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What is “career development?”
What is “career development?”
Career development is the lifelong process of managing learning, work, leisure, and transitions in order to move toward a personally determined and evolving preferred future ("Glossary of Career Development," CERIC, ceric.ca). It's not just about job placement—it's about helping students understand themselves and the world of work, so they can make informed, meaningful career-life choices throughout their lives.
What are the key aspects of career development?
What are the key aspects of career development?
Self-awareness: Think about interests, values, abilities, personality, and lived experiences
Exploring options: Explore educational paths, work environments, labor market trends, career roles
Planning: Decision-making, goal setting, prioritizing tasks, adapting to change
Taking action: Skill development, work experience, volunteering, networking, mentorship, continuous learning, work documents, job search, application process
Why all grades?
Why all grades?
Career development can (and should) start early. From kindergarten through high school, students benefit from opportunities to explore who they are and how their strengths and interests can shape their future. Exploring options helps foster curiosity, confidence, and possibility.
What might career development look like?
What might career development look like?
Check out the social media channels linked below for examples of work in the CDLE Program.
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