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PERSONALIZED CAREER EXPLORATION

PATHWAYS… Helping people discover their perfect career 

Pathways is a powerful career exploration tool that analyzes skills and work preferences to help users identify occupations where they are most likely to succeed. It generates a personalized, rank-ordered list of approximately 300 occupations, with those that most closely match a user’s skills and interests appearing at the top.

The list updates each time an assessment is completed or the work preferences survey is updated. This ensures clients receive up-to-date, personalized career recommendations that evolve with each new assessment or change in preferences, making results more accurate, relevant, and aligned with their goals.

In today’s rapidly changing job market, this innovative system delivers what both individuals and employers need: a scalable, cost-effective, and personalized approach to career matching.

How It Works

1. Skill Match: Pathways compares test results in each assessment area to the skill requirements of 298 occupations. It calculates the “gap” between a user’s scores and the typical skill levels needed for each job. These gaps are normalized to allow fair comparisons across all occupations. Careers with the smallest skill gaps, and therefore the strongest matches, appear higher on the list.

2. Interest Match: A brief survey captures the individual’s preferences related to work environments, tasks, and general interests. These include things like working with people, data, or tools; preferences for structure or flexibility; and interest in hands-on vs. analytical tasks. The responses are then compared to occupational data from the Government of Canada’s OaSIS system, which outlines the typical interest and workstyle attributes associated with each of 298 occupations. Occupations that more closely reflect an individual’s preferences receive higher interest match scores.

How the personalized rank-ordered list of occupations is generated

Pathways creates a personalized, rank-ordered list of 298 career options by combining assessment results and personal preferences using a 60/40 weighting model. Behind the scenes, tens of thousands of calculations compare the individual’s skill scores and interest patterns to the unique requirements of each occupation. Each career is then scored and ranked based on how well it aligns with both current capabilities and personal preferences. This balanced and data-driven approach helps people identify careers where they are not only qualified but also more likely to succeed and feel fulfilled.

For each of the 298 occupations on the list, Pathways provides:

  • A plain-language job description
  • A link to the Government of Canada’s OaSIS website, with detailed information on job duties, requirements, and interest alignment
  • A link to the Government of Canada’s Job Bank, where wage information, job outlooks, and current openings both nationally and by province are presented.
LANGUAGE TESTING

ENGLISH/FRENCH LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY ASSESSMENTS

ESG can configure its assessment platform to deliver low-stakes English and French assessments that target the four key language skills: writing, speaking, reading, and listening.

Trusted by organizations in Canada, the United States, Mexico, Asia, and South America, these assessments help individuals, educators, and employers understand language abilities in real-world workplace and training contexts. Whether you’re supporting newcomers, screening for foundational skills, or determining program eligibility, ESG’s platform provides a fast, practical, and accessible solution.

Each assessment includes:

  • Immediate scoring

  • Customized learning recommendations

  • Access to the Pathways career exploration system

  • Benchmark equivalency information to situate results within widely used frameworks

Our English-language scores are benchmarked against other English-language assessment systems to provide estimates of how clients would perform in higher-stakes testing environments. The other scoring frameworks include:

  • IALS (International Adult Literacy Survey) 500-point scale

  • ESDC (Employment and Social Development Canada) scales

  • CLB (Canadian Language Benchmarks)

  • TOEIC (Test of English for International Communication)

  • IELTS (International English Language Testing System)

  • CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages)

Note: Comparison scores are approximate and intended for general guidance only. ESG does not guarantee placement outcomes based on other organizations’ tests.

ASSESSMENTS

ASSESSMENTS

Need an online assessment that measures the skills people need to be successful at work, in school and in life?

We create assessments that accurately measure a variety of foundational skills including reading, numeracy, writing, problem-solving, digital skills, communication and social-emotional skills. Test one, two, or more skills. The choice is yours.

Whether you need assessments for machine operators, mechanics, or college entrance, we have you covered. Our assessments are made-to-measure using the same documents that workers and students encounter in the workplace and in the classroom.

Test questions are accurate and proven sound. They are validated by psychometricians to ensure their accuracy and validity.

Many of our online assessments feature adaptive scoring systems that use the results from previously completed questions to determine how difficult the next questions should be. For example, people who are struggling will automatically be presented with easier questions.

Call us to learn more.

RESULTS REPORTS

AI-Enhanced Results Reports

Turn insight into action. Employers and educators achieve better outcomes when they clearly understand an individual’s skills and where gaps exist. That’s why every assessment generates an AI-enhanced Results Report providing a clear, practical guide to strengths and development needs.

Each report highlights:

  • Skill Levels: An easy-to-understand summary of current abilities.
  • Real-World Application: Tasks a person can perform confidently, and those that may require additional support or training.
  • Actionable Insights: Recommendations powered by AI that help organizations focus supervision, training, and resources where they’ll have the greatest impact.

For clients, these reports build confidence by showing what they already do well and pinpointing the areas to strengthen. For employers, educators, and trainers, they unlock smarter decisions, better training ROI, and stronger performance across teams and classrooms.

With AI-driven insights, every assessment becomes more than a test—it becomes

LEARNING PLANS

Learning Plans

From assessment to action—instantly. Each time a client completes an assessment, they receive a personalized learning plan designed to close skill gaps and accelerate growth.

