Skill Counsellors: The Missing Link....
The effectiveness of any skill development program heavily depends on the support provided to students throughout their journey. An integral part of this support is skill counselling, which aims to guide and assist students during the mobilization, admissions, and assessments, including Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Unfortunately, the current state of skill counselling in India leaves much to be desired. There is a significant shortage of dedicated counselling professionals who can provide the necessary guidance and support to students as they navigate the complex skill development landscape. This shortage becomes particularly evident during the mobilization, admission, and placement phases when students require accurate information about courses, career prospects, hiring practices, and the relevance of different programs to their goals. Some of it can be offset by technology (kiosks, websites), or through print material(brochures, leaflets) but may not be able to rep...