Careers + Opportunities
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Considering a career in sport?
The Richmond Institute will be hosting information sessions in the April school holidays for students interested in the Diploma of Sport (SIS50321) and the Diploma of Leadership & Management (BSB50420). Options exist to attend an online or in person session, to explore study options and future career opportunities in the sports industry after completion of the qualification. Register via the QR code in the image below.
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)
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.
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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.
You can also take a look at all the great information on the Careers and Pathways website by clicking here.