CAREER COMPASS

Service Description

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) 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 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