Careers update

There have been lots of events advertised for students in Shelly News. Many of these events are free and a great opportunity for students to learn more about courses and careers. I have summarised these below. I would recommend going to the news articles on Shelly for more information.

Opportunities currently being offered for students

ANU Open Day - Saturday 18 March, either online or in person.
HMAS Cerberus Open Day - Sunday 19 March 2023, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Education USA presentation on Studying at US Colleges - Tuesday 21 March, 6pm - 7:30pm, Trinity Grammar School
Box Hill Institute Talk and Tour - Tuesday 28 March, 4.00-7.00pm, Box Hill Campus (Elgar Rd)
Monash University online presentation on Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Science, Wednesday 29 March, 6.00-7pm
Monash University online presentation on Medicine, Wednesday 29 March, 5.00-6.00pm
Photography Studies College Workshop for Year 11 and 12 students, Tuesday 12 April11am-2pm, 37-47 Thistlethwaite St, South Melbourne.

Future Insights Event 1 - How can my child maximise their employability post school and what role can I play in assisting them?

Our first Careers Future Insights event this year will be held on March 23 from 7.30-8.30am in the Hall and will be of great interest to parents of students from Year 7-12. Leah Lambert, a Career and Interview Coach from ‘Relaunch Me’ and also a parent of Shelford, will present a session on how children can maximise their employability post school and how parents can support them in this process. The presentation will cover types of careers, skills and attributes employers are looking for, Career Planning Processes and support parents can offer students.

A light breakfast will be available and there will be an opportunity for questions at the end of Leah’s presentation. We strongly encourage parents of Year 7-12 to attend.

Assistance with Work Experience Placements

Our Year 10 students are currently looking for work experience placements in a range of industries. If you think you might be able to help with a placement for students we would love to hear from you! Please email me at cfreney@shelford.vic.edu.au for more information.

Job Outlook and the Labour Market Information Portal (LMIP)

It is always interesting to see changes in the labour market and this can be valuable information for students when deciding on a career. For insights into this area you can access https://labourmarketinsights.gov.au/

Catherine Freney

Careers & Future Pathways Coordinator