Purpose

The workshop is intended to students of third and fourth year of secondary school, to help them with the choice of their study. The workshop is not only focused on the choice of studies, but also guides the students towards recognizing their interests and abilities and guides them to set career goals.

The objectives of the workshop

• The participants understand the planning of a career path as a dynamic, life-long activity that demands a lot of time;
• The participants see the career path as a part of a personal mission;
• The participants discover their current professional goal and make first steps towards planning their career path;
• The participants recognize some of their personal traits and abilities and some of the circumstances that have contributed to these features;
• The participants learn about their interests and particularities and advantages of occupations;
• The participants learn about a few occupations and study courses and the difference between the occupation and education;
• The participants think about their choice of study through the guidelines for quality decision.

Methods of work

The workshop is set as a combination of personal work, work in groups and short theoretical impulses. Personal work is guided and through it the individuals discover their own interests and abilities. In the group work the most important thing is to set up the possibility of feedback. Short theoretical impulses shed light on certain fields and demand cooperation and thinking of participants.

Duration

The workshop lasts for 4 full hours.