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NEP 2020 Vocational Education

NEP 2020 Vocational Vision

The National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 integrates vocational education with academic learning, eliminating traditional hierarchies. NexAPI Training, under PM SHRI, equips students with practical skills, career readiness, and entrepreneurial abilities for a dynamic world.

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Vocational Education Goals

NEP 2020 aims to transform education by embedding vocational learning, ensuring students are prepared for diverse careers and lifelong learning.

  • Seamless integration of vocational and academic education
  • Enhance employability and entrepreneurial skills
  • Expose students to real-world work environments
  • Raise awareness of varied career paths based on aptitude
  • Promote dignity of labor and Indian artisanship
  • Ensure inclusivity with assistive technologies

Integration Across School Types

NexAPI Training partners with schools to deliver vocational education under PM SHRI, focusing on government schools and resource-sharing models.

Government Schools
  • Dedicated funding for vocational labs and infrastructure
  • Inclusive skill development through hands-on workshops
  • Prioritized in special focus districts and high-dropout areas
Infrastructure Facilities
  • State-of-the-art classroom-cum-labs for practical training
  • Procurement of tools, equipment, and audio-visual aids
  • Collaboration with industry for standardized lab setups
Hub and Spoke Model
  • Central hubs (e.g., ITIs, PMKKs) for specialized training
  • Schools share resources for hands-on training
  • Industry linkages for technology transfer and assessment

Promoted Vocational Streams

Our NSQF-aligned programs focus on industry-relevant skills tailored to local and 21st-century job markets:

  • Web Development
  • Robotics
  • Machine Learning
  • Information Technology (IT)
  • Information Technology Enabled Services (ITeS)
  • Augmented & Virtual Reality (AR/VR) Applications
  • Local trades and crafts (e.g., Indian artisanship)

NexAPI Vocational Training Program

Our NSQF-aligned program offers practical learning for Grades VI–XII, preparing students for the job market:

Grades VI–VIII (Pre-Vocational)
  • Bagless Days: 10-day internships with local craftsmen
  • Fun Courses: Hands-on carpentry, gardening, pottery
  • Vocational Interest Inventory tests for career guidance
Grades IX–XII (Vocational Courses)
  1. Digital Literacy – OS, Email, Google Tools, Online Safety
  2. Coding Basics – Scratch, HTML, CSS, JavaScript
  3. Productivity Tools – MS Office, Data Entry
  4. Cyber Safety – Phishing, Digital Privacy
  5. Emerging Tech – AI, IoT, Cloud, Robotics
  6. AR/VR Applications – Immersive tech skills

Pre-Vocational Exposure (Grades VI–VIII)

Early exposure to vocational skills helps students explore career paths and develop soft skills through engaging activities:

  • Bagless Days: 10-day hands-on internships with local artisans
  • Fun Courses: Practical experience in carpentry, pottery, and gardening
  • Activity-Based Learning: Integrates vocational skills with subjects like science and social studies
  • Soft Skills Development: Fosters teamwork, creativity, and quality consciousness

Program Highlights

  • Grades IX–XII with optional exit after Grade X
  • Blended learning (online + workshops)
  • Trainer-led and self-paced modules
  • NSQF-aligned certifications
  • Linkages with ITIs and Polytechnics
  • Integration of local knowledge (LokVidya)

Key Benefits

  • Enhanced employability and entrepreneurial skills
  • Practical, hands-on learning for real-world applications
  • Career guidance through Vocational Interest Inventory tests
  • Inclusive education with assistive technologies
  • Preparation for lifelong learning and job market success
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