First career portal for students launched in Rajasthan

First career portal for students launched in Rajasthan

1. The Rajasthan Government, in collaboration with United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has launched Rajiv Gandhi Career Portal to provide employment-oriented education to students from classes 9 to 12
2. The portal aims to provide career guidance with information on entrance examinations, scholarships and employment-oriented courses.
3. The portal is expected to benefit 23 lakh students, help reduce dropouts at various stages in schools and improve retention in jobs.
4. According to UNICEF’s studies, students in Rajasthan primarily rely upon their teachers and family members for career information and 69% also use internet for their career-related queries.