KarrierKapu is a digital career-guidance portal linking students, teachers and employers, offering self-assessment tools, labour-market info and mentoring to support informed career decisions and work-based learning.
Target group:
Students in secondary and vocational education who are preparing for career decisions and labour market entry. Teachers, career counsellors, and school mentors who support students in career planning. Employers and partner institutions involved in dual training and work-based learning.
Duration:
The programme is ongoing and part of the national career guidance and information system coordinated by Pályára.hu and the Educational Authority. It provides continuous online and offline support for schools and students. Activities are organised throughout the academic year, with career events, workshops, and digital tasks available at any time. The portal contains:
- User-specific modules (“I am a student”, “I am a parent”, “I am a teacher”, “I am an employer”) with relevant guidance pathways.
- Online event and counselling booking (time slots and personalised sessions via Reserrvio).
- News and updates on local events, workshops and career fairs.
Inspiration for the tool: KarrierKapu is a career orientation portal and ecosystem developed by the Székesfehérvári Szakképzési Centrum as part of a county-wide career guidance roundtable initiative. It functions as a digital gateway that integrates, unifies and supports career orientation services and resources for a wide range of users. KarrierKapu was launched to create a comprehensive, digital career-guidance platform that connects students, teachers, and employers. It supports the government’s goal of strengthening career orientation) in public and vocational education. The platform responds to the need for easily accessible, up-to-date labour-market information for young people making career choices.
Objectives:
- To guide students in discovering their strengths, interests, and professional pathways.
- To make career information and counselling tools widely available through an online platform.
- To help teachers integrate career-orientation tasks into regular classes.
- To connect schools with companies and VET centres, promoting work-based learning opportunities.
- To support informed and realistic career decisions and reduce early school leaving.
Resources needed:
Access to the KarrierKapu portal: https://palyara.hu/karrierkapu
Internet connection and digital devices for students and teachers.
Collaboration with regional chambers, employment centres, and enterprises.
Professional support from the Educational Authority and local VET centres.
Activities:
- Self-assessment and career tests to identify skills, interests, and preferred work styles.
- Career information modules about professions, training routes, and sectors in demand.
- Interactive digital learning content for classroom or individual use.
- Career Days and Company Visits coordinated through the platform.
- Teacher resources and downloadable worksheets for career education lessons.
- A mentoring system that connects students with guidance professionals.
Extension activities:
Integrated with other national initiatives such as KASPÓ and Európai Pályaorientációs Hét (European Careers Week). Offers opportunities for students to join Erasmus+ mobility and internship programmes. Promotes cooperation between schools, families, and businesses to ensure holistic guidance.
Reflections/Consolidation of learning:
Students can track their own progress and create a career portfolio within the system. Teachers can monitor engagement and provide individual feedback. Reflection questions help students identify how their skills align with career goals, e.g.:
- What did I learn about myself through this task?
- Which professions suit my interests and abilities?
- What steps can I take next to reach my goals?
Contact person: Official website: https://palyara.hu/karrierkapu