Welcome! It’s never too early for students to start thinking about career ideas, researching options, developing a career action plan, or simply having a discussion with their Careers Coordinator.

Seeing their Career Coordinator early in the year is important to ensure they can get organised early and are able to start making links with local employers.

We encourage all students and parents to please read this career news section each month and to explore the Kilbreda Careers Website HERE to ensure you keep up-to-date with upcoming career events and key dates.

If you have a child in Year 12, then it is essential that they discuss their options with the key people in their life as soon as possible. As the Careers Coordinator, I am most privileged to interview every Year 12 student throughout the year to guide them, with any future pathway questions.

Parents – School to Work Resources

Supporting your child in preparing for the world of work after school can be a challenge. Casualisation and globalisation of the workforce, and automation and rapid advances in technology will all have an impact in your child’s navigation of the world of work.

The Australian Government has developed resources to support parents through the 'Future Ready Career Education' portal. To access the resources, visit https://schooltowork.dese.gov.au/

Casual Employment

Students can sign up for employment opportunities at the following websites:

Coles	https://bit.ly/383OETN
IGA Supermarkets	https://bit.ly/382p4yw
KFC	https://bit.ly/33N7mM1
Woolworths	https://bit.ly/2RptgTp
Hungry Jacks	https://bit.ly/2qkwIU8
Kmart	https://bit.ly/2Y8U2Rd
Target	https://bit.ly/2qZ76MZ
McDonalds	https://bit.ly/380Uvtb
Bunnings	https://bit.ly/2LfB2Ls
Donut King	https://bit.ly/2YbqYIy
Boost Juice	https://bit.ly/2P36v4I
Red Rooster	https://bit.ly/2Lf35Le
Myer	https://bit.ly/2sHiEov
Cotton On	https://bit.ly/2LjebPj
Sportsgirl	https://bit.ly/2RfT2cC
Officeworks	https://bit.ly/361GkCp
Apco	https://bit.ly/33F09xz

It is important to note that around 80% of all job vacancies aren’t advertised, so it is crucial that students market themselves to businesses with an excellent resume and cover letter.

They need to ensure they tell as many people as possible that they are looking for work as often employers rely on ‘word of mouth’ to recruit for their positions.

Job seeking resources

For excellent job seeking tips, and resume/cover letter templates, we encourage students to check out the resources at the following two websites:

Skillsroad - www.skillsroad.com.au

Youth Central - www.youthcentral.vic.gov.au

Rights and Responsibilities

This is a great resource to ensure your child knows their rights and responsibilities when starting a new job - www.fairwork.gov.au

Tax File Number (TFN)

If a student does not have a TFN, they will need to apply for one via the Australian Tax Office - www.ato.gov.au

Job Options

We also recommend checking the job options at the ‘Explore Careers’ website - https://explorecareers.com.au/

Please find below a number Career News updates:

Wednesday 3 February

Welcome back
Employment tips and resources
Australian Defence Force – work experience and Cadets
Parents/Carers – school to work resources
The Hotel School Melbourne – information session
Year13 – learn about careers in Business, Entrepreneurship, Finance and Accounting
Start the school year by setting goals
Careers in international trade, freight and logistics
Competitions – writing, leadership, photography, audio engineering, social justice, fashion design, art
Interested in pursuing an apprenticeship or traineeship?

Wednesday 10 February

University scholarships for high achieving students (Year 12)
Other university scholarships
University course search tools and course ATARs
Get savvy about your finances with the FinLit program
Free online career planning and job seeking program
University newsletters
Overseas student exchange
Hair, beauty, fashion, fashion design and make-up courses
Upcoming career events
Australian Defence Force – work experience, information sessions and gap year program
Victoria Police – careers
My Health Career website
Engineering careers website
Train to become a flight attendant
Free study skills courses

Wednesday 17 February

Apprenticeship and traineeship websites
Careers in the maritime industry
New medicine pathway course
Careers With STEM articles
Important information for students Interested in applying for medicine, dentistry or oral health
Apply for university now to start in 2022!
University – early entry programs
Study to become a pilot at RMIT
RMIT Health Clinic – access affordable health care from RMIT University students
Take an online career quiz
Become an au pair and work in Australia!

Wednesday 24 February

Free careers program – start exploring your future options
Explore university courses through recorded webinars from 2020 open and experience days
The Good Universities Guide – compare rankings between universities for undergraduate courses
Careers in Insurance
Year 13 Careers Expo – save the date!
Victoria Police and Defence Force - Career Information Sessions
Careers in the maritime industry
Victoria University – course information sessions
Careers With Stem – interesting articles and quizzes
Apprenticeship and traineeships – resources
Calling all entrepreneurs!
Nursing and health virtual expo
Business and IT courses at Monash University
Forensic science careers

If you would like to contact me, please do so via email at Laura.Lunardi@kilbreda.vic.edu.au

For a careers appointment, students can book at https://calendly.com/laura-lunardi/30mins

Laura Lunardi

Careers Coordinator

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