The 2025 IC3 Regional Forum reached Bhopal, bringing together educators, counselors, and representatives from leading institutions across Madhya Pradesh in the region to discuss the importance of career counseling and student well-being. Hosted at Billabong High International School, the forum focused on fostering dialogue to address the grassroots challenges faced by students and teachers while ensuring access to quality career counseling resources.
The IC3 Regional Forum in Bhopal saw 130+ registrations, reflecting strong engagement from Madhya Pradesh’s education community. With 40+ institutions in attendance, the forum focused on enhancing student outcomes through holistic career counseling practices. Under the theme “Counseling as a Culture,” discussions emphasized the need to integrate career counseling into the daily educational experience, ensuring it supports students academically and emotionally.
Vikas Kumar Agarwal, CBSE Regional Officer, Bhopal, India, said, ” With Madhya Pradesh’s growing education landscape, ensuring access to well-informed career guidance is key to preparing students for future challenges and opportunities. Collaborative efforts among schools, higher education institutions, and career counseling bodies will play a critical role in strengthening our education system and empowering students to make well-informed career choices.”
The event highlighted the evolving role of counseling in modern education systems, with participants engaging in productive discussions about strategies to support students’ academic, emotional, and social well-being. The sessions covered best practices for embedding career counseling into school curricula, fostering resilience in students, and aligning education with workforce demands.
The keynote speaker, Prof. Dr. Simon Mak, Founding Vice Chancellor, Universal AI University
