CAREERS
Year 9 students Course Selection Interviews
On Thursday 25, Friday 26 and Monday 29 July, Year 9 students will attend a Year 9 into Year 10 Course Advisory session to discuss their subject choices into Year 10 and beyond.
Parents are invited to attend these sessions. Appointment times have now been sent home.
VET News!
Congratulations to all ACDA students who participated in the recent excursion to the film set of Neighbours!
ACDA students had the opportunity to gain experience working as an extra in the background of shots, showing a keen level of focus as they worked to make each scene feel more populated and lively.
While there, they were also able to observe how a live television set operates, and the level of efficiency and dedication that goes into making one of the fastest-shooting programmes on Australian television.
The plot details of the episode are under wraps for now, but keep your eyes peeled for our students in the background of shots when the episode airs later this year!
Our Animal Studies students were visited by two past students last week, Tayla and Tegan Carney, who now work with Racing Victoria to rehome ex-race horses. They brought along two ex-race horses for students to observe.
During the visit our Animal Studies students were informed students about all aspects of caring and rehabilitating horses.
From all accounts it was a great learning experience, which gave students an insight into one aspect of the animal care industry.
Work Experience - Year 10 students
Students in Year 10 have the opportunity this year to undertake Work Experience to develop their awareness of appropriate attitudes and behaviour in real work environments, to explore employment and career options, to develop contacts with potential employers and to observe the use made of skills taught in school subjects.
Work Experience at Lilydale High School can occur at any time within the school year, for up to 5 school days or 10 days, utilising part or all of the school holidays.
Students interested in completing Work Experience, should speak to a Careers Practitioner who will inform them of necessary processes and forms required to complete Work Experience.
Students are unable to complete Work Experience if the necessary forms and documentation is not completed.
School Leaving Age
From January 1st 2010, the Government brought in new requirements for the school leaving age.
Before a student is allowed to leave school they must satisfactorily complete Year 10 and until the age of 17, they must be in some form of full time training or employment.
Training options can include:
- VCE
- VCAL
- Full Time TAFE
- Apprenticeship
Any students wishing to leave school before these requirements are met must put in a request for exemption to the Regional Director in consultation with Lilydale High School.
Students leaving school before the end of Year 12, are required to fill in an EXIT FORM and complete a Careers appointment.
Leaving school or not attending school can result in non-payment of Centrelink benefits.
Lilydale High School Careers Website
The LHS Careers webiste contains a large amount of information and should be your first stop when you are looking for information on: jobs, careers, university and TAFE related courses and much more.
The site has a specific area where students can log into and complete skills and interest tests, create resumes and cover letters.
Holiday WORKSHOPS
The Swinburne Skills and Jobs Centre is holding FREE how to find your first job workshops over the school holidays.
Richmond Institute Open Days
There are a number of upcoming Open Days for Richmond Institute, Melbourne Campus on July 1, 3, 11 and 24.
This video is based on our Melbourne program and will definitely give students an idea of what the Richmond Institute is all about.
LaTrobe Uni – School Holiday Experience Day
'Experience Clever Melbourne (Winter)' gives you the chance to not only see our campuses, but experience them, by taking part in fun and dynamic workshops led by real lecturers.
Open to future students and parents.
Friday 5 July
8.45am – 3.30pm
Union Hall, La Trobe Univerisity,
Melbourne Campus (Union Building)
To Register, click below;
Melbourne Career Expo
26 to 28 July
Tim Kogelman and Craig Harris