Careers News

YEAR 10 MOCK INTERVIEW DAY

Year 10 students had the opportunity to practice their skills and prepare for future interviews by taking part in the Mock Interview Day on the 15th August. Some students were nervous, others confident and well prepared. Preparation for the Mock Interview Day was conducted through all English classes and students received additional interview skills and practice and time to think about how to answer questions. Year 10 now have a resume and portfolio and some knowledge on how to be prepared for interviews. Feedback and overall evaluation of the ten-minute impression during the interviews will be returned to students, which will assist them in preparing for future interviews.

Lake Illawarra HS would like to thank the different people and companies who came to our school to provide this wonderful experience for our students:

University of Wollongong
1300 apprentice
HVTC
Australian Business
McDonalds
Programmed

EXTERNAL VET COURSES

Students keen to do external VET subjects in 2020 can find out the courses on offer on the EVET website.https://evet.nsw.edu.au/evet_courses/

This website is now open and has various subjects on offer to students in current years 9 - 11. Subjects could be for one year or over two years and students will need to find own transport to the course. These courses are suited for students who have an interest or clear career path that while at school they can develop.

Students wishing to apply can see Mrs Willingham for more details and need to pick up an Expressions of Interest form, fill out and submit by 1st September to the Careers Office. There is no guarantee that students will be selected and there is no acceptance of late applications.

YEAR 12 INFORMATION

Illawarra iTeC is a registered training organisation where courses are available to participate in. All courses are funded under Smart and Skilled, delivered via face to face class based sessions with lots of practical hands on training.

Illawarra iTec training facilities are open for inspection every Tuesday from 8.30am – 5.00pm. Future students are welcome to pop in and have a tour of the facility, please don’t hesitate to come down and have a look around.

·Certificate IV in Leadership and Management (16th September)

·Certificate III in Retail (18th September)

·Certificate II in Business (23rd September)

·Certificate III in Screen and Media (14th October)

·Certificate III in Hospitality (14th October)

TAFE has an Open Day coming up on the 14th September and students can register and attend to speak to different teachers and hear about different courses and options available. Students even applying to university can also consider back up plans and alternate pathways to their courses.

Students applying to attend university in 2020 have some dates to remember and to be organised prior:

Early Admissions to UOW online application opened 1st August and closes 30th August
University admissions centre (UAC) applications have opened 1st August
Open days at universities are varied and students need to enquire
Educational Access Scheme applications with UAC are open
Student Recommendation Scheme applications are open (for universities other than UOW)

The careers newsletter with additional information has been sent to students’ school email and can also be accessed by the Lake Illawarra High School Careers website (http://lakeillawarrahighcareers.com/ )

CAREERS NEWSLETTER can be read for further information about upcoming university open days, apprenticeship information and other useful websites. This is attached to the school newsletter, is always sent to Years 10 – 12 and can be accessed on the school’s website or Lake Illawarra High School Careers website.

‘As always, I am here to help you.’

Rhonda Willingham

Careers Adviser

Youth Frontiers

A group of 5 Year 9 girls, Jacinta, Russia, Jai-Ann, Mursal and Laelia have been involved with a Mentoring program called Youth Frontiers. Youth Frontiers is a NSW Government funded youth mentoring program in which volunteer mentors work with a young person over a 6 month period to develop a community activity. The aim of this program is to guide a young person to make a positive contribution to their community and in doing so further develop their confidence and learn new skills.

The girls have worked hard over the past few months to develop a community initiative where they attend a local aged care facility run by Warrigal Care, to work with the residents and offer them stimulating leisure activities. They have planned a range of activities they will offer over the next month at the facility.

The first week didn’t go to plan as they were unable to head out into the gardens to do some succulent planting due to the strong winds and cold weather. Instead the spent the time talking and getting to know the residents and finished off playing and calling the Bingo numbers.

Week two saw them move into the kitchen, where they baked up some delicious ginger bread men and cookies. Both the residents and girls have enjoyed and benefited from their time together and are looking forward to the activities planned in the coming weeks.

Mr Chaseling

Transition Advisor