Resource persons along with the participants after the
training programme on career guidance at AIDA complex in Dimapur on January 24.
- DIMAPUR — ANMA
Integrated Development Association (AIDA) Career Guidance and Job Placement
Services, Dimapur, in collaboration with Don Bosco Job Placement Network,
India, organised a career guidance training programme on January 24 under the
leadership of Rev. Fr. Dr. Roy George SDB, executive director of AIDA Dimapur.
- In his welcome address, Rev. Fr. Dr. Roy George emphasised
the importance of career guidance in shaping the future of students and
contributing to society. He urged the participants to look beyond personal
gains and strive for the betterment of society by guiding and mentoring
students to choose meaningful career paths that align with their strength and
interest, stated an update from AIDA.
- The training was conducted for school teachers, counselors,
principals, vocational trainers and college placement officers with an aim to
equip participants with essential tools to guide students in making informed
career decisions.
- The sessions were led by Rev. Fr. Renigo Roy SDB, assistant
professor of Counseling and Psychology at Sacred Heart College, Tirupattur, and
Rev. Fr. Gabriel Karunaraj SDB, national director of Don Bosco Job Placement
Network, India.
- Rev. Fr. Gabriel explained the services of the Don Bosco Job
Placement Network, an initiative of the Salesian Provincial Conference of
India, aimed at enhancing career guidance and job placement efforts across
provinces. He elaborated on the resources available through the platform
www.donboscojobs.org, which connects youth with safe, secure, and dignified
employment opportunities.
- Additionally, he introduced career guidance materials
including a career chart outlining career pathways, a career calendar for
planning and an overview of the Indian education system.
- He further discussed on government job opportunities such as
those offered through UPSC, PSC, SSC and other competitive exams.
- It stated that Rev. Fr. Renigo Roy SDB conducted sessions on
strategies for overcoming fear, setting goals and using the multiple
intelligences tool to personalize career guidance for students.
