Career Guidance

Empowering Learners, Shaping Futures

Shaping Tomorrow, Today

We believe education is more than academics—it’s about empowering students with vision, values, and the voice to thrive in a fast-changing world. From holistic development to real-world exposure, we create opportunities for every learner to flourish.

Career Guidance: Lighting the Path Ahead

“The future belongs to those who prepare for it today.”

Our comprehensive Career Guidance Programme, designed for students of Classes VIII to XII, equips them with the awareness, skills, and support needed to make well-informed career decisions.

Key Features:

One-on-One Counselling: Personalised sessions with experienced counsellors and university representatives.
Workshops & Seminars: Interactive sessions with professionals from diverse fields including tech, healthcare, law, business, and the arts.
Stream Selection Support: Guidance post-Class X to help students align subjects with their interests and career goals.
Parent-Student Orientations: Collaborative sessions to help families make informed academic choices together.
Life Skills Training: Following WHO guidelines, ten core life skills are integrated to enhance personal and professional growth.
Experiential Learning: Exposure to real-world settings through visits to MNCs, hospitals, start-ups, and global organisations.
Higher Education Assistance: Support for admissions in Indian and international universities, including profile building and Letters of Recommendation (LORs).

Our recent Career Fair, held on 25 October 2024, brought together 22 reputed institutions from India and abroad, offering students direct access to opportunities and expert advice.

Specialised Sessions: Unlocking Possibilities

The career counselling programme includes:

Individualised Guidance: One-to-one interactive sessions with university and institutional representatives offer students valuable insights into a wide range of career pathways.

Workshops and Seminars: These sessions provide detailed information on various career options and academic streams. Experts from diverse fields share their experiences and offer guidance, assisting students in making informed choices.

Parent and Student Orientation: Personalised programmes for both parents and students facilitate informed stream selection, helping them identify individual strengths and interests and Aptitude while formulating future action plans. Guidance on post-Class X stream selection and career options is also a key focus.

Experiential Learning: The curriculum incorporates experiential learning methods to foster divergent thinking and problem-solving skills.

Life Skills Development: In alignment with WHO guidelines, the school integrates ten core life skills into its programme, essential for career success. Modules are tailored to different age groups, incorporating brainstorming sessions and discussions.

Career Development: The school promotes critical thinking, creativity, and problem-solving, preparing students for future challenges. Professional training opportunities, including visits to hospitals, multinational corporations (MNCs), Microsoft, and other sectors, provide students with valuable practical experience.

Higher Education Guidance: Support is provided for higher education applications, both within India and internationally, including assistance with profile building and writing LOR’s.

Continuous Professional Development: The career counsellor actively participates in professional development seminars and workshops, ensuring access to the latest career information and opportunities. Students are also informed about relevant educational fairs and seminars.

CBSE WEBINAR SERIES OF CAREER COUNSELING (APRIL AND MAY 2025)

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) conducted a series of online webinars between April and May 2025 to enhance the professional development of school principals, teachers, and counsellors in career and psychosocial counselling. These sessions aimed to foster a supportive framework for students and parents navigating career decision-making while highlighting the significance of profile enhancement and exposure for students. The webinars explored the crucial role of principals in guiding their institutions toward career success and provide insights on how teachers can effectively integrate career awareness within the classroom.

Attendee: Dr. Preeti Jain

Webinar-1

Topic– The Importance of Profile Building and Exposure for The Students

Day & Date: Tuesday, 08 April 2025

Context Setting– Mr Jitin Chawla, Director, Jitin Chawla Centre for Career Development

Keynote Address– Shri Himanshu Gupta, Secretary, CBSE

Expert Panel Details- Ms Anshika Kaur, Founder, Royalo by Bharat

Key Topics: – Importance of a strong profile – Leveraging online certifications, research papers, and social projects – Digital strategies and AI-powered tools for profile enhancement.

Learning Outcomes:

Understand the key components of a well-rounded student profile.
Learn how to leverage certifications, research, and social initiatives.
Explore AI-driven tools for profile enhancement.

Webinar-2

Topic – Empowering Principals/Administrators: Leading Career Readiness in Schools

Day & Date: Tuesday, 15 April 2025

Context Setting– Mr Jitin Chawla, Director, Jitin Chawla Centre for Career Development.

Keynote Address: Dr. Sanyam Bhardwaj, Controller of Examinations, CBSE

Expert Panel Details: – Ms. Sunita Swaraj, Principal, Heritage School, Vasant Kunj, New Delhi – Ms. Jyoti Gupta, Director Principal, KR Mangalam School, GK, Delhi, Dr. Gurpreet Tuteja, Controller of Examinations, University of Delhi, Ms. Anita, Principal, Lotus Valley School, Gurgaon

Key Topics: – Unbiased career counselling strategies – Integrating career planning into school curricula – Understanding the future job landscape

Learning Outcomes:

Develop strategies for unbiased career counselling in schools.
Learn how to embed career planning into the academic structure.
Gain insights into the evolving job market and future skills.

