Orientation point from 6th to 4th grade

Career guidance: why raise awareness as early as 6th grade?

Raising awareness among young people about career guidance from the 6th grade onwards gives them the keys to better understand themselves and the world at an early age. At this age, students begin to build their identity, explore their interests, and plan for the future.

Supporting them in this process helps reduce anxiety about future choices, build self-confidence, and cultivate motivation. Career guidance should not be a constraint imposed at the end of the school journey, but a gradual and positive process that begins in middle school.

Promote self-awareness (interests, type of intelligence, etc.).
Develop curiosity about careers and career paths.
Giving meaning to school learning.
Preventing dropout and demotivation.
Build a positive and realistic projection of the future.

Middle school guidance assessment to support a middle school student in her academic guidance and study choices.

Testimonial from Catherine, mother of Anaïs

"When my daughter started seventh grade, I wanted to gently encourage her to think about her future. Not to impose a path on her, but to help her know herself and realize that she has choices. In my view, raising awareness early on about career choices means giving her the freedom to dream and build her future without excessive pressure."

How does the "Orientation Point" work?

The "Orientation Point" begins with an initial interview with a guidance counselor to identify the young person's needs and expectations. The support alternates between personalized interviews, tests, analyses, and targeted research, leading to a final summary. The support alternates between personalized interviews, tests, analyses, and targeted research, culminating in a final summary. For parents who wish to receive one, a parent book is provided: it helps parents reflect on their own preconceptions about career guidance, so that they can support their child with greater perspective and peace of mind.

"Orientation Point"
Essential Package

Interview between the young person and a guidance counselor (0.5 hours)

Completion of 3 tests (1 hour):

The 32 figures of destiny test,
The 6 Interest Areas Test (RIASEC),
Gardner's multiple intelligences test.

Meeting to discuss the results of the "Orientation Assessment" with parents (0.5 hours).

Submission of a detailed written summary.

"Orientation Point"
Essential + Package

Guided interview between the young person and a guidance counselor (1 hour)

Completion of 5 tests (1.5 hours):

The 32 figures of destiny test,
The 6 Interest Areas Test (RIASEC),
Gardner's multiple intelligences test,
The three motivations test to discover your academic profile,
The complete e-book on career guidance for middle school students (6th to 8th grade).

Meeting to discuss the results of the "Orientation Assessment" in the presence of parents (1 hour).

Submission of a detailed written summary with an action plan.

The free parent ebook.

Career change assessment for students with academic guidance and career counseling support in Paris and Lyon.

🎁 Free Parent Ebook

The free parent ebook offers a series of questions and practical exercises to be done alone or as a couple. Its goal is to help parents question their own ideas about educational guidance, identify their biases or implicit expectations, and open themselves up to other perspectives. This perspective allows parents to support their children in a more relaxed manner, promoting listening, trust, and constructive dialogue about their choices for the future.

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The content of the summary of the "Orientation Point"

Presentation of the context of the "Orientation Point,"
Detailed test results,
The best fields of study to pursue after middle school,
20 career ideas that could suit young people,
Three higher education programs to discover,
An action plan to validate the orientation project (subjects to work on, type of internship to be completed in ninth grade, extracurricular activities to focus on)

Benefits for parents

With the "Orientation Point," parents find a space to take a step back and clarify their own ideas about orientation. They are given concrete tools to better understand their child's talents and aspirations, and thus support them with kindness. This time for discussion eases concerns, promotes family dialogue, and gives parents peace of mind knowing that they are not alone in facing this challenge.

The benefits for young people

Young people discover their strengths, interests, and preferred forms of intelligence through fun tests and supportive guidance. They learn to know themselves better and look to the future with confidence. This early approach boosts their motivation, helps them find meaning in their learning, and prevents them from dropping out. Above all, they leave with a positive vision of their future, which becomes a source of desire rather than a source of stress.

Testimonials from preteens about the “Orientation Point”

"Before, I thought I didn't really have any talent. With the tests, I discovered my strengths and it gave me back my self-confidence."
Lea, 5th grade

"I wasn't sure what I wanted to do later in life. Now I have some concrete ideas about careers, and that motivates me to work hard at school."
Amine, 4th

"I liked being asked for my opinion and having people take an interest in what I like outside of class. It reassured me to see that it matters too."
Clara, 6th grade

"The consultant put me at ease right away. I realized that my future could look like me, not necessarily what others expect."
Mathis, 5th grade

"Now, when people ask me what I want to do later in life, I don't stress out anymore. I have answers and I know that I have several possible choices."
Inès, 4th grade

Multiple intelligence test used during a career planning workshop for career guidance for young people in schools.

Gardner's multiple intelligences test

Traditional education tends to value certain forms of intelligence over others, which can lead to some talents remaining unexplored.
This multiple intelligences test is designed to help you identify your strengths in these different areas.

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