CBSE Organises Summit To Bridge Gap Between Classrooms And Careers
CBSE and education stakeholders are exploring ways to preparing students for future careers through skill-based education
NEW DELHI: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), in association with the Sahodaya School Complexes of Delhi/NCR, is organising the fourth national summit on ‘Facilitating School-to-Work Transition’ on October 26 and 7, 2026 in New Delhi to discuss how schools can help students prepare for future careers.
The summit brings together school leaders, teachers, industry experts and policymakers to discuss ways to connect classroom learning with the skills needed in the workplace.
K. Anil Kumar, Secretary of the Department of School Education and Literacy, and CBSE Chairman Mandeep Bhandari attended the summit along with other senior officials.
Four key areas
Anil Kumar highlighted four priorities for preparing students for changing career opportunities. These include technology and digital safety, design and creativity, recognition of skills through the National Credit Framework, and career guidance that gives students access to different pathways.
He stressed the need to build stronger links between school education, higher education, skill training and employment.
The aim is to help students understand their options, make informed career choices and develop skills that remain useful as job requirements change.
Skill education
The summit is discussing how schools can introduce skill-based learning and help students explore career options beyond traditional academic courses.
Educators and industry representatives are sharing ideas on emerging employment trends, career guidance and ways to prepare students for further studies, vocational training and jobs.
The discussions are also linked to the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, which emphasises skill development and closer connections between academic and vocational education.
Students showcased their skills and innovations through exhibits at the 4th CBSE National Summit, DAIC, New Delhi.
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The two-day event includes discussions on teaching methods, assessment practices, digital tools and skill education.
Through interactive sessions and expert discussions, the summit is enabling participants to explore innovative pedagogical practices, emerging assessment approaches, digital integration in education, and effective models for strengthening skill education.
Teachers from CBSE-affiliated schools are presenting case studies and posters on initiatives they have introduced in their institutions. These presentations are intended to help other schools learn from their experiences and adopt useful practices.
Through the summit, CBSE and education stakeholders are exploring ways to make school learning more relevant to students’ future education and career choices.