Careers  

CHOOSING YOUR VCE PROGRAM 

Year 10 students will be asked shortly to make decisions about their VCE study program for Years 11 and 12.  Choosing subjects and courses may be one of the first career decisions students make.  To assist students with making these important decisions Year 10s have had the opportunity to complete their Career Action Plans, conducted investigations into some of their career interests via Futures class, attended school VCE subject presentations and have had one to one Career Counselling interviews.  

These career development activities were aimed at building student’s knowledge and understanding of their strengths/interests, Senior School options available and possible subjects they could be considering for selection.  Making these decisions may seem challenging however the process can be made easier by asking the following questions: 

What subjects do I want to study in Year 11 & 12 for the career I want? 

Do I want to study VCE, VCAL or VET? 

• What training should I do? eg. a course at University, TAFE/private provider or an Australian Apprenticeship 
• What University, TAFE or private provider/college should I attend? 
• What job opportunities will it open up? 
• What apprenticeship are available and where could I learn more in order to make an informed decision as to which one to choose? 

Year 11 & 12 subject choices are very important as many post school training courses and careers have mandatory entry requirements.  Although it’s important to choose the subjects necessary to be eligible for your desired career/course, it’s even more important to ensure that subjects chosen match student’s interests and strengths.  As students worked through career development activities during Futures class they were asked to think about what they want to do, where their interests lie and what career research they need to undertake in order to make informed subject/career choices.  Students have also been strongly encouraged to draw on their Morrisby Profile to gain further insights into possible subjects that relate to their career interest areas. 

Students and families will gain insights into the VCE subject selection process during the VCE Information Night on 25th August @ 6.30pm via TEAMS.  Following this information night students will also be provided with a copy of the Senior Secondary School Pathways Guide which provides further information into Senior School Programs.  I also encourage students to visit the following page on the VTAC website that talks specifically about ‘how to choose subjects” – Click HERE 

We wish all year 10 students a positive experience with their decision making and as a school community we look forward to supporting their career aspirations. 

Voula Jakubicki 

Careers Coordinator