What should you do after Matric?

Matric exams are fast approaching, and for thousands of young Asian, the burning question upon receiving their results will be “what now?

Once the student gets through the matriculation exam then comes a point where he/she tries to find out the path they want to join in or in some cases many individuals cannot afford to join a college due to financial issues and for them this is the right page because here in this article we’re going to be discussing some very useful short courses after metric exams. 
Apart from that, students these days are more interested in doing short courses and this trend is increasing day by day. The moment you decide which area of field you’re looking forward to get in, then you can select the subject for a short course in order to polish and enhance your educational skills the next level. There are a number of different institutions of both public and private sector which offers a variety of short courses for the students who have passed matriculation and Inter exams. These colleges and universities are currently operating in all the big cities of Pakistan such as, Islamabad, Lahore, Faisalabad and Karachi. One of the famous and most popular institutes Pakistan Institute of Modern Studies (PIMS) is well known in Pakistan for offering many different short courses. Along with this institute there are many other institutes as well such as, Allama Iqbal Open University and Virtual University who had the tendency to offer short courses every now and then. Such short courses are definitely a good way to enhance your knowledge and skills. The duration for these courses is normally around 6 months – 2 years.
Few of the courses that are being offered after matriculation exams are as follows: 
?    Civil Engineering
?    Interior Design and Decoration
?    Textile Processing
?    Automobile Engineering
?    Medical Laboratory Technology
?    Instrumentation Technology
?    Library and Information Sciences
?    Electronics (Microprocessor)
?    Mechanical Engineering (Tool and Die)

?    Textile Technology (Spinning)
?    Fashion Design
?    Textile Technology (Knitting)
?    Textile Technology (Weaving)

Many diplomas in the field of chef are as follows
?    Certificate In Professional Cookery
?    Advance Diploma in Culinary Arts. (Offered by College of Tourism and Hotel Management, Lahore)
?    Certificate in Professional Baking

There are also other certified courses which are as follows:
?    Skilled Technician (Machinist)
?    Skilled Technician (Machine Maintenance)
?    Quality Assurance Inspector

Diploma Courses (Part Time) – After metric along with working experience
?    Civil Engineering (PTD)
?    Mechanical Engineering (PTD)
?    Electrical Engineering (PTD)

Courses offered after 12 year of education are as follows:
?    Diploma in Hotel Management
?    Modern Office Practice
?    Diploma in Pharmacy
?    Aeronautical Engineering and Aircraft Maintenance
?    Event Management
?    Foreign Language Courses are also offered
?    Hotel Management
?    Several Computer Courses
?    Travel and Tourism Management
?    Certificate Course in Computer application
?    Bakery and Confectionary
?    Carpentry
?    Advanced Multimedia, Graphic and Animation
?     Hardware Technology
?    Certificate Course in Information Technology
?    Electrician
?    Plumbing
?    Welding
 
The mentioned above are some of the best short courses being offered by various institutions in major cities of Pakistan. Hopefully, the information shared here has helped you all and if any further information is required don’t hesitate to contact us and visit our page!

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Life after matric is a time of great uncertainty and change, says Kentse Radebe, Sociologist and Research and Development Manager at SACAP. Here, she provides three useful tips for school leavers who might be uncertain about the all-important decisions they face, plus some good advice for parents:

1. Do a personal audit

As daunting as it seems, the decisions you make now have the potential to affect the rest of your life. You’re going to want to take a holistic approach when it comes to choosing direction, one that considers everything you know about yourself, your personal circumstances as well your future ambitions. Start your fact-finding mission by gathering together all your defining personal attributes: your skills, values, passions, talents and abilities. Consult with people who know you well to get feedback on their perceptions of your personality. This exercise will help you identify career paths that are well aligned to your strengths.

Once you’ve earmarked these fields, narrow down your choices further by researching the career opportunities available to you in each. This can also include widening the scope of what you consider to be a gap year. For example, if you do not have sufficient financial resources you can explore internships or job shadowing opportunities that can concurrently act as CV builders but also give you exposure into career fields you may want to explore through further studies. Employing the services of a psychologist or registered counsellor can be a great help in the career-deciding process. Such counselling may include psychometric testing, which can reveal further valuable insights when it comes to choosing a career.

2. Learn from failure

Remember that even a “wrong” decision can result in invaluable learning. While a mistake may not yield your hoped-for outcomes, it will nevertheless present an opportunity to gain experience and personal growth. Keeping this in mind gives the decision-making process perspective, making it a less intimidating experience. It also helps you keep a positive attitude and an open mind, encouraging you to more readily explore your options and to more willingly change course should you realise the need to.

3. Take a break

There are many benefits to taking a gap year, including giving yourself time to gain maturity and self-growth, not to mention life experience. In turn, all of these advantages can greatly enhance the outcomes of your decision-making process. The important consideration, however, is how to use your “time out”. A gap year will only be of value to you if you define the outcomes you want upfront and then plan how you are going to achieve them. Travelling the world is not the only productive way to spend a gap year. Instead, you could use the time to take short courses or to gain work experience.

Finally, a word of advice for parents…

All too often, parents forget the considerable impact their opinions have on their children. Allowing one’s own personal experience, wishes or fears, without thought for the individuality and future desires of your child can have extremely negative outcomes. At this time more than ever, parents need to be open-minded and collaborative, exchanging the authoritarian role for that of fellow explorer. Show interest and offer practical support by assisting with research or even calling on your own personal and professional networks. Keep the focus squarely on your child’s life satisfaction and future happiness. And don’t be blind to the fact that times are changing faster than ever before – the careers available to your child today look nothing like those that were once available to you. Therefore, investing in research of potential career options or even calling on your own personal and professional networks can be a great indicator of support

If you are wondering what to do after matric and are considering studying psychology or counselling, SACAP offers a wide range of qualifications including a Higher Certificate, Diploma, BAppSocSci, BPsych and BSocSci Honours. Graduating confident “work ready” practitioners is key, which is why SACAP combines an academically rigorous curriculum with a strong emphasis on the ability to apply knowledge through the training of relevant skills. For more information, enquire now.