What is the Career Readiness program offered by The Cardinal Education Network Ltd, Kenya?
The Career Readiness Program is an online course with 23 bite-sized, easy-to-follow lessons that empower learners in career planning. The program is designed to be engaging and simple, breaking down complex concepts so that learners can easily understand and apply them, and feel confident about their education and career choices.
How does the program help learners with their career planning?
The program helps learners build essential career skills and understand the CBC and its provisions through structured easy to understand lessons. Integrated self-assessment tools, along with other helpful career planning resources and exercises, guide learners in discovering their interests, strengths, and career options. They also learn to set clear goals and develop action plans to achieve them. By the end of the program, they will have the knowledge and confidence to independently choose their career paths, study tracks, subjects, and senior schools.
What topics does the Career Readiness Program cover?
The program covers key topics such as self-assessment, career exploration, career selection, goal setting, and action planning, CBC structure, senior school career pathways, tracks, and subjects. It empowers them in career planning processes and key considerations, and gives them a clear understanding of their options, selection criteria, and the implications of their choices. Automated quizzes and practice exercises support assessment of learning progress, tracking of the learning journey, and reinforce concept mastery.
How does the program help learners choose their career paths, tracks, and subjects?
Thoughtfully designed, structured, and progressive lessons guide learners in discovering their strengths and interests, exploring various career pathways and tracks, and understanding how different subjects and career choices align with their skills and aspirations.
What are the timelines for learning, and when does learning take place?
Learning is flexible and accessible anytime, anywhere. Lessons are available 24/7, allowing learners to study at their own pace from any location using an internet-enabled device. The program has a global reach, making it especially valuable for marginalized areas and populations, ensuring equal access to quality career education.
What are the subscription options for the Career Readiness Program?
Users can choose from three subscription options based on their needs. The available options are:
- Learner Subscription: Best suited for learners who want to explore career planning independently
- School Subscription: Ideal for institutions looking to provide access to multiple learners and educators.
- Teacher Subscription: Designed for individual educators who want to guide learners through the program.
What are the key features of the Career Readiness Program?
Key features include:
- Self-paced digital learning from an internet enabled device of choice
- Simplified bite-sized digital lessons on career planning and the CBC program
- Integrated self-assessment tools, career planning resources, and practical exercises
- Links to helpful career planning sites, resources, and tools
- Automated quizzes to test learning progress
- Comprehensive real-time reports that enable tracking of learning journey
- Built-in capability to communicate with other stakeholders.
How much does the Career Readiness Program cost?
To access the Career Readiness Program, users must have a valid 90-day subscription, with pricing based on the selected subscription type:
A valid dashboard includes full access to the Career Readiness Program. TCEN reserves the right to adjust pricing as needed, and the final cost will be displayed at checkout during subscription.
How does the program ensure learners stay on track?
The program features engaging content, quizzes and self-assessment tools for practical application, while a personalized dashboard tracks progress in real-time, keeping learners motivated. A structured program design with integrated alerts and controls further enhance learning administration, making the process smooth and effective.
Can learners take the program at their own pace?
Yes! One of the key advantages of the program is that learners can access it anytime, anywhere, and at their own pace. The lessons are designed to be flexible and easy to follow, allowing learners to learn when it is most convenient for them, through an internet enabled device of choice.
Who is the target learner for the Career Readiness Program?
The Career Readiness Program is designed for individuals at any stage of their career journey, regardless of background. It is suitable for learners, teachers, parents, and anyone interested in career planning. The program is tailored to be accessible, relevant, and user-friendly for a diverse range of audiences.
How do learners get access to their reports?
Learners will receive real-time reports on their progress as they complete the lessons and assessments. These reports provide insights into their strengths and areas for improvement, helping them stay on track with their learning goals and career planning.
How can I subscribe to the program?
The program offers an end-to-end self-service experience, from subscription to program completion. To subscribe, follow these steps:
- On the site home page, click on ‘eLearning Portals’.
- Scroll down and click ‘Subscribe Now’ under the Elymica option.
- Select your preferred plan
- Fill out the billing form, place your order, and make your payment.
- Check the email used for your registration.
- Click the activation link sent via email to activate your account.
- Log in using your registered credentials at any time, to learn, administer, or manage your program activities.