Overview:
This research-based framework is the foundation for inclusive career education and pathway planning intended for all learners in K-12 and embedded in all subject areas and program blocks. Using the principles of Universal Design for Learning (UDL), the framework addresses barriers to quality career education participation, processes, and outcomes, ensuring that each learner is valued and engaged. This framework describes the journey through life, learning, and work, and is not limited to employment. It articulates the activities, experiences, competencies, and attitudes associated with better transitions and psychological well-being for youth.
The framework is structured into 3 Big Ideas containing student-centred activities and experiences for each grade level:
- THINKING ABOUT MY POTENTIAL CAREER PATHWAY: Developing an informed vision for the future linked to my interests, preferences, values, and abilities.
- EXPLORING MY POTENTIAL CAREER PATHWAY: Critically investigating the labour market and career pathways that I can expect to find most fulfilling.
- EXPERIENCING MY POTENTIAL CAREER PATHWAY: Learning about career pathways of interest by engaging in frequent and ongoing career-connected experiential learning
Objectives:
- To support educators in assisting learners to:
- Develop an informed vision for the future linked to their interests, preferences, values and abilities
- Critically investigate the labour market and career pathways that they can expect to find most fulfilling
- Learning about career pathways of interest by engaging in frequent and ongoing career connected experiential learning
Instructions:
Educators can access this professional resource as a planning tool to determine where the goals and outcomes apply and align with their curricular content area and grade level, to plan learning activities that can be embedded seamlessly into their teaching. It is an essential starting guide accompanied by a host of resources found on the Hopeful Transitions website and the Career Connected Learning | PL Hub. Educators can also access lesson plans on the EECD Holistic Curriculum Resource Bundles Other resources include: Career Development Framework Poster and a 46 minute: Framework Video Presentation
Key Highlights:
- “I Statements” describe learner outcomes and competencies
- Is linked to user-friendly resources on the Hopeful Transitions website
- Available in English and French