Campus Times| Lucknow

In a powerful step toward inclusive education and employment, Dr. Shakuntala Mishra National Rehabilitation University has launched structured career counseling and skill development classes for 1,620 students with disabilities, primarily from the visually impaired category.

The initiative aims to bridge the gap between education and employability by equipping students with practical, future-ready skills — from computer training and IT careers to creative fields like radio jockeying and audio production.

Career Guidance Meets Real-World Skills

The Department of Visual Impairment has introduced specialized counseling sessions to help students explore careers in:

• Software Development
• Data Analysis
• Web Development
• Graphic Designing
• Audio Engineering
• Radio Jockeying
• Customer Service & Call Center Operations
• Teaching and Academia

Department Coordinator Dr. Vijay Shankar Sharma stated that the university is collaborating with multiple organizations to strengthen industry exposure and employment opportunities.

Score Foundation Steps Up

With support from Score Foundation, students recently received expert guidance on competitive exams, private and public sector jobs, and skill-building strategies tailored to persons with disabilities.

Career experts answered queries on navigating workplace challenges, preparing for recruitment processes, and building professional confidence.

Building Confident, Tech-Ready Youth

Dean Student Welfare Prof. Ashutosh Pandey emphasized that such programs are not just about jobs but about holistic growth — boosting confidence, independence, and empowerment among students.

University spokesperson Prof. Yashwant Verma reiterated the institution’s dual mission:

“Along with education, our goal is to ensure employment opportunities. Students will receive both counseling and hands-on training.”

New-Age Career Options

The counseling program also highlights emerging opportunities for students with disabilities across diverse and future-focused sectors, including online education platforms, social work and public leadership, creative media and content production, as well as literary and communication-based careers. By integrating technology-driven skills with creativity and structured career mentoring, the university is steadily setting a new benchmark for inclusive, employment-oriented higher education in India.