Education and Career Guidance (ECG)

At Hougang Secondary, our ECG programme supports students in developing a strong sense of purpose and direction, preparing them to be future-ready learners. Guided by the ECG Goals of discovering purpose, exploring opportunities, and staying relevant, students are encouraged to take ownership of their learning journey while developing self-awareness, resilience, adaptability, and a growth mindset.

Tiered ECG Support

Tier 1 Support

· Students engage in customised Student Development Experiences such as career talks, career fairs, and open house visits to post-secondary institutions. Through CCE lessons, students are taught to use the MySkillsFuture Student Portal ( https://go.gov.sg/MySFSec) to explore career options and plan their future.

Tier 2 and 3 Support

· Students participate in ECG workshops and talks led by our ECG Counsellor.

· Our ECG Counsellor also conducts parent engagement sessions and updates teachers on the latest ECG developments to ensure coordinated support for all students.

Guiding Principles for ECG Student Development Experiences (SDEs)

Student-Led Framework – Activities are tailored to students’ interests and aspirations, empowering them to take ownership of their ECG learning.
Purpose-Driven Design – Every activity has clear learning outcomes to help students make informed and meaningful decisions about their future.
Adaptability and Application – Students apply learning from CCE ECG lessons and school-based programmes to real-world situations.
Partnerships – We work closely with parents, alumni, post-secondary institutions, and industry partners to enhance ECG learning and exposure.

Level-Based ECG Efforts : Link: Click me and find out more!

Sec	Student Activities	Need Help?
1	- Discovering self through VIPS - Student-initiated learning via e-portfolio creation	Book a face-to-face or online appointment: https://go.gov.sg/hss-ecgc On-site support: Tuesdays & Wednesdays, 8.00 am – 5.00 pm (excluding HBL, school & public holidays) Email: juan_peiling@moe.edu.sg
2	- RIASEC Profiling - ECG awareness talk on pathways & subject combinations - ECG enrichment programmes: Career Life Awareness, Learning Journeys
3	- ApLM@Poly (G3) - ApLM@School - Work Experience Programmes - SG Her Empowerment (SHE)
4	- Goal Setting - Workshops on Aptitude-Based Admissions (ITE, Poly, DSA-JC) - Future Me Programme - Class-based talks on post-secondary education

By fostering self-awareness and self-directed learning, ECG cultivates a growth mindset, adaptability, resilience, and personal initiative through student-led experiences. Students are empowered to explore their interests, embrace future opportunities, and appreciate the value of diverse occupations.

Student Initiated Learning (ECG)

To support students in developing clarity and direction in their learning journey, the Student-Initiated Learning (SIL) programme is aligned with Education and Career Guidance (ECG) to help them explore their passions and set meaningful goals.

Throughout their four years in Hougang Secondary School, students chart their growth through an individual e-portfolio, documenting key learning experiences and reflections that showcase their personal, academic, and career development.

The school’s SIL focus at each level is outlined below:

Sec	Focus	SIL Description
1	Discovering purpose ‘Who am I?’	Students begin their self-discovery journey by identifying their interests, strengths, and values through the VIPS survey and other reflective activities. SIL serves as a platform for them to explore new hobbies, develop personal passions, and build self-awareness.
2	Developing sense of purpose ‘What do I want to pursue’	Building on their experiences from Secondary 1, students consolidate what they have learnt through CCA, VIA, and ECG activities. They reflect on their interests and start setting goals that align with their emerging sense of purpose.
3	Exploring Pathways and Opportunities ‘How do I get there?’	Students explore different education and career pathways related to their aspirations. Through research and experiential learning, they begin curating their e-portfolio to showcase learning evidence and achievements in areas of interest.
4	Staying relevant ‘How far have I come?’	Students reflect on their growth and readiness for post-secondary education. They articulate their goals, document key learning experiences, and refine their e-portfolio to demonstrate how they have developed in knowledge, skills, and character.

ECG Resources

1. Admission Exercises for Post Secondary Education

a. Joint Admission Exercise – O levels

https://www.moe.gov.sg/post-secondary/admissions/jae

b. Joint Admission Exercise – N levels

https://www.moe.gov.sg/post-secondary/admissions/jie

c. Polytechnic Foundation Programme (PFP) Admissions

PFP Admissions

d. Early Admissions Exercise

Polytechnic - POLY EAE Portal

ITE - ITE EAE application

e. Art Institutions

(i) Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts

NAFA

(ii) Lasalle College of the Arts

LASALLE

2. MOE Course Finder

https://www.moe.gov.sg/coursefinder - Consolidated portal for all Polytechnics and ITE courses- Entry requirements, course modules and education & career prospects)

3. MOE School Finder

https://www.moe.gov.sg/schoolfinder

4. My SkillsFuture Portal (Secondary)

https://www.myskillsfuture.gov.sg/content/student/en/secondary.html – Assessment tests, Singapore Industry Landscape, Job role videos etc)

5. Scholarship links

(i) https://scholarshipguide.com.sg/

(ii) https://brightsparks.com.sg/

6. A Guide to Post-Secondary Admission Exercises

https://go.gov.sg/postsecadminguide - Parents can refer to the MOE ECG Resources for Parents to support their children’s ECG journey

https://www.moe.gov.sg/-/media/files/programmes/ecg/ecg-tips-for-parents.pdf - Journeying with Our Children, Supporting Their Aspirations

7. ECG Padlet (HS)

	WEP at NYP (Leadership and Character Development)
WEP at Novotel Stevens Hotel (Hospitality)
	WEP at Harmoni Preschool (Early Childhood)
WEP at Yishun Health (Nursing)
	SG Her Empowerment (SHE) Talk at Expedia (Tourism and E-Commerce)
SHE Talk at DBS (Banking)
	SHE Talk at Franklin Templeton (Asset Management)
Sumitomo Electric Dinner & Dance (Events Management)