Careers

Graduating Class of 2019 - Where are they now?

Dandenong High School and the Careers team would like to congratulate the graduating class of 2019 as they move into their chosen pathways. Students have chosen a diverse range of future career options, including University and TAFE courses, apprenticeships, traineeships or employment.

 

The study fields which were most popular are business/commerce, nursing and health, science, engineering, information technology and the building trades. A graph (below) shows all of the interest areas.

 

We are delighted to share with you that 98% of students who wished to go on to further study, have received an offer and the remaining 2% of students are planning on applying for study mid-year.

 

Eleven students are commencing apprenticeships and sixteen are in full time employment.

Senior Years - Individual Careers Coaching

The future world of work is changing and students need to be prepared for their transition into further study or employment. This year, we have introduced individual and personalised careers coaching sessions for every student in Years 11 and 12. This will allow us to assist students to clarify their goals and understand exactly what is required to achieve their individual pathway beyond school.

 

The Careers team at Dandenong High School consists of four highly qualified and professionally trained practitioners, who can provide accurate labour market data and specific tertiary requirements. University and TAFE entry requirements are changing rapidly and there is a growing shift towards non ATAR based entry. Students should be encouraged to participate in leadership roles as well as volunteer and community work, which are becoming favourably viewed alongside strong academic results.

 

The personalised coaching sessions also allow the careers team to further develop a positive relationship with each student and empower them to drive their own career education through connection with the multifaceted careers services.

 

Through the establishment of supports such as our drop in service, learning tutor help desk and our ever-growing Instagram account, we ensure that every student feels a sense of belonging and connection. Many students have sought support and accessed vital information via our Instagram account (@Insta_Careers). The Year 12 only service has ensured that students have access to the Careers team outside school hours and alleviates some of the stress associated with navigating Year 12 and the transition beyond school.

 

The Careers team are passionate about supporting each student during the year and beyond, to ensure each student is empowered to reach their potential and enter their chosen pathway. Parents are also welcome to attend interviews or to make a separate time to meet with us to discuss any career related issues.

 

Nilly Banai

Careers Counsellor and Senior Years Program Coordinator