1) Slovenia provides career orientation programs for children starting in 3rd grade through extracurricular school activities that help develop social skills. 2) In 8th and 9th grade, pupils receive more practical career information from the National Center for Information and Career Guidance, including learning about occupations, the education system, and doing job site visits. 3) Individual career counseling is also provided to help students explore their interests, abilities, and competencies to set career goals for further education and employment.