Career Counselling Cell in West Khasi Hills, Meghalaya

A coordinator-led cell inside a college, school or career centre that helps you choose courses, exams and careers.

West Khasi Hills, Meghalaya · Pillar: Education & Training

West Khasi Hills has a youth unemployment rate of 13.1%, behind the typical district. The district's secondary enrolment rate is 47.2%, behind the typical district. The Career Counselling Cell sits at this junction, steering students toward further study or work before they fall out of either.

  • 13.1% India 10.7%
  • 47.2% India 66.9%

Youth opportunity in West Khasi Hills

68% of registered enterprises are in services while 32% are in manufacturing. Only 1% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 47% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).

In West Khasi Hills, which ranks 4 of 12 in Meghalaya for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 44.2 out of 100. It trails the national picture on higher-education enrolment at 12.3% and ITI seats per lakh youth at 0.