African Journal of Career Development
- Publisher
- AOSIS
- ISSN
- 2617-7471; 2709-7420
- Country
- South Africa
- Language
- English
- Thematic area
- Social Sciences and Humanities
About this journal
The African Journal of Career Development is a scholarly publication dedicated to exploring the multifaceted landscape of career development in the African context. Its scope encompasses a broad range of topics, including career counseling, vocational guidance, career planning, talent management, career transition, and the impact of technology on career pathways. The journal seeks to advance understanding of the unique challenges and opportunities presented by the African labor market, while also contributing to the global discourse on career development best practices.
Key themes that frequently appear in the journal include the influence of cultural factors on career choices, the role of education and training in career development, the challenges of youth unemployment and underemployment, the impact of globalization and technological advancements on African careers, and the development of effective career support systems within the African context. The journal aims to foster dialogue and collaboration among researchers, practitioners, policymakers, and other stakeholders involved in career development across the African continent.
The African Journal of Career Development targets a diverse audience, including academics, researchers, career counselors, human resource professionals, educators, government officials, and students. It serves as a platform for sharing cutting-edge research, innovative practices, and practical insights relevant to the African context. By disseminating knowledge and promoting dialogue, the journal seeks to contribute to the development of effective career support systems and the enhancement of career opportunities for individuals throughout the African continent.
The journal's impact is reflected in its contribution to the growing body of knowledge on career development in Africa, its influence on policy and practice, and its role in fostering a vibrant community of researchers and practitioners engaged in career development initiatives. The journal's publications have been cited in various academic and professional settings, contributing to the development of evidence-based approaches to career development in Africa. Moreover, the journal serves as a resource for policymakers and practitioners seeking to address the challenges and opportunities related to career development in the region.
Volumes (20 articles)
Volume 6, Issue 1 (2024)
- Acknowledgement to reviewers
- The psychological factors influencing youth moving from unemployment to employment in South Africa
- Perspectives of South African Adolescent Girls making decisions for their future
- The need for structured career guidance in a resource-constrained South African school
- Emotional intelligence predicting subject-specific academic success: EQ-i Youth in South Africa
- Curriculum implementation challenges and responses during the COVID-19 pandemic in a rural secondary school in South Africa
- Shifting professional and personal identities of the cisgender scholar doing LGBT research
Volume 5, Issue 1 (2023)
- Table of Contents Vol 5, No 1 (2023)
- Gender diversity and sexual orientation in the South African workplace
- High school learners’ perceptions of careers in the built environment sector
- Acknowledgement to reviewers
- School principals’ responses in creating an inclusive schooling space for gender and sexual diverse learners
- Intersections of gender and sexual diversity in the career trajectories of LGBTQIA+ individuals
- The job interview experiences of a Namibian transgender teacher graduate in pursuing employment