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Counselling of Students The students at different levels/classes should be counselled about the career options, keeping in view the variety of interests, aptitude and needs of the individuals. Students also need orientation before entering into various pre-vocational courses. Career talk, group guidance and career conference may be organised to facilitate the selection of WE activities by the students. School Committee A committee consisting of Head of Institution, enterprising and enthusiastic teachers, representatives of students, parents and enterprises should be constituted for providing necessary input in effective implementation and furtherance of WEP in schools. Recognition of Teachers for Outstanding Contribution in Work Education. The teachers who significantly contribute for the cause of particular session should be given due recognition at the time function. The contribution should find place of appreciation magazine. Certain awards may also be thought of depending availability of resources. WE in a of annual in school upon the Exhibition-cum-sale of Products Some tangible goods are produced in certain WE activities which require a suitable source of disposal. The products may be disposed of through the co-operative stores of the school or a stall may be arranged at the time of annual function for exhibition cum-sale of products. Income generated through the sale of products or services may be distributed among the Head of the Institution, teachers and students as an incentive for their efforts. Role of State Education Department The state department of education through its zonal and district educational authorities may start awareness programme for sounding the general masses, school teachers and students regarding the importance of work education programme as envisaged at the national level from time to time. The Department of Education should prepare handouts, brochures and posters indicating the salient features of work education. Following departments and agencies may be also approached for seeking educational assistance, services and linkage with educational institutions in making work education programme successful: 19