National Education Society for Tribal Students (NESTS) recently collaborated with National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT), to organize a Career Counselling workshop. The workshop was organized in an online mode for class XI and XII students of EMRSs (Eklavya Model Residential Schools).
The workshop was organized by NESTS in its endeavor of preparing students for future careers, which is a major component in the process of successful implementation of the EMRS scheme. It is imperative in today’s time to counsel students and orient them to understand divergent career options and course of professions that shall pave the way for them to explore the path to success. Since choosing a career impacts the lifetime of a student, it is pertinent that students are exposed to a plethora of options available with them so that they can make more vigilant and better choices as they tread on higher education pathways.
The workshop sessions included introduction of students to the fashion organization; building their exposure towards variety of Under Graduate Courses & Extra Co-curricular activities; about Examination Pattern & Eligibility Criteria; interaction with experts; sharing of Alumni’s Journey etc. Enthusiastic participation by EMRS students across the country was reflective of students’ keenness in exploring higher education fields that offer successful careers and also suit their individual capabilities.
NESTS also organized another online workshop for Eklavya Model Residential School (EMRS) Principals and School Heads on “Education Transformation Framework” (ETF), in collaboration with Microsoft Corporation India.
NESTS, in its endeavor to impart quality education to tribal students, realizes the need of continuously enhancing technological skills of principals, teachers and students who shall leverage applied learning, multiple learning pathways, technology enabled pedagogy in tandem. The purpose of the workshop was to demonstrate insights from school leaders, system leaders, expert teachers & students and enable EMRS leaders to create transformation in their schools.
Sh. Asit Gopal, Commissioner, NESTS delivered a keynote address emphasizing on the imperative need of digital transformation in EMRSs. During his address he affirmed that Digital Transformation of EMRSs can play a key role in improving the learning experience for both students and teachers, where focus shall be on integration of digital technologies to improve teaching and learning. Also he stressed on how access to technology can lead the way forward for access to knowledge.” Other speakers included reputed School Principals from private and government schools; Microsoft, India- Learning and Skills Lead, Director, Program Manager; as well as top management from Partner Solutions etc.
In the first phase, there are 36 EMRSs selected which shall walk their way forward to digitally transform schools and enhance the technological skills by use of Microsoft software and application. The current workshop was first in its journey of transformation, other components include professional development of teachers using Microsoft Technologies & AI applications; building exposure of students to AI & Coding; sharing of Coding Curriculum for Grade 6th to 12th & AI curriculum for Grade 8th to 12th; workshop on Microsoft Certified Educator (MCE) program etc.
