Abstract:
The main purpose of this study was to identify the factors that influence high school
students’ career choices at International Community School (ICS), Pakyi No. 1. The
study employed a quantitative approach using a descriptive survey design. The
International Community School (ICS)'s Year 12 and 13 Advanced Level high school
students made up the target population. The study's total accessible population is 122.
The study used the Krejcie & Morgan (1970) table to determine the sample size which
was 92 out of 122. The study employed stratified random sampling. Data were gathered
using a self-made questionnaire. The validity and reliability of the instrument were
checked. Descriptive statistics were used to analyze the data collected (means,
percentages, frequencies, and standard deviations). Study showed that school factors of
career guidance programme offered, teachers, media reporting, or writing about famous
people have a significant positive influence on the high school students making
informed career choices. On the contrary, parental factors were not a significant
influence in making career choices among high school students of ICS. The study
recommended career guidance programme be organized to equip all stakeholders to
make career choice-making for high school students efficient and purposeful
