CAREER COMPASS

Course Outline: Career Compass for School Leavers
Program Overview
The Career Compass course empowers school leavers to explore career paths, build essential skills, foster personal growth, and prepare for workforce entry. Through interactive workshops, hands-on activities, and personal assessments, participants gain clarity and confidence to make informed career decisions.
 
Module 1: Understanding Yourself (Personal Growth)
Objective: Align strengths, interests, and values with career goals.
Session 1: Self-Discovery
Personality assessments (e.g., Myers-Briggs, DISC, Holland Code)
Identifying values, passions, and interests
Journaling for self-reflection
Session 2: Strengths and Weaknesses
Recognizing transferable skills
Setting personal development goals
Session 3: Building Confidence
Overcoming self-doubt
Communication and presentation skills
Resilience and adaptability strategies

Module 2: Exploring Career Options (Career Exploration)
Objective: Provide tools to explore diverse career opportunities.
Session 1: Career Landscapes
Industry sectors, emerging trends, and growth opportunities
Session 2: Researching Careers
Using online tools for career research
Basics of networking and shadowing opportunities
Session 3: Career Matching
Aligning interests with careers
Creating a career exploration plan
Group activity: career “speed dating”

Module 3: Building Essential Skills (Skill Development)
Objective: Equip participants with foundational skills for further education, employment, or entrepreneurship.
Session 1: Work Readiness Skills
Time management, teamwork, and critical thinking
Session 2: Communication Skills
Professional email etiquette
Writing CVs and cover letters
Interview preparation
Session 3: Digital Literacy
Basic computer and software skills
Leveraging social media for networking

Module 4: Preparing for the Future (Workforce Readiness), Master Life and Financial Skills
Objective: Prepare participants for workforce transition or higher education.
Session 1: Understanding the Workplace
Workplace expectations and diversity
Session 2: Financial Literacy
Budgeting, understanding salaries, and saving tips
Session 3: Pathways to Success
Understanding financial management and planning, mastering budgeting techniques, navigating SARS (Tax and Compliance), and exploring loan acquisition processes.
 
Module 5: Preparing for the Future :Ace your transition into the workforce or higher education.
Higher education, vocational training, and employment options
Developing a long-term career plan

Capstone Project: My Career Map
Participants will outline:
Strengths, values, and interests
Aligned career options
Skills to develop
Action steps toward their goals
Course Features
Duration: 6–8 weeks (flexible)
Format: Facilitated online