Career goals help students make good choices

Knowing where you’re going makes it easier to get there.  

It can seem premature to being planning your future at 16 or 17 years old. But teenagers have to choose courses in grade 11 and 12 that have profound implications for admission to post-secondary education programs. And there is no denying that post-secondary studies play an important role in shaping employment outcomes of students.

But beyond choosing academic courses, there are other convincing reasons for high school students to develop a vision of their futures. Becoming aware of their strengths, interests and behavioural preferences and how they connect with the world of work can help students in some very practical ways.

Knowing where you’re headed in life can help make co-op or volunteer experiences interesting and productive. Instead of being boring, students can explore activities or work environments that are interesting to them, and gain insights and self-awareness that can shape their post-secondary studies and careers.

A strong profile in extracurricular, volunteer, community activities and work experience can go a long way to help people stand out from the crowd in competitive post-secondary admission processes. Many students want to get involved, but just aren’t sure what areas of interest appeal most and what they are seeking to gain through their efforts. Clarity about career direction can make this much easier to figure out.

There’s a familiar saying that goes: “If you don’t know where you’re going, you’ll end up someplace else.” Let’s help our students figure out where they are going so that they end up some place they actually want to be.

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