About the centre
ASK ME Centre (Attitude, Skills, Knowledge, Mentoring & Entrepreneurship Centre) is an educational initiative of RKD Charitable Trust — a government-registered non-profit committed to education, skill development, livelihood, entrepreneurship, and community empowerment.
Vision
To empower students with the right attitude, skills, knowledge, mentorship, and entrepreneurial mindset to become confident, employable, innovative, and socially responsible citizens.
Mission
To create an enabling ecosystem within educational institutions that supports students in career planning, personality development, leadership enhancement, innovation, entrepreneurship, and lifelong learning.
Why this initiative
Bridging the gap between academic achievement and real-world readiness.
Lack of career awareness and direction
Poor communication and interpersonal skills
Limited exposure to industry and entrepreneurship
Low self-confidence and leadership capabilities
Inadequate mentoring and guidance support
Limited understanding of emerging career opportunities
Lack of practical life skills and employability competencies
Objectives
Five focus areas that shape every program.
01Career Counseling and Guidance
- Assist students in identifying suitable career pathways
- Provide career assessment and aptitude guidance
- Support higher education and competitive examination preparation
- Facilitate career planning and goal setting
02Soft Skill and Personality Development
- Enhance communication and presentation skills
- Develop leadership and teamwork capabilities
- Improve problem-solving and critical-thinking skills
- Build confidence, emotional intelligence, and professional etiquette
03Mentoring and Student Support
- Establish faculty, alumni, and industry mentoring networks
- Provide one-to-one mentoring support
- Offer personal and professional development guidance
- Create peer learning and support systems
04Entrepreneurship Promotion
- Cultivate entrepreneurial thinking among students
- Support innovation and startup development
- Provide business planning and enterprise management training
- Connect aspiring entrepreneurs with mentors and industry experts
05Employability Enhancement
- Improve job readiness and workplace competencies
- Facilitate internship and industry exposure opportunities
- Conduct resume-building and interview preparation sessions
- Strengthen industry-academia collaboration