Education and Career Guidance (ECG)

Education and Career Guidance (ECG)

Objectives

In Peicai, we aim to:

1) enable students to explore viable education and career options through the provision of accurate and comprehensive information; (Knowledge)
2) nurture student's self-awareness, self-directedness and life skills for continual learning and training; (Skills)
3) inculcate an appreciation for the value of all occupations and how they contribute to the well-functioning of society; (Mindset)
4) equip students with skills and means to positively engage their parents and other career influencers. (Engaging the community)

Curriculum

ECG Outcomes for Secondary Students

1) Our ECG programmes are planned and conducted for students at various levels in alignment with the ECG Development Model by the Ministry of Education.

The goals of ECG are to support students in:
• Discovering purpose - Who am I? Nurture students' self-awareness to support them in discovering how they can meaningfully play a part in their community.
•Exploring opportunities - Where do I want to go? Develop students' self-directedness and confidence to explore and leverage education and career opportunities while respecting the value of all occupations.

• Staying relevant - How do I get there? Build students' adaptability and resilience to embrace the need for lifelong learning.

ECG Experiences @ PCSS

Through the ECG Experiences, we seek to guide our students to:
•become more aware of their own strengths and interests
• understand the relevant courses of study at post-secondary institutions
• explore different industries and careers

The wide variety of ECG experiences in PCSS aim to enable our students to make informed choices about post-secondary education and possible careers.

Key Programmes

ECG-Based Lessons During CCE periods

As part of CCE lessons, all students have lessons focusing on Education and Career Guidance. During the lessons, the following areas are covered:

Discovering who you are
• Self-Awareness and Personal Management

Making informed career decisions
•Exploring and Understanding the Education Landscape
• Exploration of Occupational Clusters
• Identification of Relational Support and Decision Influencers
Continual learning
• Adoption of Growth Mindset and Developing Enduring Dispositions

Student Work Attachment Programme (SWAP)

The Student Work Attachment Programme (SWAP) is designed to enable Peicaians to:

The work attachment opportunities are open to students at the upper secondary levels. Students are invited to apply for the available work attachment opportunities and are selected to go for the work attachments based on criteria which includes passion for the work area and industry.

Click here to find out more about the Student Work Attachment Programme at PCSS.

Our Partners providing work attachment opportunities for our students include the following:

Applied Learning Module@ ITE

ITE’s Applied Learning Modules (ApLM@ITE), formerly known as Category A Elective Modules (CAT A EM) are short courses developed to broaden the learning experiences of MOE students. The 22.5-hour programme will introduce students to ITE’s full-time Nitec and Higher Nitec courses and expose them to possible educational progression and career pathways, enabling them to make more informed choices upon graduation from secondary school. Through the hands-on practical sessions, students will have the opportunity to discover how the knowledge and skills learnt can be applied to related industries.

Our students put the skills they learnt through the elective modules into practice

Students from our school gathered at ITE after completing the Applied Learning Module (ApLM@ITE), where they explored new learning experiences and future career pathways.

Students collaborate in teams at the ITE computer lab, applying their learning in a hands-on environment.

Interaction with Post-Secondary Institutions (ITE)

 At Peicai Secondary, we emphasize helping students make informed decisions about their educational and career pathways. Events like the ‘Start Smart’ programme, where lecturers from institutions like Temasek Polytechnic share insights into various courses, play a vital role in this process. Similarly, engagements with Junior Colleges give our students a broader perspective on their post-secondary options. These interactions allow students to explore different academic and vocational routes, empowering them to make choices that align with their interests and strengths. By exposing our students to a range of post-secondary institutions, we ensure they are better equipped for their future, helping them plan their educational journey with confidence.

Lecturer from Temasek Polytechnic sharing on the various courses offered in the Polytechnic

Peicai students attending an informative talk by Junior College representatives, gaining insights into academic programs and opportunities available at the JC level.

