A study by the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) has highlighted that India has the highest demographic dividend in the world of over 356 million people between the age groups of 15-59 years. Now that leaves us with HUGE scope to harness growth! But, is India ready for this when: Our students are confused about career options? Teachers are not well-equipped to clear students’ doubts? and…
Why Teacher Training is [Critical] for your school
As per a survey by Business World, 98% of the top global universities believe that career guidance at the school level will prepare students for colleges, as per a survey by Business World magazine. But how many school students receive any form of career guidance- a meagre 8%. These facts expose the ground reality surrounding the school education system in India. The vitality of career…
Global Career Catalyst: India’s FIRST Teacher Training Program
Did you know that just 8% students attribute to having received any form of guidance at school? Wait! There’s more! Almost 86% of high school students are concerned about their higher education. This, in itself, is a pre-cursor to the dire need of having trained school teachers on campus to guide the future of the country- the students. This sentiment has been echoed by the…
Calcutta International School: Leader in Career Guidance
Calcutta International School (CIS) is a reputed international school located in Kolkata. It was established in 1953 by Ms Barth for catering to the education needs of children of the British expat community. However, over the years, the school has transformed into a leading educational institution, known for its academic rigour and extracurricular. The school is driven by the mission to impart comprehensive, student-centric education…
Is your school career focused?
Most schools across the country have career counsellors, university visits or even an annual talk by an external counsellor but are these measures enough to guarantee that your school has a career focus? There’s more than meets the eye! We have taken this opportunity to come up with a simple step which your school can implement to ensure real success in its career guidance program.…
Sangam School: A Path-Breaker
The Sangam School of Excellence was established in 2004 in the rural town of Bhilwara, Rajasthan. In a matter of just 14 years, it has established itself as one of the leading schools of the country. The school which started with 55 students has gone from strength to strength over the years. The school has grown into a residential institution with CBSE and IB affiliation,…
Career Guidance in Classrooms
With new career options springing up every week, and the looming threat of automation and AI, it is becoming increasingly important for schools to up their career guidance game. Why should your school have this? Before we even open this discussion, here are a few facts for your reference: Uncertainty 2.0: As per a PwC study, 38% of jobs in USA are at a…
The Magical 5 hour Transformation!
Fastrack yourself onto the path of success by following a simple rule: Devote just 5 hours for self-learning during your weekdays. Yes, you heard that right! The Millionaire’s Charm As per a study which was conducted for over 5 years on 200 self-made millionaires, it was found that: Over 86% claimed that they read during their free time, and 63% listened to audiobooks during…
Revolutionizing Indian Education: The Sunbeam Group
The Sunbeam Group has been associated with the word ‘progressive’ for the past five decades. Founded in 1972 by Dr Amrit Lal ‘Ishrat’ Madhok and Mrs Deesh ‘Ishrat’ Madhok, the school has come a long way from its humble beginning in a small rented apartment in the then small town of Varanasi. Till date, the school group persistently follows its vision to provide a…
Changing Face of Global Classrooms
With an ever-increasing level of uncertainty about the future, be it in terms of skills or jobs, it is imperative that students are better prepared. Three International Institutes have been implementing innovative practices in their classrooms to help their students be future-ready. These have not only erased the physical boundaries of a regular classroom but have ended up transforming them like never before. A…