Implementation of India Skills Junior Competition ISJC) Communication to all the RJDSES & DEOS in the state Registration of students in all schools and Junior Colleges- Instructions
Proc. Rc. No. ESE02/986/2023-SCERT Dated: 10/10/2023
Sub: School Education Implementation of India Skills Junior Competition ISJC) Communication to all the RJDSES & DEOS in the state Registration of students in all schools and Junior Colleges- Reg Ref: Instructions received from National skill development Corporation, New Delhi.
All the Regional Joint Directors of School Education & District Educational officers in the State are informed that the National Skill Development Corporation and the Central Board of Secondary Education Collaborated to organize 1 Indian Skills Junior Competition (ISJC) in the year 2021. The main mission of the Junior Skills Competition is to provide school children an opportunity to explore and make informed of the career choices in a rapidly changing world and contribute to the economic growth of the India through their skills.
Objectives of ISJC (Indian Skills Junior Competition)are outlined as under:
Exposure of children for making informed decisions about their career.
Assimilate international standards and assessment norms. Capacity building of teachers as per World Skills Standards.
Create role models to bridge the skills aspiration in the country.
A step towards future ready skilled manpower.
Create a pipeline for World Skills Competitions
The Competition was conducted in online format in 10 Skills (Web) Technologies, IT Software Solutions for Business, Graphic Design Technology. Visual Merchandising. Painting & Decorating. Mobile Robotics, Fashion Technology, Solar Energy, Digital Photography and Innovative Business Ideas) The Competition was conducted with the active support and involvement of Corporate, Academic Institutions, Schools, Sector Skill Councils, Subject Matter Experts & other Stakeholders, Registrations for Junior Skills Competition was categorized in 10 skills and 3 groups. The three groups were categorized as below:
It is noted that the registration would be open to all the eligible students across all education boards including CBSE to have a Pan India outreach. The competition will comprise 4 rounds. The first 3 rounds will be
conducted online, whereas round 4 (National/Finale) will be conducted in an offline mode. The Orientation/Technical webinars would be conducted after each round. Top 8-10 candidates/skill will be selected to participate in level 4 (National/Finale) competitions.
The Competition Committee for India Skills Juniors would be responsible to oversee operational aspects, directions and guidance on may be required from time to time. Given below in the proposed list of Competition Committee members:
Senior Officials from CBSE/ICSE/State Boards Head-World Skills Indin, NSDC
1-2 representatives from Academia/Industry
Principal from a reputed school- to be nominated by MOE/CBSE/ICSE/State Boards.
The Rewards and Recognition of the Competition:
Top 3 winners of each category in each skill would be suitably reward Certificate of participation for all competitors
Recognition to sponsors, partners and experts
Career Counseling sessions for students
The Tentative Timelines
All the Regional Joint Directors of School Education & District Educational officers in the State are directed to give instruction to all the Schools under all the managements in the state to ensure that maximum number of students got registered in the competition and also requested to give proper guidance to the teachers to help the students participate in the competition.
This has got the approval of the Commissioner of School Education. Encl: Guidelines of India skills Junior-2023