Education and Career Guidance (ECG) Fair by Institutes of Higher Learning (IHLs) and Talks by Alumni

The Education and Career Guidance (ECG) Fair offered Peicai Secondary students a valuable opportunity to explore various academic pathways and career options. Throughout the event, students interacted with representatives from a range of post-secondary institutions, gaining insights into different courses and programs. Alumni and professionals shared their experiences and career journeys, encouraging students to consider diverse pathways for their futures. The event aimed to inspire and inform students as they plan their educational and career trajectories.

Students browse brochures and interact with representatives from different post-secondary institutions.

Students visiting the various post-secondary institutions booths from the Junior Colleges, Polytechnics and ITEs.

A Polytechnic student explaining his course to Peicai students during the Education and Career Guidance (ECG) Fair, providing valuable insights into future academic pathways and career options.

Alumni sharing about his career choice with the SAF with our Secondary 3 students.

Alumni engaging students in a Q&A after sharing about their careers in the Airforce, Business, Media and Nursing

Four speakers from various professions at the Sec 3 Career Talk shared their unique career experiences and advice, inspiring students to explore diverse pathways.

Visits to Post-Secondary Institutions

During the visits to post-secondary institutions, Peicai students had the opportunity to interact with students at Nanyang Junior College (NYJC) and explore various polytechnics. These sessions aimed to provide valuable insights into different academic pathways and help students consider their options for future studies. The engagement allowed Peicai students to learn more about the programs offered at both NYJC and the polytechnics, giving them a better understanding of the opportunities available as they prepare for their educational journeys beyond secondary school.

Peicai students at Nanyang Junior College to explore their academic options and future pathways

Providing students with deeper insights into the various courses.

NYJC students engage with Peicai students, fostering connections and sharing insights about academic opportunities.

Getting A Glimpse into a student’s life in the Polytechnic

Career Connect

Career Connect is a five-week program that sees female students in secondary schools apply design solutions and Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) skills to real-world problems. Career Connect, a global program by J.P. Morgan, was launched for the first time in Singapore, in collaboration with the Design Innovation team of DesignZ at the Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD). The program here aims to inspire young women to pursue careers in STEM and provide them with insights into these field.

Students getting a glimpse into the world of STEM

St Gabriel’s Secondary Learning Fiesta

The Learning Fiesta was designed for secondary school students with an interest in the aerospace industry to experience a space exploration program and a range of technological and aviation related workshops such as generative AI, drone AI and flight simulation.Through the workshops hosted by aviation institutions, students are given opportunities to engage in a range of fun and practical learning opportunities which could help instill interest in the aerospace industry and provide important Education and Career Guidance (ECG) in terms of the experiences and challenges living in space.

Education and Career Guidance (ECG) Counsellor
The school also has an in-house ECG Counsellor who provides the following to students:
• up-to-date information and resources on post-secondary education
•individual and/or group counselling and guidance sessions with the aim of helping students make well-informed decisions or manage issues related to education and career choices
•work closely with the school to support the planning and delivery of ECG strategies that are customised to the school’s needs, profile or areas of priority

Students may proactively make appointments to meet up with the ECG Counsellor in school through their Form Teachers

ECG Resources

ECG Overview:
www.moe.gov.sg/education-in-sg/our-programmes/education-and-career-guidance/overview

ECG Tips for Parents:
www.moe.gov.sg/-/media/files/programmes/ecg/ecg-tips-for-parents.ashx

Post-secondary Options:
www.moe.gov.sg/post-secondary

Post-Secondary Education Institutions:
www.moe.gov.sg/post-secondary/overview/

Early Admissions Exercise (Polytechnics):
www.moe.gov.sg/post-secondary/admissions/poly-eae

Polytechnic Foundation Programme:
https://pfp.polytechnic.edu.sg/PFP/index.html

Joint Admissions Exercise :
www.moe.gov.sg/post-secondary/admissions/jae