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Year 10 Work Experience: Benefits & Forward Planning
For many Year 10 students, finding and participating in work experience was difficult this year.
Some students were able to attend an actual workplace, but the majority of students participated in virtual work experience through The Careers Department at school.
Being involved in work experience offers invaluable insights into the world of work.
Work experience benefits:
- Career aspirations can be confirmed, or realisations are made that the chosen career path is not suitable
- First hand experience of working life is gained
- Skills are built in team building and communication
- Connections are made between what has been learnt at school and what happens in the workforce
- Independence and confidence grows
- Motivation to follow a chosen career paths can increase
- Career options can be explored
Each year, our Year 10 students are expected to participate in work experience as it is an integral part of the career education program. It usually takes place in the last week of term two.
Message for Year 9 Students
It's time to start thinking about where you'd like to do work experience next year.
Some occupations are highly competitive, therefore positions for work experience often fill-up early.
Students considering VCAL are encouraged to participate in two weeks of work experience before entering the program, to strengthen the skills required when employed as an apprentice or trainee.
Tips for Finding Work Experience:
- Ask parents, relatives and family friends for help and advice on securing work experience.
- Google businesses in your local area
- Prepare a script of what you need to ask
- Create a resume and covering letter
- See more helpful tips here
Apprenticeships: VCAL & Year 12s
VCAL and Year 12 students considering staring an apprenticeship can visit Explore Careers and Australian Apprenticeships Pathways for information about careers and volunteering opportunities.
When businesses start opening up after stage four restrictions ease, explore work opportunities by leaving your details and taking your resume to relevant businesses. These could include Reece for plumbing, Middy's for electrical, local hairdressers, child care centres, aged care facilities, Bunnings (speak to tradies) and local cafes.
Career pathways in construction:
VET 2021 - Ringwood Training
Students considering VET for 2021 may wish to explore the Ringwood Training website to see videos about their range of courses.
Ringwood Training (RT) delivers Vocational Education and Training qualifications in three industry areas – automotive, engineering fabrication and information communication technology (ICT). You may find something of interest so it's well worth a look at what they offer.
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