Careers and Work Experience
A peek into all the Year 7 activities
CAREERS
Term 1 Careers News Highlights
This term the Careers team have been witness to a number of students achieving successful pathways transitioning into Higher Education or Apprenticeships.
We would like to congratulate the 22 students who were successful in gaining fulltime apprenticeships across a variety of trades, including Lift Electrician, Electrician, Roof Plumbing, Plumbing, Carpentry and Light Vehicle & Heavy Vehicle Automotive.Student who have selected this pathway have achieved this through either the completion of VCE OR VCAL.
We would also like to congratulate students who have achieved successful selection into a variety of Diplomas and Bachelor courses at RMIT, Victoria University, Australian Catholic University, The University of Melbourne, Deakin, La Trobe University and Kangan Institute in the areas of Medicine, Business, Nursing, Science, Photography Studies, Public Health, Sports Science, Airforce, Forensics, Youthwork, Fine Arts, Laboratory Medicine, International Studies, Primary and Secondary Teaching.This year we welcome back Cecilia Hoey to the Careers Team, we are very fortunate to have her experience and knowledge in providing advice and support for students across all year levels. If you need support with your career planning, make an appointment with a member of the team.
Year 11 & 12 2021 VCE and Careers Expo
Sunbury College is taking all Year 11 students (attendance is compulsory) to the AGE VCE and Careers Expo on Thursday April 27th.The Expo to be held at Caulfield Racecourse is Australia’s biggest careers and education Expo with over 190 exhibitors and 156 seminars. The aim is to give all Year 11 VCAL and VCE students the opportunity to explore some of the options available to them when they complete their education as well as gain invaluable access to resources and study advice. Students will travel to the event by bus leaving school at 9.00 am and returning by 3.10 pm and will be accompanied by Senior School staff and VCE/VCAL teachers for this activity. Students will be required to complete careers research, attend a seminar where applicable or seek advice about VCE study related issues, remaining in the exhibitor’s enclosure during the event.
Students are expected to wear Full School Uniform and permission to be completed through Compass. Should you have any queries, please contact Senior School Leader John Lane or Careers Leader Wes Pfitzner on 97441066 at the College.
For Year 9 & 10 Students
Year 9 students will participate in the Morrisby Profile Assessment and Counselling Program again this year. Students will complete the assessment on the 3rd May term 2. Counselling sessions will occur in late term 3, more information will become available over the course of the year.
Students who completed the assessment and counselling in previous years , can continue to access their results and the resources available, if you have forgotten your email and password login, please see Mr. Pfitzner and he will make access available for you.
My Career Portfolio (MCP)
This year we are rolling out the new DET platform for all students to develop and record their Career Action Plans. Access to the new program has been made easier with the roll of student google email user ID & Passwords. It’s important to remember these details. Students can access their MCP via compass using their login details.
For more information about the My Career Portfolio Program, follow this link for details and login 👇
WORK EXPERIENCE
Pink planning form to be returned to the Careers Office by the last day of Term 1 (8 April) . See Mr. Nick Loadman for further details