S. Vishnu Sharma
IITMPTF is partnering with BodhBridge Education to offer Career Counselling Certification Training to School Teachers.
It is to note that BodhBridge is a company run by IIT Madras alumni. This service is being provided free of cost for the benefit of school students with whom teachers spend a significant time, enabling them to understand their strengths, weaknesses, and interests.
This unique position makes them the first to recognize a student’s potential and guide them in directions they may excel, say sources from IITMPTF.
Teachers can help cultivate aspirations early, helping students visualize career goals and motivating them to work towards them, say sources from IITMPTF.
Aim
This initiative aims to empower teachers, who are the first counselors to school students, across the country by equipping them with essential career guidance skills, enabling them to guide students toward well-informed educational and career paths.
Target
In the short term, the initiative is targeting to cover 10,000 School Teachers across 5,000 Schools across India in the next 3 months. The first batch of training commences on 14th December.
The last date to register is 12 December 2024, say sources from IITMPTF. Interested Schools and Teachers can register through the following link – https://bodhbridge.iitmpravartak.org.in
Teachers and principals
This program is open for School Teachers, School Principals, Educators, and Counsellors. Participation in this certification program is free.
The knowledge gained from this workshop will not only benefit your students but also enhance your skills as educators and mentors, say sources from IITMPTF.
CKO of IITMPTF
Mr. Balamurali Shankar, Chief Knowledge Officer, IITMPTF spoke about the importance of such courses.
Our goal with this collaboration is to make a meaningful impact by enabling teachers to serve as effective career counsellors within their schools, said Balamurali of IITMPTF.
Teachers play an essential role in helping students build the foundation for a fulfilling career, he said.
The Chief Knowledge Officer (CKO) of IITMPTF further said career counselling certification is a perfect opportunity for every teacher to develop the knowledge, skills, and expertise needed to become a career counsellor.
This certification program aims to equip all teachers with the knowledge, tools and strategies to play an even more significant role in guiding and supporting students in making informed decisions about their career paths, said Balamurali of IITMPTF.
Teachers are often the first counsellors they encounter on their journey toward their future careers. In the modern educational landscape, the responsibilities of teachers have expanded beyond traditional teaching roles, he said.
‘They are increasingly expected to guide and support students in making crucial career-related decisions.’
By providing this training free of cost, we are committed to creating accessible pathways for teachers to develop skills that can shape the futures of countless students, he said.
Careers
Teachers can introduce students to a range of careers, including emerging fields in technology, arts, sciences, and trades, which may not have been as common in the past.
A well-curated list of top careers, updated yearly based on market trends, can provide students with relevant, modern options to explore, say sources from IITMPTF.
Understanding
Through this certification training, teachers will gain a comprehensive understanding of the current educational landscape and the various career pathways available for students.
They will also receive hands-on guidance on essential counselling techniques to better support and inspire students to make informed career choices. Certification will be provided to the participants based on their performance in the post-training assessment.
Partnership
BodhBridge has been in the career guidance space for the last 10 years. During the last five years, the company has been working with IIT Madras on different projects involving career guidance for rural children.
This partnership with IITMPTF aims at taking career guidance and counselling fundamentals to a large number of teachers free of cost.
Course curriculum
The training program is structured to be highly practical and includes modules on career guidance essentials, assessment techniques, and career counselling skills tailored for school environments.
School teachers from various educational institutions are encouraged to take advantage of this transformative learning opportunity, say sources from IITMPTF.
Training topics
The following topics will be covered in the training:
⮚ What is career guidance?
⮚ Introduction to MCMF Career Guidance Framework
⮚ How can a self-assessment tool be used to identify personal strengths
⮚ Discussion on Top 100 Career Options in Demand
⮚ How do we guide students to choose the right course?
⮚ How do we guide students to choose the right college?
⮚ Understanding the different competitive exams & scholarship opportunities
⮚ Basics of Career Counseling
⮚ Certification will be provided based on the performance in the post-training assessment
About IITMPTF
IIT Madras Pravartak Technologies Foundation aka IITMPTF is a section 08 Company housing the Technology Innovation Hub on Sensors, Networking, Actuators, and Control Systems (SNACS).
It is committed to transforming the frontiers of knowledge. Its start-up ecosystem is the nurturing space of brilliant professionals, Innovative entrepreneurs, curious young talents, and inquisitive students.
With world-class infrastructure, equipment, and experienced mentors, we have everything to offer for the technology-hungry brains.
IITM Pravartak is funded by the Department of Science and Technology, Government of India, under its National Mission on Interdisciplinary Cyber-Physical Systems, and hosted as a Technology Innovation Hub (TIH) by IIT Madras.
The NM-ICPS is a comprehensive Mission aimed at complete convergence with all stakeholders by establishing strong linkages between academia, industry, Government, and International Organizations.
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