To guide students in exploring their interests, skills, and values to make informed career choices.

Age Groups:

• Junior school (11-14 years): Exploring interests and skills
• Senior school (14-18 years): Career exploration and planning

Career Counseling Process:

1. Self-Assessment: Identify interests, skills, values, and personality traits.
2. Career Exploration: Research and explore various career options.
3. Career Matching: Match self-assessment results with suitable career options.
4. Action Planning: Create a plan to achieve career goals.
5. Follow-up: Regularly review and adjust the career plan.

Career Assessment Tools:

1. Interest-based assessments: Holland Occupational Themes, Interest Profiler
2. Skill-based assessments: SkillScan, Career Ability Placement Survey (CAPS)
3. Personality assessments: Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI), Big Five Personality Traits

Career Resources:

1. Online career platforms: Career OneStop, O*NET, Career Assessments
2. Career books and magazines: Career development books, career-focused magazines
3. Informational interviews: Arrange meetings with professionals in desired fields

Counseling Strategies:

1. Individual counseling: One-on-one sessions with students
2. Group counseling: Small group sessions for students with similar interests
3 . Workshops and seminars: Organize career-related workshops and seminars

Parental Involvement:

1. Parent-student counseling sessions: Involve parents in career counseling sessions
2. Parent-teacher associations: Collaborate with PTAs to promote career awareness

Follow-up and Evaluation:

1. Regular check-ins: Schedule regular meetings with students to review progress
2. Career development milestones: Track students' progress toward their career goals
3. Program evaluation: Assess the effectiveness of the career counseling program