What?

A future careers exploration is a student-led activity where students research potential careers of interest. They explore job responsibilities, required skills, and relevant qualifications. Students then create a digital career portfolio to showcase their desired career paths.

How?

Step 1. Facilitate student choice. Provide resources and guidance for students to explore a wide range of careers. Encourage them to select careers of interest, considering their passions, skills, and future prospects.

Step 2. Online research and networking. Guide students in conducting online research about their chosen careers. Encourage them to explore job descriptions, required qualifications, and potential pathways. Facilitate networking opportunities where possible.

Step 3. Reflect and showcase. Encourage students to reflect on their findings and insights gained through research and networking. Have them create a digital portfolio, presentation, or video to showcase their chosen career, key learnings, and future goals.

Why?

Benefits of future careers exploration:

• increases career awareness

• facilitates goal-setting

• improves motivation and relevance

• fosters self-reflection

• enhances research skills

Theory Score:

Behaviourism ★

Cognitivism ★

Constructivism ★★★★

Social-Constructivism ★

Connectivism ★★★★★