For there to be any form of career development, there has to be a strong element of career in the first place.  When a student finishes their early stage of upper school, be that in the private or state sector, by years 11 & 12 they are being badgered to start thinking about career options.  The schools want their students to select the right academic or vocational courses for their final examinations and any route through to university.  There are careers tutors designated to guide and encourage the choice of subjects without forcing issues.   This can be very challenging when a young person has absolutely no idea what they want to do when they eventually leave the school system.  This is where the career stutor can  help, by asking them to really think hard about role models in their family or life;  is there anyone, apart from endless celebrities, who stands out as a sterling example of a happily employed and engaged adult – what job does this person do and is that something that could be of interest to the student going forward.   Knowing in advance that they might fancy becoming a nurse, midwife, engineer, sales engineer . . . .  it helps to formulate an education plan which translates to getting on the right course and in the direction they need to be to get that career.  Once the career is underway, then steps can be put in place to keep developing that career – via agencies and companies who are trained and operate for that purpose.