PANAJI: Chief minister Pramod Sawant on Friday advised students who have recently cleared their Class X exam to look beyond the regular commerce, arts, science and vocational streams and consider opting for various other skill-oriented courses available.
Sawant was speaking to students at a career guidance program on what to do after SSCE, organised by the CMO and directorate of education.
He said that very few students choose to pursue diploma courses and that the ones available at the ITIs are not only for those who have failed to clear the Class X board exam. Those who opt for ITI also have a good future, he told the students.
Stating that this is the first time that the state government has taken an initiative to guide students about various diploma courses available, the chief minister also said that he has directed the education department to conduct aptitude tests and career guidance sessions for students.
