Vocational guidance

 VOCATIONAL GUIDANCE

 Vocational Guidance means assistance given to an individual in solving problems related to vocational planning and to occupational choice and profess with due regard for the individual’s characteristics and their relation to occupational opportunities.

1) to suggest measures with a view to enhancing the employability of an individual or groups of individuals;

2) to offer assistance to an individual or groups of individuals in preparing to choose, change and adjust to occupational life;

3) to evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of the individuals and match them with the job requirements ;

4) to generate awareness and appreciation of the realities of employment market in the community;

5) to collaborate or co-operate with other agencies in the field of guidance to stimulate and promote joint efforts; and

6) to promote self-employment.