Media Release

Mangaluru, Nov 7: Career guidance session for the new academic year batch of outgoing students of grade 10, CBSE as well as State Board students, was held at the PUC hall, Milagres Institution, Mangaluru on November 5. The motive was to make the students aware of the various career opportunities available at their disposal. Lions Centennial club, Mangaluru conducted the programme with the professor Ronald Pinto as the resource person.

The programme began with the invoking of God’s blessings by the students of Milagres Central school. Lions Centennial club members namely, Ln Ashok Pinto, vice president, Ln Avil Rodrigues. The treasurer, Ln Vincent Pereira, the PRO of the club, Stany Barreto Headmaster of State Board school, graced the occasion. Fr Uday Joseph Fernandes, principal Milagres central school welcomed the gathering.

Professor Ronal Pinto gave a brief introduction about the various opportunities available after completion of grade 10- arts, commerce, and science fields. He suggested varied ways to opt the career in one’s life, depending on the capabilities and potential. He talked about how to focus on the chosen career and what are the efforts to be put in to make that dream true. He explained by giving examples of various successful people, and as to how they achieved the status despite the lack of facilities and financial support.

The students cleared their doubts by asking various questions regarding the confusions, they usually face while deciding their career.

Professor Ronald Pinto also apprised the students with various career options other than doctor or Engineer. He highlighted on the polytechnic, Hebich, tailoring, AC mechanic, nursing courses which would fetch good income, after a year or two of experience. He motivated the students to be confident and communicative in life. Besides hard work, time management and focus on the line opted are important aspects to be taken care of.

All the students were highly motivated and got to know about various opportunities on completion of grade 10. It was a very informative day for the students. Ajitha Lobo, teacher of State board Milagres school, introduced the speaker of the day. Kritika, student of grade 10, Milagres Central School, delivered the vote of thanks. The programme was taken through by Violet Pereira Vas, teacher at the Milagres Central School.