What to do after Class 12? Check out these unconventional courses

Hotel management has become one of the most-sought after courses, thanks to the rising economy and cookery shows that have opened a new horizon for the students. Institute of Hotel Management (IHM) Mumbai and Delhi, Welcomgroup Graduate School of Hotel Administration (WGSHA), Manipal are some of the recognised institutes.
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Shoemaking, as a career, has always been a lucrative option but the rules have changed. Today there is a big demand for shoemakers who understand the importance of quality and have the expertise to handcraft premium quality footwear. India has many institutes that offer courses in shoemaking. Footwear Design and Development Institute (FDDI), Central Footwear Training Institute (CFTI) and National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) are the most sought after colleges.
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Photography is one of the most popular professions with gen next right now. A passion of clicking pictures, along with the promise of adventure and travel and the prospects of being engaged in a creative, non-desk job are what make youth flock towards this career path. A number of institutes and brands such as Fergusson College, Pune, JD Institute, Delhi School of Photography, Pearl Academy, Nikon, Symbiosis School of Photography, etc, offer photography courses from the beginner to the advanced level.
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stylist: There is a growing demand for make-up artists and hair stylists, owing to the expanding fashion industry, the trend of always looking photo-ready and the demand for profession beauty services for parties. Institutes and brands alike such as VLCC, Lakme, JDIFT, Loreal, London School of Advanced Makeup, among others, offer makeup courses from the beginner to the experienced level
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Forensic science is coming up as an interesting career option after Class 12. After completing the course, one can work with a number of organizations and agencies such as medical labs, investigative bureaus and agencies, hospitals, police departments, medical colleges and the like. Among the many institutes and colleges who offer this course are Delhi University, Gujarat Forensic Sciences University, Amity University, Lady Hardinge Medical College, etc.
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With the internet being the most popular source of information and entertainment these days, the need for bloggers has gone significantly up! A blogger is an individual who uploads written, videographic and/or photographic material on to a personal website or a blogging website such as WordPress or Blogspot and earns money through the advertisements which are based on how much views the website or blog gets. There is no specific course to become a blogger, however, a working knowledge of computers and internet is required, along with a knowledge on the subject the person wishes to create content on, although the latter is optional. You can even employ freelance special artists, web developers, animators, etc, to help with your blog.
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