Multiple Career

Development
Pathways Toolkit

Helping students choose a Senior

High School track and explore career
pathways and opportunities
 My Career Planning Journey

SETTING WORK RELATIONSHIPS IMMEDIATE GOALS LONG-TERM GOALS

(NEXT 1-3 YEARS) (AFTER HIGH
• Where do I like to • What type of w ork • Who would I lik e to
SCHOOL)
live? would I like to do? spend time with? • What do I want to
Family? Friends? do within the next one • What are my p lans
Or, do I prefer to to three years? after high scho ol?
spend more time
by myself?
• What is my ideal
• Do I prefer to work environment?
stay in one place
or would I like to
• What kind of
move to a new
career would I like
location? • What types of to pursue?
• What business do I activities do I enjoy
plan to start? doing with the
people in my life?

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 ACTIVITY 01

02 ENHANCING SELF-AWARENESS

TOOL SELF-ASSESSMENT OF INTERESTS AND TALENTS

Directions

Many people say that you tend to be good at what interests you. Look back at your classroom experiences and activities. Recall the subject areas that
caught your interest and list down remarkable achievements related to these subject areas.

GRADE 7 GRADE 8

Which subject/s are you interested in? What Which subject/s are you interested in? What
activities or projects in the said subject/s have you activities or projects in the said subject/s have you
accomplished? accomplished?

In which subject/s did you perform best? In which subject/s did you perform best?

What are your talent/s? In which subject/s were you able to What are your talent/s? In which subject/s were you able to
perform these talents? perform these talents?

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 GRADE 9 GRADE 10

Which subject/s are you interested in? What

Which subject/s are you interested in? What
activities or projects in the said subject/s have you
activities or projects in the said subject/s have you
accomplished?
accomplished?

In which subject/s did you perform best?

In which subject/s did you perform best?

What are your talent/s? In which subject/s were you able to

What are your talent/s? In which subject/s were you able to
perform these talents?
perform these talents?
 ACTIVITY 01
ENHANCING SELF-AWARENESS

03
TOOL PERSONAL WORK VALUES AND COMPETENCIES

Directions
WORKING ALONE AND BEING
INDEPENDENT
The following is a list of work values and competencies that many people Accomplish tasks by myself, with limited
have identified as important for them in their careers, in business, and interaction with others.
in the workplace. A competency is the capability to apply or use a set of
related knowledge, skills, and abilities required to successfully perform a job. COMPETITION
Engage in activities which pit my abilities
As you begin to explore your own personal values, reflect and against others.
select by shading the thumbs up icon ( ) of the values and
competencies that you think you already possess. MAKING DECISIONS
Possess the power to decide courses of action that
may affect an organization.
HELPING THE COMMUNITY
Do something which contributes to improving the
WORKING UNDER PRESSURE
community. Become involved with helping other
Work in situations where pressure is common.
people.

WORKING WITH OTHERS INFLUENCING PEOPLE

Work as a team member towards common goals. Be in a position to influence the attitudes and
opinions of other people.

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 KNOWLEDGE AND WORK MASTERY Engage in CHANGE, VARIETY AND FAST PACE
the pursuit of knowledge and Pursue work activities which frequently change. Work
understanding. Become an expert in the field I in circumstances where work must be
would like to pursue. done rapidly.

CREATIVITY PRECISION WORK

Have an opportunity to create new things. Work in situations where attention to details and
Develop new ideas and processes. accuracy are very important.

STABILITY
Have a work routine and job duties that are largely
predictable.

Reflection Guide FINANCIAL GAINS

1. Look at the list of work values and Have a high likelihood of achieving high
competencies that you already possess. monetary rewards for my work.

2. Think of times and situations when you have

PHYSICAL CHALLENGE
applied these work values and competencies. 3. Do activities that use my physical abilities.

Which among the items you chose are

connected to your career plans? SUPERVISION
Engage in activities in which I am directly
4. What other values not listed here do you
responsible for the work of others.
think are essential to you and your career
plans? These can help you in making good
career decisions. TIME FREEDOM
Be able to work according to my own schedule.

