LaunchPad
LaunchPad is a Career Guidance and Employability Skill Development Program initiated by the Department of Youth Resources and Sports, Govt. of Nagaland in partnership with YouthNet and supported by the Department of School Education, Govt. of Nagaland. It was launched on 18th August 2020 at YouthNet Head Office Kohima. LaunchPad is a self-paced online training program for the 12 standard students of all 52 Government Higher Secondary Schools across all the 16 Districts of Nagaland.
The modules have been specially created to help the students effectively utilize their time in developing their soft skills, motivate them to pursue higher education, encourage them to explore avenues beyond traditional jobs and plan their career based on their abilities and interests. This program also acts as a breakthrough in fighting unemployment amongst the youth in Nagaland.
Why LaunchPad?
Lack of proper guidance at an early stage is one of the leading causes of youth unemployment in Nagaland. Our students need career guidance so that they can stay motivated to pursue higher education, explore avenues beyond traditional jobs and plan their careers based on their abilities and interests
Higher Secondary Education is one of the most important crossroads students need to cross. The decisions they make at this stage most often stay with them and the actions are taken will dictate the quality of their lives in the future. Launchpad is created with the vision “Empower to Discover” to spread awareness and empower the students to discover their path. The path could either lead to higher education or skill development courses that prepare the students to be employable individuals in the future.
Summary
Nagaland has the highest unemployment rate among the states and union territories (UTs) in India, according to the latest figures released by the Ministry of Statistics and Program Implementation (MoSPI), Government of India.
(Source: Periodic Labor Force Survey for 2019-2020 via Ministry of Labor & Employment).
Report on Online Career Guidance Survey Conducted from 52 Government Higher Secondary School Across 16 Districts in Nagaland (2020-2021)
84% of the students agree that their parents have a strong influence on their long-term career aims
69.3% of the students want to pursue higher education in Nagaland itself
79.2% of the students want to pursue higher education after their 12th standard
LaunchPad Online Course: Fun in Learning
LaunchPad Online Course
Learn Anytime, Anywhere!
A short video guide on how to navigate through the LaunchPad website
Some of the few features available on LaunchPad E-Learning
website: www.launchpadnagaland.com
- Play and download videos
- Download .doc, PDF or other educational resources
- Track download counter of study materials
- Mobile Responsive Website
- FAQ Tab
- Discussion Forum
- Receive & submit assignments
LaunchPad District Tour
Empower to Discover!
LaunchPad facilitators travels across all the Districts of Nagaland to visit all the 52 Government Higher Secondary Schools. Click below to view all the Government Higher Secondary Schools in Nagaland.
LaunchPad 2023-2024
WINNERS
Smart Phone Winners
Toka Kinimi
GHSS Nuiland
Yosangchila
GHSS Thangjam
Thangtinmang Thomsong
GHSS Jalukie
Laptop Winners
Y Ponya Konyak
GHSS Tizit
Ashahi Himb
GHSS Tseminyu
LaunchPad Scholarship Recipients
Tsuyemla A
GHSS Shamator
Chujai P
Bautung GHSS
Yingmo P Konyak
GHSS Mon Town D
Houm P
GHSS Noklak
Atol Lhokishe Murru
GHSS Satakha
LaunchPad Tetso College Scholarship Recipient
Ilamguale
GHSS Chumoukedima
Best Teacher Award
Mordecai Chase
GHSS Dimapur
Akumnaro Jamir
GHSS Senayangba
Best School Award
GHSS Mayangnokcha
With a total of 254 pupils enrolled under LaunchPad, GHSS Mayangnokcha has the largest number. The school offers three distinct streams: commerce, science, and arts. In the 2024 HSSLC exam, GHSS Mayangnokcha earned one of the best outcomes this year, with an average passing percentage of 90%. With 115 students successfully completing the LaunchPad online course, the school has the highest completion rate. Additionally, the administration of the school extended a warm welcome, making arrangements for the needs and encouraging students to attend the LaunchPad sessions. Throughout sessions the pupils were well-behaved and engaged with one another.
LaunchPad News
LaunchPad Education & Career Fair 2023 held at Kohima & Dimapur
The LaunchPad Education & Career Fair 2023 was held at Kohima on 14th April (Capital Convention Centre) and Dimapur on 15th April (Tetso College) LaunchPad is a Career Guidance and Employability Skill Development Program initiated by the Department of Youth […]
Launchpad Report on an Online Career Guidance Survey conducted from 44 Government Higher Secondary Schools across 16 districts in Nagaland
Introduction Career guidance is a comprehensive, developmental program designed to assist individuals in making and implementing informed educational and occupational choices. It develops an individual’s competencies in self-knowledge, educational and occupational exploration, and career planning. The Department of Youth Resources […]
Er. Zale Neikha launches LaunchPad
Er. Zale Neikha, Advisor, Youth Resources & Sports (Govt. of Nagaland) Launches LaunchPad, a Career Guidance and Employability Skill Development Program. The launching program was held at YouthNet Head Office Kohima on 18th August 2020. LaunchPad is a self-paced online […]