Nagaland begins career counselling training for teachers of PM SHRI schools in Kohima to help students make informed career choices.
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DIMAPUR — A three-day foundational training programme for teachers designated as “career teachers” in PM SHRI schools began at the State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT), Kohima, on Wednesday, aimed at strengthening career counselling support for students.
The training, organised under Samagra Shiksha Nagaland, is intended to equip teachers to guide students in making informed career choices based on their aptitude and skills.
Addressing the participants during the introductory session, State Mission Director of Samagra Shiksha Nagaland, L Jamithung Lotha, said career counselling support in schools could help address concerns arising from the State’s unemployment rate of 27.4%, which he said is higher than the national average.
Lotha appreciated Antarang Foundation, Mumbai, and YouthNet for partnering with the Department of School Education in implementing the career counselling programme for students in PM SHRI schools. He encouraged the teachers identified as career teachers to take up the responsibility seriously and assist students in choosing meaningful career paths.
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He also reminded the participants that the PM SHRI programme is envisioned as a network of exemplar schools across the country and urged them to conduct activities with dedication and conviction. Referring to the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, he said teachers and school leaders are expected to take on multiple roles to help bring transformation in the education sector.
According to the organisers, 40 teachers from 21 PM SHRI Government High Schools and Government Higher Secondary Schools are attending the training programme.
The inaugural session was chaired by Joint Mission Director Samagra Shiksha and State Nodal Officer for the PM SHRI programme, Dr. Bijano Murry.
It was attended by Additional Director SCERT Keruupfeu Rupreo, Joint Secretary School Education and Deputy Project Director of the NECTAR Project Avelu Ruho, along with officials from SCERT and Samagra Shiksha.