Career Guidance helps individuals to identify their own strengths, interests, personality preferences and values, and then match them with potential career choices.
Skill development is the process of acquiring and honing skills in order to improve one’s ability to perform certain tasks. It is a crucial part of professional and personal development, as it helps to increase the effectiveness of a person’s abilities, making them more capable of reaching their goals.
In today’s rapidly changing world, equipping young people with the knowledge and skills they need to navigate the complexities of the career landscape is more crucial than ever. From understanding potential career paths to developing essential workplace skills, careers education plays a vital role in shaping the future of our youth. However, access to quality careers education isn’t always equitable.
Using a UK approved framework, Future Careers Ghana are providing a tailored careers service available to all youth.
Our Careerplan programme has been specifically designed to empower learners in recognizing their interersts, values, skills and strengths, pinpointing areas for enhancement, and cultivating the aptitudes and mindsets pivotal to enhancing their employability, excelling in roles, and ultimately achieving career success.
Individuals looking to explore their career options and develop the necessary skills to achieve their goals can benefit from our comprehensive programme. CAREERPLAN uses a tailored approach that takes into account a person’s individual goals, skills, and interests and more. By providing psychometric assessments, skill-building courses, career planning guidance, and ongoing support, this programme helps individuals develop the toools and required mindset to pursue successful careers.
WHAT IS INVOLVED
Psychometric Assessments
The programme begins by having the individual take a series of assessments. These assessments help identify a person’s aptitudes, interests, and skills. The results of these assessments will help identify the types of careers and learning opportunities that are best suited to the individual.
Skill Development
Once the individual has identified potential career paths, the programme can help them develop the necessary skills to pursue their goals. This may include courses to help build the necessary technical skills for the job, as well as courses to help develop essential soft skills such as communication and problem-solving. The programme may also include workshops and seminars on topics such as resume writing, job interviewing, and networking.
Tailored Guidance
The programme also provide one-on-one guidance to help the individual create a career plan that outlines the steps they need to take to achieve their goals. This may include setting short-term and long-term goals, identifying potential internships and job opportunities, and creating a timeline for meeting their goals.
Ongoing Support
Finally, the programme provides ongoing support and guidance. This may include regular check-ins with a mentor or career coach to keep the individual on track and help them navigate any challenges they may face.
USEFUL TIP
Learn how to apply your qualification to specific career areas, what types of employers are hiring for different qualifications, and strategies for breaking into particular fields.
Remember, your qualification does not always determine your career. Professionals use their education in a variety of fields. Be sure to explore a variety of resources as you research possible career paths.
The first step in planning your career is to know yourself. Whether you are a first-year high school student interested in learning how courses relate to careers or a recent graduate, It is crucial that you first identify your INTERESTS, VALUES, SKILLS, and PERSONALITY PREFERENCES in order to make a well-informed decision.