Careers Information

E.D.G.E Workshop

During the last week of Term 2 a group of students in Year 10 were involved in a hands-on workshop at school to help them understand about their personal social image and learnt about practical ways to present for interviews. This EDGE workshop involved a local careers presenter Sharna Kyle and her group of beautician, hairdressers and stylist giving expert advice. It was a fun and informative day where students were inspired to make a difference and stand out from the crown when applying for interviews.

Work Experience

Again a group of students were involved in work experience during the last week of Term 2. Students attended various places and all had a wonderful and interesting time in areas of interest such as preschool and primary teaching retail, tiling, IT refurbishment, carpentry, concreting, plumbing and automotive. Students who missed out have the opportunity to do work experience in week 10 of Term 3

Year 12 Information

Students applying to university in 2017 have some dates to remember and to be organized prior:

Early Admissions to UOW online application opened 1st August and closes 24th August
UAC applications (compulsory if applying to any uni) opened 1st August
Open days are varied and students need to enquire. UOW open day 11th August, TAFE 18th August

The careers newsletter with additional information has been sent to students’ school email and can also be accessed by the Lake Illawarra High School Careers website (http://lakeillawarrahighcareers.com/ )

Year 12 students have been invited to participate in individual interviews to discuss future options and to assist in any enquiries of career pathways. A booklet on Post School options has been provided to all who attend. Lake Illawarra High School Careers website (listed above) has information to assist future planning and the Lake Illawarra High School facebook page is also useful with jobs and future events relevant for high school students.

https://www.facebook.com/Lake-Illawarra-High-School-Careers-1691530507767524/

Year 10 Mock Interview Day

Year 10 students have the opportunity to practice their skills and prepare for future interviews by taking part in the Mock Interview Day on the 16th August. This is compulsory for all Year 10 students and they are expected to have a resume, portfolio and possible cover letter prepared for a ‘pretend’ employer based on a chosen advertisement or career of their choice. Preparation for the Mock Interview Day has begun in Careers lessons and students will receive additional interview skills and practice.

Thankfully, various people from the community, including Employment and Apprenticeship Agencies, local businesses and UOW have volunteered their time and expertise to speak and listen to the students. This will give all who participate a real-life experience.

Feedback and overall evaluation of the ten-minute impression during the interviews will be provided to students, which will assist them in preparing for future interviews when applying for jobs. Please support your child in participating in this event.

Careers Website and Facebook

Remember to use the Lake Illawarra High School Careers website:

http://lakeillawarrahighcareers.com as it has lots of information for you to research or help students in planning future ideas. All Year 10 students have been actively using the website in Careers lessons this year.

The Lake Illawarra High School Careers Facebook page also has useful information of upcoming events, jobs and courses. It is important to like the page to know what is happening here at school and in the wider community.

External VET Courses

Students keen to do external VET subjects in 2019 can find out the courses on offer on the EVET website.https://evet.nsw.edu.au/evet_courses/

This opens on the 13th August and has various subjects on offer to students in current years 9 - 11. Subjects could be for one year or over two years and students will need to find own transport to the course.

Students wishing to apply can see Mrs Willingham for more details and need to pick up an Expressions of Interest form (attached) , fill out and submit by 21st September to the Careers Office. There is no guarantee that students will be selected but there is no acceptance of late applications.

These courses are suited for students who have an interest or clear career path that while at school they can develop.

Open Days

UOW open day

https://openday.uow.edu.au/

TAFE open day

https://events.tafensw.edu.au/open-day

Saturday 18th August 10am – 2pm

Foleys Lane Wollongong

Sessions for current Year 10, 11 and 12 students:

10.15 AM

PATHWAYS: LIVE IT!

As a school leaver be where you want to be and discover the diverse range of career areas and qualification levels from certificate to TAFE Degree or University course.

11.00 AM

TVET & SBAT: GO FOR IT!

Discover how you can learn with TAFE NSW – while you're still at school! TVET courses are ‘dual accredited’ courses – meaning they count as units of study towards both your HSC and a nationally recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET) qualification.

11.45 AM

APPRENTICESHIPS & TRAINEESHIPS: BE AMBITIOUS

From 1 July 2018, the NSW Government will fund qualification fees for 100,000 new apprentices. Find out how you can learn a trade or workplace skill while receiving a nationally recognised qualification.

12.30 PM

PATHWAYS: LIVE IT!

As a school leaver be where you want to be and discover the diverse range of career areas and qualification levels from certificate to TAFE Degree or University course

Sessions held in P Block – Auditorium.