Presentation for S3 Learner Journey Classes -14/11/17 23rd November 2017 7-9pm Presentation for S3 Learner Journey Classes -14/11/17

Aims of Evening For pupils and parents/carers to have a clear understanding of the World of Work in 2017 and in the future To emphasise the importance of developing sustainable transferable employability skills To clarify the different routes to employment and the pathways involved To assist with self-reflection, tracking and target setting for individuals Parity of esteem for all pathways and aspirations

Focus for the Evening Aimed primarily at S3s with older students also invited to attend. ALL S3s are expected to come to this very important event as this will help with career planning aspects such as work experience, volunteering, subject choices and contingencies.

Format of Evening Short introductory session in the Assembly Hall Business representatives from across a range of sectors will be located at stands in the refectory and available to discuss a range of relevant aspects including, skills, qualities, qualifications, career decisions and journeys, training, challenges and rewards.

Prompt Sheet You will be given a list of questions before the evening that will help you get the best information, for you individually, from the people you are speaking to. You can help us to create this list now!

Career Decision making (click image for link)

Career Management Skills Networks Horizons Strengths Self Knowing who you are Knowing what you are good at Knowing who can help you Knowing what’s out there Self: I develop and maintain my self respect I adapt my behaviours to fit a variety of situations I am aware of how I change and grow throughout life I maintain a balance that is right for me in my learning, life and work roles I make positive Career decisions Strengths: I am aware of my skills, strengths and achievements I am confident, resilient and able to learn when things do not go well or as expected I draw on my experiences and on formal and informal learning opportunities to inform and support my career choices Horizons: I understand that there are a wide variety of learning and work opportunities that I can explore and that are open to me I know how to find and evaluate information to support my career development I am confident in responding to and managing change within my life and work roles I am creative and enterprising in the way I approach my career development I identify how my life, my work and my community and society Networks: I interact confidently and effectively with others to build relationships I use information and relationships to secure, create and maintain work I develop and maintain a range of relationships that are important for my career journey

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