Webinar-3

Topic – Career-Driven Teaching: Preparing Students for the Future

Day & Date – Tuesday, 22 April 2025

Context Setting– Mr Jitin Chawla, Director, Jitin Chawla Centre for Career Development

Keynote Address: Dr. Biswajit Saha, Director (Skill Education), CBSE

Expert Panel Details: – Ms. Shreya Gandhi – Counselor, Pathways World School, Gurgaon – Ms. Ambika Kaul – Counselor, DPS Society

Key Topics: Career-focused classroom activities – Emerging careers in STEM, AI, and finance – Online and offline learning opportunities for teachers

Learning Outcomes:

Learn how to integrate career-oriented activities into the classroom.
Understand emerging career fields and their relevance to students.
Discover online and offline upskilling opportunities for teachers.

Webinar-4

Topic – Guiding Counsellors: Navigating Career Pathways with Expertise

Day &Date – Tuesday 29 April 2025

Context Setting– Mr Jitin Chawla, Director, Jitin Chawla Centre for Career Development

Keynote Address: Sh. Manoj Kumar Srivastava, Director (Training), CBSE

Expert Details: Dr. Purushottam K Jangir – Head HR Operations, Dana India

Key Topics: Year-long career counselling plans – Collaboration with government universities – Engaging parents in career planning

Learning Outcomes:

Design a structured year-long career guidance program.
Explore opportunities for collaboration with higher education institutions.
Learn techniques for involving parents in the counselling process.

Webinar -5

Topic – Engaging Parents: Partnering for Successful Career Journeys

Day & Date – Tuesday, 06 May 2025

Keynote Address: Dr. Praggya M. Singh, Director (Academics), CBSE

Key Topics: – Changing career perspectives through research – Best online career planning resources – Identifying the right extracurriculars for career success

Learning Outcomes:

Understand how research-driven insights can shape career decisions.
Discover reliable online career planning tools for students.
Identify extracurricular activities that add value to a student’s career path.

Careers for Tomorrow

On Wednesday, 30th April 2025, an informative workshop was organised at Salwan Public School for students of class XII Science .The session was led by Mr Rajesh Mishra, who discussed key decision-making factors such as practicality, relevance, and employability, emphasising their significance when selecting a career, as they greatly influence long-term job prospects and personal satisfaction. Understanding the importance of informed decision- The session, led by Mr Rajesh Mishra, provided valuable insights into career decision-making. He ruled out the necessity of coaching institutes and dummy schools, instead stressing the importance of self-learning through reading books and travelling. He encouraged students to think beyond conventional courses and explore diverse academic paths that align with their interests and strengths. He laid strong emphasis on academic excellence, highlighting its role in shaping successful and fulfilling careers. Students were guided to evaluate potential career options based on these markers.

In addition to emerging career opportunities, the session also covered details about well-established academic paths. Mr Mishra provided insights into careers such as Engineering, medicine, Pharmacy, Mass Communication, Management, Law, Chartered Accountancy, Sustainability Public Policy Management, Agriculture, Economics, Commerce, Psychology, and the Social Sciences. By exploring both conventional and popular career options, the session aimed to provide a comprehensive understanding of various fields.

He emphasised the importance of aligning personal interests, skills, and aptitudes with career choices, encouraging students to explore their passions and strengths when making decisions about their future paths. The session also shed light on new-age careers, such as liberal arts, which integrate multiple disciplines and offer a broader perspective on education and career development.

Towards the end of the session, an interactive segment allowed students to address their queries regarding future career planning. Mr Mishra provided valuable guidance and answered questions, easing students’ concerns and offering clarity on their career choices. This interaction enabled students to gain personalised insights and advice tailored to their individual aspirations and circumstances.

Careers and Subject Correlation

Led by Mr. Rajesh Mishra, renowned career expert and founder of Guide 4 Careers, this interactive session helped Class X students connect their academic subjects with real-world professions—from Psychology and Genetics to Public Policy and Environmental Sciences. Students explored future-ready careers and the importance of vision-driven planning.

Higher Education& Eco System

For Class XII students, Mr. Arindam Bhattacharya, motivational speaker and career counsellor, delivered an insightful session on diverse educational pathways. From emerging professions to unexplored institutions like TISS, MS University, and BITS Pilani, students were encouraged to dream beyond the conventional.

Strengthening Your Inner Well-Being! – Each Mind Matters

On 22nd July 2024, the Counselling and Special Needs Department conducted an in-house workshop titled “Strengthening Your Inner Well-Being! – Each Mind Matters” for CWSN students. Led by Ms. Priya Trehan and Dr. Preeti Jain, the session focused on emotional, social, and mental well-being. Students were encouraged to practice self-care, seek help when needed, and engage in mindful and physical activities. The workshop was interactive, with students sharing their thoughts and giving positive feedback, reflecting its success and impact.