CAREERS
Year 9 students
Course Selection Interviews
Thursday 25 July to Monday 29 July
Room 31
Last week, we started our Year 9 into Year 10 Course Selection Interviews. Students attended a course advisory session to discuss their subject choices into Year 10 and beyond.
Students now have the task of selecting their subjects for next year online, by Monday 5 August.
VET Subject 2020
Students wanting to complete a VET Subject in 2020 are required to indicate which VET Subject they would like to complete.
They will then need to complete an enrolment form, which will be provided to students in late August. VET places will not be confirmed until early Term 4.
All VET subjects on offer for 2020 are listed in the 2020 Handbooks on the school website.
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.
AIM OPEN DAY 2019
Australian Institute of Melbourne
Saturday 3 August
120 King Street
Melbourne
Monash University OPEN DAYS
Find out what’s it’s really like to study at Monash. Speak to staff and current students about the wide range of courses, including double degrees and discover more about scholarships and study abroad opportunities.
You’ll have the chance to take part in hundreds of interactive activities, attend lectures and conduct experiments with the students and researchers.
Whether you’re interested in becoming an artist, a scientist, or you’re looking for inspiration, there’s something for everyone!
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.
Tim Kogelman and Craig Harris