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 22^nd  and 23^rd 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.

Proposed Pragramme

• Training for volunteers of Chaitanya Wise organization to counsel youths for deaddiction in Raipur.
• Young Scientist trainings in Bastar.

Chhattisgarh

Gyan Setu project conducts science workshops for students of secondary grades in remote areas of border states through college volunteers. The main objective of this project is to imbibe the value of national integration among volunteers by using science and mathematics workshops as a tool for reaching remote places in India. Key activities include science and mathematics workshops that make learning interactive and enjoyable, helping students understand core concepts through experiments and games. Alongside activity-based learning, cultural exchange programs showcase local traditions, music, and cuisine, allowing volunteers and students to experience the country’s diversity firsthand. Surveys and interviews with community members offer insights into local life, while meetings with government officers help volunteers understand India’s administrative framework. These experiences collectively promote a sense of unity and deepen volunteers’ appreciation for the country’s cultural and regional richness.

Overview of Gyan- Setu (2013 to 2015)

NNo of Volunteers: 965+

No of Schools: 1585

No of Students: 82800+

Gyan Setu Website: https://gyansetu.earc.jnanaprabodhini.org

Gyan-Setu Visit in Chhattisgarh – 2023 to 2025