Course Title: Career Studies (GLC2O)

Course Name: Career Studies

Course Code: GLC2O

Grade : 10

Course Type : Open

Credit Value: 0.5

Prerequisite : None

Course Description

This course teaches students how to develop and achieve personal goals for future learning, work and community involvement. Students will assess their interests, skills and characteristics and investigate current economic and workplace trends, work opportunities, and ways to search for work. The course explores post-secondary learning and career options, prepares students for managing work and life transitions, and helps students focus on their goals through the development of a career plan and post-secondary budget.

Assessment:

Students will be provided with numerous and varied opportunities to demonstrate the full extent of their achievement of the curriculum expectations, across all four categories of the Achievement Chart. Progress will be monitored on an on-going basis using a variety of assessment tools, including written work, formal testing, quizzes, teacher-student communication, discussion boards and chat rooms.

As required by the Ministry of Education, students will be assessed in the four areas of the achievement chart. The suggested breakdown for this course is as follows:

Tips for Success – GLC2O (Career Studies)
Stay organized by checking announcements, your mailbox, and the course calendar regularly to keep track of updates, assignments, and deadlines. Dedicate focused time to explore career options, complete reflection activities, and work on your Individual Pathway Plan (IPP). Communicate with your teacher if you need guidance or clarification on assignments. Actively participate in research, discussions, and self-assessment tasks, and approach each activity with curiosity and planning to make informed decisions about your future career pathways.