At KENNEDY HIGH the global school, career counseling is a continuous and holistic process that nurtures the academic, social, emotional, physical, and spiritual development of each student. 

Career guidance at KENNEDY focuses on building self-understanding, self-acceptance, and self-direction. Activities are thoughtfully designed across various life stages to promote life skills, knowledge building, and self-awareness, assess interests, aptitudes, strengths, and areas for growth, and encourage students to explore a wide range of career possibilities.

Teachers play a vital role by sharing their own career journeys— illustrating the link between academic choices, skills, personal values, and professional paths. Students are encouraged to explore the relationship between subjects, hobbies, and potential careers, fostering curiosity and informed decision-making with self-discipline and progressive mindset.

Career information is imparted through:

• Career talks and assessment by school counselors
• Expert sessions featuring professionals from various fields
• Alumni mentoring to share real-life experiences and guidance
• University visits to gain exposure to higher education options
• Access to career resource books, handbooks, magazines, autobiographies, and success stories related to diverse professions and competitive exams.

At KENNEDY, the aim is to empower students to become confident, self-directed individuals ready to shape as well as navigate their futures by developing core values, clarity and purpose, thus enabling them to make informed decisions.

On 28 and 29 March 2025, aptitude testing was conducted for all the students of class X. This initiative was part of the school’s comprehensive career guidance program, aimed at helping students discover their strengths, interests, and potential career paths.
Following the test, one-on-one counseling was conducted. These personalized interactions provided students with valuable insights into their abilities and guided them to explore suitable career options based on their profiles.

The process helped bridge the gap between student aspirations and practical career planning. Students were motivated to develop and explore careers through research, resources available in the school and start aligning their achievements and certificates for further development of their career journey.
Students were encouraged to:

○ Reflect on their strengths and interests

○ Explore diverse career pathways

○ Begin a self-directed career search

○ Plan their academic journey accordingly

○ Start building a strong career profile

A comprehensive Career Guidance Session was conducted by the Student Counselor on 27 March 2025 for all the students of class X. The session aimed to provide students with early insights into career planning and help them make informed decisions about their future pathways.

The counselor highlighted the importance of early planning and explored the concept of interdisciplinary careers, aligning with future career trends under the theme "Careers 2025". Students were introduced to the various challenges in career planning and were guided on how to identify and overcome them. Emphasis was placed on understanding the difference between hobbies, passion, and profession, and how these play a role in choosing a suitable career.

The session also covered:

• Stages of career development and exploration
• Factors influencing career choices

Detailed discussion on future-ready fields such as:

• Agriculture & Allied Sciences
• Arts & Humanities
• Business Management
• Computer Science
• Commerce & Finance
• Design & Fine Arts
• Engineering & Technology
• Hotel, Hospitality, Travel & Tourism
• Law & Library Sciences

As part of the ongoing Career Guidance and Counseling initiatives at KENNEDY HIGH the global school, two informative and engaging sessions were organized by ‘The Career Valley’, on 26 June 2025, to help students explore academic and career opportunities in various fields. The two sessions were attended by students of class IX-XII CBSE and students of grade 9 & 10, Cambridge.

A representative from Vidyashilp University visited the campus and interacted with students. The session covered vital information related to:

• Application and admission process
• Overview of interdisciplinary undergraduate courses such as: Bachelor in Design

o Bachelor of Arts
o Bachelor of Management Studies (Honors)
o Bachelor of Law (LLB)
o Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech)
o Bachelor in Data Science

The session aimed to help students understand how diverse academic programs can align with their career aspirations in an evolving job market.

Following this, a second session was conducted by representatives from Planet Finance Business School and included detailed guidance on:

• PGDM/MBA Dual Specialization programs
• IBFAP (Investment Banking and Fund Accounting Program)
• Undergraduate programs like B.Com and BBA
• Certification courses offered by the institution

The session also featured an interactive quiz on general knowledge and global currency values, which sparked curiosity and engagement among students.

Both sessions provided valuable exposure to higher education options, empowering students with the knowledge they need to make informed academic and career choices. Students expressed their enthusiasm and interest by actively participating and asking insightful questions throughout the program about their career options and interests which they wanted to build further.

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