Beginning Your

Career Path
Secondary school prepares students for
the world of work
It provides opportunities for academic
and personal development
Have you ever thought about
your career?
 Career refers to all of your life
experiences and your
occupations
 Secondary School is the place
where you figure out what or
who you wish to be when you
grow older
Do you wish to be a chemist
who can mix chemicals?
Or perhaps it is your desire
to be a Veterinarian who
cares for animals?
 How exactly does Secondary
School prepare you for your
future career?
 A wide range of subjects will help
you figure out your likes and
dislikes
 School life helps you to develop
specific skills necessary for your
future.
Let’s take a Think Break!
 Can you think of the careers
that match up with the
following series of
images/pictures?
 The answers are waiting for
you at the end of this slide
show. Good luck!
How else does Secondary
School prepare students for
careers?
Basic life skills needed for the
workplace are developed
Some of these skills include:
teamwork, communication,
dedication, discipline and
organization
How else does Secondary
School prepare students for
careers?

 Habits needed for the world of

work are also developed
 Some of these habits are:
regularity and punctuality
How else does Secondary
School prepare students for
careers?
 Secondary School provides
opportunities for certification.
 Certification requires hard
work and dedication.
 Certification is proof that you
are qualified to work in a
particular area
‘Think Break’ Ans wers
1. Dj or Disc Jockey
2. Photographer
3. Florist
4. Footballer
5. Barber
6. Chef/ Cook/ Baker
Hope you figured them all out!
Start thinking about your
career today!!!