Careers + Opportunities
My Career Insights
Thank you to all the Year 9 students that completed their Morrisby profiling this week! All students did a fantastic job across the 3 periods on Tuesday. If any Year 9 students missed this opportunity due to absence, a catch-up time and date can be arranged to complete the online quizzes. Students that have completed the online component will receive a full report and a 1 to 1, 30-minute interview with a Morrisby trained career practitioner. These interviews are scheduled for the week commencing June 2nd in Term 2. More information about how parents and carers can participate in these interviews will be sent in Term 2.
Year 10 Work Experience
A reminder for students and families that Year 10 work experience will take place from Monday 26th May to Friday 30th May. Students have been working hard to make contact with potential employers to secure work experience placements as part of the HC10 class. Parents and carers can assist by checking in with their student on their progress towards securing a work experience placement. This year all work experience paperwork is digitally based through the new Education Department Work Based Learning Platform. It’s an exciting transition to digitising all forms and making the paperwork process more streamlined for all parties. Please keep a lookout for an email which requires a parent/carer review and digital signature to complete your student’s placement paperwork.
Placements available!
Vail resorts at Falls Creek have offered some fantastic work experience placements, please email Ms Macklan if you are interested in any of these placement options:
- Rental and retail operations (2 placements)
- Lift maintenance
- Electrical
- Carpentry (Building Maintenance)
Prepare to Work Safely
If you are planning to complete work experience in any building, construction/trade related business (e.g. electrical, plumbing), you will need to have completed this course prior to your work experience placement. Priority will be given to Year 10 students who require the course for their work experience placements, with any remaining places offered to other students. Please register your interest ASAP by email to Ms Macklan.
Students will be able to participate at no cost (normally $165 per student), thanks to the Alpine Shire, who are funding this course. The course is a full day of training at school, hosted by 1 Stop Training Centre. Students will complete the Construction Induction Training Course (CPCWHS1001 - Prepare to Work Safely in the Construction Industry). The course is longer than a usual school day to ensure the training course requirements are met.
The course will commence at 8.45am and conclude at 4.00pm.
More information about the course can be found at https://www.worksafe.vic.gov.au/construction-induction-training-white-card
Health Forum
Registrations close soon!!! Register to attend the Albury Wodonga Health Forum.
Interested in a career in the Health Industry?
Students in Year 11 and 12 are invited to register to attend the Albury Wodonga Health Forum. Our school has 10 student places for this interactive and hands on event. Students must register their intention to attend, select 4 interactive sessions and email Ms Macklan with the details of your registration to be added to the excursion. Register now at https://www.alburywodongacareersadvisersassociation.com/health-forum
📅 Date: Friday, 2 May 2025⏰ Time: 10:00 AM – 2:15 PM.
The forum will offer students the opportunity to:
✅ Hear from professionals across various health fields
✅ Engage in 4 interactive workshops of their choice
✅ Learn about study pathways and career opportunities in the sector
Parent/Carer Support for Careers and Pathways
Are you seeking more information to assist your student with pathway planning?
Research has found that parents and carers are the single greatest influence on a young person’s education and future career decisions, with students often seeking confirmation or support on pathway decisions. Having access to relevant and recent information can greatly assist in career and pathways conversations.
Please see these links which provide some excellent parent and carer resources:
https://www.schools.vic.gov.au/career-education/parents-carers
https://vtac.edu.au/guides/caregivers-guide
University Open Days
Are you considering University study – have you been to an open day?
Universities across Australia host open days throughout the year. Any students considering attending University are strongly encouraged to arrange to physically visit the campus and participate in Open Day’s and organised activities, prior to applying for a course. Ensuring you are comfortable on the campus for the University of your choice is equally important as choosing the right course of study! Use the careers website open day link to see dates for 2025.
Dates are updated as Universities advise details.
Sport, PE and Exercise Science
Are you in Year 9 to 12?
Interested in a career in sport, PE or exercise science?
Register to attend a 45min webinar with ACU to hear from 3 presenters about opportunities in the sports industry, and how a degree in this field can be utilised. Specifically targeted for students from regional, rural and remote secondary schools. Students in years 9 to 12 have also been emailed with the details.
- Thursday, April 3
- 6-6.45pm
- Accessed via Zoom link registration: LINK
Do You Love the Outdoors?
Careers and Pathways
Important dates and information about upcoming careers events will be shared with students via their Compass Newsfeed, and in this section of the newsletter. Some events will be open for students to attend individually and others will be a school excursion.
Please encourage your student to check their Compass Newsfeed on a regular basis so they don’t miss out on opportunities for careers events.