learning Space Foundation (LSF). The event was a milestone moment, introducing the vision of Udaan to school leaders, teachers, and students, and generating much enthusiasm for the modules ahead.
Our Mission in Action
To address this, LSF has designed a series of Career Guidance and Skill-Building Modules that provide students with both holistic awareness and practical tools:
Self-Awareness & Identity Building – helping students understand their strengths, values, and uniqueness.
Goal Setting & Decision Making – enabling them to set realistic goals and make informed choices.
Communication & Presentation Skills – building confidence to express ideas clearly and effectively.
Time Management & Discipline – fostering consistency, focus, and productivity.
Digital & Financial Literacy – preparing students for responsible living in a connected world.
Our Vision for the Axis Max Life Udaan Project
We believe that true education is not just about passing exams. It is about empowering students to:
Know themselves (self-awareness).
Chart their own path (goal setting & decision-making).
Express themselves with confidence (communication).
Live with discipline and balance (time management).
Thrive in the real world (digital & financial literacy).
Objectives of the Programme
To create awareness about diverse career options after Class 10 and Class 12
To assess students’ interests, abilities, and aptitude through structured psychometric assessments
To guide students in selecting appropriate academic streams and career pathways
To strengthen decision-making, communication, and time management skills
To actively engage schools, parents, and teachers in the career guidance process
To provide reliable career-related information through modules and counselling sessions
Programme Coverage
12 High Schools and 4 Junior Colleges
Rural, semi-urban, and urban locations across Maharashtra
350+ enrolled students from Classes 9 to 12
254 students participated in psychometric assessments
229 students received structured career counselling
109 parents actively participated in counselling sessions
Guided workshop sessions for each module
Need Assessment: Surveyed 600+ students to map aspirations & skills.
Digital Access: Mobile laptop unit for online learning exposure.