John Mutua
The platform has opened my eyes to career opportunities that align well with who I am and what I enjoy.
Verified voiceMay 10, 2026
CBC Career Guidance System — Kenya
Unlock EveryLearner'sTrue Path
A 5-Dimensional Career Assessment Framework that correlates learner aptitudes, values, interests, personalities and competencies into actionable career pathways aligned with Kenya's Competency-Based Curriculum.
5 AssessmentsCBC AlignedCareer PathwaysSubject MappingPrintable Reports
Career Focus
Helping learners shape their futures — this platform is designed to help students explore suitable career pathways using a short, student-friendly assessment. The QuickScan identifies strengths and suggests subject and career clusters appropriate for learners.
How we decide your best-fit careers:
- Character assessment — a quick temperament-based check that highlights how a learner naturally responds, works, and relates.
- Ability assessment — a practical skills check that reveals where a learner's natural strengths are strongest.
- Career interest quiz — a guided interest finder that points toward career clusters aligned to a learner's preferences.
- Teachers' view tool — a structured review of character, ability and interest from a teacher's perspective.
- Parents' insights form — a home-based snapshot of character, ability and interest to add family insight to the guidance process.
Complete a paid module to access a downloadable report showing your results, possible pathways, subjects, and career options.
The Framework
5-Dimensional Career Guidance
Each dimension captures a unique layer of the learner's identity. Together, they help reveal a personalised career trajectory.
1
Character
Shows how a learner naturally responds, relates, and behaves in different situations, helping guide suitable learning and working environments.
Temperament2
Ability
Highlights where a learner's practical and cognitive strengths are strongest, from reasoning to hands-on problem solving.
Strength Areas3
Interest
Identifies areas of genuine enthusiasm and preferred activities so the guidance matches what the learner enjoys most.
RIASEC Interest4
Teachers' View
Brings in the teacher’s observation of the learner’s behaviour, participation, consistency and classroom performance.
School Insight5
Parents' View
Adds the family perspective from home, giving a fuller picture of the learner’s habits, strengths and support needs.
Home InsightReport Structure
A Comprehensive Learner Report
Each learner receives a detailed, printable report correlating all five assessment dimensions into concrete career pathways, recommended subjects, and possible career options.
Learner Profile Summary
Personal details, school, grade, and assessment date for official documentation.
5-Dimension Scores
Visual score bars showing performance across all five assessment areas.
Career Pathways
Top recommended CBC pathways with clear strength indicators.
Subject Recommendations
Specific CBC subjects aligned to the learner's strengths and chosen pathway.
Possible Careers
Curated list of careers in the Kenyan context, from technical to professional roles.
Career Focus Kenya
5-Dimensional Career Assessment ReportLearner Profile
Amara Wanjiku Mwangi
Grade 9 — JSS
Nairobi Academy
April 2026
Assessment Scores
Character82%
Ability76%
Interest90%
Teachers' View68%
Parents' View85%
Overall Fit
80%
Strong Alignment
The 5 dimensions point toward a strong career fit
Recommended Career Pathways
STEMSocial SciencesArts & SportsRecommended Subjects
MathematicsBiologyChemistryPhysicsComputer StudiesEnglishPossible Careers
- Biomedical Engineer
- Data Scientist
- Environmental Scientist
- Medical Doctor
- Software Developer
Career Pathways
CBC Senior School Pathway Areas
Assessments map learners into one or more of these five CBC-defined pathway areas, with specific subject clusters and career destinations.
STEM
Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics pathway for analytical, investigative learners who enjoy problem-solving and innovation.
MathematicsPhysicsChemistryBiologyComputer Studies
→ Engineer, Doctor, Data Scientist, Architect
Social Sciences
Humanities and social studies pathway for learners who are empathetic, communicative and interested in society and governance.
HistoryGeographyCRE / IREBusiness Studies
→ Lawyer, Diplomat, Sociologist, Journalist
Arts & Sports
Creative and physical pathway for learners with strong aesthetic, artistic, musical or sporting abilities and expression.
Visual ArtsMusicPhysical EducationDrama
→ Designer, Athlete, Performer, Animator
Technical & Vocational
Practical skills pathway for learners who are hands-on, mechanical and thrive in applied technical environments.
AgricultureHome ScienceTechnical DrawingWoodwork
→ Technician, Chef, Farmer, Mechanic
Business & Entrepreneurship
Commerce and enterprise pathway for learners with leadership drive, enterprising spirit and financial acumen.
Business StudiesEconomicsAccountingMathematics
→ Entrepreneur, Accountant, Banker, Marketer
Languages & Literature
Communication pathway for learners with linguistic talent, love of literature, and strong oral and written expression.
EnglishKiswahiliFrenchLiterature
→ Translator, Author, Educator, Broadcaster
How It Works
From Assessment to Career Report
01
Register Learner
School counsellor creates a learner profile with personal, grade and school details for authenticated access.
02
Complete Assessments
Learner completes character, ability, interest, teacher and parent assessments online or on paper.
03
Guidance Analysis
The system combines the five dimensions to calculate pathway alignment and career-fit strength.
04
Generate Report
A comprehensive report is produced detailing pathways, recommended CBC subjects and possible careers.
Guide Every
Learner
Forward
Start your school's 5-dimensional career assessment programme today. Empower counsellors, parents, and learners with clarity and direction.
Testimonials
Marry Auma
Career Focus has made it easier for me to identify my strengths and explore career options that suit me well.
Verified voiceMay 10, 2026
zenab maxamud
Career Focus has opened my eyes to new possibilities and guided me toward career choices that match my abilities and interests.
Verified voiceMay 10, 2026
Brian Kiptoo
Career Focus has helped me discover more about my strengths and has given me career options that I feel comfortable exploring.
Verified voiceMay 10, 2026
Sharon Wanjiru
Career Focus has helped me gain a deeper understanding of myself and has introduced me to career options that I feel well suited for and comfortable pursuing.
Verified voiceMay 8, 2026
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