Mumbai: The Markazi Taleemi Board (MTB), Maharashtra organized a comprehensive “One-Day Career Counsellors’ Orientation Programme” today at Darul Faiz, Madanpura, Byculla. The event brought together seasoned educators, tech professionals, and career counsellors from across the state to deliberate on navigating career pathways amidst emerging technological advancements and evolving educational demands.
The orientation began with the opening Tazkeer delivered by Prof. Aziz Mohiyuddin, Chairman of MTB Maharashtra, followed by a formal welcome address by MTB Secretary Sharif Sahab. Keynote speaker Muhammad Najmuddin addressed participants on shifting career trends, underlining the essential role of mentors in equipping students for future job landscapes.
The morning sessions placed a heavy emphasis on modern digital developments. IT expert Saeed Ansari elaborated on the opportunities and challenges posed by Artificial Intelligence in guidance services, while Najm Farooqui (former faculty at PSBA University, KSA) demonstrated practical methods for practitioners to become “smart counsellors” through AI tools. Renowned counsellor Amer Ansari engaged attendees in an interactive session focused on effective mentoring strategies tailored to Gen Z and Gen Alpha youth.
The post-lunch proceedings featured an address by Patron Ilyas Khan Falahi (Ameer-e-Halqa, JIH Maharashtra), followed by specialized presentations on industry skills and unconventional pathways. Dr. M. A. Baseer (Yashwant College, Nanded) highlighted skill-based career opportunities, Dr. Kazim Malik discussed “out-of-the-box” vocational routes, and IT specialist Mishel Chaudhri shared insights into international education options.
A key highlight of the afternoon was the official introduction of MTB’s dedicated portal, the “Maharashtra Career Guidance Website,” presented by Engr. Imtiyaz from Pimpri, Pune.
The programme concluded with an open-floor panel discussion addressing competitive entrance exams, admission procedures, and scholarships, followed by the presidential address by Prof. Aziz Mohiyuddin.
The session drew to a close with a formal vote of thanks and dua offered by Sartaj Shaker, retired Deputy Education Officer, Aurangabad. Event coordination was led by Md. Najmuddin.
