{"id":16370,"date":"2019-01-05T11:35:16","date_gmt":"2019-01-05T11:35:16","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.globalcareercounsellor.com\/blog\/?p=16370"},"modified":"2021-01-19T12:06:03","modified_gmt":"2021-01-19T12:06:03","slug":"highway-to-the-education-sector-with-career-counselling","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.globalcareercounsellor.com\/blog\/highway-to-the-education-sector-with-career-counselling\/","title":{"rendered":"Highway to the Education Sector?"},"content":{"rendered":"

A decade ago you were reading an education article in the newspaper or a magazine. Today, you\u2019re scrolling through different content as per your interest on your tablet, laptop or mobile phones. We are living in a time that is constantly evolving. Today there\u2019s one technology and tomorrow there is another to beat the previous one.<\/span><\/p>\n

The evolution and change in technology is a constant cycle, so is the education system. Unlike a decade ago, there is an unparalleled growth in new business opportunities today. With thousands of options today, it has become imperative for students to pick the right career option for themselves<\/strong><\/a><\/span>. <\/span><\/p>\n

Ever since CBSE has made career counselling mandatory in schools for the students appearing for board examination, schools are looking for certified, trained professionals who can take counselling sessions\/ workshops to guide today\u2019s kids.<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

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Do you need to have prior experience in the education industry to become a Career Counsellor? <\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n

Career Counselling doesn\u2019t necessarily require you to have a Ph.D. or 10+ years of experience in the education industry. There are many people who take up Counselling as a career. You need to have a passion for learning, growing, and guiding in order to make someone\u2019s life better.<\/span><\/p>\n

Who Can Become a Career Counsellor?<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n

Here comes your part! Career Counselling<\/strong><\/a><\/span> doesn\u2019t limit its dimensions for bright people like you. One could be a Freelancer, Housewife, working as a Manager in an MNC, or running a Business. Every year zillions of schools and parents need Career Counsellors to guide their children towards a better future.<\/span><\/p>\n

How Can You Become a Career Counsellor? <\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n

There are multiple courses for Career Counselling, but which one are you eligible for? <\/span>Global Career Counsellor Certification (GCC) by UCLA Extension & Univariety<\/i><\/b> conducts an online course with<\/span> various modules and exercises<\/strong><\/a><\/span>. The program brings together learnings from International and Indian Experts in the field of Careers and Counseling. The best part is, anyone with the passion to learn and teach can sign up for the course. You are eligible and below are some encouraging experiences for you.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Ms. Sonia Prasad, Certified Global Career Counsellor, now heads the Counselling Team at the Oakridge Group of Schools: <\/strong><\/span><\/h5>\n