Pathways for Youth
This is a massive passion of mine.
Trying to narrow down a career path is daunting.
At Reach, we have options to help teenagers and parents navigate their way through, depending on your preferred way of working.
Firstly, our self-exploratory Youth Future Pathways Workbook is designed to help teens aged 14-18 explore:
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strengths
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interests
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values
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possible pathways
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preferred role and industries
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lifestyle and environment preferences
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goals and next steps
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Parent Guide optional
You don't have to see the whole staircase, Just take the first step
"I highly recommend the Find Your Future workbook to anyone who is unsure and wants a clear idea of where they might want to go in the future. And also, those who want to clarify an idea they already have. It is a fun and easy to complete workbook, offering support and guidance along the way." SD
"I I loved the kind and encouraging tone of the Parent Guide and that it was sensible and down to earth advice. It offers some wonderful conversation starters to share with your teen." THD
If one-on-one coaching is preferred, my approach is to help youth understand what they love, what they are good at, visualising what activities they might be doing in the future, what’s important to them, what their strengths and skills are, what life/business problems they might want to solve. We also look at their preferred roles, industries and careers that fit their preferences.
Once they’ve narrowed it down, I believe it is so important for young people to experience what they think they like the sound of, try it out, even if it’s a micro dose. If your teenager is coaching with me, I can connect them in their areas of interest with relevant businesses, if this is something that appeals. This could be for ½-1 day of observation, working for pay or no pay in the holidays or weekends, anything that gives them a taste. If chosen as an option, I will make the connection and then the youth and the business can make the arrangements.
Once their ambitions are confirmed, then we start looking at the pathway options to the industry/role/qualifications/training.