Pratika Prabhune VIRAR, MARCH 31, 2009: The summer vacation, besides being a time to relax and unwind, is also a time for many students to gain more information on their future course of studies. To meet this need of the students, Fr. Edwin Colaco organized a Career Guidance Programme on Friday, March 27, 2009, which aimed at 
enlightening the students on how to make correct career choices. The speaker for the day was Mr. Ram Niwas. He began the session by pointing out that one should be serious about one’s career. He then went on to discuss a variety of issues including the job opportunities available today, the need of relevant qualifications, and the process one should adopt to make proper career choices. He stressed that a mere college education does not make one employable. Students therefore need to pick up those skills which will enhance their employability. He also explained the concept of entrepreneurship and self employment. Taking the discussion further, he emphasized that besides work skills, several other qualities such as enthusiasm, commitment and optimism were critically important to build a good career and to be successful in life. He generously offered to assist interested students on their career path. Concluding the programme, Fr. Blany Pinto, our Parish Priest, proposed the vote of thanks. He expressed his gratitude to Fr. Edwin Colaco for having organized the programme and to Mr. Ram Niwas for his very thought provoking presentation. He called on the students to use the information that they had received though this programme to build up successful and happy careers.
enlightening the students on how to make correct career choices. The speaker for the day was Mr. Ram Niwas. He began the session by pointing out that one should be serious about one’s career. He then went on to discuss a variety of issues including the job opportunities available today, the need of relevant qualifications, and the process one should adopt to make proper career choices. He stressed that a mere college education does not make one employable. Students therefore need to pick up those skills which will enhance their employability. He also explained the concept of entrepreneurship and self employment. Taking the discussion further, he emphasized that besides work skills, several other qualities such as enthusiasm, commitment and optimism were critically important to build a good career and to be successful in life. He generously offered to assist interested students on their career path. Concluding the programme, Fr. Blany Pinto, our Parish Priest, proposed the vote of thanks. He expressed his gratitude to Fr. Edwin Colaco for having organized the programme and to Mr. Ram Niwas for his very thought provoking presentation. He called on the students to use the information that they had received though this programme to build up successful and happy careers.