V Lovitoly Sema, Additional Secretary and Ex-Officio Director, Department of Higher Education at the Confluence 2.0, a career guidance initiative of Christian Higher Secondary School (CHSS), Dimapur, on October 31.
CHSS Confluence 2.0 gives students peak into life after school
Morung Express News
Dimapur | October 31
Students must align their dreams and passions with practical career choices through rigorous self-assessment and continuous skill development, V Lovitoly Sema, Additional Secretary and Ex-Officio Director of Higher Education, said at the 2-day Confluence 2.0, a career guidance initiative of Christian Higher Secondary School (CHSS), Dimapur.
It was a follow up to 2019’s Confluence 1.0, an Education Fair-cum-Career Seminar conceptualised and initiated by the Confluence Team of the school. Enabling students to get a feel of the job market requirements — or life after school — through interaction with industry professionals is among the primary objectives of the initiative.
Sema was the theme speaker at the Confluence 2.0 held under the theme— 'A Pathway where Dreams Meet career guidance,’ on October 31 at the school. According to her, the foundation of a successful career lies in understanding one’s own strengths and interests.
“It is crucial for students to undertake a thorough self-assessment before committing to a particular field of study,” she said. This, she noted, was essential to avoid the common pitfall of choosing a career based on popular trends or parental expectations, which can often lead to dissatisfaction later in life.
She laid emphasis on looking beyond traditional job roles and exploring the emerging professions in today’s IT and AI-driven competitive market, such as data science, digital marketing, sustainable technology, and the creative arts.
She however maintained that employability all pins down to skilling, both hard and soft skills, and innovation, besides closer institution-industry collaboration. While hard skills constitute the technical expertise required for a specific job, she explained that soft skills, such as communication, critical thinking, problem-solving, and adaptability, are the essential attributes that enable growth in the modern workforce.
Sema also drew attention to various government resources and initiatives available to students in Nagaland, encouraging them to be proactive in seeking out scholarships, grants, and skill-enhancement programmes to support their higher education and professional training.
In addition to career counselling, the event also featured a session on ‘Financial Counselling and Educational Loans,’ conducted by Md Atao Rahaman, Chief Manager of the State Bank of India's Evening Branch in Dimapur.
The event, which will conclude on November 1, is supported by the Department of School Education, Nagaland Board of School Education, and State Bank of India. It has brought together representatives from various educational institutions and industry experts to interact with students and offer insights into their respective fields.
