Careers News
Information for Year 10 students
There are a lot of things happening for Year 10s this semester.
Best Practice Interviews occurred in the last week of term 1.
It was terrific to see how well students presented themselves for their interview. Although quite a number of students were nervous about their interview, they rose to the challenge and overcame their anxiety. Many were told on the day that they were either short listed or were offered the position. Students will receive written feedback this week during tutorials. We ask students to come and see us in the Careers Room if they have any concerns about their feedback or would like pointers about how they might improve for next time.
A huge thank you must go out to all of the members of our community who supported this event by donating their time to participate on a panel. Our Best Practice Interview program relies heavily on the experience of others who work in our community to make the event successful and meaningful to our students. Feedback from a number of students who participated was that they were very appreciative of the opportunity and learnt a great deal about what is required to apply for a position and to present well for an interview.
Work Experience week is coming up on 18th- 23rd June
Students were given work experience forms late last term. If students were absent or have misplaced their form, they can come to the Careers Room to collect another one. Students are required to return their forms by Monday 30th April – ONLY TWO WEEKS AWAY. After this date there will be a short period where late forms may still be accepted, however we require forms to be returned ASAP in order to complete additional administration tasks and to ensure students have completed appropriate safe at work testing before they go out to work.
We really urge students to find a placement that is related to a career they may want to pursue when they leave school rather than just finding a retail placement. This is a real opportunity for students to explore whether their intended career path is what they really want to do. For students who are struggling to find something, consider the following pointers:
- Talk to your friends and let them know what you’re interested in – they may know someone they can put you in touch with;
- Talk to your extended family – grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins – once again they may know someone. If it’s located near where they live, you could perhaps consider staying with them for the week;
- Speak to neighbours, your sport coach, other teachers;
- Where possible, asking in person is a better option – it’s harder to say know to someone who is in front of you. It also gives them the chance to see what you are like; and,
- Don’t be put off if employers say no to you. There are many reasons why they may not be able to take you on and this will not have anything to do with you personally e.g. not enough work, they already have work experience students, it’s not an appropriate environment to have work experience students.
Please note, if students find a placement which requires them to travel with their employer or have accommodation with their employer because they are located too far from home, an additional form must also be completed and signed by parents and the employer. This is attached to the Work Experience form.
Please check that all parts of the forms are completed thoroughly as they must be filled in and signed by students, parents and the employer before being returned to the Careers Room where it will be checked and then signed off by the Principal.
Pathways Information & Upcoming events for students in Years 9-12
Year 9 Excursion – South East Careers Expo and Try a Trade will be occurring on Tuesday afternoon on 24th April. Students whose parents have consented to attend will travel to Cranbourne Racecourse. All Year 9 students are encouraged to attend.
The South East Careers Expo is the largest careers expo outside the CBD providing engaging activities and information for young people and families about future pathways in education and training· The event is targeted to years 9-12 and will provide lots of interactive activities and information on the day.· Over 100 exhibitors including Universities, TAFEs, RTOs, Government Agencies, Community Providers and much more will be there.
Careers and trades that have previously been displayed include carpentry, plumbing, tiling, bricklaying, painting, hair and beauty, engineering and many others. Other career options including the Australian Defence Force, Victoria Police, and local universities have also been present at the South East Careers Expo and Try a Trade.
In addition to gaining a hands-on experience, students have the opportunity to talk to qualified people and career advisers about the different occupations and pathways available in the region. Over 3500 local students attend each year.
The VCE and Careers Expo 2018
This event is being held on Thursday 3rd and Friday 4th May from 9am-3pm and Saturday 5 and Sunday 6th May from 10am-4pm at Caulfield Racecourse. There will be 170 exhibitors including universities, TAFE and training colleges and exhibitors with VCE, career, employment and gap year information. There will also be 156 seminars for Year 10, 11 and 12 students to be held over the 4 days. Topics include subject selection for Year 10 students, tertiary courses, VCE subjects, careers, employment and much more. Tickets are $10 each. There are 10 free tickets for year 10 and year 11 students in the careers office if you would like to go on a first come first serve basis. For more information about exhibitors and seminars go to: http://www.vceandcareers.com.au/
PLEASE NOTE: The Careers team will be taking the Year 12 VCE and VCAL students on Friday 4th May.
Year 10-12 students are asked to please log on to Compass and complete their Career Action Plan (CAP) for 2018. The information students provide will assist us in Pathways to provide more directed information. From the data we receive, we will be able to organise guest speakers who can come out to the school to speak to relevant interested students. It also prompts students to set goals with timelines as well as get themselves prepared for their post-secondary options. Please help us to help you by completing all aspects of your Career Action Plan. It also points you to other resources you can use if you’re uncertain of what your interests are. The Plan can be completed at home or at school. Parents/Carers can also assist in this process by speaking to students about getting this important information completed. Students who need assistance are encouraged to come into the Careers Room at lunchtime.
Federation University have some ‘Experience Day’s coming up where students can learn about specific fields of study and clarify their area of interest. Offering interactive workshops and activities, these days are productive to help refine your career path.
‘Experience Days’ at Berwick Campus
Education – Thurs 26th April
IT & Engineering – Thurs 26th April
Business – Thurs 3rd May
Nursing – Thurs 3rd May
Science – Thurs 10th May
Arts/Psychology – Thurs 10th May
Times: 10am til 2pm
Fed Uni's ‘VCE Study Skills Days’ have also proven to be very popular. A free event designed to support VCE students with their studies, providing valuable advice and strategies. With experienced guest speakers and Fed Uni's academics and students, the day will include helpful information on:
- Time Management
- Increasing Motivation
- Critical Thinking
- Life as a uni student
Dates: Tues 3rd July from 9.30am til 2pm
Gippsland Campus (Churchill)
Wed 4th July from 9.30am til 2pm
Berwick Campus
The University of Melbourne will be running ‘My Melbourne Future’ which involves a number of information sessions about courses in a range of areas including:
15th May - Agriculture, Sciences, Technology, Engineering and Design.
31 May - Health and Veterinary Sciences.
5 June - Economics, Business, Humanities & Social Sciences and Law.
7 June- Creative and Performing Arts.
14 June - Economics, Business, Humanities & Social Sciences and Education.
Where: Parkville campus, Grattan Street Parkville, Victoria.
Time: 5:30pm to 8:30pm
Check out the details and other events at: https://futurestudents.unimelb.edu.au/explore/events
Interested in IT?
All secondary school students interested in IT can book seats at the ‘2018 Big Day In’ IT Careers Conference held at the Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre o