In our society, the significance of career planning often goes underestimated. Many students make career choices based on conventional options like Engineering, Medicine, Police, and Teaching, among others. Unfortunately, these decisions are frequently made without a clear understanding of personal interests and aspirations. A recent study revealed that 1 in 3 students is dissatisfied with their chosen course, while nearly 4 out of 5 working professionals express dissatisfaction with their jobs, leading to unhappy employees and diminished productivity.
At DBVS NGO, we recognize the urgent need for comprehensive career awareness and guidance. Our research indicates that a lack of awareness about various career options, including minimum qualifications, relevant institutes, and growth opportunities, is a primary concern. This dearth of information not only hampers students' career choices but also contributes to the rising levels of unemployability among educated youth, negatively impacting the productivity of our nation.
Our findings reveal that a significant number of students lack clarity about their future paths and have limited knowledge of available career options. Most students are confined to a handful of professions, such as Teaching, Defense, Railway, Doctor, Engineer, or Police, without knowing the intricate steps needed to pursue these careers.
1. Paste Career Chart:
At DBVS NGO, we understand the critical importance of informed career choices in shaping a successful future. To address the lack of career awareness, we have developed unique Career Guidance Charts featuring the 100 most popular career options. These charts, rich with essential details, serve as valuable resources for students, educators, and parents
Each chart provides detailed insights into various career options, including recommended subjects after the 10th class, types of institutes, growth opportunities, and starting salaries.
These charts are strategically and permanently placed on school walls, ensuring easy access for all students. By having this information readily available, students can explore a diverse range of career paths and make informed decisions about their futures.
2. Career Awareness Seminar at schools:
We conduct Career awareness workshop at School for the students of 9 th to 12 th grade. This seminar will focus on “importance of career planning” at school level and encourage students, Teachers & Parents to participate. We share emerging industry trend and practices so that students can decide career of their interest. We also invite local successful people to share their journey so that students can relate easily.
3. Career Helpline:
At DBVS NGO, we understand that navigating the vast landscape of career choices can be overwhelming for students. To address this challenge, we have established a dedicated Student Career Helpline – a valuable resource for students seeking personalized guidance on their career journeys.
4. One-to-one Career guidance
At DBVS NGO, we recognize the transformative impact of one-on-one career guidance in shaping the dreams and aspirations of students. Our unique initiative involves partnering with your esteemed company to organize Personalized Career Guidance Sessions, facilitated by 15-20 dedicated volunteers.
5. Career Guide Book:
At DBVS NGO, we believe in equipping students and educators with valuable resources to navigate the diverse landscape of career options. As part of our commitment to fostering informed decision-making, we have meticulously crafted a detailed Career Guidance Book based on the 100 most popular careers highlighted in our career charts.
6. Pre & Post Impact assessment:
At DBVS NGO, we are committed to ensuring that our career programs create a lasting impact on the lives of students. To gauge the effectiveness of our initiatives, we conduct both pre and post-impact assessments, providing valuable insights into the transformative journey of the students.
Before implementing our career programs, we conduct a thorough pre-assessment of all students. This initial evaluation allows us to understand the baseline knowledge and awareness levels among students regarding various career options.
Sulution : Margdarshak (Career Guidance & Mentoring Program)
To solve this issue of Un-employability we interacted with more than 2000 students and designed charts of 100 most popular careers and initiated a unique career guidance & mentoring program (Margdarshak) to create awareness about careers opportunities among students of 9 th to 12 th grade, Teachers & Parents.
With this program, we inspire students to start thinking about their careers in the class 9 th so that they can decide right career goal based on their interest & capability. Our program is combination offline, online & over the phone Career guidance to students. Following are the key elements of the comprehensive career mentoring programs:
Impact Assessment
Career guidance is a proactive action to reduce un-employability among literate youth. We do impact assessment at following steps:
- Before conducting Career workshop & displaying career charts at school
- Within 2-3 weeks of conducting career awareness workshop at school:
- Quality of calls we get from students / parents / teachers at our career Helpline.
