“Did you know that 85% of the jobs today are based on skill-based hiring, and it is predicted that this percentage will soon climb to 95%?”
Well, things are moving faster than one could predict, and it hasn’t been any different for students, quote-unquote, and future job seekers. Corporate companies, startup establishments and research organisations seek candidates who have learnt and strengthened skills unique to one’s talent and individuality to stand out and contribute to their institution.
We at Ekya Schools (one of the pioneering institutions in Bengaluru) are fully aware of the rapid shift in learning. We aim to empower young minds to make a difference in the world. Therefore, we have fiercely incorporated skill-based and career-readiness education in our curriculum, philosophy, and after-school program.
What is Career Readiness?
Career readiness and skill development aims to equip students of all age groups with the ability to explore, attain, and enhance their skills as they progress in life. We at Ekya Schools prepare students for career readiness by facilitating various skill-based activities.
The Role of Career Readiness in Pursuit of Passion
To help students follow their passion, Ekya Schools incorporates career readiness skills. This provides them with a competitive edge for their future interviews and internships. Experiential learning, student-centric approaches and skill-based activities are vital to accelerate transferable and employable competencies in students.
Following are a few skills Ekya fosters among young ones:
- Critical Thinking – Curiosity, Skepticism, Reflection
- Creativity – Individuality, Experimentative, Daring
- Problem-Solving – Attentiveness, Analytical Thinking, Persistence
- Adaptability – Open-mindedness, Flexibility, Resilience
- Digital Literacy – Searching, Sifting, Evaluating
- Effective Communication – Reading, Speaking, Writing
Ekya Schools’ Approach to Career Readiness and Skill Development
Unlike the traditional teaching method of providing students with a concept and evaluating it based on how well they recall and reproduce in exam, Ekya has designed a different approach. Our unique teaching methodology ensures our children arrive at a concept by themselves. We do this by inculcating several group and individual activities such as book reading sessions, video screenings, role-plays, worksheets, and experiential projects, to name a few.
Our extracurricular activities are also unique, each touching various aspects of personality development – Civic engagement and problem-solving skills, creative and critical thinking, leadership and teamwork, time management and responsibility, empathy and adaptability, to name a few.
Students are introduced to programs such as:
- Design Thinking
- Service Learning
- Outbound Learning
- Experts at Ekya
Learn to Make Responsible Career Choices in Future
- Work Exposure Program: To Learn About Different Areas of Work and Develop the Understanding Required to Succeed in those Professions
- School Clubs: To Identify and Nurture their Unique Talent
- Sports: To Develop Physical, Emotional and Social Skills
Through our extracurricular activities and innovative teaching methodology, all our programs are dearly and meticulously conducted by our educators to enhance and accelerate students’ soft skills, technical competencies, and transferable abilities.
Endnote:
Although online learning is in vogue, and students can access the learning material anytime from anywhere, it fails to provide personal attention and experiential learning. Therefore, schools must focus on upskilling students while experientially allowing them to experiment with the learned skills in diverse projects.
Ekya Schools is one of the best CBSE schools in Bangalore, where both students and educators are constantly upskilling. We understand and address the needs of the hour and prepare children with career readiness and skill development.
Explore our social media platforms to witness the remarkable transformation of our programs, showcasing how children have truly blossomed into their finest selves: Instagram | Facebook | LinkedIn | Twitter | YouTube
“We connect with the part of the child which celebrates seeking.”
