CBSE introduces skill development in schools
4 May 2013 3:58 PM IST
Central Board of Secondary Education has introduced skill development in schools from class IX onwards. With the recent changes in the curriculum, the Board has asked affiliated schools to start
vocational courses aimed at skill development.
CBSE chairman, Vineet Joshi said, ‘This course is essential for students to excel in and emerge successful in real-life work situations. This course will give them basic information of a working
environment as they graduate from school and will prepare students to handle challenges in the job market easily’.
CBSE has shortlisted some private institutes which offer special training programmes for skill development. In order to take this initiative to a maximum number of students, CBSE has asked schools to tie up with these private institutes. The list, drawn up by CBSE, includes 35 skill knowledge providers in 11 areas, including retail, information technology, security, automobile, banking and insurance, hospitality and tourism, mass media and media production, health and beauty, music production, design, and medical diagnostics.
The objective of introducing such a subject is to create a positive impact for the inclusive growth of students. Joshi also stressed on the fact that students studying in CBSE-affiliated schools will be
given a choice to opt for these competency-based skill courses along with the general academic subjects in order to enhance their skills in their chosen field.
Skill development courses will not only ensure employment of students post school but will also help them in pursuing higher studies in their favorite field due to the academic teaching given to them during this span.
vocational courses aimed at skill development.
CBSE chairman, Vineet Joshi said, ‘This course is essential for students to excel in and emerge successful in real-life work situations. This course will give them basic information of a working
environment as they graduate from school and will prepare students to handle challenges in the job market easily’.
CBSE has shortlisted some private institutes which offer special training programmes for skill development. In order to take this initiative to a maximum number of students, CBSE has asked schools to tie up with these private institutes. The list, drawn up by CBSE, includes 35 skill knowledge providers in 11 areas, including retail, information technology, security, automobile, banking and insurance, hospitality and tourism, mass media and media production, health and beauty, music production, design, and medical diagnostics.
The objective of introducing such a subject is to create a positive impact for the inclusive growth of students. Joshi also stressed on the fact that students studying in CBSE-affiliated schools will be
given a choice to opt for these competency-based skill courses along with the general academic subjects in order to enhance their skills in their chosen field.
Skill development courses will not only ensure employment of students post school but will also help them in pursuing higher studies in their favorite field due to the academic teaching given to them during this span.
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