Career pathways examples are great information resources for CBC learners to help them make smart career choices when navigating career pathways in senior school. In the Kenyan CBC curriculum these examples include; Arts and sports science, Social sciences and Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM pathway). In this article, we explore the major examples of career pathways in the CBC syllabus.

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Career pathways examples

Understanding the different career pathways examples is critical for CBC learners for career path planning.

Whether you excel in analytical thinking, creative expression, or interpersonal skills, the CBC curriculum offers diverse career pathways in the three pillars to help you pursue a fulfilling and successful career. The following are examples of typical CBC career pathways.

Arts and sports science careers examples

Career pathways in CBC for arts and sports science can be categorized into three; sports science, visual arts, and performing arts.

Sports science careers

Typical careers in sports science include; sports coach, physiotherapist, sports nutritionist, sports massage therapist, personal trainer, fitness program coordinator, and gym attendant among others.

Visual arts careers

Careers in visual arts include; visual artist, illustrator, graphic Designer, sculptor, painter, art director, art teacher, etc.

Performing arts careers

Typical careers in performing arts include; Acting, musician, dancer, elocutionist, theatre director, choreographer, musical performer, etc.

Social science careers examples

Social science career pathways can also be grouped into three; languages, humanities, and business studies.

Language careers

Typical careers in languages include; translator, interpreter, writer, editor, journalist, language teacher, copywriter, and more.

Humanity careers

Humanity-related careers include; historian, archaeologist, philosopher, ethicist, anthropologist, sociologist, legal researcher, etc.

Business careers

Business-related CBC careers include; entrepreneur, accountant, financial analyst, business manager, marketing specialist, human resources manager, and business analyst among others.

STEM careers examples

STEM careers in CBC can be grouped into the following; pure sciences, applied sciences, and engineering.

Pure science careers

Typical careers under CBC pure science careers include; science researcher, scientist, mathematician, physicist, chemist, biologist, environmentalist, and more.

Applied sciences careers

Examples of applied science careers in CBC include; agricultural scientist, actuarial scientist, agricultural engineer, computer engineer, food scientist, technologist, geoscientist, and more.

Engineering careers

Typical examples of CBC engineering careers include; Engineer, technician, technologist, tradesman, craftsperson, industrial Worker, machinist, and metallurgist among others.

Career and technology options

Typical career examples in career and technology studies include; software developer, web developer, data scientist, cybersecurity analyst, network administrator, systems analyst, and user experience (UX) designer among others.

Final word on career pathways examples

Career pathways examples are great information resources for CBC learners to help them make smart career choices when navigating career pathways in senior school. The three career pathways examples discussed above are; Arts and sports science, Social sciences and Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM pathway). The CBC model promotes learner inclusivity with the Age-Based Pathway for regular learners and learners with disabilities who follow the regular curriculum with adaptations; and the Stage stage-based pathway for learners with intellectual and developmental disabilities, autism, deaf-blindness, and severe multiple disabilities.