CAREERS
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.
All students from Years 9 to 12 have been asked to reflect on their personal and work related skills, reflect on goals that they had last year and make educational and work related goals for the rest of this year, in a Career Action Plan.
Career Action Plans help young people to develop their awareness and understanding of education, training and employment options, and to develop the skills, knowledge and capabilities to effectively manage their careers and transitions throughout their lives.
The development of a Career Action Plan is designed to assist young people to set their goals, to clarify the actions needed to achieve these goals, and to commit to participating in planned activities.
Parents are welcome to log on to Compass and access their child’s Career Action Plan. This can be found under the Insights tab. Parents are encouraged to comment on their young person’s Career Action Plan.
So far this year, all Year 12 students have had their initial careers appointment for the year. Many of which have already booked in for secondary appointments to discuss their future pathways.
Currently, all Year 11 students are having an individual careers appointment focusing on their pathways after secondary school and their subject selection for 2019.
Year 10 students will shortly attend a Year 10 Career Pathway Day on July 26 at the Lilydale Lutheran Church. Students will have an careers interview to discuss schooling options, subject selection and post-secondary school pathways.
Students in Year 9 have participated in a Career Action Day in Term 2, where they participated in a Resume writing workshop, Career planning workshops, Myers-Briggs Careers Assessment, Mock Job Interview and completed their Career Action Plan.
If you would like some advice on career pathways or training options please book an appointment with the Careers Office on 9735 5644.
Year 10
Career Pathways Day
Thursday 26 July
Lutheran Church
Lilydale
Lilydale High School is committed to ensuring that each student chooses their VCE Course appropriately and develops a Career Action Plan to achieve their personal education and career goals.
A compulsory VCE Course Selection / Career Action Plan interview is required as part of the VCE Course Selection Process.
Year 10 students will be interviewed on Thursday 26 July, at the Lutheran Church Centre, North Road, Lilydale.
Students are not required at school on this day but are expected to attend a 15 minute interview at a specified time. Letters with interview times will be posted out shortly.
Year 12
Tertiary Information Session
On Friday 1 August, all Year 12 students will be involved in a Tertiary information session at Lilydale High School, during Period 6.
The session will present an overview to students outlining the tertiary application process, such as applying for courses through VTAC, applying for SEAS and Scholarships.
Victorian Government Invests in Higher Education
With a current skills shortage in Victoria, the State Government will be investing $3.65 million in the higher education sector for two years starting on 1 January 2019.
$172 million of the State Budget will enable students to study almost 50 courses for free, 30 free TAFE and 18 pre-apprenticeship courses (details of these changes are still being finalised).
New TAFE places will be opened and young tradespeople will be able to add one year to their schooling and graduate fully qualified with their VCE under the new apprenticeships and traineeships program rolling out at 100 public schools.
The main focus is to build infrastructure, respond to family violence and provide adequate care for the elderly and those with a disability. Subsequently, courses will include accounting, agriculture, construction, plumbing, engineering and nursing.
LaTrobe University – Experience Clever
The greatest insights we gain are through experience – and when it comes to finding out what university life is really like, there’s no better way than at Experience Clever.
Experience Clever gives students the chance to not only see the La Trobe University campuses but experience them too – by taking part in fun and dynamic workshops led by real lecturers and teachers. Students get to see inside the La Trobe teaching facilities, particular to the areas of study that interest them. This free event is open to future students and parents, and registration is essential.
Date: Friday 6 July, 2018
Registrations are open and students must please register for which campus, and indicate which study areas they are considering. Details regarding the location of campuses and maps are also available at the registration link.
Monash University
Medicine, Nursing & Health Science Campus Tour
The Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences at Monash University is opening its doors for you students during the winter school holidays.
Monash University wishes to showcase its facilities that demonstrate innovation, collaboration and endless discoveries. Students will get to see the advanced clinical buildings, comfortable study spaces, and everything the university’s largest faculty has to offer.
There will be student ambassadors there to assist students with enquiries they may have about their areas of interest.
Each tour begins at 11.00 am on the following dates:
- Monday 2 July (Clayton)
- Thursday 10 July (Peninsula)
Visit and register at Medicine, Nursing & Health Science Campus Tours:
Science Precinct Tour
Students considering studying Science at Monash, might like to take a closer look at where they could be studying next year.
There is an option of visiting the Science facilities and student spaces during the upcoming school holidays. Not only will students get a feel for campus life, have a chat with some of the Science students and staff, but also get some course advice if needed.
Each tour begins at 10.00 am on the following dates:
- Tuesday 3 July · Thursday 5 July
- Tuesday 10 July · Thursday 12 July
Collect your free tickets at:
Work Experience
School Holidays / Term 3
Year 10, 11 and 12 students who are interested in completing Work Experience over the coming July School Holidays or next term, are invited to the Careers Office to discuss placement requirements and to collect official paperwork, which needs to be completed prior to any placement.
OPEN DAYS 2018
Tim Kogelman and Craig Harris
Career Practitioners