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 ACTIVITY 01
ENHANCING SELF-AWARENESS

04
TOOL RATE YOUR SKILLS

Directions
Reflection Guide
The skills listed in this tool are the progressive life skills needed in pursuing any field or
career. Rate your skills level using the following scale: Look at the skills that you have rated
yourself highly (e.g., 3 or 4). Think of
HIGHLY SKILLED. I can do this task all the time without supervision. times and situations when you have used
these skills. These can help you in making
SKILLED. I can do this task with minimum supervision.
good career decisions.
MODERATELY SKILLED. I can do this task with constant supervision.

UNSKILLED. I cannot do this task without supervision.

WRITTEN VERBAL PROBLEM TEAM WORK ANALYTICAL

COMMUNICATION The COMMUNICATION The SOLVING ABILITY
ability to write ability to use Devising and then Cooperating with and Being able to pick out the
clearly and concisely spoken words to using an appropriate supporting others in order key issues from
and convey information to convey message clearly in a method/rule/ to achieve a a large amount of
different readers. conversation or to technique or logic to common goal. complex information.
a larger audience. solve a problem.

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 CREATIVE NUMERACY LEADERSHIP COMMERCIAL DECISION-MAKING
THINKING AWARENESS
Being original and The ability to The ability to guide, Having an The ability to select
innovative in order understand and direct, motivate, and take understanding and a logical choice by
to solve problems, interpret facts and responsibility for others. appreciation of the considering outcomes of
generate ideas, or ideas expressed in organization and how it each option and
produce novel designs. figures and non-verbal makes a profit or determining the best for
data. acquires funding. the situation.

SELF-MOTIVATION
NEGOTIATING PERSUADING TIME FLEXIBILITY
MANAGEMENT
Being proactive and
The ability to deliberate with Being able to influence The ability to organize The ability to carry out a
willing to take the
others in order to come to an the attitudes and your work, priorities, and variety of tasks, work in
initiative. Setting and
agreeement that is perspectives of others. what needs to different situations, and
achieving goals.
appropriate and beneficial be done to meet manage change in your life
to all. deadlines. and work.

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 ACTIVITY 02
EXPLORING CAREER PATHWAYS

05
TOOL SHS CAREER INTEREST CLUSTERS

Directions CLUSTER A CLUSTER B

A career cluster is a group of jobs that require similar I LIKE TO I LIKE TO

picture things in my mind do outdoor physical activities
skills or share common characteristics. Choose a
work with my hands be an athlete someday
career cluster that interest you most by shading the heart perform engage in sports activities
( ) beside the statements that play a musical instrument do coach in sports activities
arts and crafts read sports magazines
apply to you. Then add up the number of shaded hearts
record audio and video watch sports events
in each group. design displays represent the country in any
decorate places sports competition
do creative projects do strenuous physical activities
organize sports clinics
I AM
good with my hands I AM
creative physically active
attentive to details inclined to sports
Reflection Guide versatile persistent and dedicated
a good planner competitive
1. Does this activity help me in patient and persistent truthful
planning my future career? attentive
I AM INTERESTED IN
2. What other information do I need to art/graphic design I AM INTERESTED IN
help me make a career decision? music sports activities
speech and drama coaching tasks
3. What is the importance of crafting audio/video technology athletics
a learning plan that suits my career culture and arts physical activities
preferences? outdoor events
NUMBER OF
SHADED HEARTS NUMBER OF
SHADED HEARTS

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 CLUSTER C CLUSTER D CLUSTER E CLUSTER F

