Career Launcher on an expansion spree through schools

Career Launcher, India`s leading education service provider, which ventured into mainline education by starting its chain of K-12 schools `Indus World Schools (IWS)`, has embarked on an expansion spree. It aims to run over 100 Indus World Schools all across the country by 2012. IWS is currently operational in 10 locations across India. With India`s population growing at the rate of 2.5% a year and 1/3rd of it coming under the school-going age, the annual additional requirement of seats will be Rs 1 crore per year, over the next 20 years! This definitely makes school education, a lucrative business opportunity. Keeping that in mind, IWS is looking out for Education Partners (EPs) who can partner with it in its growth plans. IWS is targeting people who are passionate about education, and are looking at a franchising opportunity, which offers both, monetary as well as emotional benefits. According to Satya Narayanan R, Chairman, Career Launcher, `There is nothing as gratifying as opening a school and spreading the light of education among the future of the country. India definitely has a demand-supply mismatch as far as quality schooling is concerned & IWS aims to bridge that gap and help the youth achieve their career dreams. We do not merely impart lessons, but open the young minds to learning and realize their potential!` To support its expansion plans, IWS as a brand will be built further through vast amount of investments and by rolling out marketing plans already in place. With IWS crafting success stories in its current locations, the same model can be easily replicated in other regions of the country. Answering why a franchisee should partner with IWS, Col. Gopal, Vice President, IWS, opined `the education industry is one of the few markets commonly known to be recession-proof. The school sector in particular, has always been an attractive investment opportunity for long-term investors. Having said that, IWS as a school chain has done well since we opened our first school, and our franchisees have reaped rich rewards, both monetary and social. We are driven by the philosophy of child centric learning, and are backed by the expertise of Career Launcher, our parent company. We are among one of the few schools, which follow the National Curriculum Framework, in our curriculum design as well as teaching methodologies.` About us: Founded in 1995 by a group of IIT-IIM alumni, Career Launcher began its journey with one vision — to enable people realize their potential and make their dreams come true. Our belief has always been in mentoring lives rather than imparting lessons and our core dedication has been towards the cause of democratizing education and enhancing capabilities. As India rises through her challenges towards a promising future, Career Launcher is there to guide and mentor her youth, at every step, right from play school till their dream career.