NSDC in collaboration with CBSE launches first edition of ‘JuniorSkills Championship’
NSDC in collaboration with CBSE launches first edition of ‘JuniorSkills Championship’ to encourage vocational education at school-level
Championship to give an impetus to Skill India Mission, and integrate skilling at an early age
- Students can register at https://worldskillsindia.co.in/JuniorSkills2021
- Open to CBSE students from class VI to XII
- Competition will reach nearly 21,000 CBSE-affiliated schools across India
- The prizes include cash rewards, certificates, tech-aid tools, and more. Top 21students will get an opportunity to travel to World Skills International
February 03, 2021:With an objective to enhance integration of technical and vocational education (TVET) at the school-level, National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC), in collaboration with Central Board of Seco ndary Education (CBSE), today announced the launch of the first edition of JuniorSkillsChampionship 2021. The championship shares the values and objectives of the Skill India Mission, emphasizing technical and vocational skill training and capacity building in the interest of creating a productive and self-reliant workforce as a part of nation building.
Leveraging its experience and expertise of leading India’s partic ipation at WorldSkills International compet itions since 2011, NSDC, through this initiative, aims to create wider awareness about the importance of skill development amongst the youth of the country at an early age.The championship, to be held virtually this year, will provide students an opportunity to identify their talent and interests and make informed career choices in a rapidly changing world. The registration for JuniorSkillswill be open until 19thFebruary 2021.
The championship will be promoted through nearly 21,000+ CBSE-affiliated schools across India. Targeted at students studying in standard 6th to 12th across the country, the JuniorSkills Championship 2021 will provide a platform for talented children of India to showcase their skills. At the same time, it will create a pipeline for forthcoming WorldSkills Competitions and will connect education with industry-related skills. Further, the championshipwill also assimilate international standards and assessment norms, build capacity of teachers as per W orldSkills standards, create role models among students and make skills aspirational for youth. The cham pionship will have myriad activities planned over the course of the next two months including skill competitions for schools, career counselling webinars, digital seminars and panel discussions, online boot camps and round table conference of academicians andcorporates leading up to the final national competition to be held in April 2021.
Note for Students:
- Studentsfrom class 6th to 12thfrom CBSE affiliated schools can participate.
- School authorities can submit bulk entries in the prescribed format online.
- Last date of registration is 19th February 2021.
- To apply for participation, fill‘Registration Form’ on https://worldskillsindia.co.in/juniorSkills2021
- For general information and queries, read FAQs on the portal.
- Screening and selection will be done by National Skill Development Corporation.
