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Think ‘Out of the Box’ while selecting Career Opportunities after 12th

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Think ‘Out of the Box’ while selecting Career Opportunities after 12th

Most of us would think that our lives are set when we get good ranks in the 12th…but is it really so?? Well 12th is just a starting point of our successful lives if we choose our paths vigilantly. With a plethora of courses and degrees, the students of today have the freedom to make choices of their interests and capabilities!

The years from being a teenager to an adolescent are exciting for any student but these come with a lot of confusions as well. The biggest dilemma of the students’ lives comes when they have to select their careers. However, if you ask any adolescent of class 12th about his/her future goals, you are most likely to get unreasonable and confusing answers which surely makes one think that these youngsters do not have clear goals in life.  Few can be different who set up their clear goals from the very beginning. 

Most students as well as their parents believe that Class 12 board results are the wind beneath their wings! They are, but only if the students know how to take advantage of the several directions and paths that are open to them – they can fly wherever they want. 

Any student of the present era has a plethora of diploma, certificate, and degree courses to choose from. It can nevertheless be very confusing, overwhelming and limitless.  However, the best course of action in today’s time would be following one’s dreams, aspirations and interests. 

Globalization has opened great career options after 12th for all fields alike. The degrees & courses that were not so much in demand till a few years back are now generating a huge number of jobs every day with the advent of modern technology and a changed outlook. 

Let us have a look at the comparatively Newer professional courses:

1 Law & Forensic Science:

Law is the endeavor of human beings to govern our personal, social, economic and political relationships through the use of rules. To earn a LLB degree is to study the nature of those relationships.  If you are smart, presentable and not scared to voice your opinion, Bachelor of Law (LLB) is definitely a career you should consider! However, with a lot of development in the field of the criminal justice system, there has been astonishing progress in crime investigation techniques related to scientific detailing. The use of scientific tools and techniques in crime detection by police officials, identification of alleged criminals /offenders helps in establishing a crucial link between the judiciary and police force.

With this upcoming but essential development, Forensic science has become a discipline that functions within the parameters of the legal system and may have a remarkable contribution in supporting justice in crime investigation and other serious violations. Employment of forensic science technicians is projected to grow 16 percent from 2020 to 2030, much faster than the average for all occupations.

2 Education & Liberal Arts:

A liberal arts education offers an expansive intellectual grounding in all kinds of humanistic scenarios. By exploring issues, ideas and methods across the humanities and the arts, and the natural and social sciences, one will surely learn to read critically, write cogently and think broadly. These skills work to elevate your conversations in the classroom and strengthen your social and cultural analysis; they will cultivate the tools necessary to allow you to navigate the world’s most complex issues.

Liberal arts education challenges you to consider not only how to solve problems but also trains you to ask which problems to solve and why, preparing you for positions of leadership and a life of service to the nation and all of humanity.

3 Degree in Criminology:

If as a young mind, you are interested in the motives behind criminal activities, then a Master degree in Criminology might appeal to you. By understanding the reasons that lead to illegal activities, criminologists and other professionals in the field of criminal justice can make a big difference as they work to avert and reduce crime. Students with a bachelor’s in criminology have an in-depth understanding of the cause and impact of crime. Many graduates pursue employment in law enforcement-related fields.

The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) projects an overall growth rate of 5 per cent in protective service occupations between 2016 and 2026. A criminology bachelor’s degree can also lead to careers in social and community services, with a projected increase of 18 per cent through 2026. An undergraduate criminology degree serves as a strong foundation for advanced graduate and professional training and prepares students for Master’s and Doctoral programs in social science, social work, counseling, and law.

4 Pharmaceutical Sciences:

Pharmaceutical Sciences includes a diverse community of scholars who work together and inspire one another in pharmaceutical research, practice, and service with an aim to enhance the quality of life for people globally. A career in Pharmaceutical science can benefit and transform patients’ lives. As it includes both the worlds of chemistry and biology, it discovers, develops and analyzes medicines. Students who are considering a career in the pharmaceutical industry can join this course which can surely give you the knowledge and practical skills for success.

This course explores drug discovery, pharmacology, toxicology and examines the most effective ways that medicines are manufactured, packaged, stored and administered.

5 Nursing & Patient Care:

This field was quite ignored earlier but now options are coming up in the Nursing profession which can surely fetch youth good remunerations later in life.

Becoming a nurse is a great way to bring together your passion for helping others with your desire for a career with strong job growth, earnings potential, and security. Being a wide course with over 100 areas of specialization, Nursing offers career flexibility that allows you to choose the path that suits you best. In the last couple of years, due to COVID Pandemic this course has become very popular. It offers both part time as well as full time career opportunities.

6 Naturopathy & Yogic Sciences:

Till a decade back we were totally unaware of this field. However, in the present era yoga is becoming more or less as a science. Students who are good in yoga can surely see their future in this field.  The Bachelor of Naturopathy and Yogic Sciences (BNYS) is a medical degree in India in the field of integrated naturopathy and yoga therapy. The degree is of 5 and half years duration, including 1 year internship after passing 12th Science. The person having a BNYS degree can practice anywhere in India.