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MyCareerPath pilot programme
with the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment.
Industry: Public Sector
Keywords: Upskilling, Career Assessment, Career Learning Pathways, eLearning Courses, RPL Toolkit, Career Guidance, Workplace Learning, 1-to-1 Mentoring
The Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment leads in advising and implementing the government’s policies of stimulating the productive capacity of the economy and creating an environment which enables employment creation and sustainability. The department is also charged with promoting fair competition in the marketplace, protecting consumers and safeguarding workers. MyCareerPath.ie partnered with employees in the Department to assist them to think about their upskilling options.
MyCareerPath aligned with the DETE People Strategy 2021 – 2024. HR in DETE aim to provide a service that is built on the employee ‘lifecycle’, and the different stages all staff go through as they progress their career in the Department. During each of these stages, HR works closely with individuals and senior leaders with the aim of providing a proactive service that is responsive to the needs of the Department and its Business Units, while advancing our commitment to diversity, equity & inclusion is a natural extension of our mission to improve lives.
We felt that the Career and Learning Pathways could help DETE by:
“The overall aim of piloting and collaborating with MyCareerPath.ie was to support and empower employees to manage skills and knowledge to thrive within DETE. It also encourages career management and progression, while promoting further development through programmes of study that improve regional and national output.”
Discussed future challenges of the organisation.
Supports in valuing all employees and developing open and curious mindsets to thrive.
Engaged with employees and HR to develop the pathway programmes.
Met with employees to provide information on how to register onto the programme.
Highlighted the benefit, the process and the importance of 1-2-1 mentorship and support to achieve personal goals.
Employees meet with their career advisors throughout their journey, building rapport and trust in achieving personal growth and successfully navigating resources on MyCareerPath.ie.
Additional support provided by RPL (Recognition of Prior
Learning) Co-ordinators.
Evaluated learners experience of the pathways and measured against objectives.
Career and Learning Pathways
The MyCareerPath Team introduced the five distinct pathways, (which are individually tailored) at an onsite Careers Fair and by webinar.
A group of employees signed up to begin their pathways assigned to their own dedicated advisors.
14 Participants
7 x Career Accelerator
6 x Mastery
1 x Dream Builder
“I really enjoyed this programme. I found
it very beneficial as I was at a crossroads in my career and unsure what to do next.
My mentor was very helpful in getting me to think about what I enjoy in work and what I don’t. I found the strengths profile very helpful in figuring out how I work best and where my blindspots are. The virtual interview and CV checker were great for practicing for interviews. I also found the resources useful and incredibly varied and extensive! I would highly recommend this programme.”
“As a management team, we are delighted to be able to offer this service to our staff, to allow them to explore their potential, consider their next steps and plan for their future through learning and recognising prior learning and experience. It is a culture of self development that we are eager to endorse and encourage throughout the organisation.”
“I went to the sessions with my career advisor/coach with openness. I had no immediate plans and pressures, but I wanted to start clarifying my priorities. The person I dealt with was brilliant. I managed to narrow down my interests to align with my preferences, skills, and Department’s business needs. We had a few very inspiring and stimulating conversations and my views and insights were always very welcome.”
Learners found the career assessments particularly useful, gaining deeper insights into their individual personality, strengths, values and motivations. It was helpful in guiding people to see how this knowledge is impactful in the workplace. Our 1-to-1 Career Guidance support proved extremely beneficial in identifying transversal skills gaps, building confidence and the motivation to engage in conversations for career progression, transversal skills development, and further study needs.
Chosen from a range of levels
across the department
over a 6-8 week period
50 interviews, 360 uses
Careers Assessments
completed 31 times
eLearning Resources viewed 255 times
12 CVs uploaded
MyExperience.ie visited 4 times
Top eLearning Courses
Personal Values, Personal Brand, STARR Technique, Self Awareness, Confidence
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Contact our team today on mycareerpath@atu.ie so we can help you explore the opportunities the MyCareerPath.ie can offer you.