I LIKE TO I LIKE TO I LIKE TO I LIKE TO

cook and do kitchen work with numbers and interpret formulas help people solve their
activities details find the answers to problems
make handicrafts use facts to make questions volunteer to help others
work with my hands predictions work with children and
work in a laboratory
use and repair tools and analyze financial elderly
figure out how things
machines information help people make
work
plan and breed animals handle money decisions
explore new technology
entertain guests and keep accurate records learn about other
experiment
visitors browse new products in cultures
do manual tasks and observe details
stores make friends with people of
activities conduct scientific
follow trends different ages, cultures,
assemble things research
communicate ideas and backgrounds
solve mathematical
produce hands-on results persuade people debate and win
problems
arguments
I AM I AM observe people’s
I AM
practical logical behavior
dependable inquisitive
entrepreneurial take charge in dangerous
street smart objective situations
precise
tech savvy precise
inquisitive
entrepreneurial practical I AM
detail-oriented
mechanical a problem solver civic minded
self-confident
an innovator a good communicator
I AM INTERESTED IN I AM INTERESTED IN non-judgmental
Technical Skills Accounting a good listener
I AM INTERESTED IN
Civil Technology Mathematics trustworthy
Mathematics
Drafting Economics responsive
Science
Computer Hardware
Banking and Finance Engineering
Servicing I AM INTERESTED IN
Business and Marketing Technology Education
Culinary Arts and Food Social Studies
and Beverage Services Computer Application Psychology
NUMBER OF History and Government
SHADED HEARTS
NUMBER OF NUMBER OF Education
SHADED HEARTS SHADED HEARTS Human Services

NUMBER OF
SHADED HEARTS

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 Analysis

Each career cluster represents CLUSTER A CLUSTER B CLUSTER C

inclinations and interests that align with

a particular Senior High School (SHS)
track or strand. The cluster with the highest
number of shaded hearts represents
your strongest set of
inclinations and interests. Each group or set
is related to an SHS track and strand. TECHNICAL-VOCATIONAL
ARTS AND DESIGN SPORTS
AND LIVELIHOOD
In case of an equal number of shaded hearts
CLUSTER D CLUSTER E CLUSTER F
on several SHS tracks, you may initially
choose the General Academic Strand (GAS)
or Cluster G.

If you plan to go to college but do not know

which academic track to pursue, use the
Career Wheel as a reference to help
identify your preferred job based on ACCOUNTANCY, BUSINESS SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, HUMANITIES AND
AND MANAGEMENT ENGINEERING, AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
your talents, values, skills, and interests.
MATHEMATICS
Looking at the number of shaded hearts,
identify the top three clusters that interest
CLUSTER G
you the most. List five appealing jobs in
each of the clusters.

Cluster Potential Jobs

GENERAL ACADEMIC

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 ACTIVITY 03
GOAL-SETTING AND GROUNDING

06
TOOL MY FAMILY AND MY CAREER CHOICES

Dear Parents (Minamahal na Magulang),

We believe that you have already started thinking about Fold this paper in half and separate the columns. Ask
the career choices of your child. However, as an your son or daughter to list three careers he or she
individual, your child has already made some choices, too. finds interesting. Without looking at the other
How do they compare? We invite you to take this short column, write down three careers you think your child is
and simple exercise that can help open discussion on well-suited for. Together, discuss the responses. (Itupi
career planning with your child. (May naiisip na siguro ang papel sa dalawang hanay. Pasagutan ang
kayo na maaring maging propesyon o kurso na pwedeng kaliwang bahagi na nagtatanong sa anak ng
kunin ng inyong anak ngunit dapat ninyong isaalang- tatlong kursong gusto niyang kunin. Pagkatapos,
alang na maaaring may naisip at napili na ring kurso ang sagutan ninyo ang kanang bahagi ng papel na
inyong anak. Inaanyayahan po namin kayong makiisa sa nagtatanong sa magulang ng tatlong kurso na sa palagay
gawaing ito, katuwang ang inyong anak upang ninyo ay gusto ninyo at angkop para sa inyong anak nang
mapag- usapan ang pagpaplano ng kurso at malaman kung hindi nakikita ang kaliwang bahagi na sinagutan ng anak.
magkatugma ang inyong plano sa kursong gustong kunin Pagkatapos, pag-usapan ang inyong mga sinulat na
ng inyong anak.) kasagutan.)

