Careers News
Year 10 Work Experience 1st to 5th June 2020
Students were introduced to Work Experience in August 2019 and asked to return these forms at the start of Term 1. These forms are now overdue and need to be returned to the College. The forms and other Work Experience resources are available on Schoolbox. Students needing any assistance should make an appointment to see their Careers Coordinator.
Skillsroad Job Fit Test
Wanting to know if you would be a perfect fit for your dream career? It can be hard if you haven’t had any experience before.
Skillsroad has developed a quick quiz you can take to test whether you are “job fit” for more than 300 careers.
Find out more and take the quiz here.
Want to become a ballkid?
Ball boys and ball girls are an important part of the professional tennis scene. Responsible for picking up used and providing new balls to the players out on the courts, they keep the game going safely and smoothly.
So if you’ve been inspired while watching the Australian Open and are keen to get out on the court yourself, why not sign up for the National BallKid Program and turn your dreams into reality.
How to become a ball boy or girl in Australia
- Be aged between 11 and 17 years old
- Register your interest in the National Ballkid Program by completing the online application form
If you’re selected, you’ll have to attend trials at the National Training Centre.
Making the cut at trials means you’ll have to attend the 4 month training program, which could mean you’ll be selected as one of the 360 ball boys and ball girls taking part in the Australian Open.
You won’t get paid for your hours spend on court, but you’ll be supplied with the official uniform (which you’ll be allowed to keep), get a food allowance to use, and might receive tickets for to give to your family and friends.
Future opportunities for ballkids
Taking part in the Australian Open could open doors for you to attend international tournaments and matches.
After the age of 16 if you’d like to progress your career, there’s always the option to train as a linesperson, umpire, or work in other court services.
Wombat Books Illustration Challenge 2020
Wombat Books are seeking original illustrations from Australian school-aged students (aged 5 – 18) to publish in a unique picture book by the team at Wombat Books.
The Challenge has been established in order to provide aspiring young illustrators with the opportunity to be published in a professionally produced children’s book and gain an introduction into the world of illustrating.
Winning illustrations will be published in a new book which is due for release in 2021. Illustrators will receive two free copies of the book. They will be acknowledged on the Wombat Books website and social media.
Entries are open until Monday 30 November 2020.
Find out more and enter here.
Work Experience with Knox City Council
Are you a high school or tertiary student keen to learn about Council?
You can gain vital skills and knowledge through our work experience and student placement programs. Our short term placements are for Year 9 or Year 10 students up to two weeks.
Your Digital Reputation
A lot of the time we don’t think twice before posting something on social media. But your social media accounts can become an “online resume” that employers, universities and other people can easily look up, and it might affect your reputation.
You can do a quick Google search of yourself and see what comes up. Think about if you had applied for a job and were looking at your profile from the perspective of the boss – does this look like someone you would want to hire?
Of course, this doesn’t mean you need to stop having a social media presence altogether. Be mindful of what you post and what others tag you in. Take some time to check the privacy settings on your social media accounts. And if you’re not 100% sure about something, just don’t post it.
You can find heaps more online safety tips and tricks on the eSafety Commissioner website here.
Melissa Dillon and Robyn Cardamone
Careers & VET Coordinators