Course

Career Planning for a Changing Labour Market

Important Notice

This course is not active. Please contact Department Chair for more information.

Faculty
Student Affairs and Services
Department
Counselling
Course code
HUMD 1147
Credits
3.00
Semester length
15
Max class size
25
Typically offered
To be determined

Overview

Course description
This course will allow students to explore their suitability for a variety of career options and to increase their knowledge of the labour market. Personal assessments of needs, values, skills, interests,
personality style and abilities will be explored. Personal assessment information will be used to research potential work opportunities, and changing labour market trends will be analyzed. Networking, decision making and goal setting will be emphasized. Classroom discussions, informational interviewing and other research methods will be used to help students set effective career goals for a changing labour market. It is recommended that students choose one of HUMD 1142, HUMD 1147 or HUMD 0130 because of overlapping content.
Course content

a) Assessment of personal needs, values, skills, interests, personality style and abilities.

b) Develop a summary of personal qualities.

c) Research career options using a variety of methods, ie. Print materials, Internet, community resources and       informational interviews.

d) Explore changes and trends in the economy and labour market which affect career decision making and planning.

e) Explore entrepreneurship and resources available for entrepreneurs.

f) Decision making strategies.

g) Developing positive work attitudes.

h) Personal goal setting to address the demands of a changing labour market.

Learning activities

Some or all of the following methods may be used:

a) lecture

b) small group discussions

c) group testing

d) structures independent learning assignments

e) audio-visual materials

Means of assessment

Due to the experiential nature of the course, regular attendance is necessary to maximize the students’ learning.  The specific course assignments and their weighting will be determined by the instructor.

a) completion of in-class exercises

b) submission of a weekly journal outlining student’s learning in classroom activities and/or discussions

c) preparation of a personal summary paper

d) submission of an occupational research assignment

e) submission of two informational interviews

f) submission of various written and/or oral assignments on labour market changes, entrepreneurship and goal setting

Learning outcomes

Students will:

a) Develop a clear understanding of their needs, values, skills, interests, personality style and abilities.

b) Relate their personal qualities to appropriate career options.

c) Research potential career options using print resources, Internet and informational interviewing.

d) Develop increased awareness of labour market changes and entrepreneurial skills.

e) Develop a viable career plan in the context of a changing labour market and economy.

Textbook materials

Textbooks and Materials to be Purchased by Students

Vocational Testing Assessment Package

Requisites

Prerequisites

No prerequisite courses.

Corequisites

No corequisite courses.

Equivalencies

No equivalent courses.

Course Guidelines

Course Guidelines for previous years are viewable by selecting the version desired. If you took this course and do not see a listing for the starting semester / year of the course, consider the previous version as the applicable version.

Course Transfers to Other Institutions

Below are current transfer agreements from Douglas College to other institutions for the current course guidelines only. For a full list of transfer details and archived courses, please see the BC Transfer Guide.

Institution Transfer details for HUMD 1147
There are no applicable transfer credits for this course.

Course Offerings

There are no course offerings this semester.