Careers and Pathways
YEAR 10 WORK EXPERIENCE WEEK
20 JUNE – 24 JUNE 2022
Work Experience is compulsory for all Year 10 students at Thornbury High School. What is Work Experience? Work Experience is the short-term placement of secondary school students, with employers, to provide insights into the industry and the workplace in which they are located. It provides students with the valuable opportunity to:
- develop employability skills
- explore possible career options
- understand employer expectations
- increase their self-understanding, maturity, independence and self-confidence
Students are placed with employers primarily to observe and learn — not to undertake activities which require extensive training or expertise. Students are expected to find their own Work Experience placement and must complete the Work Experience Arrangement Form. This form is an important legal document as it is essentially a contract between you, the employer and Thornbury High School. If considering a placement that involves contact with animals, students must contact the Careers Office before arranging their placement.
Work Experience Checklist
1. Choose an area of interest
- refer to Morrisby Report
- use Bullseye charts
2. Find Employers/Research Organisations
- reach out to your network
- contact local businesses
3. Contact Employers
4. Complete the Work Experience Arrangement Form and additional COVID-19 form
5. Submit the Work Experience Arrangement Form and COVID-19 form
6. Complete required Safe@Work modules
7. Final Preparation and Information
8. Work Experience Week
9. Reflection exercise and thank you letter early in Term 3
TERTIARY CAMPUS TOURS
Many Tertiary Institutions are now offering campus tours. Check individual websites for details and to make a booking. School holidays are a great time to visit.
For more information about Work Experience and all things to do with Careers, see the THS Careers website www.thornburyhscareers.com