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Growing Hopeful Futures

A careers toolkit for teacher, parents and young people

In the context of globalisation, rapidly advancing technologies and world financial pressures, young people can feel overwhelmed by the employment choices and decisions in front of them. This resource is bursting with practical advice and activities to help them work through their concerns and discover the keys for career success in a changing world. This up-to the-minute resource will support adults involved in preparing young people for the future - parents, teachers, school management and career specialists

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Ages: 11-15 | Pages: 60 | Code: 5734 | ISBN: 9781927221112

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Joanne Ostler

Joanne Ostler is an internationally credentialed Coach and a professional career specialist. She holds a Bachelor of Management Studies and a Diploma in Secondary School Teaching as well as career and coaching qualifications. Her vision for her career is to help make a difference in the lives of adults and young people through creative, inspiring and empowering career and life coaching and writing. Joanne lives in Cambridge, New Zealand with her husband and children.

Contents

Introduction4
The vision behind this book4
How to use this book4
1. Getting ready for lifelong journeys in working, learning and living9
Dynamic futures in working, learning and living10
Which career? "What do you want to be?"10
Uncertainty and change bring opportunities13
2. Learning about self14
Who am I?15
This is me17
Spinning my web19
Knowing and growing my talents and strengths24
Seeing my dreams26
Growing my tree28
Values: What's most important to me?30
3. Growing capabilities33
The 5 Ps of growing hopeful futures33
Expanded capabilities36
4. Handling challenges39
Changing my reality by thinking in 4D41
One good thing ...?43
5. Thriving in change44
Successfully transitioning to the next school44
My changes timeline45
What's my next big change? Imagining possibilities48
Which subjects should I choose?50
Ideas for supporting the decision-making process52
Pros and cons53
Additional supporting information55
Typical challenges55
Tip sheet: How to help young people grow successful futures in working,
learning and living56
Links to career development theory and neuroscience57
More resources58