Careerdesicionsafter10th

Std X results & the million dollar question “What Next?” is probably the most common thing than anything else that comes to your mind. It is that crucial question which has the answers leading to many a dream, aspirations and growth in one’s life. It is a time to put on the thinking caps and get geared to choose a course / career that would be a turning point in most of your lives.
Confusion regarding the choice of the stream is common to all. Ironically the decision is left on the percentage obtained. It is found that, atypical outlook of the maximum population is found to be very stereotype. Most of them think that, it is very prestigious to opt for science, as it is the only way of utilizing the higher percentage obtained, since it provide various avenues. Then if not science then, second option, commonly seen is Commerce. Arts [Humanities] stream is mostly kept as the last resort. The general impression being that Arts does not have much scope or provide many avenues. Also, if the Arts stream is opted for, it is through a process of elimination rather than a process of selection. Home Science and Fine Arts as a Stream is generally ignored or restricted to the girls only, another idea related to it is that, they cannot be taken up as profession. This mindset arises due to lack of awareness. Results, very rarely are the way we expect them to be.

Many a times, it also brings disappointments and concerns about “what can I do now”? Typically, Arts, Science & Commerce the age-old options, have been tried and tested and made many a dream come true and probably not fulfilled quite a few too. This generates one more question “What Else?” that could be pursued apart from these three most popular fields. With the increase the different profiles of jobs available, there also has been felt the need to take up courses which lay the road to success in those fields. Home-science, Fine Arts are a few to mention. Lets explore a few of them:

Home Science:

Home science or Home Economics is both a science and an art related to modern housekeeping. It has been defined as a field of study built upon many disciplines for the purpose of achieving and maintaining the welfare and well being of home and family life in an ever-changing society. Home Science covers knowledge of the biological and physical sciences, human physiology, nutrition, health and hygiene and also includes an exposure to social sciences including Economics, Sociology, and Psychology.

Some of the Colleges offering Home Science:

University of Mumbai, M. G. Road, Fort, Mumbai 400 032.

SNDT Women’s Univeristy, 1, Nathibai Thakersey Road, Mumbai 400 020.

Paramedical Courses

Joining a medical college for an MBBS degree is not the only route to entering the medical field. The need for different Para medical experts and technicians has an equally important role. They also need different Para medical experts and technicians who have an equally important role to play in the treatment, cure, care and diagnosis of patients. Technology in the field of medicine is advancing by leaps and bounds and need for trained personnel to operate utilize and interpret new equipment is multiplying very fast. One can opt for Dental Hygienist, Dental Mechanic, Course in ECG, Medical Laboratory Technician and so on.

Some of the Colleges offering Paramedical course after std. 10th
Govt. Dental College & Hospital, Bombay University, Fort , Mumbai 400 001.

Nair Hospital Dental College, Dr. A. Nair Road, Byculla, Mumbai- 400 008.

SNDT

Agricultural Courses

Farming, one of the oldest professions known to man has somehow been relegated to the position of non-interest for the educated middle classes. Agriculture is a vast and diversified field encompassing so many areas, that there are numerous careers for young people to consider in this field. Right after class10, vocational courses in agriculture and allied fields are being offered. Diplomas in Dairy Technology, Farm Management & Animal Husbandry, Poultry Management, and so on can also give an opening in the agricultural field. These courses are offered by most of the Agricultural Universities like Konkan Krishi Vidyapeeth, Marathwada Krishi Vidyapeeth and so on .

Diplomas

The list of Courses can run into pages to name a few one an opt for Diploma course which can be from 1- 4 years depending upon the type of course. To name a few:

Architecture
Computer [Hardware/ software]
Designing [Jewellery/ Fashion/ Web/Interior and so on]
Engineering [Civil/ Mechanical/Automobile/Electronics/ Computer/ Electrical/ and so on]
Hotel Management
Technology [Food/ Printing/ Leather/ Sugar/Plastic/ and so on]
Travel & Tourism
Yoga

Some of the Institutes Offering these courses:

Directorate of Technical Education, Maharashtra State, Mahapalika Marg, Mumbai 400 001.
Raheja School of Architecture, Bandra [W], Mumbai 400 050.
Saboo Siddique Polytechnic, 8, Shepherd Road, Byculla, Mumbai 400 008.
SNDT Department of Continuing Education, Churchgate, Mumbai 400 02
University of Mumbai, Vidyanagari, Santacruz [E], Mumbai 400 098
Yoga Institute, Shri Yogendra Marg, Prabhat Colony, Santacruz [E], Mumabi 400 055.

