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Career Pathway Planning

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Career Pathway Planning

Career Pathway Planning

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🎯 Part 1: Understanding Learning Pathways

1. What is a learning pathway? Write your definition below:
2. Circle the statements that describe career development strategies:

Setting clear career goals

Networking with professionals

Avoiding new challenges

Continuous learning and skill development

Seeking mentorship opportunities

Staying in the same job forever

📋 Part 2: Career Exploration

3. Identify two careers that interest you:

Career 1: _________________________

Career 2: _________________________

4. For Career 1, complete the following information:

Type of work involved:

Education required:

Knowledge and skills needed:

5. For Career 2, complete the following information:

Type of work involved:

Education required:

Knowledge and skills needed:

🔗 Part 3: Education and Work Links

6. Match each education level with appropriate career examples:
1. Secondary School Certificate
2. Trade Certificate/Diploma
3. University Degree
4. Postgraduate Qualification
A. Doctor, Lawyer, Research Scientist
B. Retail Assistant, Office Junior
C. Teacher, Engineer, Accountant
D. Electrician, Plumber, Chef
7. Explain the links between education and work for your chosen Career 1:
8. Explain the links between education and work for your chosen Career 2:

📈 Part 4: Career Pathway Planning

9. Choose ONE of your careers and create a step-by-step pathway plan:

Chosen Career: _________________________

Step 1 (Current/Next Year):

Step 2 (Years 2-3):

Step 3 (Years 4-5):

Step 4 (Years 6-10):

10. What constraints or challenges might you face in achieving this career goal?
11. What strategies will you use to overcome these challenges?

🎯 Part 5: Personal Career Plan

12. Write three clear career objectives for the next 5 years:

Objective 1:

Objective 2:

Objective 3:

13. Draw a visual representation of your career pathway (include education, training, and work steps):
14. What type of job or work do you want to be paid for in 10 years' time?

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