生涯規劃

Life Planning

The Life Planning programme at A-School is designed as a continuous, developmental journey from Grade 7 through Grade 12. It is intentionally divided into two phases that build on each other.

In the junior grades (primarily Grades 7–9), the emphasis is on self-discovery. Students take part in structured activities that help them identify their unique strengths, interests, values, and emerging aspirations. These activities typically include talks, interactive workshops,career-related visits, reflection exercises, and guided discussions. The goal is to give students a clearer sense of who they are and what they might enjoy or excel at before they make important subject choices.

In the senior grades (Grades 10–12), the focus shifts toward practical preparation and balance. Students are guided to manage academic demands alongside personal development, gain real-world exposure, and take increasing ownership of their future plans. The Life Planning Team works closely with the Further Studies Unit, class teachers, and parents so that academic choices, career exploration, and university applications form a coherent whole.

(I) Career Mapping

Career Mapping is a structured process that helps students connect their self-understanding to concrete academic and career decisions.

An initial mapping is usually conducted around Grade 9. At this stage, students review their interests, preferred learning styles, subject strengths, and broad career clusters. The results serve as a reference when they select elective subjects for senior secondary study.

A further mapping is available in the senior grades. This later exercise is more detailed and is timed to support university programme choices. Students revisit their earlier insights, consider updated academic results, explore specific degree requirements, and refine their shortlist of possible pathways (local or overseas, degree or sub-degree). The mapping is intended as a living tool rather than a one-off test—students can return to it as their goals evolve.

(II) Career Expo

The Career Expo is a major annual (or regular) event jointly organised by the Life Planning Team and the Parent-Teacher Association.

It brings together students, parents, and professionals in one setting. Speakers from a range of industries and professions are invited to share real-life experiences, describe day-to-day work, outline entry routes, and discuss current labour-market trends. The format usually includes talks, panel discussions, and informal networking opportunities.

The Expo is designed to give both students and parents a broader and more realistic picture of career possibilities. By hearing directly from people already working in different fields, families can make more informed decisions about subject choices, further studies, and longer-term plans.

(III) Job Placement Schemes

Practical workplace experience is treated as an essential bridge between school learning and the world of work. The Life Planning Team’s mission in this area is threefold: to deepen students’ self-understanding, to supply reliable career information, and to develop transferable skills such as communication, time management, and professional conduct. Two main schemes operate:

Work Experience Programmes (WEP)

WEP is run under the Education Bureau’s Business-School Partnership Programme (BSPP). Students are placed with businesses and community organisations so they can observe and, where appropriate, participate in real daily operations.

Past placements have covered a wide spectrum of interests—photography, animal care, florist work, logistics, retail/sales, NGO work, and community-centre roles, among others. The programme typically runs during school holidays (for example, the Christmas break for Grade 11 GCEAL students). After the placement, students are encouraged to reflect on what they learned about the job, the industry, and their own suitability or interest. With more than 220 partner organisations involved at different times, the scheme offers broad exposure in a structured and supportive environment.

Placement Opportunities from Parents (POP) Scheme

The POP Scheme taps into the professional networks of A-School parents. Parents who are willing can offer short-term placement or shadowing opportunities in their workplaces or  industries.

In addition to giving students hands-on experience, the scheme often includes informal mentorship. Students gain insights that are hard to obtain from classroom talks alone, while the involvement of parents strengthens the home–school partnership around career development.