CBSE’S global meet to discuss skill development

LUCKNOW: To mark the significance of skill development as a key thrust area in its curriculum, the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) along with PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry is organising a global conference on July 18 in New Delhi. The conference, which would see the presence of representatives

It is essential to be able to apply the knowledge you acquire during classes. The focus of students, which is currently on marks, needs to move on to applicability as well — Vineet Joshi, CBSE chairman

from CBSE schools from across the country and abroad, seeks to provide a forum to discuss and deliberate on the concept of “Skilling in Schools”.

In the meet, the board will discuss schools’ perspective on vocational education and invite their inputs for further assessment. The rationale of the conference is to create awareness regarding skill development, understand the perspective from all sides and evolve practical solutions.

The main objectives of the conference are issues and opportunities for schools in imparting vocational education and challenges in appointment of proper staff for imparting it. The conference also focuses on understanding the international system of vocational education in schools, the feasibility of applying the same in the market here and understanding the industry perspective for creating linkages between skill development and employability.