CAREERS & EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Student Career Training Pathways
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Year 10 - Work Experience Week
- Term 2: JUNE 19th – 23rd
- Term 3: SEPT 11th – 15th
Why do Work Experience………
- Surf Coast Secondary College values Work Experience because it helps prepare students for the demands and expectations of the working world.
- Work Experience helps students make more informed career decisions.
- It enables students to start developing a range of employability skills.
- Through work experience students can begin to build networks and engage with the community, sometimes leading to part time work as well as providing them with a reference as they build their resumes.
- Students can use their experience in the workplace to reflect on their future pathway.
- If you are a local business that would like to host a work experience student, please get in touch with us at Surf Coast Secondary College.
1 - Decide what work experience you would like to do!
2 - Find out where you can do that kind of work experience.
- Do some research to find employers related to the work experience you're interested in.
- Search websites for that kind of job, and then try approaching the businesses that advertise those jobs. Ring and introduce yourself, ask if they will take you on for work experience.
- You could also do online searches using keywords associated with the sort of work experience you want.
3 - Use your networks
- Your family and friends, this includes people you know from your neighbourhood like sporting coaches or community leaders. It also includes people you know from your school, like teachers and career counsellors.
- Asking people you already know for advice on places you can do work experience is a great way to use your network.
- Your family probably has good connections with the local community. Ask them if they know a local business owner who can help.
- Make a list of the names and contact details for the businesses and organisations you find out about.
4 - Applying for work experience
- The careers team need the host employers business name and address, contact details of the owner or manager including their email and phone number.
- Once we have received the above we can generate the paperwork.
5 - Don't give up
- If you work through your list and you haven't found any work experience, don't give up. Come and visit us in the careers office, Deb and Holly are here to help you.
- Try thinking about: Other jobs you might be interested in or other companies in areas you haven't looked at yet.
Career News
- Compass Career News 12th May 2023
- Victorian Careers Show 2023 - Fri 19th May & Sat 20th May
- Discover Australian Catholic University events
- Discover Monash University
- Access Monash Online Student Panel Seminars
- Swinburne Early Entry Program 2024
- News from the University of Tasmania - New Bachelor of Biomedicine, Bach of Pharmacy with Honours
- University Clinical Aptitude Test
- CQ University - Principal's Recommendation Scheme
- Health Science Degrees in Victoria 2023
- Snapshot - Blue Mountains Hotel Management School in 2023
- Compass Career News 19th May 2023
- RMIT University - Early Offer Scheme
- News from Swinburne University - New Cyber Security Double Degrees
- Environment & Sustainability at Swinburne
- Monash University Business Explorer Program 2023
- RMIT University - Tech & Trades Experience Day, Bachelor of Space Science
- Paralegal Studies
- Human Resources Courses in Victoria 2023
- James Cook University Snapshot 2023
- Career Newsletter May 2023
- Careers in Care and Support
- National Careers Week
- Year 13 Expo
- Where to look for jobs
- 2023 Future of Jobs Report
- Global Footprints Scholarships
- QANTAS Pilot Scholarships
- National Youth Science Forum
- Velocity Truck Apprenticeships
- Micro Mathematicians
- Reasons to Get Involved
- Skills and Thrills Showcases
- Cadetship Opportunities
- Challenges and Competitions
National Careers Week
A message from the National Careers Institute2023 National Careers Week Premier Partner |
This National Careers Week, we invite you to join us for two free webinars, the first will focus on transitioning industries and the second will discuss skills on the move.
The National Careers Institute ensures everyone in Australia has access to reliable and accurate careers information and resources. The National Careers Institute is a proud partner of National Careers Week. |
Resilience, creativity, dependability, and collaboration skills are important for career success. Often referred to as soft skills, these personality traits can be just as important as technical expertise when it comes to securing a job. With an ever-changing market, job seekers need to ensure that soft skills like flexibility and problem solving are at the forefront of their resume.
What do employers want?
Employers value soft skills. Did you know that 75% of employers consider soft skills to be just as important, if not more important than technical skills? Employers rely on soft skills to ensure a candidate is a good fit for the role, and for their business.
It’s much easier for employers to teach someone to use a machine than teaching reliability or good communications skills. To find out more about the Australian labour market, including the skills employers are looking for, visit Australian Jobs 2022 on the Your Career website.
Can you learn soft skills?
Even without formal training, there are many ways that you can grow and improve your soft skills. Simply being able to identify areas where you’d like to grow is a great start!
Did you know that job seekers who complete a soft skills course often submit more job applications, even into new industries, due to the confidence gained?
Don’t be discouraged if you’ve identified a soft skill that you need to work on. The great news is that there are numerous training courses available, designed to help you improve your capabilities.
Some people naturally possess a range of soft skills that they excel at. Others will hone them over time through work and life experience.
Other actions you could consider include:
- asking for new opportunities at work, specific to your targeted soft skill, for example:
- presenting in an important meeting will give you a chance to develop your public speaking skills.
- leading a team project could help you develop both your leadership and teamwork soft skills.
- volunteering in a community organisation, industry or occupation that interests you
- joining a social group or sports team to learn to communicate in different settings
- seeking feedback from your supervisor or manager, or a colleague who knows you well
- self-reflecting after completing tasks to consider what went well, and where you personally could have improved.
Soft skills in action
The good thing about soft skills is that they are transferrable and can apply to all industries.
This National Careers Week, we invite you to join us for two informative half hour webinars:
‘Transitioning industries’ – Monday 15 May 2023, 2pm AEST.
Find out how industries in Australia are evolving in the 21st century.
‘Skills on the move’ – Tuesday 16 May 2023, 10am AEST.
Discover how skill sets can be transferred to a different career or situation.
These webinars are designed for career practitioners and job seekers alike. Check out www.yourcareer.gov.au
Entry Schemes and Alternate Pathways Directory 2024
University Open Day Directory 2023
University Course Guide by Industry 2023
Click on the below link to find an A-Z guide to the best universities according to the industry or career path you wish to take!
Sport Courses with Sport Clubs
- Carlton College (together with La Trobe University)
- Cricket Academy (together with RMIT University)
- Essendon Education (together with RMIT University)
- Richmond Institute (together with Swinburne University)
- St Kilda – Holmesglen Sports Program (together with Holmesglen Institute)
Career Apocalypse
World Economic Forum (WEF) analysts predict that a staggering 83 million jobs will be nixed globally in the next five years as bank and postal clerks, cashiers, secretaries and other roles are pushed out by new technology. At the same time, 69 million jobs will be created in emerging industries, such as artificial intelligence (AI), sustainability, and robotics. Still, that's a net loss of 14 million jobs, or 2% of the current global workforce.
Read the full article here: Career APOCALYPSE: 83M jobs are set to vanish globally by 2027 - bank and postal clerks | Daily Mail Online
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Head Start Apprenticeships and Traineeships
Interested in becoming a Head Start school based an apprentice or trainee?
If you’re a student looking for a pathway into employment such as a School Based Apprenticeship or Traineeship, a parent looking for a secure future for your child, or an employer looking for your next apprentice, contact the Careers & Pathways Team or Vocational Major coordinator about Structures Work Placement and the Head Start Program.
~ Nicole Smith, Head Start
Geelong Jobs Board
gforce Apprenticeship Services Job Vacancies
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Apprenticeship and Traineeship Support Forum
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