Careers Corner News

There’s been lots happening in the Careers Corner! 

This month read about:

• Getting a Part Time Job
• Work Experience for Year 10’s
• Job Spotlight – Criminology
• Meet our new HeadStart Coordinator

Work Experience!

A presentation was made to all Year 10 students regarding WORK EXPERIENCE in the last couple of weeks! Each student was supplied with all the relevant documentation to be completed prior to going out to their placement!

Why is work experience important?​

• Work experience is a great opportunity to ‘try out’ a career you’re interested in. You can explore a career before committing to one. ​
• It helps you understand the workplace and employer expectations.​
• You can speak to people in the industry you’re interested in, ask lots of questions! ​
• It looks great on your resume.​
• Develops self confidence and social skills = employability!​

• It helps identify your own skills and recognise areas that you may need to work on. ​
• You will gain a better understanding of your strengths and interests.​

Key points!

• Return your paperwork to Carly Pearson by Friday 27th May!
• Ensure your parent/guardian has signed the ‘parent agreement’ 
• The employer needs to complete the ‘work placement details’
• You need to have completed 2 x Safe@Work modules and supplied Carly with a copy.

If you have any questions, come and visit the Careers Corner where a friendly staff member can answer any questions you may have!

Careers Expo – Coming Soon!

Hampton Park Secondary College will host their Careers and Pathways EXPO in June.

All students and families will have the opportunity to attend the EXPO which will start during the day and run until 7.30pm! There will be an opportunity to visit over 20 exhibitor stands. 

This event will showcase the pathways available to students so they can learn more about pathways (These sessions will be delivered in Dari also), learn more about VET courses and speak with staff from support organisations within the Hampton Park and Dandenong areas such as CMY (Centre for Multi Cultural Youth) and School Focused Youth Groups from Uniting Connections.

All parents/caregivers, students and their families will be invited to attend! 

Did you Know…

On the Hampton Park School Website there is a link to the HP Career Tools Website.   Click Here to go to the site.

The careers department also send out a fortnightly newsletter titled ‘Careers Corner Newsletter’. This newsletter will be sent via Compass to the school community, including parents/guardians.

It contains information on careers, jobs, scholarships and lots more.

CLICK HERE for the latest edition!

Please come and visit the Careers Corner (inside the CRC)  There are stands with lots of information on them, pamphlets plus more. 

Also, check out the CAREERS NEWSBOARD for information on job spotlights.. We’re currently featuring a display on Real Estate, How to become an Electrician, Careers in Business, Nursing and Dental! 

VET Brochure Stand

We now have a dedicated VET (Vocational Educational & Training) Brochure Stand  with information on over 30 different VET subjects to choose from for Years 10, 11 & 12. Find out about what VET subject you may want to add to your subject selections at course counselling!

Looking for a part time job?

You will find job search tips and much more under the Career Tools website on the HPSC website.  CLICK HERE to go straight to the information! 

You will find an abundance of information on looking for a part time job!

How old do I need to be? Despite popular opinion, 14 years and 9 months is not the minimum age of employment – to be employed without a permit, a child must be 15 years. 

Under the Child Employment Act 2003, children can be employed for a maximum of 3 hours per day and 12 hours per week during school term and a maximum of 6 hours per day and 30 hours per week during school holidays. These hours are inclusive of rest breaks. Click HERE for more information.

Head Start

Head Start is a program designed to help students begin an apprenticeship or traineeship whilst still at school. The program recognizes that everyone learns differently, has different interests and career goals. 

Head Start lets you start learning skills for an apprenticeship or traineeship early – while still making sure that you get the real life knowledge that employers need by completing your VCE or VCAL. 

When you finish school, you’ll have your VCE or VCAL as well as having finished (or be close to finishing) your training - giving you a head start on everyone else. You can choose from apprenticeships and traineeships in key industries such as building, construction, community services and health, business and primary industries. See Jarrod in the Careers Office for further information. There have recently been some new courses added to the HeadStart program.  Contact Jarrod for more information on M: 0448 584 004 or E:  jarrod.flanigan2@education.vic.gov.au

We look forward to seeing you in the Careers Corner!

Job Spotlight!

Criminology 

Explore crime, the justice system and the fascinating psychology behind criminal behaviour. 

In studying a degree in criminology, you'll break down the complex issues that affect the criminal justice system, and probe the role of policing, corrections and reform programs. (There are also pathway options to a degree course)

Explore contemporary issues in criminology and criminal justice including youth justice, cybercrime, victimology and policing. Apply your knowledge of prevention theories, techniques and crime reduction programs to real world issues, situations and cases. Learn how to quick analyse and synthesize information. Understand how to communicate with people involved in the criminal justice system from victims through to law enforcement officials.

Build on your criminology major and work towards a career safeguarding the public or investigating crime.

Criminology highlights

• Develop strong research, analytical and communication skills.
• Analyse and explain real world criminology issues.
• Develop and formulate innovative criminology policies.

Criminology specializations

• Understand how to communicate with stakeholders within the justice system.
• Develop strategies to work with young people, victims of crime and offenders.
• Hone your research principles and methods to find what you need quickly.

Criminal justice:

Protect, serve and learn during your criminal justice studies! 

Get inside the criminal mind. Explore the interplay between crime and society. Unpack white collar crime, youth justice and rehabilitation. Hone a sense of justice that will inspire a policing, corrections, security or crime prevention career).

Law & justice 

Your future in the criminal justice system starts here!

Seek justice on behalf of others or help make the world a safer place. From criminology and terrorism to commercial law, investigate reasons that motivate people to commit crimes, assess rehabilitation or examine the criminal justice system.

Judge cyber security measures and debate anti-terrorism protocols. Weigh up security, risks, threats and policy in a constantly changing world. Debate the law. Work with communities and learn ways to reduce or prevent crime. Get strategic gathering intelligence, responding to emergencies and building a culture of national resilience.

Navigate the murky world of global and national terrorism and the challenges society and law makers face to protect communities)

Meet the Careers Team!

Tee Kruse, VCAL Students

Lisa Benporath, VCE Year 11's & 12's

Carly Pearson (Mon,Tues,Thurs) Year 7-10's

Deb Edwards, Student Services Leader (located in the Wellbeing Centre).