• Career-life decisions are influenced by internal and external factors, including local and global trends
• Cultivating networks and reciprocal relationships can support and broaden career-life awareness options
• Finding a balance between work and personal life promotes well-being
• Lifelong learning fosters career-life opportunities
Assessment is based on individual assignments and students will receive a percentage grade for this course.
CAREER-LIFE CONNECTIONS
Recommended
Course Credit Course Duration
Delivery Method
Career-Life Education B
4 credits
Full year( 2 class / 8 day rotation) * interspersed with on campus study blocks on alternate days
Classroom and independent study for Capstone Project
Career-Life Connections is a discussion-based course which assists students with their postsecondary, personal, educational and career planning journeys. At the start of the year, students will focus on post-secondary research and the application process. Students will have dedicated workshopping sessions on the process of completing post-secondary applications, as well as instructional and individual support on crafting application essays that best demonstrate their abilities and experiences. The focal point for the remainder of the course is a Capstone Project, which is designed by students individually, and both coached and mentored by their instructor and additional mentorship opportunities. Delivery is interspersed with interactive modules, dedicated discussions, and collaborative work periods. Students will develop their own personal plans for post-graduation that articulate thoughts about education, career, finances, and health and wellness, and will pursue an area of their own determined purpose and passion.
As part of the new BC Ministry of Education graduation requirements, students will be required to demonstrate that they have 30 designated career exploration hours accounted for, which can fall into four categories: Work Placement, Volunteer & Community Service, Paid Employment, and Dedicated Projects and Exploration. Possible activities include: postsecondary institution visits, the Professional SpeakerSeries, Capstone Mentorship Hours, Grade 10 Ivy Compass Service hours, Grade 11 Ivy Compass Leadership hours, CHS Work Experience Program, CHS Career Conference, and personal volunteer initiatives outside of the school. While students can explore and take part in activities across multiple categories, only one stream will count toward the official 30-hour requirement. Students are encouraged to track all of their experiences across streams, even beyond the 30 hours. Doing so helps you see your growth and journey over time— and can provide useful evidence for resumes, post-secondary applications, or future opportunities
The Big Ideas explored in this course are:
• Career-life development includes ongoing cycles of exploring, planning, reflecting, adapting, and deciding
• Career-life decisions influence and are influenced by internal and external factors, including local and global trends
• Engaging in networks and reciprocal relationships can guide and broaden careerlife awareness and options
• A sense of purpose and career-life balance support well-being
• Lifelong learning and active citizenship foster career-life opportunities for people and communities
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