Career guidance
In Japanese: 進路指導 (shinro shido)
Definition
Career guidance (shinro shido) is the school’s organised, ongoing guidance and support so students can think about their lives and choose their path for themselves.
In more detail
The general provisions of the Course of Study ask schools to provide organised, planned career guidance through all of their educational activities.
It is often mistaken for advice on schools or jobs in the final year, but it is meant to run from admission to graduation.
Preparing admission reports, passing on job postings and recording interviews are all part of the work.
Carrying interview notes and changing aspirations across years keeps guidance consistent when the homeroom teacher changes.
In Classio
In Classio, the 進路希望 section of the 通知表・要録・調査書 screen records each student’s target schools and results.
See also
Related terms
- Career education
Career education is education that supports career development by building the abilities and attitudes each person needs to become socially and vocationally independent.
- Admission report
An admission report (chosasho) is a record of grades and activities that a student’s current school prepares for the next school’s admissions.
- Job posting
A job posting (kyujinhyo) is an employer’s notice of an opening, showing the work, requirements, location and pay.
Sources
Sources checked: October 24, 2026