Missing Roadmaps

 Are there clear career roadmaps provided in schools and colleges?

Ah! Where should I start? Yes, I’ll start with my school journey. I was often told that I was good at studying, but I never claimed that myself. Instead, I’d say that I might have been good at studying because of my memory.

Okay, let’s get into the topic. During my school days, I knew that I should go to school and get good grades so that I could get a good job. But I didn’t know about any careers except for Doctor, Lawyer, Engineer, Collector, and Police Officer. You know what? Even though I knew the names of those professions, I had no idea how to pursue them. I didn’t know the roadmap to achieve those careers. In my case, there was no one to guide me. Even my parents weren’t aware of these things.

After finishing school, I graduated from a government college. But then, I didn’t know what to do next.

At one point, my friends decided to move to the city to find jobs, and I joined them without any clear idea of what I wanted to do. It was the new environment, situations, and necessities that taught me some lessons and gave me a vision for choosing a career and advancing in life.

I’m still learning and constantly looking for ways to improve my skills and grow financially. But the point here is, why doesn’t anyone provide students with a clear roadmap in schools and colleges?

If we had a roadmap for every career, students could choose their path early on and focus on it effectively. (I’m not sure if all schools and colleges provide such roadmaps. If they do, that’s great! If not, it would be beneficial to have an app or portal where students can see the complete roadmap for different careers. For example, if you want to be a Software Tester, you could choose a Computer Science or Math-Bio group in high school, followed by a relevant course in Engineering or Arts and Science College, and so on.)

As I think more about this, I realize how crucial career guidance is for students. In my next article, I’ll explore the idea of creating a resource, like an app or portal, that could help students navigate their career paths more effectively and make informed decisions from an early age

So, what I conclude here is that no one knows everything. We gain knowledge and information from our environment, situations, and needs. With the help of these, if we put in more effort, we can be successful and become masters in certain fields.