Careers News
Year 10 Education Careers Program
As the College’s Careers Advisor, I’m thrilled to begin working with our Year 10 students this year. It’s a privilege to support them as they explore future pathways and make key subject choices for the coming year.
Our Year 10 Careers Program is designed to help students start thinking about their options beyond secondary education. Through a range of initiatives, we aim to assist them in:
identifying their interests and skills
researching different career options
understanding the evolving job market
developing essential employability skills and applying them in real-world scenarios
creating a Pathways Plan and
building resumes and honing interview techniques.
The Year 10 Careers Program encompasses the following initiatives:
Career Education Lessons
Career education sessions will commence towards the end of this term, providing students with valuable resources to support their decision-making regarding subject selection, courses, and career pathways.
HSC Subject Selection Support
Students will receive guidance on HSC subject selection, helping them align their choices with their post-Year 12 aspirations. These discussions will begin during Careers lessons.
University, Private College, and TAFE Pathways
Students will receive information on tertiary education options, including entry requirements and how their HSC subject choices impact eligibility.
Individual Career Counselling
Students seeking further guidance can book individual sessions during recess, lunch, or before school. Support is also available for those considering apprenticeships or traineeships after Year 10. Parents/carers are welcome to join these discussions.
Careers Newsletters
Careers newsletters are emailed to Years 10, 11 and 12 students and published in the Especean for parents/carers. These newsletters provide the latest updates on careers and courses, helping students explore potential pathways. I strongly encourage both students and parents/carers to engage with these resources to uncover new interests and opportunities. Additionally, they include access to university-hosted webinars, offering valuable insights into a variety of courses and study options.
Industry Engagement and Guest Speakers
Our program connects students with universities and industry professionals, including Old Boys who share their experiences across a diverse range of careers. These lunchtime sessions are open to Years 10, 11, and 12 students and provide invaluable insights into various career paths.
Online Career Resources
Students can utilise platforms like the St Patrick’s College Careers website, CANVAS Careers, Job Jump, and Career Tools for comprehensive career information. By the end of the term, Year 10 parents/carers will also receive Job Jump registration details to facilitate career discussions at home.
For any questions, please feel free to reach out to me via phone on 8705-9255 or email joanne.cupac@spc.nsw.edu.au. I look forward to supporting our students as they navigate this exciting stage of their journey.
St Patrick’s College, Strathfield Careers Website.
Joanne Cupac
Head of Careers