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The Open University

Careers education and guidance

The Open University via OpenLearn

Overview

Successful transitions – whether from lower secondary to upper secondary, into work-based training or university, or into work at any age – are life-enhancing for individuals and crucial to our future social and economic well-being. They are also an indicator of a good school. This free course, Careers education and guidance (CEG), discusses what a school's personal development programme should provide, and how all teachers have a role in securing successful transitions for their students. PLEASE NOTE: This course is over 10 years old and due for academic review. You may find infomation that has become dated in its current contents, such as the mention of Connexions.

Syllabus

  • Introduction
  • Learning outcomes
  • 1 Helping students plan their future
  • 1 Helping students plan their future
  • 1.1 The importance of good careers guidance
  • 1.2 What is a ‘career’?
  • 2 What CEG should a school provide?
  • 2 What CEG should a school provide?
  • 2.1 Providing careers education and guidance
  • 2.2 What CEG can deliver for schools
  • 3 What do you need to know and do?
  • 3 What do you need to know and do?
  • 3.1 Transition points for 11–19 year-olds
  • 3.2 Opportunities and progress
  • 4 Your school's programme and you
  • 4 Your school's programme and you
  • 4.1 CEG programmes
  • Conclusion
  • References
  • Acknowledgements

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