Session 1 Introduction To Career Guidance

Republic of the Philippines
Department of Education
Region VII, Central Visayas

Division of Mandaue City
The Unified Career Guidance and

Counselling Program (CGCP):
A Contextualized Adaptation
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Republic of the Philippines
Department of Education
Region VII, Central Visayas

Division of Mandaue City
The Unified Career Guidance and

Counselling Program (CGCP):
A Contextualized Adaptation
INTRODUCTION

SESSION 1: STARTING MY CAREER JOURNEY
Introduction to Career Guidance:

Starting My Career Planning
The inception of the Senior High School
program in 2016, particularly in the public
high schools, was among others a
preparation for Junior High students to the
transition ahead, which would more or less
approximate their interests, skills, talents,
abilities, and values in alignment to the field
of work or study or business as they enter
Senior High School.
Introduction to Career Guidance:

Thus, the whole Senior High School endeavor
took on the spiraling holistic approach, offering and
honing students’ skills under the Technical-Vocational
and Livelihood Track or the intellectual pursuit under
the Academic Track or the physically inclined pursuit in
the Sports Track or the inclination to culture and the
arts in the Arts and Design Track. Regardless of student
interest, the Senior High School program permeated
itself with the varied fields of interest for the students
to choose from as they desire.

To guide you in your journey throughout this

Career Guidance and Counselling Program
(CGCP), here are the following sessions that
you will be going through:
Session 1: Starting My Career Journey
Session 2: Enhancing My Self-Awareness
Session 3: Exploring My Career Pathways
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To guide you in your journey throughout this

Career Guidance and Counselling Program
(CGCP), here are the following sessions that
you will be going through:
Session 4: Setting My Goals and Grounding

Them
Session 5: Aligning My Education to My

Career Pathways
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Introduction: The Life I Want to Live as

an Adult
Hearing a Real-Life
Success Story
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We have heard of success stories time and
again. To start this session, let us listen to the
real-life story of Ben:
Ben comes from a family of farmers from Barangay
Candabong in the southern town of Dumanjug, Cebu. Having
less in life, he had to find his way by doubly helping his
parents tilling the land (mag-uma in Cebuano) before and
after school while still in his elementary years. A seven-
kilometer walk to and from school with no painit but only
“painit” sa adlaw, as Ben fondly recalls, was his daily routine.
As such, there were times that he had to be absent from
school as he would be out in the field instead, helping his
father.
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To start this session, here is a real-
life story of success:
After his elementary years, a difficult life-decision had to
be made. He had to forego high school and leave home for
the city to start working as a helper (nagpa boy in Cebuano).
He did this for three years. Despite his ordeal, he never gave
up his resolve and dream of getting back to school and
become successful someday. It was quite remarkable,
however, that despite his young mind, he made it a habit to
visit the church and attend Mass whenever he could. Such
was Ben’s dedication to work and, of course, deep faith in God.
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He never made poverty an excuse for him to stop dreaming
and become discouraged at life. After three years of working
as a helper, he returned to his hometown in Dumanjug, Cebu,
and started his high school at the age of seventeen. When not
in school, at times he would work as a konduktor for a bus
plying the Dumanjug-Cebu route to supplement the family’s
meager income.
Years of hard work had passed and he graduated
from high school. Since his parents could not send him to
college, once again he asked their blessing to leave home
for the
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second time and look for a job in the city. He doubled as a
security guard (night watch) by night and student by day. He
hopped from one university to another just so he could adjust
to his work-and-schooling schedule. Life was a real struggle
then for Ben! Despite the tight schedule between work and
schooling, he tightened his grip on the providence of the Lord
and managed to attend Mass every day. On top of everything,
he even devoted time to serve the Lord by becoming a choir
member of the Cebu Metropolitan Cathedral Choir. It was
here that he fortunately met and came to know the late
Ricardo Cardinal Vidal, who ultimately sponsored him when
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To start this session, here is a real-life
story of success:
he realized that after all these years, after his persistent visit
to church, God was calling him to become a priest. Without
any doubt in his mind, he prayed that God would send an
instrument for him to be able to enter the seminary. True
enough, he had found a sponsor in Cardinal Vidal, who
promised him then to be the one to pay for his tuition while
in the seminary.
Indeed, what happened to Ben is a materialization of
the saying “Life gives its all to the man who gives life his all!”
by Dr. Norman Vincent Peale, author of the book The Power
of Positive Thinking.
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Years had passed, and thirty years ago, Fr. Benedict “Ben” Zozobrado
Ejares was among the newly ordained priests of the Archdiocese of
Cebu.
Indeed, Ben’s life story is no magic at all and with no