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 STUDENT (ANAK) PARENT (MAGULANG)

What careers am I considering for the future? Why do I like these What best careers are likely suited for my child? Why do I
careers, or why do I think it would be the best fit for me? (Ano think my child would be well-suited for the careers I listed?
ang mga kursong gusto kong kunin? Bakit ko gusto ang mga ito? What factors did I consider in choosing these careers for my
Bakit ko masasabing bagay ang mga ito sa akin?) son or daughter? (Ano ang mga kursong angkop para sa aking
anak? Bakit ko naisip na ang mga ito ang bagay para sa aking
anak? Ano ang aking mga isinaalang-alang sa pagpili ng
kurso para sa aking anak?)

What have I learned from this activity? (Ano ang natutunan ko sa

gawaing ito?) What have I discovered about my child after doing this activity?
(Ano ang nalaman o natuklasan ko tungkol sa aking anak sa
gawaing ito?

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 ACTIVITY 03
GOAL-SETTING AND GROUNDING

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TOOL PERSONAL CAREER EXPLORATION MAPPING TOOL

Review your responses in Tools 05 and 06. Place your top three prospective careers in the circles and list the related SHS tracks and strands for each. Then,
on the space provided, briefly explain your reason/s in choosing each career.

PROSPECTIVE CAREER #1 PROSPECTIVE CAREER #2 PROSPECTIVE CAREER #3

RELATED SHS TRACK AND STRAND: RELATED SHS TRACK AND STRAND: RELATED SHS TRACK AND STRAND:

I CHOSE THIS BECAUSE I CHOSE THIS BECAUSE I CHOSE THIS BECAUSE

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 Look at your top three prospective careers. Study the checklists below. As you go through all the checklists, you may find that some items
Each column presents a factor you need to consider in making career have yet to be undertaken or attended to. Before making a decision on
decisions. Check ( ) the bullets that you feel career plans, make sure that you have addressed these considerations.
describe your current situation or setting.

EDUCATION-RELATED COMMUNITY-RELATED
INTEREST, TALENTS AND FAMILY CAREER CAREER CHOICES
CAREER CHOICES
VALUES PROFILE CHOICES PROFILE PROFILE
PROFILE
My interests and talents I have consulted There are institutions I have already searched for
match with my career my family about my near my place that can job opportunities for my
choices. preferred career choices. provide education and prospective career
training related to my pathways.
My values match with My family and relatives have career options. There are available
my career choices. expressed career opportunities in
The SHS track and my community which
full support of my strand I prefer are
I have good grades in are related to my career
prospective career offered in a school close to
subjects related to my choices.
pathways. my residence.
chosen careers.
There are available My career choices
Our family and relatives can will help improve
I have accomplished support my scholarship
opportunities related to my the condition of my
school activities and education leading to
career choices. community. I can serve my
projects related to my my prospective career
I have searched community through my
prospective career choices.
online career planning career choices.
pathways.
I have family members who resources to look for I can identify prospective
I have concrete are already available schools related to employers or work
evidences like copies of professionals in my my career choices. opportunites connected to my
essays, term papers, and chosen careers. career choices.
I have checked
research articles that are I can help my family in the profile of the There are many
related to my preferred career the future through my prospective schools possible occupational
pathways. career choices. or visited the schools I opportunities related to my
prefer to enroll in. career prospective.

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 ACTIVITY 03
GOAL-SETTING AND GROUNDING

08
TOOL CAREER SECTOR EXPLORATION SHEET

Directions

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There are various ways to explore more information about
your potential careers. You can search for career planning
resources on the library or on the web. You can also ask your
relatives or friends who are in the career you are interested in.

Explore the information you can derive from these

resources, then fill out the information below. Put your
sources on the top bar i , then write the information derived
(such as required skills, certifications, talents, experiences,
etc.) on the speech bubbles.

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 Note

For books, specify the title and the author. For online resources, specify the name of the website and the URL address. For resource
persons, specify the full name, job title (occupation), and your relationship with the person.

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 ACTIVITY 03
GOAL-SETTING AND GROUNDING

09
TOOL CAREER PATHWAYS ACTION PLAN

Skills Improvement Plan

Look into the skills required for the careers you want to pursue. Work with a family member, teacher, or counselor to honestly assess the skills you still need to
improve. Write the target skills you want to improve in the light bulb, and list a strategy to learn or help strengthen these skills.