These plans provide:

  • Tailored Recommendations: Customized online resources aligned directly to assessment scores.

  • Extensive Resource Library: Access to over 600 free learning activities, including instructional videos, structured exercises, and downloadable workbooks.

  • Flexible Delivery: Designed for both self-directed learning and blended training environments, making them easy to use anytime, anywhere.

For clients, this means clear next steps and the confidence to build essential skills. For employers and educators, it means efficient, targeted development that saves time, reduces costs, and delivers measurable results.

With learning plans, every assessment is more than a score… it’s a personalized roadmap to success.

  • PATHWAYS CAREER EXPLORATION

    PATHWAYS… Helping people discover their perfect career 

    Pathways is a powerful career exploration tool that analyzes skills and work preferences to help users identify occupations where they are most likely to succeed. It generates a personalized, rank-ordered list of approximately 300 occupations, with those that most closely match a user’s skills and interests appearing at the top.

    The list updates each time an assessment is completed or the work preferences survey is updated. This ensures clients receive up-to-date, personalized career recommendations that evolve with each new assessment or change in preferences, making results more accurate, relevant, and aligned with their goals.

    In today’s rapidly changing job market, this innovative system delivers what both individuals and employers need: a scalable, cost-effective, and personalized approach to career matching.

    How It Works

    1. Skill Match: Pathways compares test results in each assessment area to the skill requirements of 298 occupations. It calculates the “gap” between a user’s scores and the typical skill levels needed for each job. These gaps are normalized to allow fair comparisons across all occupations. Careers with the smallest skill gaps, and therefore the strongest matches, appear higher on the list.

    2. Interest Match: A brief survey captures the individual’s preferences related to work environments, tasks, and general interests. These include things like working with people, data, or tools; preferences for structure or flexibility; and interest in hands-on vs. analytical tasks. The responses are then compared to occupational data from the Government of Canada’s OaSIS system, which outlines the typical interest and workstyle attributes associated with each of 298 occupations. Occupations that more closely reflect an individual’s preferences receive higher interest match scores.

    How the personalized rank-ordered list of occupations is generated

    Pathways creates a personalized, rank-ordered list of 298 career options by combining assessment results and personal preferences using a 60/40 weighting model. Behind the scenes, tens of thousands of calculations compare the individual’s skill scores and interest patterns to the unique requirements of each occupation. Each career is then scored and ranked based on how well it aligns with both current capabilities and personal preferences. This balanced and data-driven approach helps people identify careers where they are not only qualified but also more likely to succeed and feel fulfilled.

    For each of the 298 occupations on the list, Pathways provides:

    • A plain-language job description
    • A link to the Government of Canada’s OaSIS website, with detailed information on job duties, requirements, and interest alignment
    • A link to the Government of Canada’s Job Bank, where wage information, job outlooks, and current openings both nationally and by province are presented.

  • ASSESSMENTS

    Need an online assessment that measures the skills people need to be successful at work, in school and in life?

    We create assessments that accurately measure a variety of foundational skills including reading, numeracy, writing, problem-solving, digital skills, communication and social-emotional skills. Test one, two, or more skills. The choice is yours.

    Whether you need assessments for machine operators, mechanics, or college entrance, we have you covered. Our assessments are made-to-measure using the same documents that workers and students encounter in the workplace and in the classroom.

    Test questions are accurate and proven sound. They are validated by psychometricians to ensure their accuracy and validity.

    Many of our online assessments feature adaptive scoring systems that use the results from previously completed questions to determine how difficult the next questions should be. For example, people who are struggling will automatically be presented with easier questions.

    Call us to learn more.

  • RESULT REPORTS

    AI-Enhanced Results Reports

    Turn insight into action. Employers and educators achieve better outcomes when they clearly understand an individual’s skills and where gaps exist. That’s why every assessment generates an AI-enhanced Results Report providing a clear, practical guide to strengths and development needs.

    Each report highlights:

    • Skill Levels: An easy-to-understand summary of current abilities.
    • Real-World Application: Tasks a person can perform confidently, and those that may require additional support or training.
    • Actionable Insights: Recommendations powered by AI that help organizations focus supervision, training, and resources where they’ll have the greatest impact.

    For clients, these reports build confidence by showing what they already do well and pinpointing the areas to strengthen. For employers, educators, and trainers, they unlock smarter decisions, better training ROI, and stronger performance across teams and classrooms.

    With AI-driven insights, every assessment becomes more than a test—it becomes

  • LEARNING PLANS

    Learning Plans

    From assessment to action—instantly. Each time a client completes an assessment, they receive a personalized learning plan designed to close skill gaps and accelerate growth.

    These plans provide:

    • Tailored Recommendations: Customized online resources aligned directly to assessment scores.

    • Extensive Resource Library: Access to over 600 free learning activities, including instructional videos, structured exercises, and downloadable workbooks.

    • Flexible Delivery: Designed for both self-directed learning and blended training environments, making them easy to use anytime, anywhere.

    For clients, this means clear next steps and the confidence to build essential skills. For employers and educators, it means efficient, targeted development that saves time, reduces costs, and delivers measurable results.

    With learning plans, every assessment is more than a score… it’s a personalized roadmap to success.

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