shortcuts. He had lived through life’s hardships and challenges, but
he had the resolve. His self-awareness of his skills and abilities, his
persistence, his dedication, his hard work, his respect and
love for parents and family, and deep faith in God—these all
contributed to his chosen path of becoming a priest.
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Here is Fr. Ben’s message to all
would-be Grade 10 Completers and
Senior High School students and
graduates:
Alang sa mga kabataan nga mo-moving-up, mo-graduate, padong sa
college, ang ako ra gyung ipaambit ang akong kasinati-an nga dili
gyud babag ang kapobre ug kawad-on pagkab-ot sa edukasyon . . .
Basta aduna lang gyud kay salig sa Ginoo, ampo sa Ginoo, ug buligan
gyud sa imong mga paningkamot ba! “Nasa Diyos ang awa, nasa tao
ang gawa!”
We must cooperate with the grace of God, and God will do the
rest! Maningkamot gyud ta . . . dili lang nga magsalig ta sa atong
ginikanan, nga himoon natong rason ang kawad-on! Gitagaan ta sa
Ginoo ug intellect, maayong panghunahuna. Ato ning gamiton alang
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Here is Fr. Ben’s message to all
would-be Grade 10 Completers and
Senior High School students and
graduates:
Kay diha sa eskuwelahan, diha sa atong pagkab-ot ug
edukasyon, wala ta taga-i ug isda . . . hinono-a, gitudlo-an ta unsaon
pagpangisda!
In God we trust! In God’s time, he will make all things

Rev. Fr. Benedict “Ben” Zozobrado Ejares
beautiful . . . Member, Team of Pastors
Archdiocesan Shrine of St. Francis of Assisi
Naga City, Cebu
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Processing: an Adult
Activity 1.1: Let us hear your opinion! Answer the following on
the sheet provided for you.
1. What qualities did Ben possess that enabled
him to overcome his difficulties and
challenges? Do you have them too?
2. What role did his vision play in his success?
3. How did his faith influence his character and
vision for his future?
4. What could have happened to Ben had he quit
school and never pursued his high school?
5. Would you like your life story, too, to be a
successful one like Ben’s? What would you do
to make it happen?
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Processing:
Dear students, it is our hope that the
success story of Ben—of Fr. Ben—has inspired
you to never let go of your own dreams on
which school plays a very critical role.
In your very own communities, you may
have known of similar stories of success. Make
them your own real-life blueprint for success,
too, for setting your life goals and vision and
committing to work on them.
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The Kind of Life I

Want to Live
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“Life is a journey; travel it well . . .”
so goes the saying. Indeed, knowing your
destination and knowing how to get
there make your journey worth the
while. So, let us begin our journey—your
journey!—by asking yourself the
question:
“What kind of life do I want to
live?”
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Activity 1.2: Reflection
an Adult
Instruction: Write your reflection on the blank template provided for you.

live?”
(Unsa ang klaseng kinabuhi ang gusto kong puy-an?)
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This introductory activity (Reflection)
gives you a glimpse of what you want to
have and to be in life—hence goal setting
and visioning! Nevertheless, you should be
open to the fact that in life, there are many
choices and possibilities that you may
explore in order to get to where you want
to be or what kind of life you want to live;
thus, you need to have a good sense of
flexibility.
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Setting My Goals
and Vision
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Goal Setting:
Activity 1.3: Setting My Goals and Vision
This activity will help you set your sights on your goals and vision, but
always remember that you have to start doing small steps in order to
achieve your goals. The following questions will guide you in your self-
examination: (Please use the answer sheet/template provide for you)
• Where am I now?
• What is my present role in my family? In my community?
• Where do I want to be five years from now?
• What are my plans in the future?
• How can I get there?
• What do I need to do to reach my career goals?
• What kind of life do I dream for myself and my family?
(Once done, tuck the Activity Sheet in your portfolio as part of your accomplishment and for
future reference.)
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My Career
Planning
Pronouncements
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My Career Statements . . .
Activity 1.4: Complete the following
statements:
1. Career planning is important to me

because . . .
2. Career planning is not just a one-time
decision but a series of decisions I have to
make because . . .
3. In planning my future career, I must consider
...
4. My career planning journey must be based
on . . .
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Target Outcome:
Students will recognize how

important it is for them to have a
personal vision in planning a
career.
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My Career
Planning Journey
Map
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Mapping Out My Career Planning Journey

Instruction: Create your own diagram and truthfully answer the questions in each box.
MY CAREER PLANNING JOURNEY TOOL
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Activity 1.5: MY CAREER PLANNING JOURNEY TOOL
Instruction: Create your own diagram and truthfully answer the
questions in each box.
Note: Keep this Activity Sheet in your portfolio as you will be needing this again in Session 3: Exploring Career Pathways.
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My Portfolio
Checklist for
Session 1
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Session 1 (Introduction) : Activity Checklist for Portfolio
Not
Activity No. Title of Activity Accomplished Accomplished Remarks
1.1 Real-Life Story: Let Us Hear

Your Opinion
Reflection: “What Kind of Life
1.2 Do I want to Live?”
1.3 Setting My Goals and Vision
Completing My Career
1.4 Statements . . .
Mapping Out My Career

