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How to Develop a Future-Proof Career (Case Study)

SDGs Impacted

In this lesson, learners will be able to use inquiry-based learning, act and reflect on their exploratory experience to identify and predict the essential career-ready skills that will be relevant to their future careers. 


Curator and institution: Jason Reagin, Chadwick International School (IB schools)


Subject(s): Career planning, future career-ready skills


Relevant SI feature: Four transformation maps: Digital Identity, Fourth Industrial Revolution, Future of Work, and SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth.


Learner level: Second-level career programme students


Time allotment: 4-6 hours


Impact / Outcome
This lesson builds skills in inquiry-based learning through the use of the strategic intelligence transformation map. It helps second-level career programme students identify and predict the essential skills relevant to their future careers. By encouraging critical thinking and research skills, students become more prepared and competitive in the job market, adapt to new challenges and make informed decisions about their education and career paths. The short-term outcomes are the development of research and critical thinking skills, while the longterm impacts are increased career readiness and adaptability in a dynamic job market. The reflective component of the lesson will encourage students to think about how to apply what they have learned to their own career planning and development.
Sectors
Education, Civil society
Year published
01 June 2024
Location
Asia
Subject
Lifelong Learning and Professional Skills
Level
Secondary