Career Guidence

A. Career Planning Counseling

A1. Hong Kong Career Interest Test Program
Our school utilizes the Hong Kong Career Interest Test online platform to help students gain a deeper understanding of themselves. This assessment enhances their awareness of how their interests align with various professions, aiding in their educational and career decisions. The career interest assessment tool is developed based on John Holland's career interest theory and has been validated through academic research. It consists of over 200 questions, providing an effective and accurate evaluation of participants' career inclinations. This foundational information aids in exploring further education and career paths. Participants must complete the entire test in one session, and upon completion, each participant receives an individual assessment report analyzing their career interest results.

Target Audience:: Students in Form 3, Form 5, and Form 6
Format/Content: Students will complete the assessment during holistic education classes, followed by group or individual counseling sessions for further support.

 

A2. LIFE+ Career Development Platform
Purpose:To provide students with a professional career development assessment platform, enabling them to understand their personal development direction and explore future educational and employment options.
Target Audience:Form 3 students
Format/Content:Students will complete the assessment during holistic education classes, with follow-up group or individual counseling sessions for further guidance.

 

A3. Career Planning for Form 5 and Form 6 Repeat Students

Purpose:To provide follow-up and analysis by teachers, helping Form 5 and Form 6 repeat students identify a clear direction in life and plan for future education and employment.。
Target Audience:Students withdrawing from elective subjects in Form 5 and Form 6
Format/Content:Classes, workshops, and off-campus visits.

 

A4. Group and Individual Counseling Activities
Purpose:To provide more personalized counseling for students, allowing them to understand their abilities and interests through online career interest assessments like Life+ and CII. This helps them make informed choices about their life goals and aspirations.
Target Audience:Form 5 and Form 6 students
Format:Individual and group counseling sessions.

 

B. Self-Discovery Category

B1. Form 1 "My Assets" Workshop
Purpose:To help students understand their personal soft assets: Attitude, Skill, Knowledge.
Target Audience:Form 1 students
Format/Content:Classes, workshops, and activities.

 

B2. "MY PATH" Goal Setting Workshop
Purpose:To stimulate students' pursuit of their dreams through interactive games, helping them set specific goals and plans for themselves.
Target Audience:Form 2 students
Format/Content:Invite organizations that offer educational counseling to conduct in-class workshops. Activities will include understanding personal traits, exploring dreams, and setting important goals.

 

B3. My Time Capsule
Purpose:To help students clarify their interests and abilities, enabling them to make informed choices for subject selection in Form 3.
Target Audience:Form 3 students
Format/Content:Workshops led by professional social workers, allowing students to explore their personal dreams and integrate aspects such as interests, abilities, attitudes, and values to prepare for subject selection.

 

B4. Social Initial Experience: Dream Building Project
Purpose:Using the Holland Code as a framework, this project aims to help students explore their aspirations, interests, and life direction. Through various life experiences, students will understand their career orientations, values in career development, work styles, and leisure activities. This reflection will guide them in establishing concrete life directions and goals.
Target Audience:Form 4 students
Format/Content:Teachers from the school's counseling and guidance team will first understand the project's concepts and activities. The activities will be conducted in groups within each class. Before the activities begin, students will set personal expectations and goals. After the completion of the activities, teachers will facilitate sharing and discussions with students, encouraging them to apply their insights in daily life and learning.

 

B5. Simulated Social Experience Activity (Soci-game)
Purpose:To allow students to experience different stages of life (such as education, work, and marriage) and reflect on their desired lifestyles and the importance of life planning.
Target Audience:Form 5 students
Format/Content:Teachers will design various booths for students to participate in at the covered playground. Before the activity, students will set personal expectations and use limited resources to achieve their goals. During the activity, students can choose different options (such as studying, working, investing, marrying, and entertainment), but individual students may face challenges (such as illness or accidents) that affect their progress. This experience aims to teach students about the unpredictability of life and the value of cherishing the present. Finally, staff will facilitate sharing and discussions, encouraging students to reflect on what they gained from their simulated life experiences.

 

C. Career and Course Exploration

C1. Visits to Tertiary Institution Consultation Days / Online Course Consultation Activities
Purpose:To allow students to visit universities and establish clear goals and directions for their subject selections.
Target Audience:Form 5 and Form 6 students
Format/Content:Students will experience university life firsthand, allowing them to interact with teaching facilities from various departments and access the latest information about courses.

 

C2. Work Experience Activities, Business-School Collaboration, and Chamber of Commerce Work Experience
Purpose:To help students understand the external workplace and its requirements.
Target Audience:Form 6 students
Format/Content:Through partnerships with business organizations, the Education Bureau's collaboration programs, and vocational training colleges, students will participate in visits, lectures, and workshops. This initiative allows them to learn about the demands of various industries, engage directly with employees, and gain insights into their work experiences. Ultimately, this helps students understand market developments and begin planning their career pathways.

