OECD definition Career guidance refers to services and activities intended to assist individuals, of any age and at any point throughout their lives, to make educational, training and occupational choices and to manage their careers… The activities may take place on an individual or group basis, and may be face-to-face or at a distance (including help lines and web-based services). (OECD, 2004)
ROLES AND CHALLENGES FOR CAREER COUNSELOR ……………………………………….. ……………………………………….. ………………………………………... ………………………………………… …………………………………………
Roles of Career Counselor Counseling services to assist students Collaborate with staff to plan educational interventions, curriculum, behavioral management plans, and teaching strategies Consult and collaborate with students, families, school personnel and other agencies regarding behavior and education concerns Provide guidance to students on career, occupational and educational information to facilitate post secondary goal attainment Design, implement and evaluate guidance and counseling programs focusing on career, academic, personal, social, emotional and developmental needs of all students
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Framework for online careers provision Provision of information Providing access to automated interactions Offering communication One-to-one One-to-many/many-to-one Many-to-many
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Different types of career theory
Resources on career theory https://www.careers.govt.nz/practitioners/career-practice/career-theory-models/
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Career guidance is most effective where it Is lifelong and progressive. Connects meaningfully to the wider experience and lives of the individuals who participate in it. Recognises the diversity of individuals and provides services relevant to their needs. Combines a range of interventions (e.g. one-to-one and online support). Encourages the acquisition of career management skills. Is holistic and well-integrated into other support services. Involves employers and working people, and provide active experiences of workplaces. Is delivered by skilled, well-trained and motivated practitioners. Draws on good-quality career information. Is quality-assured and evaluated.
Good career guidance in schools (Gatsby) A stable careers programme Learning from career and labour market information Addressing the needs of each pupil Linking curriculum learning to careers Encounters with employers and employees Experienced of workplaces Encounters with further and higher education Personal guidance