The Indian Community School (Senior) Kuwait, organized a Career Awareness session for defence service on the 5th of November, 2017, Sunday, for the students of classes 9 & 11. The Session was navigated by Colonel S.Vijayan, Director, Saradhi Centre for Excellence.
The objective of the session was to equip students with the skills and capacity to meet challenges on their career prospects dauntlessly and emerge successfully and to create a feeling of patriotism to propel them for a career in the defence sector. The predominant test students would face was in the competitive employment sector, and the session shed light on how students could effectively fulfill career aspirations available in the Indian Defence Forces.
After the soulful prayer song by the school choir ‘Swaranjali’, Dr.Sam.T.Kuruvilla, Vice Principal, ICSK Senior, delivered the welcome address. He identified the importance of being connected to our motherland and lauded the defence forces for their unparalleled courage and zeal in safeguarding India. He suggested a career in Indian army to the students, which would be a homage to the nation.
In the career awareness session, Colonel S.Vijayan divulged the opportunities available for meritorious plus 2 students in the Commissioned Officers Cadres (Class 1 Gazetted officer’s Rank) in the Armed Forces/officers in the Paramiliy Forces i.e. Army, Navy and Air force. He also explained the national level selection process and motivated students towards a splendid career in the Indian Defence Forces.
A video presentation that followed demonstrated the details of the entrance exam for a career in defence, with special focus towards women. He emphasized that women should be encouraged enough to take up a career in the defence sector and highlighted the opportunities that are available exclusively for women.
The interactive session threw light on the exciting career opportunities, excellent facilities and the high standard of living available for the officers of the Indian Defence Forces.
The session culminated with the vote of thanks by Mrs.Niva Elna, Academic Supervisor, Senior Secondary. This counselling session left students keyed up about considering a career in the Indian Defence Forces, as they were convinced that they can contribute something back to the nation.