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Throughout Life

A personal project is built throughout life. The school and/or
professional future must be a project under construction, which can
be reformulated as opportunities arise and contingencies are
overcome. In any case, it is essential to define certain objectives and
prepare the way to achieve them, carefully planning each phase.
Today, the world of work is very changeable. Technological
advancement and economic globalization are constantly changing,
new professions are being created and others are being extinguished.
It increases the likelihood of each individual moving through functions
and having multiple professions throughout life. People will more than
ever be the managers of their career, and this will be increasingly
marked by transitions. To address these and other transitions
(geographic, cultural, family), parents can help their children:

know how to plan;
be autonomous;
be curious;
have trust;
be cooperative.

It is also important to develop adaptability, flexibility, entrepreneurship and
the ability to work in teams.
Qualifying, specializing, updating and recycling oneself are watchwords for
the 21 century professional pathways. As soon as it is necessary and
st
possible, parents should encourage their children to use the services of the
school, or others in the area of guidance that can support them.

In summary, in order to support
children, it is necessary to take into
account …

That a career is built throughout life;
The labour market is very changeable;
There are strategies to be promoted;
Guidance happens throughout life.

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