Fine Arts

We all know that dance, acting and singing; till today was the field of hobby, but do you know that now hobby can also be pursued as a career? One can think of pursuing Diploma in Fine Arts/ Foundation in Fine Arts after SSC. One can study music, dance, Some of the Institutes offering these courses are:

J J School of Arts, D N Road, Mumbai 400 001.

Kala Vidya Sankul, 10-2, Rane Municipal School, R R M Roy Road, Opp. Central Plaza cinema, Girgaum, Mumbai 400 014.

University of Mumbai, Fort, Mumbai 400 032.

ITI:

To cater to the industry’s requirement of trained and qualified manpower at the craftsmen-level, the Directorate of Training & Technical Education of each state government offers more than fifty different vocational and skill-based courses in engineering and non-engineering trades, through the ITIs (Industrial Training Institutes) located all over the country. The All India Council approves these courses for Technical Education (AICTE), established by the M/o Human Resources Development.

The eligibility for admission to these courses ranges from Class X to XII depending on the duration and the depth of the course. Admission is strictly on merit-basis, i.e. on marks obtained in class X or Class XII Board exams.

Some of the courses taught in ITI are:

Book Binding
Desk Top Publishing Operator
Dress Making
Fitter
Mechanical Draughtsman
Photography
Plumber
Rubber Technician
Secretarial Practice
Sheet Metal Worker
Tool & Dye Maker
Wireman

For further details contact: Industrial Training Institute, Opp. Agripada Police Station, Sane Guruji Marg, Byculla, Mumbai 400 011.

MCVC: Minimum Competency Vocational Course

Short term courses many a times prove very helpful in the long term. There are various other alternatives also which a student can also opt for. Students can choose from various course like Engineering Technology, Commerce, Agriculture Fishery, Health & Medicine Service and Home Science. For further details: Director of Education & Vocational Training, 3, Mahapalika Marg, Mumbai-400 001.

Certificate Courses:

There is whole range of short-term certificate courses. The duration can range from 3/6 months or even a year or more depending on the nature of the course chosen. Such courses are available with different Institutions & there are a lot of individuals who also teach in their personal capacity. To list a few Certificate courses:

Baking
Bartending
Beautician
Carpentry
Catering Management
Cooking
Designing [Web/ Jewellery/ Fashion/etc.]
Fibre Science & Technology
Hobby Courses [Soft Toy/ Decorative Items/ etc.]
Knitting Technology
Montessori
Painting [Fabric/ Nib/ Ceramic]
Photography
Repair [Radio/ Mobile/ Cycle/ TV/ Watch/ etc.]
Screen Printing
Tailoring

Few Institutes offering these courses:

Akbar Peerbhoy girls’ Polytechnic, 92, D.N.Road, Fort, Mumbai 400 001.
Garware Institute of Career Education & Development, Vidyanagari, Kalina, Santacruz [E], Mumbai 400 098
Gemmology Institute of India, 29, Gurukul Chambers, Mumbadevi MArg, Mumbai 400 002.
Hospitality Training Institute, Behind City Light Cinema, Mahim, Mumbai 400 016.
SASMIRA, Dr. Annie Besant Road, Worli, Mumbai 400 018.
Shramik Vidyapeeth, Worli, Mumbai
SNDT, New Marine Lines, Mumbai 400 020.

Defence:

Defence is one of the most challenging career options that attract a lot of young aspiring careerists. It not only offers the challenge, opportunity to grow, but also the satisfaction of doing something for the country. Typically one has to clear the physical tests and the entrance exam. The three specialisations being Army, Airforce and Navy.

Indian Army:

The protectors of the land are also given duties in the area of:

Soldier General Duty

Soldier Technical Soldier

Clerk/ Store Keeper Technical

Soldier Nursing Assistant

The above positions are available only for men & they have to clear the selection process.

Indian Airforce:

To ensure smooth flights, it is essential that the base is taken care of. Indian Airforce offers options in the field of Technical Trades [maintenance and overhaul of armament and ground equipment] and Non-Technical Trade: Mechanical Transport Driver & Musician [Air force Band].

The above positions are available only for men & they have to clear the selection process.

Indian Navy:

For freshers, a smooth sail at the beginning of the career is available with the Indian Navy through Matric Entry Recruit (MER). Needless to say, it is essential to meet the physical standards and pass the entrance exam.

Decisions get many a times delayed because of lack of information, but even excess of information and options cause confusion. Especially in terms of career it is essential to make the right and appropriate decisions at the first go. Decisions should be based on the scope offered by the career, the interest level, the capacity to carry out the activity and whether the personality suits the same. It is better to get oneself assessed before taking any decisions. One can contact counselling centres like Growth Centre to ensure that the first step towards career is the right one. Then only in the true sense, can the ‘options’ be ‘real options’.

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CAREER DECISIONS AFTER 10TH