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1. Supplementary programming
In supplementary programming, career development is considered primarily as a
“supplement” to regular school programming – not integrated into day-to-day
instruction. An example of supplementary programming would involve inviting
community members into the classroom to talk about their particular occupation.
Alternately, it may involve school counsellors coming into a class from time to time to
do a related presentation.

2. Complementary programming
In complementary programming, school counsellor(s) or other assigned personnel
provide career development services in and outside the classroom through events
such as field trips to career symposiums, personal interviews, classroom presentations,
guest speakers, workplace and post-secondary tours, parent meetings, and Take Our
Kids to Work days. In Grades 9–12, complementary programming is often delivered as
a separate (optional) credit course, delivered by a teacher who is very familiar with
Manitoba Education’s career development curriculum.

3. Integrated programming
In integrated programming, the classroom teacher integrates career development activities
and concepts into ongoing curricular learning experiences (as appropriate, and in
consultation with the school counsellor). Such activities are available from resources
such as Career Cruising, the Real Game Series (3–12).

4. Infused programming
In infused programming, school and community stakeholders are collectively involved
in developing and facilitating their own career development programming, which in
turn is infused across all subjects / courses and daily learning experiences. With infused
programming, career development becomes a part of the school’s overall mission—
ensuring that all students acquire the long-term knowledge, skills, and attitudes to
succeed in future work and lifelong learning. In a school with infused programming,
you would likely see all professional staff sharing the responsibility for linking content
and subject areas with career development concepts, working both independently and
collaboratively—bringing their own professional and life experience into their pedagogy
and student experience.
While the school counsellor can take on a leadership role, the career development
process is very much collaborative in nature, with stakeholders consulting with and
supporting teachers as they work with students.

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The mission statement for your career development programming should capture the
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answers questions like the following:
a) Why are we providing career development programming?
b) What is the underlying theme of current career development learning experiences
in our school?
c) How do we want to see our career development programming evolve so that it
continues to meet the needs of our students, parents, and community?

2. Specifying Program Goals

Outcomes for your school’s career development programming should be measurable,
attainable, realistic, and timely. These clearly stated goals should also reflect the
school’s underlying mission statement/philosophy.

3. Establishing a Timeline for the Implementation of the Program

Establishing a realistic timeline ensures that your career development programming
moves forward to its desired outcomes.

4. Determining Appropriate Learning Experiences, Strategies, and Resources

Learning experiences, strategies, and resources should be developmentally appropriate,
and consider available time, teacher competency, required resources, and program
costs.

5. Developing Evaluation Procedures

By regularly evaluating your career development programming, you will be able to
determine with accuracy whether your goals have been achieved. Well defined data
collection (before and after implementation) provides the measurable evidence you
need to evaluate your program. Establishing clear benchmarks and criteria will help
you assess your evidence.

(Note: Please see Appendix E for a Career Development Resource Checklist

that will help you with implementing career development programming
in your school.)

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