SKILL SKILL SKILL

I will improve this through I will improve this through I will improve this through

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 Action Plan
TIP: It would be beneficial to have a back-up plan in place in case
your identified actions turn out to be difficult to implement or need to be
Identify potential problems in achieving your prospective
adjusted due to changes in circumstances. Such a back-up
career choices. Formulate an action plan on how to resolve these plan is known as a contingency plan.
concerns.

I NEED TO IMPROVE ON
I NEED TO IMPROVE ON
I NEED TO IMPROVE ON

HOW WILL I IMPROVE ON THIS? HOW WILL I IMPROVE ON THIS? HOW WILL I IMPROVE ON THIS?

WHEN WILL I IMPROVE ON THIS?

WHEN WILL I IMPROVE ON THIS?
WHEN WILL I IMPROVE ON THIS?

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 ACTIVITY 04
CONNECTING THE DOTS BETWEEN EDUCATION AND CAREER PATHWAYS

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TOOL CAREER PATHWAYS PORTFOLIO

The Career Pathways Portfolio is a tool that will

help you map out your career plans. The
EDUCATION AND
information in your portfolio will serve as clear
TRAINING
evidence of your current skills and attributes
which are helpful in career decision-making.
Periodically review your portfolio in case you The following are the specific junior high school subjects and activities that
decide to change your career goals. could assist me in preparing for my preferred career:

Subjects Activities
PERSONAL GR 7
QUALITIES
GR 8

GR 9
The following are my positive
personal qualities that can help me GR 10
succeed in my preferred career:

Below are different assessments or tests, e.g., NCAE, I have taken to guide me in
selecting my career choices.
The following are professional
competencies required in my
Name of Assessment Results
preferred career:

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 EDUCATION AND TRAINING (CONT.) OCCUPATIONAL
OUTLOOK

Tracks/Strands related to my chosen career (by priority)

1 2 3 The following describes the prospective labor market demand

(e.g., increasing, decreasing, no change) of my chosen career:

In case I am interested in STEM, I have met the

minimum grade requirement (85%) for math and
science subjects. The following are the possible employers in my
community that hire people with education and training related to
my chosen career:
The following are the prospective SHS schools I am
interested to enroll in:

What are the possible pathways available towards my chosen

Name of School Address Track/Strand Offered
career goal?

ATTACHMENTS
CAREER INFORMATION
SOURCES
The following are the sources of information that I
used to draw up my career choice:
Together with this document, compile evidence of your skills
proficiency such as reports, articles, and investigatory projects
completed. Also, secure a copy of Form 137 - Student’s
Permanent Academic Record.

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 ACTIVITY 04
CONNECTING THE DOTS BETWEEN EDUCATION AND CAREER PATHWAYS

11
TOOL CAREER STUDY PLANNER

JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL COLLEGE PLAN WORK PLAN CAREER PLAN

I have excelled in the The track and strand I would like The course I will take in The type of company I would like The career I plan to pursue is
following subjects to take are college is to work for is

The activities that I need to do in

order to achieve this career are
The skills I have acquired
after completing Junior I like this track and strand
High School (e.g., National because
Certificate I, II) are
BUSINESS PLAN

The kind or field of business I s

would like to pursue is
Am I going to proceed to My plan after Senior High
Senior High School? If not, School is
why? What is my plan after
Junior High School?

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 ACTIVITY 04
CONNECTING THE DOTS BETWEEN EDUCATION AND CAREER PATHWAYS

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TOOL SUMMARY OF MY CAREER PATHWAYS

This tool will help you connect the dots between education and your preferred career pathways. Review your responses in the previous tools. Create a
summary of your preferred career pathways by completing the diagram on the next page. Below is a sample summary of career pathways. You may create up
to three career pathways.

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 What’s helping
me to achieve this
goal? What’s stopping me
College or TVET
SHS Track/Strand Senior High School from achieving this Career Choice
School
goal?

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