Careers News

Careers at PCW: Term 1 report

Year 8s: On 13 March, year 8 students considered the importance of self awareness in Career decision making. In this session students identified their learning style (Visual, Auditory, Kinesthetic) and their ‘Intelligence Style’ and looked at Careers aligned with these.

Year 10s: On 20 March, Year 10 students attended a Work Experience briefing at which the processes and procedures were outlined. Some wonderful Year 11 students shared their Work Experience stories

Year 9s: participated in two Career sessions this term. The first focused on part-time employment and applying for jobs – job search strategies, resumes/cover letters, interview skills and how to apply for a Tax File Number. The second session focused on Workplace rights and Career Planning – with students developing a Career Action Plan.

For Year 11 Students

National Youth Science Forum Jan 2020

A 12-day residential program designed to give students a broader understanding of career options available in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). Applications are open from 1 March to 31 May. To find out more visit: https://www.nysf.edu.au/what-we-do/how-to-apply/

2019 VCE and Careers Expo

Learn about; VCE subjects, tertiary courses, careers, employment opportunities and gap year options.

When/time: Thurs 2nd & Fri 3rd May from 9am until 3pm. Sat 4th & Sun 5th May (10am-4pm)

Where: Station St, Caulfield Racecourse, Caulfield. Admission: $10 online p/p or $12 at the door. Family and school group options available.  For details visit: https://www.vceandcareers.com.au/

* PCW year 10 students will be attending this on Friday 3rd May as part of the Year 10 Pathways Program

You can download the entire addition of the March Careers News here 

Tonya Wimhurst

Careers Counsellor