Panaji, Aug 15 (UNI) Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Friday had a live interaction with the students who had recently completed their Board Exams and discussed issues and challenges faced by the student community.
Interacting with the students, the Chief Minister congratulated the students and appreciated them for showing courage at the time of examination in the situation of covid-19 pandemic and also lauded the support extended by parents and teachers for providing the much required mental support to students.
Highlighting the various courses available in Goa to students, he informed them about the aptitude test and career counseling training available which would help the students to decide their career at the right time. He also apprised them about the skilled based job oriented diploma courses available in Goa which has scope in Government, semi Governments and private sectors.
Speaking further, the Chief Minister said the Government had also taken various initiatives for the benefits of the differently abled children so that they should not lack behind in any field and be at par with other students.
The Chief Minister also highlighted about the various Government scholarships available in various Government Departments for students, providing them financial support which would enable them to successfully pursue their further studies.
He urged the students to take interest in personality development as it will enable them to face various challenges in their life. He also brought awareness about the skill development Ministry government of India under which various new courses are introduced in all the states through the Department of Skill Development.
Stating about various traditional business related courses available in Goa, he said the Government was laying required efforts to provide internship and apprenticeship.
The Chief Minister said the Government welcomed the New Education Policy which would help the students to a larger extent in seeking jobs. He also mentioned about the Chief Minister's Rojgar Yojana which will help startups.
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