A Champion for Accessible Education: Paras Grover Named 'Outstanding Leader of the Year'!
Ever wonder what it takes to truly change lives through education? Meet Paras Grover, the visionary founder of Unified Mentor, who was recently honored with the prestigious "Outstanding Leader of the Year – Excellence in EdTech" award. This significant recognition came from a group connected to the United Nations, celebrated at the World MSME Day 2025 event in New Delhi. It's a huge nod to leaders who are shaking up education and empowering people, especially within India's growing small and medium business sector.
Paras Grover's journey with Unified Mentor is a testament to his belief in making quality education accessible to everyone. Unlike many big online learning platforms that can be expensive and focus heavily on theory, Unified Mentor was built from the ground up to be affordable, practical, and, most importantly, focused on getting students jobs. His mission is clear: to bring real-world tech and career skills to young people in India's smaller towns and cities, where opportunities for hands-on learning are often scarce.
The idea for Unified Mentor sparked from a simple yet powerful plea from students in these areas: "Sir, I just need someone to believe in me and teach me real skills. I’ll handle the rest." This moment revealed a huge gap between traditional teaching and what students truly needed to succeed.
Starting without any outside funding, Paras built Unified Mentor from scratch. He tackled every challenge, from designing courses to marketing, proving that "affordable" doesn't have to mean "low-quality." His perseverance paid off. Today, Unified Mentor has empowered over 125,000 students across India, offering internship-based programs, real-world projects, and even help finding jobs. It's become a trusted name for students looking for practical learning, not just another certificate.
Beyond Unified Mentor, Paras is also a published author, with books like "From Hometown to Dream" and "Why Internships Matter." He runs a highly popular LinkedIn newsletter, "Next Step," where he shares valuable career advice with over 40,000 professionals.
Unified Mentor isn't just an education company; it's a movement to bridge the gap between skills and employment in India. Paras envisions education like sports training – focused on coaching, challenges, feedback, and growth. With plans to connect with more colleges and partner with companies for placements, Paras Grover is setting new standards in India's education landscape, one student at a time. His dream is simple but powerful: to give students what they actually need to thrive, regardless of their background or location.
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