CAREERS

Transforming Career Education in Victorian Government Schools

It was announced in July last year, that the Victorian Government will fund a variety of new career programs for every student across all government schools. The new initiatives include;

Year 7 and 8 students

All students will take part in career self-exploration workshops, where they will assess their strengths, set goals and discuss different jobs. They will complete a Career Action Plan, which helps students plan their educational and employment goals over the course of their schooling.

Year 9 students

All Year 9 students will be offered the Morrisby Online career diagnostic assessment in Term 2, free of charge.

The Morrisby Online careers tool is a two hour psychometric assessment, which can help inspire your child to explore different career and education options and get a feel for the opportunities available to them.

The careers and education planning tools are fully interactive and offer personalised advice, helping your child to choose options and make informed decisions about study pathways and career opportunities.

Morrisby Online is a comprehensive career guidance system that has become widely used in Melbourne over the last few years, particularly within the independent school sector.

Following the assessment, in early Term 3, both students and their parents will be encouraged to consider the information and answer some questions in preparation for a one on one career counselling session. This will be conducted by a qualified, external career practitioner, and will be carried out during school hours and on school premises. The discussions will include short-term specific subject choices as well as training, higher education and employment pathways and options.

Year 9 students will also have access to a careers E-portfolio which is a new and engaging way for students to translate their careers exploration and planning into concrete action.

More information on the Morrisby assessment will be provided to students and parents in the coming weeks.

Years 10, 11 and 12 students

All Year 10, 11 and 12 students will receive course and careers counselling with a careers practitioner and build detailed and robust Career Action Plans.

Careers Appointments

The Careers Coordinators are available to assist students to make informed decisions about career choices and choices for study.

Throughout the year students are seen individually or in groups regarding career information, subject choices and study skills.

Students from Years 9 to 12 will be required to attend a compulsory interview throughout the year to discuss their future pathway, however, our doors are always open for students across the school who wish to speak to us.

This term, all Year 12 students have had their initial careers appointment for the year.  At the recent Year 12 Retreat camp, students were told of the importance of these careers appointments and were given some initial tips to prepare them for their future pathways.

In Term 2, all Year 11 and 10 students will have a careers appointment focusing on their pathways after secondary school and their subject selection for 2020.

Work Experience

Students in Year 10 have the opportunity this year to undertake Work Experience to develop their awareness of appropriate attitudes and behaviour in real work environments, to explore employment and career options, to develop contacts with potential employers and to observe the use made of skills taught in school subjects.

Work Experience at Lilydale High School can occur at any time within the school year for up to 5 school days or 10 days, utilising part or all of the school holidays.

Students interested in completing Work Experience should speak to a Careers Practitioner who will inform them of necessary processes and forms required to complete Work Experience. Students are unable to complete Work Experience if the necessary forms and documentation is not completed.

School Leaving Age

From January 1st 2010, the Government brought in new requirements for the school leaving age. Before a student is allowed to leave school they must satisfactorily complete Year 10 and until the age of 17, they must be in some form of full time training or employment.

Training options can include:

• VCE
• VCAL
• Full Time TAFE
• Apprenticeship

Any students wishing to leave school before these requirements are met must put in a request for exemption to the Regional Director in consultation with Lilydale High School.

All students leaving school before the end of Year 12 are required to fill in an exit form and complete a Careers appointment.

Leaving school or not attending school can result in non-payment of Centrelink benefits.

Tax File Numbers

Students who have begun part-time or casual employment or wish to apply for CSP (Commonwealth Supported Place) at a University at the end of the year will need to apply for a tax file number. Students must apply for a TFN online and have their identity verified through an interview at a participating Australia Post Office.

To apply and also to find out about participating Post Offices, visit the Australian Taxation Office;

VCE AND CAREERS EXPO

Thursday 2  May, 9 am - 3 pm

Friday 3 May, 9 am - 3 pm

Saturday 4 May, 10 am - 4 pm 

Sunday 5 May, 10 am - 4 pm 

Caulfield Racecourse

The Expo features over 170 exhibitors, seminars on VCE subjects, career and study advice.

General admission is $10.00 (online) or $12.00 (at the door).

For further information go to;

Pathways in Healthcare and Social Assistance Information Evening

Outer Eastern LLEN & Maroondah Careers Group are facilitating a 'Careers in Healthcare & Social Assistance' information session for secondary students, parents and teachers. This event is FREE!

• Thursday 4 April
• 6.30 pm - 8.30 pm
• Federation Estate 
• Ringwood

Join us to hear from a range of industry and vocational training experts:

• What is Healthcare and Social Assistance?
• What industry choices are available?
• What are the career advantages and current supports?
• What do I need to do?

Limited spaces available.  To book please go to;

Lilydale High School Careers Website

The site contains a huge amount of information and should be your first stop when you are looking for information on anything job, careers, university and TAFE related (and there is so much more).

The site has a specific area where students can log into and complete skills and interest tests, create resumes and cover letters.

Tim Kogelman and Craig Harris