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 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
KENYA MEDICAL TRAINING COLLEGE NAIROBI KENYA - KMTC
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.
- More contact with real employers, enthusiastic and passionate about their own careers, not only inspires pupils but also challenges pre-conceived ideas about jobs. Having the opportunity to talk to people in those jobs and visit workplaces helps to build knowledge and understanding of the full range of careers available in a particular sector. This can help to broaden horizons, challenging stereotypical thinking about the kind of careers to which individuals might aspire.