In this toolbox, you can find diverse methods to support young people in career and life decisions. Check them out and find the one you can use to respond to the needs of the youth you are working with.
Multiple intelligences theory challenges the common understanding of “being intelligent”.
TIME: 45 minutes
The method aims to increase self-knowledge, self-reflection, and awareness of values and norms.
TIME: 45 minutes
It is a simple but powerful tool that helps you to get a “bird’s eye” view of your life.
TIME: 1 hour
The process allows groups to operate with high levels of dialogue, passion and commitment.
TIME: Few hours/days
The method provokes increased brain activity in both hemispheres (by simultaneously walking and talking).
TIME: 35 minutes
The method helps us to visualize the quality of our relationships and connections.
TIME: 30 minutes
The method helps us explore different aspects of our identity in a creative matter using a collage.
TIME: 1 hour
Dilts pyramid is a concept that helps an individual understand the connection between different levels of their personality.
TIME: 1,5 hours
Participants try to explore future decisions.
TIME: 1,5 hours
By changing the focus from the outside world to the inner world, participants gain insight into themselves.
TIME: 70 minutes
Discovering participants’ inner center and finding out what is their personal calling – what is their current mission in their lives.
TIME: 1,5 hours
Participants understand the concept of competencies and try to name some of their key competencies.
TIME: 1,5 hours
Recognising and promoting the balance of the “I-we-it-factors” in the environment.
TIME: 1 hour
Reflection about an individual’s past life experiences.
TIME: 90 minutes
Becoming aware of what success means and recognising when success has been achieved.
TIME: 2-4 hours
We use the SMART goals method for discussing career orientation goals.
TIME: 1 hour
Strengthening the ability to work in a team, identifying strengths and learning fields.
TIME: 2-3 hours
A tool for illustrating and improving self-awareness and mutual understanding between individuals.
TIME: 30 minutes
Using IKIGAI tool, participants answer four critical questions about their ideal job.
TIME: 1,5 hours
Identification of reasons that weaken self-esteem.
TIME: 2-4 hours
Participants reflect on their daily routines and time management which contributes toward their self-awareness.
TIME: 55 minutes
Introduction to career orientation and the question of how family history influences a person’s choices.
TIME: 55 minutes
Compare two different learning and self-management styles through a game and learn how to increase productivity.
TIME: 1 hour
Reflection about an individual’s past life experiences.
TIME: 90 minutes
Discover trends in the world impacted by the 4th industrial revolution through biographical learning.
TIME: 90 minutes
Increase self-knowledge, self-reflection, and awareness of personality traits.
TIME: 55 minutes
Visualize all the critical areas of your life at once.
TIME: 1 – 2 hours
The concept of personal brand and how to make your own.
TIME: 2 hours
Reflection about individual’s current identity and explaining theoretical background about it.
TIME: 60 minutes
Self-awareness with a component of the theatre of oppressed and gestalt theatre.
TIME: 45-90 minutes
Simple and powerful coaching method that supports youth in setting a life or career goal and committing to concrete action.
TIME: 45-90 minutes
An artistic method to reflect on details about a specific life journey or experience over time using the visual metaphor of a river.
TIME: 45-90 minutes
Briefly describe an idea, product, or oneself and why they would be productive within a company or project.
TIME: min. 30 minutes
Activity that helps participants to explore themselves creatively while showing the importance of powerful questions.
TIME: min. 45 minutes
Introduction to Jungian personality types and their usage in work/educational settings.
TIME: 30-90 minutes
“Challenge walk” was created to encourage participants to step out of their comfort zone.
TIME: min. 2 hours
McClelland theory: Factors or sources of motivation for doing a task.
TIME: min. 40 minutes
Through the test and the reflection, we can explore our character on a deeper level.
TIME: 2 hours
Reflect on your stories and step into the shoes of the protagonists.
TIME: min. 75 minutes
Making the first step towards employment or changes in your career path.
TIME: min. 45 minutes
Meet experienced people according to a particular topic.
TIME: 1-2 hours
Theory of personality that focuses on career and vocational choice.
TIME: 45 minutes
Establish the subject’s strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats.
TIME: 30 minutes
In which roles do we feel more comfortable?
TIME: 5 days
Design a board game to illustrate one of your life dreams.
TIME: ~30 minutes
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