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Why Southeast Asia is the New Hub for Creative Innovation & Education

Dr. Rodrigo, Chairperson of the International General Education Program at Bangkok University, and Ritika Singh, Executive Director - The IC3 Movement, discuss Thailand's emergence as an affordable and diverse hub for global higher education. Their conversation explores Bangkok University's commitment to experiential learning, entrepreneurial mindsets, and building the critical skills needed for an AI-driven world. Ultimately, the discussion highlights how studying in this dynamic environment can transform students into independent, globally-ready professionals.
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Unlearning Education: How to Stay Relevant in a Rapidly Changing World

In this candid conversation, Ronnie Screwvala, Chairperson & Co-Founder - upGrad, joins Ganesh Kohli, Founder of the IC3 Movement, to share his unique journey of resilience across diverse fields. He challenges conventional thinking in academia, emphasizing the need for educators to reinvent their approach, embrace vulnerability, and foster open-minded conversations. By redefining success away from short-term grades and shifting the focus to how students evolve over the next decade, the discussion highlights the ultimate importance of long-term life and career readiness. It serves as a compelling call to action for educators to move from clinical instruction to a dynamic framework centered on genuine connection and action-oriented learning.
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Skill Set vs. Industry: How to Choose Your Creative Path

Are you trying to "manicure" the perfect career path for yourself or your child? In this insightful conversation with Ganesh Kohli, Founder of IC3 Movement, Chaitanya Chinchlikar, Vice President, CTO & Emerging Media Head - Whistling Woods International, explains why curiosity - not just courage - is the ultimate driver of success in the modern world. Together, they discuss the transformation of creative education, the importance of curiosity in career development, and how institutions can stay relevant in a rapidly changing world. Explore the intersection of business, craft, and technology as they deconstruct the silos traditionally found in school education. Learn how institutions can stay relevant by "coming back from the future" to prepare students for careers that don't even exist yet.
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Are Degrees Enough Anymore? Preparing Students for the Jobs of Tomorrow

Education is evolving faster than ever. For generations, students followed a familiar path: choose a stream, earn a degree, and build a career. Today, that formula is being rewritten. Careers are becoming more dynamic, interdisciplinary, and skills-driven, requiring students to adapt, experiment, and continuously learn. In this episode of the IC3 Conversations, Ganesh Kohli, Founder - IC3 Movement, is joined by Dr. Indu Shahani, Founding President and Chancellor of ATLAS SkillTech University, to explore what education must look like in a world where careers are no longer linear and the most exciting opportunities often exist at the intersection of multiple disciplines.

Blogs

Degrees, Jobs, and the Great Mismatch Nobody Is Preparing Students For in 2026

• 09 January, 2026
Career conversations in 2026 sound very different from even five years ago. Students are anxious. Parents are confused. Educators are unsettled. Layoffs dominate headlines. Entry-level roles seem to vanish overnight. Even top students struggle to convert degrees into meaningful employment. The question that keeps resurfacing is deceptively simple. If so many people are looking for work, why do employers still say they cannot find the right talent? At the IC3 Movement, this question matters deeply. Not because it reflects a temporary economic downturn, but because it signals a structural shift in how careers are formed, understood, and sustained.

Stepping Into a New Chapter at the IC3 Regional Conference South Asia

• 02 January, 2026
As the IC3 Movement enters its landmark tenth year, we find ourselves at a meaningful moment of reflection and renewal. The past decade has shown what is possible when educators, counselors, universities, and partners come together with a shared belief that counseling belongs in every school. This belief has grown into a powerful global movement. Today, it continues to deepen its impact in ways that are practical, inclusive, and grounded in real student needs.The IC3 Regional Conference South Asia is one of the defining expressions of this evolution. This gathering is not only an event, but a space designed for deeper insight, collaboration, and community. It invites participants to pause, look inward, and rediscover the joy and purpose in counseling and education.

A Counselor’s Guide to Thriving in Challenging Parent Conversations

• 18 December, 2025
In every generation of education, some moments reshape how schools understand families, communities, and the shared responsibility of guiding young people. In 2026, counselors across the world will be experiencing one of those moments. Family dynamics are changing, stress levels are rising, and expectations from schools are higher than ever. As a result, challenging parent conversations have become a natural part of a counselor’s work.

The Rise of Alternative Study Destinations Beyond the Big Four

• 05 December, 2025
For years, conversations in counseling offices revolved around a familiar set of study-abroad destinations. The United States, United Kingdom, Australia, and Canada shaped global student aspirations in predictable ways. The “Big Four” were not just destinations; they were icons. They were where families assumed the best opportunities could be found, and where students imagined the beginning of successful global careers.

News & Updates

January 22, 2025

Industry Wishlist: Exploring Sectoral Expectations for Union Budget 2025-26

The upcoming Union Budget for FY25-26, set for February 1st, is drawing keen attention from all corners of India’s economy. Industries spanning infrastructure, IT, telecom, agriculture, healthcare, human resources, and education are on high alert, anticipating how the government’s fiscal strategy will shape their futures.
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January 7, 2025

How schools can implement effective mental health support

In a country where education is often seen as the primary pathway to success, students grapple with intense academic pressure and career expectations, and societal demands.
January 2, 2025

A Year Of Change: How Students Advocated For Better Mental Health Resources In 2024

Findings from the IC3 Institute’s 2024 Annual Student Quest Report highlighted that 83 per cent of counsellors and 81 per cent of students emphasised the significance of aligning personal values such as passion, purpose, and aptitude with career choices
December 9, 2024

Career counselling as a tool for Indian students considering study abroad

In a world that demands adaptability and resilience, the role of career counselling in shaping the next generation of global leaders cannot be overstated.