Empowering students with practical skills for real-world success
Exploring
Career & Education Pathways in CBSE Skill Subjects
Why Skill-Based Education Matters
In
today’s dynamic job market, employers seek candidates with practical knowledge
and specialized skills. The inclusion of skill subjects in the CBSE curriculum
ensures that students are industry-ready and aware of global career
opportunities. It also fosters entrepreneurial abilities, enabling students to
explore self-employment and business ventures.
By
providing a clear roadmap of education and career opportunities, our further
series of articles will serve as a valuable resource for students, guiding them
toward a future filled with possibilities. Whether students wish to enter the
workforce directly after school or pursue higher education in specialized
fields, skill education paves the way for a successful and fulfilling career.
Understanding CBSE Skill Education
The
Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has introduced 39 skill-based
subjects for students in classes XI and XII, aiming to enhance their
problem-solving and critical-thinking skills. This initiative is designed to
prepare students for real-world challenges by equipping them with essential
procedural knowledge and hands-on skills. The ultimate goal is to provide a
holistic, meaningful, and skill-oriented education that instills a sense of usefulness
and responsibility among students.
Skill Subjects offered by schools at Secondary and
Sr. Secondary Level
S.No. |
NAME |
JOB ROLES |
|
1 |
Retail |
Sales Associate |
|
2 |
Information Technology |
IT Helpdesk Assistant |
|
3 |
Web Application |
Web Developer |
|
4 |
Automotive |
Automotive Service Technician |
|
5 |
Financial Markets Management |
Equity Dealer/
Mutual Fund Agent |
|
6 |
Tourism |
Tour Guide |
|
7 |
Beauty &
Wellness |
Beauty Therapist |
|
8 |
Agriculture |
Agriculture Extension Worker |
|
9 |
Food Production |
Trainee Commie |
|
10 |
Front Office
Operations |
Counter Sales
Executive |
|
11 |
Banking |
Sales Executive (Banking product) |
|
12 |
Marketing |
Marketing Executive |
|
13 |
Health Care |
General Duty
Assistant |
|
14 |
Insurance |
Sales Executive (Insurance) |
|
15 |
Horticulture |
Floriculturist / Entrepreneur |
|
16 |
Typography &
Comp. Application |
Executive Assistant |
|
17 |
Geospatial Technology |
GIS Operator |
|
18 |
Electrical Technology |
Field Technician-other home |
|
19 |
Electronic Technology |
Installation Technician |
|
20 |
Multi-Media |
Animator |
|
21 |
Taxation |
Asst. Tax Consultant/ GST Acc. Asst. |
|
22 |
Cost Accounting |
Jr. Accountant |
|
23 |
Office Procedures & Practices |
Executive Assistant |
|
24 |
Shorthand (English) |
Stenographer |
|
25 |
Shorthand (Hindi) |
Stenographer |
|
26 |
Air-conditioning &
Refrigeration |
Service Technician |
|
27 |
Medical Diagnostics |
Medical Lab
Technician |
|
28 |
Textile Design |
Design Assistant (Apparel/ Textile) |
|
29 |
Design |
Assistant Designer |
|
30 |
Salesmanship |
Sales Executive |
|
31 |
Business Administration |
Business Executive |
|
32 |
Food Nutrition & Dietetics |
Assistant Dietician |
|
33 |
Mass Media
Studies |
Media Assistant |
|
34 |
Library &
Information Science |
Library Assistant |
|
35 |
Fashion Studies |
Assistant Fashion
Designer |
|
36 |
Yoga |
Yoga Instructor |
|
37 |
Early Childhood Care & Education |
Early Childhood Educator |
|
38 |
Artificial Intelligence |
|
|
39 |
Data Science |
|
|
40 |
Physical Activity Trainer (NEW) |
Primary Years
Physical Activity Facilitator |
|
41 |
Land Transportation Associate (NEW) |
|
|
42 |
Electronics &
Hardware (NEW) |
Installation Technician – Computing and Peripherals |
|
43 |
Design Thinking & Innovation (NEW) |
|
CBSE offers 41 skill subjects for classes XI and XII, aiming to develop students’ critical thinking and practical abilities. Our series of Articles provides insights into career opportunities, job roles, and higher education options in skill-based fields.
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