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Exercise
A1 Narrative Orientation Portfolio
This portfolio is an innovative guidance tool helping young people (15–29) explore career paths through self-awareness, personal stories, and the narrative orientation approach.
Aims of the tool
To help young people and youth workers navigate career paths using narrative methods. It aims to increase self-awareness, build resilience against professional challenges, and turn personal values into concrete action plans.
Description of the tool
This portfolio is an innovative guidance tool helping young people (15–29) explore career paths through self-awareness, personal stories and the narrative orientation approach.
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Tool overview
http://toolbox.salto-youth.net/5695
This tool is for
Youth workers, Trainers, Coaches, Young people (especially migrant youth or those seeking career direction).
and addresses
Social Inclusion
It is recommended for use in:
Training and Networking
Materials needed:
Printed Portfolio/Workbook: One copy for each participant for writing exercises or an electronic version for digital use.
Stationery: Pens, pencils, and erasers for completing the self-reflection and personal history mapping exercises.
Sticky Notes and Flipcharts: For brainstorming sessions and sharing life-story highlights in group settings.
Computer and Projector (Optional): Required if the trainer wishes to present the conceptual framework of "narrative orientation" or show introductory project videos. Safe and Quiet Space: A comfortable, non-judgmental environment suitable for deep reflection and storytelling.
Duration:
Total Duration: Approximately 10 to 15 hours for a full implementation.
Breakdown:
Introduction & Self-Awareness (Pillar 1): 3 - 5 hours.
Resilience & Critical Reflection (Pillar 2): 3 - 5 hours.
Strategic Action Planning (Pillar 3): 3 - 5 hours.
The process is designed as a progressive journey. It starts with individual reflection on personal life stories, followed by group dialogues to gain peer feedback, and concludes with the creation of a concrete, value-based career action plan.
Due to the number of exercises and reflective activities included in the portfolio, the tool is highly flexible and can be implemented either as an intensive multi-day workshop or spread across several shorter sessions depending on the participants’ needs and learning context.
Behind the tool
The tool was created by
Developed collaboratively by the partners of the Erasmus+ NARRIANCE project: Möllans Basement (Sweden) EMPIRICA (Italy) TechCreas (Turkey)
in the context of
Project Number: 2024-1-SE02-KA210-YOU-000247846
The tool has been experimented in
Training workshops, non-formal education activities, and youth work sessions with migrant youth.
The tool was published to the Toolbox by
Technology and Creative Sectors Entrepreneurship Association (on 10 June 2026)
and last modified
15 May 2026
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