Grades 8–12 · Coaching Resource · The Teencoaching Success Experience Model™
My Career &
Tertiary Map
Who I Am Becoming · a living document
an indigenous-based approach to human development
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✦Who I Am · Self-DiscoveryStart here
Before you can choose a path, you need to know who is doing the choosing. This section is not about getting the right answers — it is about telling the truth about yourself.
The things I do that feel effortless — where I lose track of time — are…
People who know me well would say my greatest strength is…
A moment where I felt truly capable and alive was… and what I was doing was…
The things I refuse to compromise on in my life are…
When I imagine a life well lived, the most important thing in it is…
The kind of person I want to be known as — not what I want to achieve, but who I want to be — is…
✦My Roots · Indigenous Identity & Lineage
Your future does not begin in Grade 8. It begins in the generations before you. This section asks you to look back so you can move forward with more power.
My name carries meaning. What I know or have been told about where I come from is…
The strength I have inherited from my family and ancestors — even if unspoken — is…
The wisdom from my culture or home that I want to carry into my future is…
The career paths, trades, or callings that are common in my family and lineage are…
The ways those same paths and trades could be modernised or reimagined with today's careers are…
✦Traditional Paths vs New Age Careers
The world of work is changing faster than ever. Some careers that did not exist five years ago are now among the highest paying in the world. Explore both — and decide where you feel called.
Traditional career paths that interest me
New age & emerging careers that interest me
When I think about the future of work, what excites me most is…
The subjects I come alive in at school are… and what I love about them is…
If I could spend a whole day learning about one thing with no exams attached, it would be…
✦My Top 3 Career Potential ExplorerAI powered
Enter your top three career interests and let the system research them — what each involves, where it can take you, what you could earn in South Africa and internationally.
1My Vision for Life After School
Knowing where you are going makes the journey clearer. Return to this section as you grow — your vision is allowed to evolve.
In five years' time, I see myself doing work that involves…
The kind of environment I want to work and grow in is…
The reason this future matters to me — beyond just a career — is…
Success for me — on my own terms, not anyone else's — looks like…
The people I want to serve, work with, or build something for are…
2My Institution & Application TrackerGrade 12 focus
Complete one row per institution. The closing date is non-negotiable — missing a deadline is the most preventable obstacle between you and your next chapter.
| Institution | Opens | Closes | My Top 3 Programmes | Requirements |
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3My Documents ChecklistGrade 12 focus
Tick each item as you gather it. Do not wait until the last week.
Documents or information I still need to gather before I can apply are…
4My Next Actions & DeadlinesGrade 12 focus
A deadline you can see is a deadline you can meet.
| My Next Deadline | What I Need to Submit | Status |
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5My Application Action PlanGrade 12 focus
The first application I need to submit — and the specific date I will do it by — is…
The person who will support me through this process is… and I will update them by…
If I do not get into my first choice, my plan is…