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Education & Career Guidance (ECG) Bedok View Secondary School Sharing with Parents 15 February 2019 A PRESENTATION BY MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, SINGAPORE

Why ECG Education & Career Guidance (ECG) • Students need guidance and support as they transit from education institutions into the new world of work so as to be future ready. • They should be given opportunities to: o Explore and develop their interests and strengths o Engage in deep learning o Apply their learning in real-world contexts to make a difference in their areas of passion 2

About ECG What is Education and Career Guidance (ECG)? ECG is a developmental process that facilitates acquisition of knowledge, skills, attitudes to enable students to answer 3 key questions…. Who am I? Where am I going? How do I get there? explore viable develop plans and make informed better understand education and career goals to achieve decisions themselves their aspirations options Supporting students in making school-to-school and school-to-work transitions across key stage years

Aims of ECG Enable students Nurture student’s self- to explore viable education awareness , self-directedness and career options through and life skills for continual the provision of accurate and learning and training; comprehensive information; (Skills) (Knowledge) Aims of ECG Inculcate Equip students with skills and an appreciation for the value means to positively of all occupations and how engage their parents and they contribute to the well- other career influencers functioning of society; (Engaging the community) (Mindset) 4

ECG Delivery ECG Delivery in Bedok View Tiered Approach with Multiple Touchpoints • Identified from group coaching, by teachers and ECGCs • Voluntary sign-ups Individual • Students with higher ECG needs (e.g. limited Counselling course choice) Tier 2 & 3 By Targeted groups which could include: ECG • Students identified by teachers Group Counsellors • Students at key stage years (E.g. Sec 2, Sec 4/5) Counselling • Students preparing for admissions (E.g. DSA, EAE) • Voluntary sign-ups Targeted Workshops/Coaching • Students with motivation issues (e.g. Interview Skills, Portfolio Development) ECG Curriculum ECG Lessons ECG Experiences • • Guidance Branch developed ECG ECG Talks/ Fairs Tier 1 By • Lessons, customised and Taster Modules (EM/ AEM) - School Key Personnel • delivered by Teachers Visits to PSEIs (e.g. HOD CCE, SH • • Complementing lessons with Through CCA, Enrichment, ALP/ LLP, CCE, Year Heads) MySkillsFuture Portal and Student VIA, Student Leadership Programmes - ECG Coordinator • Learning Space lesson packages Post Secondary Education & Career - Teachers Seminar (Level Camp) Supported by - ECG Counsellors

Engaging Stakeholders Strong Ecosystem Multiple Stakeholders Community Educators Alumni Partners Other Ministries (eg. Ministry of Students Healthcare Holdings) Agencies Industry Partners (eg. Workforce Parents Singapore, Singapore Sports Institute) 6

Parents play a vital role. You can: 1) Show Love and Concern 2) Observe your child’s strengths and interests 3) Listen to your child 4) Provide a window to the world of work 5) Support your child’s career interests and aspirations 6) Instil the importance of developing transferable skills 7) Model lifelong learning

ECG Resource for Parents A Guide for Parents in ECG Journeying with our Children, Achieving Their Aspirations https://www.moe.gov.sg/microsites/ecg- parent-guide/#p=1

ECG Resources for Students The Next Step Forward Navigating Your Education and Career Pathways https://www.moe.gov.sg/microsites/next-step- forward/#p=1 What’s Next Taking My Next Step Forward after My GCE ‘N’, ‘O’ and ‘A’ Level https://www.moe.gov.sg/microsites/whats- next/#p=1

ECG Resources for Students Search No More A list of resources to support your ECG Journey Pathways (Eg, Post-Secondary Education Options, Admissions Exercises, Financial Assistance)

MySkillsFuture Student Portal – Explore with your Child! The features in MySkillsFuture seek to help students answer the 3 key ECG questions: 1. Who am I ? • tools to help them discover their career interests, skills, work values and learning styles 2. Where do I want to go? • information on industries and occupations • information on education institutions and courses 3. How do I get there? • tools to help them make Education and Career plans (e.g. goal setting, transition skills)

4 Key ECG Messages Keep Learning. Be Resilient Make informed decisions and own them Navigate pathways with confidence Discover who you are

“ Stronger ECG ensures that more students can navigate the multiple education pathways available, and choose the one most suitable for them .” Minister for Education Ong Ye Kung, COS 2018

Referral for ECG Counselling • Mdm Tay, ECG Counsellor • Venue: ECG Space, Library • Availability: Every Monday, 9.00 am to 4.30 pm