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CareerFirst: Introduction CareerFirst creates career awareness among students by exploring their personality and interest through psychometric assessments backed with counselling and guidance
Our Mission We aim for. Driving students towards the right career through an elaborate self assessment and Career guidance program
Need of Career Guidance Students say I have no clue about how to decide my career Everyone in my family is an engineer so I would also become one I am very sure that I want to do Fashion Designing I want to be a Guitarist, but is it a right career option? Students think Deciding a career is a life altering decision Parents are biggest influencers Expert opinions are an important decision criteria Years of research indicate towards positive effect of timely career interventions on individuals. Takers of career assessment and counselling are better in shaping their academic and professional goals than others Of exploring new career options
Career Choice Influencers Schoolmates Relatives Friends Student Teachers Experts Parents Career counsellors Media
About CareerFirst What is CareerFirst? CareerFirst is an offering from EduIgnite, a learning, assessment and counselling division of Educomp Solutions Limited, India s leading education company CareerFirst aims to create career awareness amongst students off classes 8th till 12th. CareerFirst is a scientific process that helps students make informed career decisions
The Offering 1. Assessment Test Scientific process of career fitment through psychological and skill assessment 2. Workshops Feel-Learn-Do / Feel Learn Methodology through events and workshops 3. Resource Center A career Lab offering latest career guides, industry videos and much more. 4. Counselling One on one guidance from expert career counsellors
The Outcome CareerFirst helps students answer the three most vital queries related to their Education and Career
Associated Benefits For Students In-depth understanding of strength and weaknesses Career Guidance by trained and experienced counsellors Bridging awareness gap through counselling and career videos Free access to online career resources For Parents Neutral Assessment of their ward s talent Helping wards in making an informed career decision backed by scientific data Providing career guidance to wards according to their interest and abilities Thorough understanding of cost of preparation and other resources for suggested careers For School Prepare students early for next step in education and career Ease workload while providing career education and guidance Comprehensive batch report with strength and weakness analysis Elaborate course selection and college comparison service
Introducing CareerResourceCentre
Career Guides, Admission guides, Colleges directory Workplace videos, simulations, Interviews of professionals A Dedicated expert counselor for school Online Career exploration tools, assessment reports
CareerResourceCenter A dedicated students counselling area within schools, powered by EduIgnite. Components Server powered high definition LCD screen: Workplace Simulation videos, Interview of professionals and Day in a life of videos Expert Career Counsellor Counselling Library: Career Guide, Admissions Guide, Colleges Directory, Text and Magazines related to counselling and careers Computers for one-on-one browsing of Career Resources
Schedule: Career Assessment Program DATE PROGRAM VENUE 22 nd Sept 2010 Psychometric testing Respective classrooms Time: 8:15 10:30am For Class S-5 A,B,C,D sections 23rd Sept 2010 Psychometric testing Respective classrooms Time: 8:15 10:30am For Class S-5 E, F,G,H sections 19 th 22 nd October 2010 Career Planning Goal HLL auditorium Time: 2:00 4:00 pm Setting Workshop 19 th Oct S5 A,B 20 th Oct S5 C, D 21 st Oct S5 E. F 22 nd Oct S5 G, H 9 th Nov 2010 (tentative) Career First Report (individualized student report) Counselor s Office 10 th Nov 2010 30 th January 2011 Comprehensive one to one counseling by expert counselors. Individual appointment will be given. Counselor s Office