Chhattisgarh
Career Advising Training Program for WCD Staff
Overview
The Women and Child Development Department (WCD) in Chhattisgarh organized a two-day training program on career advisory and counselling skills for its staff on 22nd and 23rd April 2024. The program was aimed at enhancing ability of the WCD staff to guide students based on their individual aptitude (iA) reports.
Key Highlights
- Participants: The training was attended by 40 staff members from WCD offices in Raipur, Bilaspur, and Kondagaon.
- Focus: The training was focused on developing career advisory and counselling skills of these officers using iA reports of 134 students.
- Inauguration: The program was inaugurated by Mr. Nandilal Choudhari, Joint Director of WCD Raipur, and Ms. Chetna Desai, Head (Child Development) of UNICEF Raipur.
- Training Methods: Participatory training methods, such as group work, brainstorming, case studies, and role-playing were used during the training.
- Positive Feedback: Participants expressed satisfaction with the training and its usefulness in guiding students.
Conclusion
The training program successfully equipped WCD staff with the necessary skills to provide effective career guidance to students. By utilizing iA reports and employing participatory training methods, the program ensured that participants were well-prepared to support students in their career journeys.
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