1.5 Planning Journey
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Annexes:
Templates/
Answer Sheets
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Processing: Real-Life Success Story

1. What qualities did Ben possess that enabled him to overcome his
difficulties and challenges? Do you have them too?
2. What role did his vision play in his success?
3. How did his faith influence his character and vision for his future?
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Processing: Real-Life Success Story

4. What could have happened to Ben had he quit school and

never pursued his high school?
5. Would you like your life story, too, to be a successful one like
Ben’s? What would you do to make it happen?
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Activity 1.2: Reflection
an Adult
Instruction: Write your reflection on the blank template provided for you.

live?”
(Unsa ang klaseng kinabuhi ang gusto kong puy-an?)
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Division Guidance
Guidance
Goal Setting:
This activity will help you set your sights on your goals and vision, but always remember that
you have to start doing small steps in order to achieve your goals. The following questions
will guide you in your self- examination: (Please use the answer sheet/template provide for you) :
• Where am I now?
• What is my present role in my family? In my community?
• Where do I want to be five years from now?
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Goal Setting:
• What are my plans in the future?
• How can I get there?
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Goal Setting:
• What do I need to do to reach my career goals?
• What kind of life do I dream for myself and my family?
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My Career Statements . . .
Activity 1.4: Complete the following statements:
1. Career planning is important to me because . . .
2. Career planning is not just a one-time decision but a series of

decisions I have to make because . . .
3. In planning my future career, I must consider . . .
4. My career planning journey must be based on . . .
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Activity 1.5: MY CAREER PLANNING JOURNEY TOOL
Instruction: Create your own diagram and truthfully answer the
questions in each box.
Note: Keep this Activity Sheet in your portfolio as you will be needing this again in Session 3: Exploring Career Pathways.
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References
“Cartoon Kids Dreamstime Illustrations & Vector.” Retrieved from https://www.dreamstime.com/
illustration/cartoon-kids-career.html.
“Career Guidance and Counselling Advocacy.” Republic Act 10533, Section 9. Retrieved from
https://www.officialgazette.gov.ph/2013/ 05/15/republic-act-no-10533/.
“Finding Career Pathways . . .” Retrieved from https://peak-careers.com/honoring-respecting-career-pathways/

.
“Goal Setting.” Retrieved from https://powerslides.com/product-tag/goal-setting/.
“Multiple Career Pathways Development Toolkit.” (2017). Seameo Innotech. Retrieved from
https://www.seameo-innotech.org.
“Tools of the Mind.” Retrieved from https://ph.linkedin.com/company/tools-of-the-mind?trk=similar-

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Republic of the Philippines

Region VII, Central Visayas

The Unified Career Guidance and

Project i-Star Division Unified Career Guidance and Counselling Program

Region VII, Central Visayas

The Unified Career Guidance and

Project i-Star Division Unified Career Guidance and Counselling Program

Introduction to Career Guidance:

Introduction to Career Guidance:

Project i-Star Division Unified Career Guidance and Counselling Program

To guide you in your journey throughout this

Session 1: Starting My Career Journey

Session 2: Enhancing My Self-Awareness

Session 3: Exploring My Career Pathways

To guide you in your journey throughout this

Session 4: Setting My Goals and Grounding

Session 5: Aligning My Education to My

Introduction: The Life I Want to Live as

Introduction: The Life I Want to Live as

Introduction: The Life I Want to Live as

Introduction: The Life I Want to Live as

Introduction: The Life I Want to Live as

Introduction: The Life I Want to Live as

Introduction: The Life I Want to Live as

Indeed, Ben’s life story is no magic at all and with no

Introduction: The Life I Want to Live as

Introduction: The Life I Want to Live as

In God we trust! In God’s time, he will make all things

Introduction: The Life I Want to Live as

Introduction: The Life I Want to Live as

Introduction: The Life I Want to Live as

The Kind of Life I

Introduction: The Life I Want to Live as

Introduction: The Life I Want to Live as

“What kind of life do I want to

Introduction: The Life I Want to Live as

Introduction: The Life I Want to Live as

Introduction: The Life I Want to Live as

1. Career planning is important to me

Students will recognize how

Introduction: The Life I Want to Live as

Mapping Out My Career Planning Journey

MY CAREER PLANNING JOURNEY TOOL

Mapping Out My Career Planning Journey

Introduction: The Life I Want to Live as

Session 1 (Introduction) : Activity Checklist for Portfolio

1.1 Real-Life Story: Let Us Hear

1.3 Setting My Goals and Vision

Mapping Out My Career

Introduction: The Life I Want to Live as

Processing: Real-Life Success Story

2. What role did his vision play in his success?

Processing: Real-Life Success Story

4. What could have happened to Ben had he quit school and

Introduction: The Life I Want to Live as

“What kind of life do I want to

• What is my present role in my family? In my community?

• Where do I want to be five years from now?

• What are my plans in the future?