Studies have shown that students with a career plan are more likely to achieve their goals than those without a plan. However, many students leave high school without defining a career goal and wait until post-secondary education to develop a plan. Having a proper career planning approach ensures students' education investment is sound and they can focus on academic success and be more competitive in the job market with less family anxiety. Susan McKechnie is a career coach who provides parents a step-by-step approach to help their teen craft a comprehensive post-secondary school and career plan.

1. INFORMATION SHEET
FRESH CAREERS
Professional Academic & Career Coaching
KEY STATISTICS
Studies have shown that students with a plan have a higher
chance of achieving their goals than those that do not plan at all.
“Have a plan, or plan to fail”
Youth unemployment in Canada is at staggering levels. A vast
majority of young people are leaving high school without a
career goal. They are waiting until they graduate Post
Secondary to develop a plan.
Too often in high school, the end goal becomes the school or
program rather than the career.
“The end goal should be career, not the school”
A proper approach to planning will ensure that the emphasis is
appropriately placed on career aspirations and interests in life.
A Comprehensive Plan will ensure that:
! Your student defines a career path that will result in
personal fulfillment and success
! Your financial investment in education is a sound one
! Your student is more competitive and prepared for the job
market
! Anxiety in the family between parents and students is
diminished
! Students focus on academic success
“Students with a plan achieve higher academic
performance levels”
Susan McKechnie, a Youth Career Development Professional
and Career Coach with over 20 years of professional recruitment
experience provides parents with a step-by-step approach to
helping their teen’s craft a comprehensive Post Secondary
School Roadmap.
! 50% of first year University and
College students never attain their
degree or diploma
! Over 25% of graduated youth are
unemployed or underemployed
! 1 in 4 graduated youth end up in
unskilled jobs in the Canadian
market after College or University
! An average undergraduate degree
in Canada will cost $100,000
! 75% of first year students change
direction in their first year
! The Guidance Counsellor to
student ratio in high schools in
Ontario is 1 counselor to every 391
students
! Students completing University or
College programs are graduating
with an average of $28,000 of
personal debt
! Most families and students choose
a program without ever having a
defined path
! Studies show that parents and
students do not take into
consideration future job market
forecasts when drafting their own
plans for the future
! Globalization has led to fierce
competition for schools and jobs
Toronto | 20 Bay Street 11th Flr, | Burlington | 4145 N Service Road
416-987-4169 | www.freshcareers.ca
Susan McKechnie, BA, GCDF, ACC | susan@freshmanagement.ca