Vocational Aspirations

When a young adult is looking at a path of study that leads to a specific vocational outcome, at first it may seem like a relief for both parents and the student. Study that leads to a tangible, defined and narrow job role? Winning! Or is it? For example; a vet, midwife, nurse, speech pathologist, electrician or other trade.

The answer is, yes, kind of - as long as the young adult has made an informed decision. Have they unpacked their understanding of self? How they fit into that role? What is their understanding of specific jobs in that industry? Is it an area of growth? What are their salary expectations? etc

The practice is guided by the philosophy that if a young adult has a sound understanding of self, the world of work and their career and life influencers then they will make informed and positive decisions. This will enable them to transition effectively from education into the world of work and use this knowledge and the tools provided to transition well throughout different stages of their lives.

Sometimes the process of having these conversations might lead to a peeling back of commitment. An example might be a young adult interested in Nursing but unsure they want to do it forever. A broader approach might be to combine nursing with a business administration degree which can lead to other roles in the health industry.

A specific vocation is right for a lot of a people and ultimately our goal is to generate confidence and a sense of purpose and motivation behind the decision.