Career Katta is an initiative of Department of Higher and Technical Education, Govt of Maharashtra and in coordination with Maharashtra Information Technology Support Centre. This platform is aimed at providing students with various resources, guidance, and skills training for career development. Career Katta focuses on bridging the gap between academia and industry by offering insights into various career paths, skill development opportunities, and job readiness resources.

1. Objectives of Career Katta
   • Career Guidance: Providing students with information about career opportunities in various fields, helping them make informed career choices.
   • Skill Development: Enabling students to develop industry-relevant skills through training and certification courses, making them employable in competitive job markets.
   • Empowerment of Youth: Assisting young individuals in exploring their potential and guiding them toward professional success.
   • Bridging Academia and Industry: Closing the gap between academic knowledge and practical industry requirements.

2. Main Features
   • Career Counselling: The platform offers personalized career counselling for students. Through this, beneficiaries can receive guidance on choosing the right career path based on their interests, academic background, and goals.
   • Educational Resources: Career Katta provides access to various learning resources, including study materials, exam preparation guides, and online courses.
   • Workshops and Webinars: The platform organizes interactive workshops and webinars in collaboration with the institutes led by experts, offering insights into trending career options, essential soft skills, and industry knowledge.
   • Industry-Specific Training: Collaborating with industry partners, Career Katta offers specialized training programs in fields like IT, engineering, finance, healthcare, and others.
   • Job Readiness Programs: These programs aim to prepare students for job markets by enhancing their resume-building skills, interview techniques, and communication skills.
   • Mock Interviews and Group Discussions: Career Katta offers mock interview sessions and group discussions that allow students to experience real-world recruitment processes.
   • Competitive Exam Preparation: The platform provides resources for preparing for government and competitive exams like UPSC, MPSC, banking exams, and others, essential for public-sector careers.

3. Types of Courses Available
   • Technical Courses: Programs in areas like software development, digital marketing, data science, web design, and cybersecurity.
   • Soft Skills Training: Courses to improve communication, leadership, time management, and interpersonal skills.
   • Certification Programs: Various industry certifications that add value to a resume and demonstrate professional expertise in specific fields.
   • Language and Communication: English proficiency and other language courses that are essential for both domestic and international job markets.

4. How Career Katta Benefits Users
   • Increases Employability: With skill-based training, users enhance their employability and stand out in the job market.
   • Accessible Resources: Career Katta’s online resources are accessible, allowing users to learn and develop skills at their own pace.
   • Preparation for Competitive Exams: By providing dedicated materials and guidance, Career Katta assists students in preparing for challenging exams efficiently.
   • Comprehensive Learning Pathways: Through curated learning tracks and career maps, the platform provides structured pathways for students, from foundational knowledge to specialized skills.

5. How to Access Career Katta
   • Mobile Application: Career Katta offers a mobile app (link) to make it more convenient for students to access resources on the go.
   • Institutional Collaboration: Career Katta often collaborates with educational institutions, making its resources available to students through schools and colleges.