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Overview of the nine Skills for Success, proficiency levels, and task complexity
Insights on how language connects to all skill areas
Available in English and French for flexible use in diverse settings
Guided Pathways: Self-study guide
Help job seekers make better career plans by integrating Skills for Success (SFS) into your career development practice with this overview of the Guided Pathways course. This self-study guide outlines the SFS model, proficiency levels of the skills, task complexity, assessments, and how language connects to the skills. When you understand your clients’ skills gaps, you can refer them to programs and resources to improve their skills and match them with jobs more effectively. Available in English and French. This workbook was created in partnership with The Social Research and Demonstration Corporation (SRDC) and Research and Assessment Design: Science Solution (RAD Science). Funding for this resource was provided by the Government of Canada, Employment and Social Development Canada, as part of the Guided Pathways: Integrating Skills for Success project. Published in 2024
About Guided Pathways project
The Guided Pathways project (2019–2024), led by AWES in partnership with SRDC and RAD Science, focused on delivering in-depth professional development to Career Development Practitioners (CDPs) across Canada. The training taught CDPs how to integrate the Skills for Success (SFS) framework into employment counseling through interactive, hands-on learning and a three-month Community of Practice. The impact was strong: over 1,700 registrations, 1,126 completions, and 95% of participants reported improved ability to use SFS tools in their work.
What people are saying
Testimonials from the Guided Pathways project participants
I can see so many benefits of working with essential skills with clients and for myself. I'm really looking forward to being able to access the resources and use these moving forward.
Ontario, Canada
I have become more aware of the need to promote essential skills (Skills for Success) awareness in my interactions with clients, and connecting essential skills with the occupational goals of clients.
Canada
I am empowered and the knowledge gained is invaluable. I can confidently use the CLB and ES (SFS) to support my clients. The knowledge gained is awesome and useful. I now have better understanding of how to use the resources to determine the client’s skills, knowledge and value. CDP working in Toronto with newcomers.
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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Customized Training for Career Practitioners
Building on the success of the Guided Pathways project, we offer customized training to help career development practitioners apply the Skills for Success model in their work. Learn practical strategies to assess skills, identify gaps, and better support clients. Contact us to learn more: [email protected]