Career Fest at Satluj Public School, Sec-4, Panchkula

The 6th Satluj Career Fest was organised at the school recently. The event was held in virtual as well as offline modes. The participants got an opportunity to discover opportunities with over 300 top universities from around the globe, including the USA, Canada, Europe, UK, Australia, New Zealand, and India. The fest was for students of classes IX to XII, which included panel discussions by thought leaders from top industries and the education space, besides counselling sessions. Over 10,000 students took part in hybrid mode from different schools across India, including the tricity. Reekrit Serai, Managing Director, Satluj Group of Schools while welcoming the students and the speakers said career fest was a good opportunity for young minds and was aimed to shape the future of students from different parts of the country. Special Guest Dr. Biswajit Saha, Director (Skills & Training), Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), mentioned that times have changed, making career decisions increasingly challenging for both parents and their children. Saha also highlighted the importance of thoroughly verifying whether universities meet all necessary criteria when making a choice. Additionally, he stressed the significance of allowing children the freedom to select their preferred career paths. In a special session, Krishna Mohan, IAS (retd.) and former Additional Chief Chief Secretary of Haryana & Financial Commissioner, highlighted the unique aspects of civil services.