Why Career ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½?
The Career ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½ curriculum supports students in becoming successful, educated citizens by helping them learn how to effectively manage their life journey toward preferred future possibilities.
Research shows:
- that children start to make assumptions about their suitability to a career as early as age 5.
- that starting early with career-related learning led to a better understanding of the importance of core subjects, increased confidence in schools, and an understanding that boys and girls can do the same job.
Elementary
- In Kindergarten to Grade 5, career-life development is largely about the expanding sense of self, positive community engagement, and reflection on learning and goal-setting.
- Students develop an awareness of their personal interests and strengths, and the roles and responsibilities of family, school, and community in supporting their lifelong learning journey.
Middle
- In Grades 6-8, students continue to reflect on, self-assess, and set goals in personal competency development and determine their strengths and preferences as they explore career-life concepts such as identity, leadership, personal planning, and transferable skills.
- Students are introduced to increasingly diverse experiential learning opportunities and ways in which family, mentors, and community networks support their continued career-life development.
