One day Career Guidance Programme was
conducted for the catholic youth of St. Clare Parish, Pothnal, on
22nd of April 2017. Meetings of all the youths of the parish who are
studying outside the parish were called to this programme. The main
aim of this meeting is to give systematic guidance to the students
since many would be puzzled as to what to do next after completing
plus two Degree or P.G. etc. The meeting was animated by Fr. Sathish
Fernandes Vimukti Director, Pothnal. He said that today we can
expect only10% opportunities in the Government sector, while 90% of
it is in the private sector. Those who study the arts stream should
not feel that they are less privileged because opportunities for the
Arts students are endless. Some of the options suggested by him are
teaching, law, small business/industry, social work, mass
communication, Fashion designing, interior designing, Food
processing, technology, hotel management, , Air hostess, information
technology, call centers, secretarial job, Journalism, Photography,
Animal husbandry, makeup artists, advertising agency , Dairy and
poultry farming and many more.
Further Mr.Suresh high school teacher, Markumdinni, enlightened self
confidence is the most important factor while appearing for any
exams, he said. One should not be afraid of temporary failure or
mistakes rather put together all small achievements which will help
us to achieve bigger ones. He also spoke on the harmful effects on
misuse of drugs and intoxicating edibles. Earlier, Fr. Anthony Raj
the parish Priest welcomed the youth for this meeting. He also
advised the youth to be responsible in their studies and do not
bluff the parents who are struggling to get money for the fees by
misusing it. He also informed the youths on the various scholarship
available for studies. Nearly 48 youths who benefited from this
programme.