Pastoral Care and Career Guidance in Singapore Schools

Abstract

This paper discusses the imperatives and issues in implementing the pastoral care and career guidance project which began in 1988 in Singapore schools from a Ministry of Education perspective. In the context of this discussion, it also highlights the various issues that affect the development of career guidance in Singapore schools. The career guidance initiative aims to meet the growing need for career guidance for pupils in schools, and the desire to enhance productivity by maximising limited human resources, through a better understanding of self, opportunities available, the world of work and lifelong learning. The school is the best place to begin this important process of human resource development by providing appropriate career guidance to pupils.