The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), in association with the Sahodaya School Complexes of Delhi/NCR, is organizing the 4th National Summit on 'Facilitating School-to-Work Transition' on October 26-27, 2026 in New Delhi. The event was attended by Secretary of the Department of School Education and Literacy (DoSEL) Shri T. K. Anil Kumar and CBSE Chairman Dr. Mandeep Bhandari, along with other senior officials from the Ministry and CBSE.
Secretary Anil Kumar outlined four key priorities for the summit: technology, digital safety and skills; design, creativity and innovation; recognition of skills across education systems through the National Credit Framework; and career guidance with equitable pathways. He emphasized the need for seamless transitioning from school education to higher education, skilling and employment, enabling learners to make informed choices for lifelong growth and societal contribution.
The two-day summit aims to strengthen the integration of skill education with mainstream schooling and facilitate smoother student transition to the workforce. It brings together school leaders, educators, industry experts and policymakers to deliberate on emerging workforce requirements and innovative approaches to prepare students for future careers. The summit also provides networking opportunities for participants to build partnerships for guidance and support.
The event underscores the importance of breaking down barriers among different education streams and equipping students with competencies needed for the evolving employment landscape, as envisioned in the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. Through interactive sessions and expert discussions, participants are exploring innovative pedagogical practices, emerging assessment approaches, digital integration in education, and effective models for strengthening skill education.
Educators from CBSE-affiliated schools are presenting case-based papers and posters highlighting success stories and best practices in skill education. The summit will provide participants with insights on emerging trends and transformative practices in school education, along with innovative and practical strategies to enhance teaching-learning processes.