Career & Guidance Counselling Session

Date: 3 December 2025
Conducted by:*Er. Nandkishor Kasat (Engineer, Alumnus, Career Mentor)

Overview
- Venue: School Auditorium
- Target Group: Std 10 students (approx. 130) + 3 teachers
- Duration: 2 hours (11:00 am – 1:00 pm)
- Members : Ms. Bhawani Bhargav , Smt. Nitina Shukla , assisting staff Ms. Amita  Sharma , Dr. Shalini Sharma ( Rotary member)
National Kannada Education Society High School organised a session based on Career and Guidance Counselling on 3rd December,2025.sponsored by
Session Flow
1. Welcome & Introduction (5 min)
    - Brief speech by coordinator, highlighting Er. Kasat’s background (B.E., M.Tech, X years industry experience, founder of [startup]).

2. Interactive Talk (45 min)
    - Career Pathways After 10th: Science, Commerce, Arts, Vocational streams.
    - Emerging Fields: Renewable energy, AI/ML, IoT, Civil‑Infrastructure, Entrepreneurship.
    - Skill Gaps & How to Bridge:Online certifications (Coursera, SWAYAM), project‑based learning, internships.

3. Q&A (30 min)
    - Students asked about *JEE vs. Diploma*, *NEET eligibility*, B.Voc courses, *skill‑based jobs*, *scholarships*.
    - Er. Kasat shared real‑life examples, admission timelines, and importance of *aptitude + interest alignment*.

4. One‑on‑One Mini‑Counselling (30 min)
    - 15 students (pre‑selected based on questionnaire) got 2‑minute personalized guidance on stream selection.

5. Feedback & Closing (10 min)
    - Handed out summary sheet orally (career options chart, website links, upcoming webinars).
    - Vote of thanks by class teacher.