A coordinator-led cell inside a college, school or career centre that helps you choose courses, exams and careers.
West Jaintia Hills has a youth unemployment rate of 13.1%, behind the typical district. The district's secondary enrolment rate is 63.6%, close to the typical district. The Career Counselling Cell sits at this junction, steering students toward further study or work before they fall out of either.
77% of registered enterprises are in services while 23% are in manufacturing. Only 1% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 64% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).
In West Jaintia Hills, which ranks 5 of 12 in Meghalaya for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 42.1 out of 100. It trails the national picture on ITI seats per lakh youth at 187. On higher-education enrolment at 18.6%, it sits close to the national mark.