GLC2O – Career Studies – Grade 10
This course gives students the opportunity to develop the skills, knowledge, and habits that will support them in their education and career/life planning. Students will learn about global work trends, and seek opportunities within the school and community to expand and strengthen their transferable skills and their ability to adapt to the changing world of work. On the basis of exploration, reflective practice, and decision-making processes, students will make connections between their skills, interests, and values and their postsecondary options, whether in apprenticeship training, college, community living, university, or the workplace. They will set goals and create a plan for their first post-secondary year. As part of their preparation for the future, they will learn about personal financial management – including the variety of saving and borrowing tools available to them and how to use them to their advantage – and develop a budget for their first year after secondary school.
$450.00
*Course outline is subject to change
Strands
The expectations for this course are organized into three distinct but related strands. Strand A, which focuses on developing the skills and habits students need for success in planning and in meeting their goals, must not be seen as independent of the other strands: Instruction and Learning related to the expectations in strand A are to be interwoven with instruction and learning related to expectations in strands B and C, and students’ achievement of the expectations in strand A must be assessed and evaluated throughout the course.
STRAND A. DEVELOPING THE SKILLS, STRATEGIES, AND HABITS NEEDED TO SUCCEED
This strand outlines student learning about the skills, strategies, and habits that will contribute to long- term individual success and well-being. Students will develop decision-making strategies and apply them throughout the course. They will also focus on skills and strategies that support adaptability and resilience.
- A1. Skills, Strategies, and Habits That Contribute to Success
- A2. Decision-Making Strategies and Goal Setting
STRAND B. EXPLORING AND PREPARING FOR THE WORLD OF WORK
Students explore the changing nature of work and the transferable skills they need to pursue work opportunities, with a focus on opportunities in key growth areas. They investigate how digital media use and a social media presence can influence their career/life opportunities. They assess and reflect on their own skills, values, and interests, developing a personal profile and taking it into account in their education and career/life planning, and they explore opportunities within their own communities and beyond.
- B1. Exploring Work Trends and the Importance of Transferable Skills
- B2. Preparing for Future Opportunities
- B3. Identifying Possible Destinations and Pathways
STRAND C. PLANNING AND FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT TO HELP MEET POSTSECONDARY GOALS
In this strand, students apply information gathered throughout the course to set a goal (or goals) for their first year after secondary school. They develop an initial plan for fulfilling their goal(s), and then consolidate their discoveries and learning by preparing various materials related to applying for a job, internship, apprenticeship, scholarship, education or training program, or other next step of their choice. Learning in this strand develops students’ financial literacy, teaching them about the importance of responsible management of financial resources. Among other things, they learn about the different forms of saving and borrowing and the risks and benefits associated with each as they create a budget for their first year after secondary school.
- C1. Creating a Postsecondary Plan
- C2. Budgeting and Financial Management
Outline of Course Content
Welcome to Career Studies — a course entirely focused on you! In this first unit, you’ll begin by exploring who you are: your interests, strengths, values, and aspirations. Understanding yourself is just as important as searching for a job or choosing a career path. Through reflective activities and goal-setting strategies, you’ll identify the skills you’ve developed and the ones you still need to grow in order to pursue meaningful career and life goals. This unit will guide you in envisioning your future and building the foundation for confident, informed decision-making after high school.
In this unit, you will focus on making informed decisions and identifying meaningful opportunities for your future. You’ll explore current trends in the world of work and analyze how these shifts are shaping careers and life paths. Building on your self-discovery from Unit 1, you will apply what you’ve learned to begin actively planning your next steps. You’ll also reflect on how life changes, transitions, and growing responsibilities influence the choices you make. By developing your decision-making and adaptability skills, you’ll be better prepared to confidently face challenges and pursue your career and life goals.
This is the final unit of the course, where everything you’ve explored so far comes together! In this unit, you’ll focus on setting meaningful goals and preparing for the in Life! transition into life after high school. You’ll strengthen your understanding of essential financial literacy concepts and explore practical financial decisions that will help you build a stable and successful future. From budgeting and saving to career planning and resume building, you’ll gain the confidence and tools needed to take your next steps into the working world or further education. By the end of this unit, you will be ready to make informed choices and take ownership of your future with clarity and purpose.
All students must take part in the culminating activities for each course at every grade and level of study.
Culminating activities that occur in class are held within the last week of classes.