Pathways /Career News
Princes Hill Secondary College
Where are the 2019 Year 12 graduates?
PHSC students continue to do well in receiving tertiary offers. Overall, 97% of students who applied for a course in 2019 received an offer.
Students were accepted into a range of courses, with creative arts, humanities and science areas, the most popular. 81% of students received their first or second preference. Almost 50% of the offers made were for The University of Melbourne and RMIT University, which have traditionally attracted many of our students. It was pleasing to see that students applied widely in 2019 and will be studying at a range of tertiary institutions. We wish our 2019 graduates all the very best for the future.
WORK EXPERIENCE – YEAR 10 STUDENTS -
22 JUNE – 26 JUNE, 2020 (5 days)
An important component of our career development program at PHSC, work experience will be held the last week of Term 2. Work experience provides our students with the opportunity to:
- develop their employability skills, e.g. communication, team work, interpersonal skills
- explore possible career options
- assist with their career planning and subject selection
- obtain a better understanding of the work environment and employer expectations
- increase their self-understanding, independence and self-confidence
Year 10 students will receive further information this term about their work experience and students needing help in finding a placement, should visit the careers office on Level 3 (VCE study hub) to discuss their options.
If any parent/guardian is prepared to host a Year 10 student for 5 days, please contact Maria, Career Practitioner on 9389 0629.
Year 10 students need to organise their placements by 15 May.
PHSC Careers and Pathways
What careers and pathways support and information is available to PHSC students and parent/guardian(s)?
Located on level 3 (Senior Study Hub), the careers office provides students with a range of information and support, including:
| Apprenticeships/Traineeship information | Part-time & casual job opportunities |
| Career News updates | Resume writing skills |
| Career counselling | Scholarship opportunities |
| Career events | Subject selection counselling |
| Career management skills | TAFE courses & programs |
| GAP year opportunities | University courses & programs |
| International study | University extension studies |
| Interstate universities | VCAA information |
| Interview skills | VET in Schools |
| Labour market information | VTAC Process |
| Open days | Work experience program |
| Overseas exchange programs | Future of work |
Students, parent/guardian(s) are also encouraged to familiarise themselves with the PHSC Careers website which contains comprehensive information.
Students, parent/guardian(s) should also keep a lookout for Career News sent as a Compass Newsfeed on a regular basis throughout the year.