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A quick stop
 If you were given money for career guidance and
counseling, what would you spend your money on?

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Career Guidance &
S-to-W transition
activities at the level of
Polytechnics

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 Key components related to Career Guidance and StW transition
 Career Preparation: Ensure that students are equipped with the necessary skills and qualifications for their chosen career paths (academic credentials,
certifications, vocational training, technical, job specific and soft skills).
 Work-Based Learning opportunities for all students
 Resume Building and Interview Skills: Teach students how to create effective resumes and cover letters, provide guidance on interview techniques
and etiquette.
 Job Search Strategies: Assist students in conducting job searches, including online job boards, networking, and job fairs.
 Financial Literacy: Educate students about budgeting, salary negotiation, and financial planning to ensure they are prepared for the financial aspects of
work.
 Mental and Emotional Support: The transition from school to work can be challenging. Offer support services, counseling or mentorship, to help
students cope with stress and anxiety during this period.
 Lifelong Learning: Emphasize the importance of continuous learning and professional development, as the job market and industries are continually
evolving.
 Tracking (Tracer Study/ Employers' Survey/ LMI ) and Evaluation: Continuously track the progress and success of graduates in their careers to
identify areas for improvement and ensure that the school-to-work transition process is effective.

 Choose from the list

Career Guidance & StoW transition activities at the level of Polytechnics

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 Key components related to Career Guidance and StW transition
Education and Training Pathways: Ensure that students are aware of various further educational and training pathways, encourage
individuals to pursue further education or training as necessary.

Entrepreneurship Education: Promote entrepreneurship education to empower students to consider starting their own businesses
and explore entrepreneurial opportunities.

Financial Literacy: Educate students about budgeting, managing finances, understanding salary and benefits, and negotiating job
offers. Address financial literacy as an essential component of career readiness.

Mentoring and Counselling services: Enform your students about other (outside) services, platforms that provide, guidance,
consultancy & support

Continuous Learning and Professional Development: Emphasize the importance of LLL and continuous skill development, as
careers and industries evolve over time. Encourage your students to pursue further education or training as necessary.

 Choose from the list

Career Guidance & StoW transition activities at the level of Polytechnics

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 Harnessing the benefits of WBL

WBL experiences provide real-world exposure and skill development.

 Place students in internships, on the job training, co-op programmes, job shadowing, and

apprenticeships/ dual training.

 connect students with local businesses and industries to facilitate work-based learning

opportunities.

 Help students to build and maintain professional networks within their chosen industries,

as networking is often crucial in job searches and career advancement.

 Choose from the list
Career Guidance & StoW transition activities at the level of Polytechnics

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 Group Activity
Instruction: discuss and generate ideas in response to these prompts
Chose a spoke person to report

1. What challenges do TVET graduates face when transitioning into the workforce?

2. What strategies/ activities can be implemented by your Polytechnic to better prepare graduates for

the job market?

3. How can industries collaborate more effectively with your Polytechnics to streamline the transition

process?

4. What role can career guidance and counseling play in facilitating the transition?

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 Career Development support system

Overview of Services Challenges and opportunities Notes: Actions

Services to youth
FUNDING
Services to adults

Services to vulnerable groups

Services to employees