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ABSTRACT

This study examines the role of career counselling in promoting meaningful career paths among adolescents in Uyo Metropolis, with particular focus on how it facilitates the alignment of individual skills, values, and life circumstances. Adolescence represents a critical stage in career development, where informed guidance can significantly influence future educational and occupational outcomes. Drawing on existing literature, the study highlights how career counselling enhances self-awareness, supports informed decision-making, and fosters confidence in navigating complex career choices. It further emphasizes the importance of contextual factors such as social expectations and economic realities in shaping adolescents’ aspirations and opportunities. The study concludes that effective career counselling not only aids in selecting suitable career paths but also contributes to long-term personal fulfillment and adaptability. Therefore, the study advocates for strengthened counselling frameworks within educational systems to better equip adolescents for purposeful and sustainable career development. It also recommends that schools in Uyo Metropolis should establish and strengthen functional career counselling units staffed with trained and qualified counsellors to provide consistent guidance to adolescents.