Sangtam Students' Union Chümoukedima hosts career guidance event

DIMAPUR — The Sangtam Students' Union Chümoukedima (SSUC) organised a one-day career guidance programme on the theme ‘Anchored in purpose, driven by dreams’ at Sangtam Baptist Lithro, Chümoukedima, on July 12.

The resource persons were Longtili C Sangtam, an entrepreneur, and Konchem Thsingvi, Assistant Professor at Yingli College, Longleng, the union stated in a press release.

Longtili Sangtam encouraged the students to first identify their strengths and understand themselves before choosing a career path. He said that while inspiration is good, true growth comes from understanding oneself.

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He reminded students that everyone has a different purpose and calling in life. Focusing on entrepreneurship, he offered personal mentorship to students who are interested.

He also shared lessons from his own entrepreneurial journey, including the importance of starting small, being consistent, and embracing challenges.

Konchem Thsingvi focused on the importance of academic planning. She encouraged students to develop good study methods, understand the scope of various subjects, and prepare well for exams.

She also guided students on how to pursue higher education and prepare for competitive exams. The assistant professor stressed the importance of discovering oneself and learning how to overcome life’s challenges.

According to the SSUC president Tsapili, the event was a “success and made a positive impact on all who attended.”

“Students left the session feeling more confident, motivated, and clear about their future. The programme helped participants align their interests with possible career paths, and encouraged a shift from confusion to purposeful career planning.

 “The presence of both resource persons brought together knowledge from the worlds of business and academics. Their talks inspired the students to chase their dreams while staying rooted in their purpose,” the release added.