Career decision making process is a life-changing event in a person’s life. The career confusions and concerns among students in high school is one of the major worries of adolescents,that needs to be addressed at the earliest.Taking an informed career decision will save an individual from going through the confusions and dilemma associated with inappropriate career choice in future. The Department of Wellness atDon Bosco School, Trasi for the welfare of students in association with the Senior Secondary students organized the “Career Guidance Program” on 3rd January 2024 under the guidance of Mrs. Rakshitha N.J, Head, Department of Wellness.

An expert from the field, Dr. Navyashree G.C, Psychologist and Assistant Professor, Department of Clinical Psychology, MAHE, Manipal addressed the gathering. The session comprised of students and parents of grade IX to XII. The experienced speaker enlightened the participants about the methods and phases of making a career choice. She discussed all the career options available under different streams for the senior secondary schooling. The varied career options based on interest and skill of students, the importance of career guidance in school and the customized career plan in career counseling were all explained in the session. The study strategies and examination facing skills were also discussed with the students.The speaker demonstrated the concept of individual differences among the students with an activity. The session was concluded with the motivation from various famous personalities who made career choices at various stages of life and succeeded. She concluded with the saying that “Career plan has to start early, set a goal immediately, prepare well and act to achieve it”.

The Principal, Fr. Maxim D’Souza addressed the audience with a thought-provoking presidential address. He began withthe quotation of Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam, “Dreams are not those that we see during sleep, but those that do not let us sleep”. He inspired the students to dream and set goals, as they have all the support from teachers and parents now. He also stated, “Using one’s abilities and strength to the fullest is important, as there are many students who are gifted but they don’t realize nor explore and their ability goes unnoticed. The intelligence each one of us have must be utilized at the right time. Students not setting a goal and not preparing well for the exam is one of the concerns for all educators.”. He also evoked the students to use their two months before examinations well from today with proper planning and preparation. He concluded his address by sharing the importance of Career Guidance Program in school, and appreciated the resource person and the organizing team for the success of the program.

The session was fruitful with the active participation of parents, students, teachers and the support of management.