HOW CAN WE BUILD ASPIRATIONS FOR THE FUTURE?
Young people need a sense of who they are, and excitement about what they could become.
Aspiration impacts on the effort children put in during school, the subjects they choose, and ultimately the jobs they will end up doing.
- Kashefpakdel E, Rehill J, Hughes D (2019)
WHY IS CAREERS EDUCATION IMPORTANT AT A YOUNG AGE?
In primary school, careers education is about helping children develop a healthy sense of self (who am I?), giving them a chance to explore exciting possibilities (what does the world of work look like?), and helping them understand who they could become (what could I do?), so they can reach their full potential.
It is not about getting children to choose a specific job (many will end up in jobs that do not even exist yet!) or the practical aspects of work or job seeking.
EXPLORE OUR PROGRAM
Passions & Pathways has a number of elements each undertaken over the program.
View each element below to explore further.
