Dream big, aim high: Career counselling for elementary stars

Growing up, one of my childhood memories was sharing dreams and aspirations with loved ones.

In the early stages of childhood, these dreams are imagined to be achieved when one becomes an adult.

The significance of career counselling at the elementary level of education comes in to make these dreams realities. Many might wonder, why start so early?

Career counselling at the elementary level is highly recommended because it cultivates a foundation of ambition and achievement in the young ones. Nurturing aspirations from a young age can significantly impact a child’s future.

Career counselling at the elementary level is about laying a foundation of awareness and self-discovery towards a specific profession and nurturing their aspiration, encouraging them to explore unlimited possibilities.

Elementary school is a critical period of cognitive learning and development. Hence, introducing career counselling at the elementary level, and presenting them to various careers and role models will help them to connect their interests with real-world professions.

Through interactive sessions, storytelling and shared experiences, career counselling can spark curiosity in students engaging with different professionals, uncovering talents they may not have realised they possessed.

This initiative builds confidence in their abilities and potentials which aids in understanding the unique skills needed for their educational and professional journey for success in career paths.

Furthermore, career counselling helps to identify interests, strengths, and passion by recognising what they enjoy doing and beginning to see how these attributes align with their career goals.

The process of identification and nurturing builds confidence and self-awareness which is a crucial element for future decision-making processes.

Also, career counselling at the elementary level of education is about empowerment for the potential of every child to be nurtured regardless of circumstances or challenges.

Counsellors instil a sense of confidence and motivate the young ones to dream big and achieve their dreams.

In conclusion, career counselling is about self-discovery of dreams and ambitions, nurturing dreams and ambitions of the young ones, and educating and guiding them to achieve their dreams.

Fafali Blege,
Manager, Resource Intermediaries Ghana
E-mail: f.blege@resourceintermediariesghana.com