Module # 1 - Career Guidance Program (Grade 12)

Summary

The video script introduces a career guidance program for senior high school students, emphasizing the importance of career planning. It outlines eight progressive modules for grade 11 and grade 12 students, designed to equip them with knowledge about various professions. The program includes a national career assessment examination to measure students' aptitude, interests, and high school track suitability. The script discusses four curriculum exit options post-graduation: higher education, employment, entrepreneurship, and middle-level skills development. It encourages students to make informed decisions about their future careers, highlighting the flexibility to change paths and the importance of maximizing personal talents and resources.

Takeaways

• 📚 The importance of career planning is emphasized, equated to making a life plan.
• 🏫 The Department of Education has implemented a career guidance program for senior high school students.
• 📈 The program consists of eight modules for grade 11 and eight for grade 12, designed to be progressive.
• 👨‍🏫 Career guidance is facilitated by efficient guidance advocates and advisors.
• 🎓 The program helps students to make informed decisions about their future careers and curriculum exits.
• 🔍 Students are encouraged to consider their interests and personality types when choosing a career path.
• 📊 The National Career Assessment Examination (NCAE) measures students' general scholastic aptitude, occupational interest, and aptitude for senior high school tracks.
• 🚀 After understanding their interests and career paths, students choose a curriculum exit: higher education, employment, entrepreneurship, or middle-level skills development.
• 🏛️ Higher education options include direct inquiries at colleges and universities, with resources available on the CHED website.
• 💼 Employment opportunities are found through the Public Employment Service Office (PESO) or the Department of Labor and Employment.
• 💼 Entrepreneurship involves careful consideration and planning to avoid financial loss.
• 🛠️ Middle-level skills development allows graduates to pursue further technical education and skills training.

Q & A

What is the purpose of the career guidance program implemented by the Department of Education?

The career guidance program is designed to prepare and guide senior high school students in pursuing a career that aligns with their capacity and capability.

How many modules are there in the career guidance program for grade 11 and grade 12 students?

There are eight modules for grade 11 students and another eight modules for grade 12 students, making it a progressive program.

What does the career guidance program aim to equip students with?

The program aims to equip students with the right knowledge and understanding of the careers they wish to pursue, providing them with a comprehensive view of each profession.

Who facilitates the career guidance program?

The program is facilitated by efficient guidance advocates and advisors who provide reliable guidance to students.

What is the significance of the question 'What do you want to be when you grow up?' in the context of the career guidance program?

This question is significant as it relates to helping students think about their future careers and the steps they need to take to achieve their career goals after senior high school.

What are the objectives of Module 1 of the career guidance program?

The objectives of Module 1 are to determine preferred life and career based on the chosen curriculum exit, and to appreciate the chosen life, career, and curriculum exit based on one's interest and personality type.

What is the National Career Assessment Examination (NCAE) and what does it measure?

The NCAE is conducted for grade 9 students and measures three domains: General Scholastic Aptitude (GSA), Occupational Interest Inventory (OII), and Aptitude for Senior High School Tracks.

What are the four curriculum exits that senior high school graduates can choose from after graduation?

The four curriculum exits are higher education, employment, entrepreneurship, and middle-level skills development.

How can senior high school graduates who want to pursue higher education inquire about degree courses?

They can inquire at colleges and universities in their area or check the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) website for recognized programs.

What should senior high school graduates who plan to pursue entrepreneurship consider?

They should consider many factors, be cautious, and avoid losing money invested in the business.

Can senior high school graduates change their curriculum exit after entering one?

Yes, after entering a specific exit, any senior high school graduate may proceed to another exit, showcasing flexibility in career paths.

What are the two activity sheets that students have to answer for Module 1 of the career guidance program?

The two activity sheets are 'My Plan to Exit' and 'My Meaningful Exit from Senior High School,' which help students reflect on their career plans and choices after graduation.