 

C3. Entrepreneurial Workshop
Purpose:To help students understand the spirit of entrepreneurship.
Target Audience:Form 4 and Form 5 students
Format/Content:The school will invite the Jockey Club's Youth Entrepreneurship Training Program to provide entrepreneurship training for Form 4 and Form 5 students. This program aims to cultivate their entrepreneurial mindset, with student leaders applying their skills through practical experiences at the school's entrepreneurship skills practice sessions.

 

C4. Form 3 Subject Selection: "Senior Student Sharing Session"
Purpose:To help Form 3 students gain insights into the entry requirements for different elective subjects in high school through sharing from senior students, ensuring they have a clear understanding before making their choices.
Target Audience:Form 3 students
Format/Content:Students from Form 4 and Form 5 will share their experiences regarding elective subjects during holistic education classes. They will discuss their learning experiences and provide guidance on how to select subjects that best fit individual interests and abilities.

 

C5. Living Library Career Sharing Session
Purpose:To facilitate communication and sharing between students and professionals from various fields.
Target Audience:Form 4 students
Format/Content:Guests from different industries will visit the school to engage with students in small groups. They will share insights about their professions, workplace experiences, and the skills needed in the job market, helping students gain a better understanding of the working world.

C6. Diverse Pathways to Further Education Seminar (Including Parent and APL Seminars)
Purpose:To inform students, parents, and teachers about future educational pathways and provide the latest information on these options.。
Target Audience:Form 4 to Form 6 students, parents, and teachers
Format/Content:The seminar will share insights on local, overseas, Taiwan, and mainland educational and employment situations, helping participants understand the various opportunities available.

 

C7. Tertiary Institution Seminars
Purpose:To provide students with information about local, Taiwan, mainland China, and overseas educational opportunities.
Target Audience:Form 5 and Form 6 students
Format/Content:Different tertiary institutions will visit the school to conduct seminars, giving Form 6 students access to firsthand information about various colleges and universities.

 

C8. JUPAS and OEA Seminars
Purpose:To help Form 6 students understand the selection methods and procedures for JUPAS.
Target Audience:Form 6 students
Format/Content:The seminar will provide students with important guidelines on completing the JUPAS application and the subject selection process, ensuring they are well-prepared for their choices.

 

C9. Job Application and Interview Essentials
Purpose:   1.To guide students on how to write job applications and resumes.
2.To prepare students for interviews, including necessary preparations and techniques.
3.To teach students how to effectively use resources from the Labor Department and online for further education and employment.
Target Audience:Form 6 students
Implementation Period:During relevant class periods
Format/Content:Distributing templates for job applications and resumes, introducing job search methods, and inviting speakers to provide guidance on interview essentials.

 

D. Curriculum and Other Support Measures

D1. Regular Courses for All Levels
Purpose:To provide a series of courses from Form 1 to Form 6 focused on self-awareness, personality exploration, discovering personal interests, and understanding various industries. This structured approach aims to help students develop life planning concepts from an early stage, making it easier for them to navigate their future.
Target Audience:All students
Format/Content:Classes, workshops, and activities

 

D2. Career Reading Course
Purpose:To guide students in reading personal stories from "The Future Work Imagination Guide" using the "KWL" reading strategy. This approach helps students organize the career stories of various individuals and reflect on their own dreams and aspirations.
Target Audience:Form 4 students
Format/Content:Classes, workshops, and activities

 

D3. VIDEO CV Workshop
Purpose:To provide a structured course that helps students organize their personal growth experiences and learn how to create a video resume. This workshop aims to enhance students' confidence and communication skills.
Target Audience:Form 4 and Form 5 students
Format/Content:Classes, workshops, and activities

 

D4. Occupational Safety and Summer Job Guidelines
Purpose:To raise students' awareness of potential pitfalls associated with summer jobs through the distribution of safety guidelines. The initiative also encourages students to set goals for their summer and engage in beneficial extracurricular activities that enhance their personal development.
Target Audience:All students
Format/Content:Collaboration with the Labor Department to provide informational leaflets on occupational safety and summer job guidelines before the summer break, promoting effective use of leisure time for personal growth.

 

D5. "Higher Education and Employment Resource Room" and "Library Career Information Corner"
Purpose:To establish a comprehensive database for higher education and employment, helping students understand job requirements and employment conditions across various industries. The resource center will also provide books on writing job applications and interview techniques for student reference.
Target Audience:All students
Implementation Period:Throughout the academic year
Format/Content:New bookshelves will be added to the school library, featuring relevant books and free resources, ensuring that students have centralized access to valuable information.

 

D6. Career Planning Board Game Activity
Purpose:To help students gain insights into their personal career orientations, skills, and career development.
Target Audience:All students
Format/Content:Board game activities and competitions

 

D7. Teacher Training Workshop

Purpose:To provide training for school teachers on "career planning" counseling activities, enabling them to better support students in their career development.
Target Audience:School teachers
Format/Content:Workshops, activities, and seminars