Careers Corner

Year 10 Careers Meetings have continued this week with a small number of students still to meet with me. This is a great time for students to explore future plans beyond school and discuss their Allwell Careers test results. Also discussed is intentions for Work Experience (which is scheduled to run end of Term 2).  

I enjoy this time with the students, getting to know what drives them and their interests. All students who have met with me have been given their Allwell test results and have been encouraged to take them home to discuss with parents/carers. For many students, these results have reinforced their exploration into their vocational field of interest. 

As always, there are some students who are unsure of their intentions and that is perfectly normal.   Work experience can be a great time for students to participate in the workforce to get a feel for what they do (or don’t) like and the type of environment they prefer to work in.  

In Week 7, all Year 11 and 12 students will be sent my calendly booking link to make an appointment during Week 8/9 that fits in with their class schedule. 

This time will be spent to discuss the following:

Year 11 Check-in Meeting:

Progress to date

General pathways and careers questions

Year 12 Transition Meeting:

Progress to date

Plans for next year

Ways in which I can provide support

Along with some key dates and reminders

Year 10 Work Experience

Work Experience week will be the last week of Term 2 (Week 9).  

Monday 19th June - Friday 23rd June

In the coming weeks, students will be provided with an information brochure (to keep on the fridge - or somewhere in plain sight) plus the relevant forms they will need completed.  

A reminder will be sent prior to the end of term 1 for students to make Work Experience arrangements in the holidays.  If students are planning to be away over the Easter break, the onus is on them to make arrangements before the holidays.  Some students will also need to arrange for a white card to enable them to work at a building site.  

VET Update

I have now been issued a Canvas Group to communicate to all students enrolled in VET courses.  All students who are enrolled in a VET Course for 2023 will be added to this group.  Please ensure this invitation is accepted ASAP and adjust settings to receive ALL announcements.  Parents/carers are encouraged to change their settings also.  This has proven to be the most effective way to communicate any general information relevant to VET courses.  Obviously, students will also receive communication directly from their RTO/TAFE.  

Bookings

Appointments can be made in the following ways:

Calendly: Michelle Smith - Careers booking

Email: michelle.smith@baysidecc.vic.edu.au

Please include an indication of the reason for your booking so I can be best prepared to make the most of the time. 

Please note my available days are Monday to Thursday from 9.00am - 3.00pm

Michelle Smith, Careers Coordinator