Careers
Hello Parents/Guardians and Community Members,
This term is proving to be another busy term full of important careers events. Please see the summary of recent events and upcoming event details outlined below.
Narrandera Shire Youth Council
Youth Events
Our Shire Youth Council Coordinator Nyoka Prior has worked hard to put together amazing opportunities for our students and the broader Narrandera Youth. Last week during Youth Week, several of our students were able to participate in various short courses to help them build their skills, confidence and future employment opportunities. Students participated in a variety of activities such as Basketball Lessons, Fishing with DRIRD workshops, Driving Lessons, Barista Course, Pizzeria Experience, Hairdressing, Responsible Service of Alcohol, Responsible Conduct of Gaming courses. These have all be amazing opportunities for our students to connect with their peers, explore areas of interest and gain new skills for life and future employment. An extension of these activities which are on in the next few weeks are the Skills Workshops under the ‘Where Do I Go From Here Project’:
All Female Welding Workshop
29th April – 1st May Narrandera TAFE CRC
A group of our female students are currently participating in a three-day workshop in welding. This trades-based training will allow students to explore and develop welding skills and confidence in the Metal Fabrication trades. Organised and coordinated by Nyoka Prior our Youth Coordinator at Narrandera Shire Council, the workshop aims to encourage more females into traditionally male dominated trades in a safe and inclusive setting. Nyoka has worked with TAFE staff to provide this amazing opportunity for our female students to build confidence and skills in welding and metal fabrication industries.
Male Welding Workshop 1
8th-20th May – Welding Workshop
This upcoming workshop will be for male youth of Narrandera Shire and interested students from Narrandera High School are encouraged to come see Mrs Ing to put their name on the list. Students must be over 15 years of age and have a Unique Student Identity number – Which Mrs Ing can assist students to obtain. Limited places are available due to safety ratios, so get in quick to gain your spot in this fantastic opportunity.
Horticulture & Gardening Workshop
3rd June – Narrandera TAFE CRC Campus
This upcoming one-day workshop will be for all Youth of Narrandera Shire and interested students from Narrandera High School are encouraged to come see Mrs Ing to put their name on the list. Students must be over 15 years of age and have a Unique Student Identity number – Which Mrs Ing can assist students to obtain. There are 20 spots for this course, so get in quick to gain your spot in this fantastic opportunity.
I would like to take this opportunity to thank Nyoka Prior for all her work in providing such fantastic opportunities for the Youth of Narrandera Shire and Narrandera High School. THANK YOU NYOKA!
TAFE YES Program
Welding & Horticulture
These courses are in addition to the courses listed above and are organised by our TAFE Services Coordinator at Narrandera TAFE – Sheridan Scalli. As you can see, these industry areas have a shortage of skills workers so that is why TAFE have also put on these opportunities for our students to gain skills and confidence in these industries. Students will need to be over 15 years of age to enrol in these TAFE courses and need a Unique Student Identity number – Which Mrs Ing can assist students to obtain. There are limited spots for these courses, so get in quick to gain your spot in this fantastic opportunity.
Thank you to Sheridan Scalli for all the advocacy and coordination in providing these opportunities to our school. THANK YOU Sheridan!
RIEP Workshop - Be a Health Hero
Workshops 5th & 6th May & 2nd & 3rd June at Wagga Wagga Base Hospital & CSU
Next week and in June a group of Year 10 students will have the opportunity to attend the two-day workshops at both Charles Sturt University and at Wagga Wagga Base Hospital. The highly successful program called ‘Be A Health Hero’ is organised and funded by our Regional Industries Education Partnership Officer Stacey Suidgeest in partnership with MLHD staff, CSU Staff and Three Rivers Health. This unique program will enable students to explore all aspects of health careers and provide hands on practical experience in the areas of Nursing, Allied Health and Medicine. The workshops will be held at Wagga Wagga Base Hospital and Charles Sturt University Wagga campus.
Previous workshop activities included:
- Provide Basic Life Support
- Suturing
- A-G Vitals & Wound Care
- Presentation by Ambulance Officers
- Facility Tours
- Q&A session with health professionals
- Occupational Therapy
- Exercise Physiology
- Dietetics
- Speech Pathology
- Careers in Health Care
Critical Care
Both workshops are full so no more students can register to attend. However, if students are interested in this opportunity, they are encouraged to come see me so I can work on other activities that may be similar and suit their interest in these fields.
I cannot wait to hear how our students enjoy this opportunity and will share photos with you in the next newsletter.
Careers Pathway Interview & Uni Early Entry
Open for all Year 12 students.
We have commenced our Year 12 Careers Transition Interviews this term and I encourage all Year 12 students to book in for their careers planning interview with me. These comprehensive interviews take a minimum of two lessons and are tailored to each student to ensure they have a clear plan and information for their transition to post school life.
Students who are looking at university pathways are encouraged to organise their interview as soon as possible so they can have guidance on the various early entry processes offered by each university and how they can respond to the specific requirements of each university and course they aspire to study. If parents would like to attend these meetings, they are welcome to reach out to the careers office to book an appointment after school hours. All parents and guardians are sent a summary of the meetings with their child if they cannot attend in person.
University of Canberra UC4 Yourself Day
Wednesday 3rd June
This year our senior students can registered to attend the University of Canberra Campus Experience Day. This will be on 3rd June. Students will receive an email with the link to register for the chosen activity workshops and need to do this as soon as possible, so they do not miss out on activities. This will be a fantastic opportunity for senior students to see university life an learn more about the various courses UC has to offer. Any interested students should register via the link sent to their school emails and let me know they intend to go so I can organise the bus and logistics as soon as possible. This will be a one day excursion leaving early in the morning and arriving back at night time.
Western Riverina Careers Expo
Leeton High School
Next month our Year 10 group will head over to the Western Riverina Careers Expo at Leeton High School. This expo is an important opportunity for students to begin to gain important information for their upcoming subject selections for their senior studies.
Careers Expos allow students access to the many employers, tertiary providers, and organisations to explore careers opportunities, courses and discuss firsthand with industry experts all aspects of modern career and employment opportunities across the state and in our region.
I encourage all of year 10 to attend this event.
Safework White Card Construction Courses
Two Virtual Courses to be held on 18th & 19th June and 20th & 21st June
We have confirmed the dates for the next two virtual White Card Construction Safety courses this term for 18th & 19th June as well as the 20th & 21st June. Students from Year 9 upwards can undertake this training and must be over the age of 14years old.
We have a list of students on the wait list, so I will be confirming with each student if they are intending to attend this course due to the rules of SafeWork we can only host 15 students in each course.
The courses are completely subsidised by the Department of Education and so there is no cost for the course itself. However, the SafeWork Licence Card does have a cost of $30 for each student.
*All students will need to obtain a Unique Student Identifier Number to participate. I can assist students to obtain this online but will require them to bring in a photo of their Medicare card to obtain this USI. Or students can obtain this themselves by accessing the following website:
https://www.usi.gov.au/providers/create-usi-student
All Careers Events
All these opportunities are always announced to students at our morning assemblies, year meetings and in our newsletters. Any student or parent who has any questions in relation to these activities are welcome to contact the careers office for further information.
LA TROBE University Aspire Early Offer Program
Careers in Agriculture, Animals and Environment
Mrs Judy Ing
Careers Adviser