Our Founder – Nithya Natarajan
A certified International Career Coach (NCDA, USA), Nithya has over 20 years of experience guiding and mentoring students. Her mission is to empower young minds to make informed, confident career choices aligned with their unique strengths, passions, and personalities.
Nithya’s mission is simple yet powerful: To inspire every child to discover who they are—and who they’re meant to be.
✅ Personalized Career Counseling for Students (Ages 14–17)
✅ Psychometric Testing & Interpretation
✅ Future-Ready Skills Development (Financial Literacy, Emotional Intelligence, Leadership)
✅ Parent & School Engagement in Career Planning
✅ Webinars, Workshops & Speaking Engagements
✅ Career Planning Frameworks for Rural and Underprivileged Students
Academic Excellence & Educational Foundation
With a solid academic background rooted in science and education, Nithya brings both subject expertise and pedagogical strength to her career guidance approach:
🌿 M.Sc. M.Phil in Botany
Master of Science and Master of Philosophy in Botany has equipped her with a research-driven mindset and a deep understanding of the life sciences—skills that fuel analytical thinking, critical reasoning, and evidence-based decision-making in career planning.
🎓 B.Ed (Gold Medalist)
Awarded the Gold Medal for academic distinction in Bachelor of Education, Nithya has been trained in advanced teaching methodologies, value based educatuion and child psychology. This empowers her to connect meaningfully with students and guide them effectively at every stage of their academic journey.
Profile Overview
Nithya Natarajan
Chief Career Navigator | Founder, JN CareerApt
M.Phil (Botany) | B.Ed Gold Medalist | NCDA-Certified International Career Coach
With over 20 years of experience in education and student mentoring, Nithya Natarajan is a passionate and award-winning educator turned career coach, committed to guiding students toward fulfilling and future-ready career paths.
Her strong academic foundation—an M.Phil in Botany and a Gold Medal in B.Ed—equips her with deep subject expertise, research-driven thinking, and a student-centric teaching approach. As an internationally certified career coach by the National Career Development Association (NCDA), she blends science, empathy, and structure into every career planning session.
Through JN CareerApt, Nithya empowers students (ages 14–17) to align their passion, personality, and potential with real-world opportunities. She works closely with both students and parents to offer personalized counseling, skill-building programs, psychometric assessments, and mentorship initiatives across India and the UAE.
Professional Experience
🎓 Founder & Chief Career Navigator
JN CareerApt | India & UAE
2018 – Present
Established a premier career guidance platform focused on helping students discover purpose-driven career paths aligned with their aptitude, interests, and personality. Led over hundreds of personalized counseling sessions for high school students (ages 14–17), enabling them to make confident academic and career decisions. Developed and launched structured programs including the 90-Day Career Hackathon and Rural School Career Guidance Initiative, making quality counseling accessible to underserved communities. Spearheaded collaborations with schools to implement career guidance frameworks and skill development workshops.
🧠 International Career Coach
Certified by NCDA (National Career Development Association, USA) |
2022 – Present
Trained in global best practices in career counseling, psychometric assessments, and student development strategies.
Applies a research-backed framework that incorporates emotional intelligence, financial literacy, and leadership training in addition to career selection.
📚 Educator & Academic Mentor
Various Educational Institutions | India
2002 – 2018
Over two decades of experience as a teacher and mentor, guiding students across academic streams with a deep understanding of learning styles and student psychology. Recognized for creating student-centered environments that promote curiosity, clarity, and long-term planning.
🌍 Workshop Facilitator & Speaker
Conducts engaging webinars and in-person workshops on topics like:
Career Compass: Find Your Path in 90 Minutes
Helping Your Child Become a Happy Millionaire
Heart-Smart Schools: Nurturing EQ for Lifelong Success
