Did you know that after 10th class, rather than opting for the traditional Arts, Science, or Commerce field, students can opt for a skill based D.Voc program? D.Voc stand for Diploma in Vocation and these courses are offered in skill areas such as :
- Software Development
- Graphics & Multimedia
- Medical Imaging
- Travel & Tourism
- Refrigeration & Air-Conditioning
- Electronics’
- Apparel Manufacturing and Design
- Food Technology
- Optometry
- Pharmacy
- Interior Design
and a few other areas
These courses are designed to prepare students for the practical aspects of the domain, and are offered by many polytechnics and vocational training institutes across India.
Admission Criteria for these courses: 10th pass from any recognized board.
While most students who pursue the D.Voc intend to get a job after completing these courses, students also have the option to enroll for a B.Voc (Bachelors of Vocation) program after completion of their diploma. Some colleges also offer the M.Voc (Masters of Vocation) which students can enroll in after their B.Voc.
In 2005 Jay Rege, along with his wife Jothsna Rege, co-founded Academy One, a career guidance and study abroad counseling venture. Prior to co-founding Academy One, he worked as a software developer with HCL Technologies. He holds a computer engineering degree from Mumbai University and a MBA from the Mays Business School at Texas A&M University, USA. He has also been a visiting faculty at a few colleges where he teaches topics related to entrepreneurship.