Pathways 

Year 10 Careers Fast Track – Counselling has started!

Careers Fast Track (CFT) counselling has begun this week for Year 10 students that have completed the CFT quizzes and refined their portfolios.  However there are still a large number of Year 10 students that have not completed stage 1 (see stats below).CFT Stats:126 students completed quizzes/portfolio10 students started quizzes 109 students have not started quizzes - Parents/Carers please encourage your child to complete the stage 1 quizzes as soon as possible.  The quizzes are career-life based which forms part of the Year 10 Personal Learning and Career Pathway plan.  This activity is part of a 3 stage process which must be completed sequentially:  

Stage 1 – Completing the online quizzes (creates an individual CFT Portfolio)

Stage 2 - Refining the Careers Fast Track Portfolio  

Stage 3 - 1:1 counselling session with a CFT Counsellor in Term 3

The CFT program informs students and their families about their:

                1. Preferences for further study                2. Preferences for career and work                3. How to learn & study more effectively to get the best out of their education

The quizzes fall into the following categories:

• Employability     
• Job Interview
• Learn-Ability
• Learning & Career Pathway
• Learning Styles
• Pathway Validation & Portfolio

To get started, click on the link below or copy and paste into your web browser.  Complete the 'My Personal Details' section only on the registration form then press submit.   Ensure a tick is recorded next to the completed quiz on the main page before you move onto the next quiz. 

http://asp2.careersfasttrack.com.au/Assessments/Enrol.aspx?id=UKKFV9nhBFk%3d&quizid=1,2,3,4,5,6,7,9

The Victorian Senior Secondary Certificates are changing in 2023!

From 2023 there will be more senior secondary certificate options for students in Victorian schools enabling all student’s access to the pathways that will set them up for a successful post school transition.

Students will be able to choose between the VCE and the new VCE Vocational Major (VCE VM). Vocational and applied learning (VAL) is deeply embedded into the VCE VM stream; connecting students to life outside the classroom, giving them more independence and motivating them to become responsible for their own learning.  Students will be able to apply skills and knowledge in practical settings.

The VCE Vocation Major (VCE VM):

• Is a new program within the VCE replacing Intermediate & Senior VCAL from 2023
• Sets students up to thrive in a modern economy by providing a holistic education through the development of technical, employability and social skills, including a nationally accredited qualification through the stud of a Vocational Education & Training (VET) course 
• Integrates the best elements from the VCE and VCAL ensuring Victorian students have access to high quality vocational and applied learning pathways
• Supports the further development of key attributes and skills required for the 21st century including:
  • Collaboration and teamwork
  • Self-motivation and time management
  • Creative thinking
  • Problem solving
• Prepares students to successfully transition into apprenticeships, traineeships, further education and training, university (through non ATAR pathways) or directly into employment
• Access to some VCE units as part of their personalised VCE VM program
• Study a VET certificate utilising the skills and knowledge for particular careers through the development of:
  • Learning real life work skills
  • Applying theory to practice
  • Achieving a nationally recognised qualification whilst at school
  • Getting a head start into a career pathway straight from school
  • Ability to get a job in an area of interest whilst continuing further study

Students currently in Year 10, we recommend seeking further advice from Pathways to discuss the most suitable pathway for 2023!  (refer to flyer)

Yr11 Pathways Counselling

Yr11 individual Pathways counselling began this term with all sessions in Pathways. Students are advised to regularly check their Compass schedule for their session date and time and teams messages for reminders. 

Work Experience

Work Experience participation is optional at VSC, however we strongly encourage all students aged 15yrs + to get involved in this very beneficial and rewarding program.  Students can undertake Work Experience every year up until they graduate VSC.

Work Experience provides young people with a taste of the real world of work and a clearer understanding of a particular industry or business they may be interested in pursuing in the future.  It assists in career discovery and exploration, goal setting and decision making whilst preparing students for VCE, future tertiary studies, apprenticeship/traineeships or full time work.

There are no designated time frames for students to complete placements as we believe a flexible delivery arrangement provides students with a better opportunity to meet the availability and operational time frames of businesses and industries within the community. This also means we are not competing with other local schools which can limit students' opportunities. 

Placement dates are arranged through consultation and negotiation between the employer, school and student to maximise the experience.  Speak to Pathways today and collect the Preparing for the Workplace Work Experience pack.

Pathways Website – www.vscpathways.com

Did you know VSC has its own careers website?  It’s a ‘One Stop Shop’ for everything you need to assist with Career planning, research, information and help, available 24 hours a day. To access the website please click on the link vscpathways.com or go to the VSC website and click on the Pathways tab. Features:

• Latest news and events
• Senior school options
• Work experience and OH&S in the workplace
• VET – Vocational Education and Training
• University Admissions requirements through VTAC
• Find what careers suits you & course discovery
• Interactive Career bullseyes
• Gap Year
• Resume creation & finding a job
• Youth allowance and money matters
• Informative career videos
• Plus lots, lots more to help individual career development

Career Development is the lifelong process of managing life, learning and work (paid and unpaid) over our lifespan.  The ability to make informed decisions, manage and transition through change for a personally determined future.

Young people build their career development through self-awareness; understanding how they make decisions and how these decisions impact future aspirations through exploration, identifying interests, values and preferred learning styles through careers exploration activities such as Morrisby in Year 9 and Careers Fast Track in Year 10.  The ability to research a wide range of career options helping them to select subjects they may enjoy learning whilst aligning to tertiary course pre-requisite requirements in the future or apprenticeship/traineeship requirements and work. 

Career development is further enhanced by juggling the expectations and requirements of school with extra-curricular activities like sport and family responsibilities, part-time work, community involvement and social interests. 

To further assist your Career Development please visit vscpathways.com an easy to use interface with links to a multitude of career resources for both Students and Parents. We encourage all VSC students and their families to explore the Pathways website to assist in making positively informed decisions about their future. 

Stay Safe.  Stay Well. Stay Connected.

VSC Pathways Team