UNIVERSITIES & COLLEGES FOR TERTIARY EDUCATION





The Path to Careers Guidance

There is currently a mismatch between the careers that young people want to pursue and the opportunities available. Choices made at school should be based on a clear view of the current labour market and how opportunities may change in the future. Pupils can gain confidence and motivation from the opportunity to explore career ideas through individual, face-to-face discussions with a range of people:

Role models and inspiring individuals from the careers to which they aspire.

Alumni who can pass on the benefits of their experience from vocational courses, apprenticeships and degrees. Pupils can often relate to successful former students, who can help change their perceptions of what they are capable of achieving.

Mentors or coaches who can provide a more nurturing influence, helping young people to build their confidence and resilience.

Careers advisers who can help pupils to locate ambitious education and career options, by identifying opportunities and assessing pupils’ abilities, interests and achievements.

What is career? - A person’s course or progress through life.It also pertains to his occupational or profession that usually involves special training or formal education and is considered to be a person’s lifework. (Oxford English Dictionary)





What is career development? - Career development is an ongoing process of gaining knowledge and improving skills that will help an individual to establish a career plan.

MODERN COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES - GREAT OPPORTUNITIES TO ADVANCE YOUR CAREER

Colleges in USA

Colleges in England (UK)

Colleges in Australia

Colleges in Tanzania

Colleges in Uganda

Colleges in Kenya

Colleges in India

Colleges in South Korea

Colleges in South Africa





Having the Right Career Can:-

Be a source of great pride

Give you a positive self-image and sense of accomplishment

Determine where you live and who your friends are

Largely determine your standard of living

Current Job Trends

When determining which career field is right for you, think about which jobs are in demand now and whether or not those jobs will be in demand in the future.

In-Demand Careers:

Health and medical services

Computer-related and technical fields

Education

Business and financial fields

The Role Of Schools In Shaping The Careers Choices Made By Students

Schools should ensure that, as early as possible, pupils understand that a wide range of career choices require good knowledge of maths and the sciences. Schools should ensure that pupils are exposed to a diverse selection of professionals from varying occupations.

Schools should offer pupils the opportunity to develop entrepreneurial skills for self- employment – and make it clear to them that working for themselves is a viable option (in fact it will be necessary for many). Pupils should receive the advice and support necessary to build and develop their own jobs, and have a clear understanding of potential barriers – whether real or perceived.

Schools should create a learning environment which allows and encourages pupils to tackle real life challenges which require them to manage risk and to develop their decision making, team building and problem solving skills. Schools should have high expectations of all pupils. Facilitating access to a range of inspirational role models can instil resilience, goal setting, hard work and social confidence in pupils, encouraging them to overcome barriers to success. This approach can particularly benefit pupils from disadvantaged backgrounds who may get less support from family and social networks.