Life Planning

Objectives

To empower all students, irrespective of their abilities, orientations and levels of study, to be able to:

• understand and integrate their career and academic aspirations into whole-person development and life-long learning;
• develop positive attitudes towards work and learning, leading to smooth transition from school to work;
• make informed and responsible choices on their learning, career goals and other aspects in accordance with their interests, abilities and orientations, leading to a meaningful life;
• and better prepare for actualizing individuals’ potential through pursuit of their career goals.

 

Characteristics

• School-based materials are based on the ‘Youth Development and Intervention Framework’ and the ‘Guide on Life Planning Education and Career Guidance for Secondary Schools’ issued by the Education Bureau.

• Life Planning lessons are implemented through experiential learning with objectives aligned with Life Planning Division.

 

Activities

• Visits (to universities, tertiary institutions, companies, career/education expos, etc.)
• Seminars
• Sharing (by alumni, professionals, parents, etc.)
• Career aptitude tests (Career Interest Inventory Test, Holland code Test, etc.)
• Simulated social experience activities and card games

 

Useful Links

Life Planning Information	https://lifeplanning.edb.gov.hk
Joint University Programmes Admissions System (JUPAS)	https://www.jupas.edu.hk
The Hong Kong Examinations and Assessment Authority	https://www.hkeaa.edu.hk
Electronic Advance Application System for Post-secondary Programmes (E-APP)	https://www.eapp.gov.hk
Youth Employment Services	https://www.yes.labour.gov.hk
Qualifications Framework	https://www.hkqr.gov.hk
Hok Yau Club	http://www.hyc.org.hk
VTC Occupation Dictionary	https://occupation-dictionary.vtc.edu.hk
Youth	https://www.youth.gov.hk
Talent	https://www.talent.gov.hk