The Living Learning Leading Framework is being used to support the development of a whole school approach to career development and education in Catholic schools.  The Career Development & Education Network for 2019 culminated in a workshop day facilitated by the Career Education Association of Victoria (CEAV).

This network has provided support to school leaders and teachers to build a strategic approach to Career Development and Education (CDE) across middle and senior schooling.  Current theories and frameworks in CDE were examined with self-assessment of current CDE initiatives within each school undertaken.  A focus on the Catholic Education South Australia Key Capabilities was used to underpin the whole school approach of delivering career development and education programs. This ensures students have a range of skills and dispositions to be active citizens in future learning, work, community and personal life.

The aims for the CESA Career Development and Education Program are:

• for each school to have a documented approach to career development and education that:
  • is inclusive of career guidance and counselling
  • details career education curriculum across the whole school
  • is underpinned by the CESA Key Capabilities and Living Learning Leading Framework
  • addresses elements within the school’s priorities/ strategic plan or annual improvement plan
  • engages the whole school community – parents, staff, students and local industry
• for each school to have at least one staff member responsible for careers that meet the CICA standards for professional development
• to encourage career development and education programs in primary and middle years

Further workshops with CEAV are planned for 2020 and will be open for all Catholic schools to attend. Contact Jacqui Asser, Senior Education Adviser - Vocational Education jacqueline.asser@cesa.catholic.edu.au for further information