To help students make an informed career decision, a career counselor is needed.
However, most Indian institutions are most important for that.
Just like the West, India requires professionals trained with extensive knowledge of work and career.
The scarcity of a skilled career counselor is because not many institutes offer this course.
Highlighting Short Professional Supply Trained, Vimala, Hod, Extension Department & Career Guidance Universitas Bharathiar, Coimbatore, said that the absence of undergraduate and postgraduate programs to create a puddle of professionals in this field is the only reason for the lack of professionals trained in the field this.
Realizing the lack of talent and skilled labor needed to become a professional career counselor, University of Bharathiar, started two years of MA in a career guidance program in 2008, with the intake of 20 students.
The lack of awareness among students about the availability of such programs is the main obstacle for universities to attract students.
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“To overcome this problem, government assistance is needed.
They must promote and advertise career counselors as employment opportunities in government schools and colleges.
The separate recruitment process must be followed.
At present, academic institutions have no choice but to use the teacher as a career counselor,” Vimala said, adding that every job requires a number of skills.
Teachers can help overcome problems related to subjects, not career guidance.
“The main objective of the MA’s two-year Career Guide Program is to prepare students as a career counselor and a guide to develop a global and national vision for education and work.
This program provides an opportunity for students to extend and deepen their knowledge and understanding of education, guidance, counseling , various tools for psychometric tests, event management, arranging career exhibitions, understanding of sources of information and work skills and assessment skills at school level, college and industry for early and midcareer, “Vimala explained.
Course curriculum.
Practice Guidance and Counseling, Curriculum Development, Positive Psychology Counseling, Electronic Guidance, Communication and English Testing, Career Development in the Social Context, Talent Assessment for Career, Personality Development and Career Management is the main contents of the MA Career Guide Program.
Current peer culture and social pressure, the sign obtained in the board will endanger future labor.
Interest is hardly important when choosing a career option.
Systemic Lacunae.
In addition to Bharathiar University, Rajiv Gandhi National Institute of Youth Development, Sriperumbudur, also offers a career consulting program.
Some certificate programs are offered by private institutions.
“NEP also emphasizes career counseling in schools to identify students’ interests but no one is initiated by the government,” said Vimala.
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