VIJAYAWADA: For Bellam Chandrakanth, education is not simply about securing a degree or qualifying for a job. It is about helping young people understand their abilities, explore the right opportunities and develop the confidence to build meaningful careers.
With 24 years of experience in the hospitality industry, Chandrakanth has gradually expanded his professional journey into education, career counselling and skill development, with a particular focus on students who often lack access to proper guidance.
A graduate in Commerce and a postgraduate in Hotel Management, Chandrakanth spent more than two decades working in an industry where training, discipline, communication and people management are central to professional success. His experience in hospitality eventually shaped his approach to education: practical skills and confidence, he believes, are just as important as academic qualifications.
In 2022, he founded Apex Global Educational Consultancy in Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh, with the objective of helping students make better-informed decisions about education and careers in India and abroad.
Taking Career Guidance Beyond Conventional Counselling
Over the past several years, Chandrakanth has personally counselled and guided more than 1,500 students from diverse academic backgrounds, including students at the 10th, 12th, degree and postgraduate levels.
His work involves helping students understand different educational pathways, identify suitable career options and gain awareness about national as well as international opportunities. Rather than treating counselling as a one-size-fits-all process, he emphasises understanding the individual student’s interests, abilities and aspirations before suggesting a direction.
This approach has become particularly relevant at a time when students face an overwhelming number of educational and career choices. According to Chandrakanth’s philosophy, information alone is not enough; students need someone who can help them interpret that information and make decisions with greater clarity.
His work also extends beyond traditional academic counselling. Drawing from his hospitality background, he has trained students for careers in the hotel and hospitality sector, combining theoretical knowledge with practical exposure.
Building Skills Alongside Education
Skill development remains one of the central areas of Chandrakanth’s work. His initiatives have included career guidance for ITI and Polytechnic students, technical education awareness, personality development, Spoken English training and other skill-development programmes.
He has also conducted online learning initiatives aimed at government-school students, providing them with exposure to areas such as communication, personality development and career-oriented learning.
For students studying in government institutions, access to professional career guidance can often be limited. Chandrakanth has therefore attempted to use online platforms and free educational initiatives to reduce that gap.
His belief is straightforward: timely guidance can sometimes make a significant difference in the direction a student takes. A student who understands available opportunities early may be better positioned to choose the right course, develop relevant skills and plan a realistic career path.
To strengthen his professional capabilities in this field, Chandrakanth has also earned an International Certified Career Coach certification, adding formal career-coaching expertise to his long experience in training and mentoring.
Growing Through Apex Global Educational Consultancy
Under Chandrakanth’s leadership, Apex Global Educational Consultancy has developed its focus around student counselling, career guidance, international education awareness and professional development.
The organisation is ISO certified and MSME registered, reflecting its efforts toward maintaining formal organisational standards and structured operations.
Through Apex Global, Chandrakanth continues to work toward connecting students with educational institutions and career opportunities while helping them better understand the choices available to them.
Recognition for Mentoring and Educational Work
His contribution to student mentoring and education has also received recognition from various organisations.
In 2025, he received the Best Global Excellence Mentor Award from the Federal Research and Recognition Council, Hyderabad, in recognition of his mentoring efforts and commitment to student guidance.
The same year, he was honoured with the Best International Educational Award by the Press Club Welfare Worldwide Foundation, Odisha, for his contribution to the international education sector.
In 2026, Chandrakanth received an appreciation certificate for his contribution to student admissions associated with VSM and City University in Slovakia. He was also honoured with the Mana Amaravati State Icon Award, presented by the Global Icons Forum Society, Andhra Pradesh.
While such recognitions add to his professional profile, his larger focus remains on the students he works with and the long-term impact of guidance and skill development.
Looking Beyond Degrees
Chandrakanth’s journey from hospitality professional to education mentor reflects a broader understanding of what students need in an increasingly competitive environment. Academic qualifications can open doors, but communication skills, confidence, practical knowledge and informed career choices often determine how effectively students move forward.
His future vision is to expand educational awareness, career counselling, vocational training and skill-development opportunities for students across different academic backgrounds.
For Chandrakanth, the purpose of education ultimately extends beyond examinations and certificates. It is about preparing young people to face real-world challenges with confidence and competence.
With 24 years of professional experience, more than 1,500 students counselled, formal career-coaching credentials and a growing education-focused organisation, Bellam Chandrakanth continues to build his work around a simple principle: education should not merely prepare students for an examination; it should prepare them for life.
