Whether it is to teach a career development curriculum or to conduct courses infused with career education the professional development of teachers should give them a basic framework for career planning and how to connect activities in the classroom to the events unfolding in the labour market.

UNESCO: GUIDANCE

"We realize that business education is helpful in preparing a person for a career move, especially for professional athletes, " said Steve Rogers, professor of entrepreneurship at the school, who devised the syllabus, adding that the course does not "dumb anything down" for the sports stars.

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For the past 25 years he served as Senior Research Scientist at ETR Associates in California, USA. Over his professional career, he published the most definitive systematic reviews on the effectiveness of sex, relationships and HIV education in schools and is widely recognised as the leading world expert on sex, relationships and HIV education curriculum standards.

UNESCO: EDUCATION

If there is a general silver lining to this story, it is hopefully yet another reminder to athletes about the importance of (1) preparing yourself for life after sports through education and networking which can help establish a new career, and (2) seeking professional counseling to help deal with depression that may arise when the cheers stop.

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