SENAPATI: Mount Gibeon Higher Secondary School (MGHSS) organised its annual “Gibeonite’s Got Talent” (GGT) Season 3, along with a career guidance and counselling programme, on Wednesday at the school premises in Senapati district.
The programme was organised in two sessions, with the first session dedicated to the second elimination round of Gibeonite’s Got Talent, followed by a career guidance and counselling session aimed at familiarising students with various career opportunities and professional pathways.
The talent competition, which has been conducted for three consecutive years since 2024, witnessed a total participation of 43 students. Of these, 20 contestants qualified for the second elimination round.
Following the elimination round, eight participants will be shortlisted for the final stage, scheduled to be held in December. The final results will be declared after the completion of the final semester examinations, on the day the school announces its academic results.
As part of the initiative, the school also brings back previous winners of the competition to interact with and motivate students, providing them with encouragement and an opportunity to learn from their experiences.
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The second session featured career guidance and counselling by resource persons from different professional backgrounds, covering competitive examinations, civil services, defence, sports, theological studies, ministry, social services, journalism, communication and hospitality.
Lt Col Siddharth Samant of 16 Assam Rifles, Maram, addressed students on defence-related competitive examinations while P. Piju Mao, Subedar Major and Honorary Lieutenant (Retired), provided insights into soldier recruitment and career opportunities in the defence forces.
The sports segment was led by Kathepri Aruo, an AFC C Diploma-licensed football coach, who highlighted opportunities in sports and professional coaching.
Rev. Dr K. Robvii, Pastor of MBC Kohima, spoke on theological studies, while Ashihrii Kholi, Associate Pastor of MBC Kalinamai, addressed opportunities in ministry and social services.
The session on journalism, communication and hospitality was conducted by Mochoyia S Phimu, who introduced students to the media profession and career opportunities in the communication and hospitality sectors.
