CAREERS/PATHWAYS REPORT

The focus for the latter part of Term 1 and Term 2 has been on the individual MIPS appointment with our Year 11 students. In the appointment, the students defined their career goals in their career action plan.  Students also had an opportunity to explore their knowledge of post-school options and requirements by using a range of career resources, including Compass (Career Tools), VTAC, university/TAFE course handbooks. 

Mrs Pisano organised the Year 11 Mini Careers Expo held on Thursday 13 May.  Sharon Neal and Matt Tench from the OELLEN, spoke to the students about apprenticeships pathways, employability skills and future job trends. Tertiary and TAFE representatives from ACU, RMIT, Swinburne, Deakin, Box Hill Institute, JMC Academy, SAE and Richmond Institute attended.  The Year 11 students accessed a range of career resources and spoke to the representatives regarding courses, pathways, ATAR results, scholarships and a gap year. This incursion supported the Year 11 students to make informed career choices. 

Miss Coghlan organised the Year 10 Pathways Day. It was held at the College on Tuesday 15 June.  Students listened to a presentation by Jenny Roache on pathways, available to students in senior school.  Virtual presentations by Deakin University, AFL SportsReady – Education and Employment, and OELLEN focused on courses and employability skills respectively.  Mrs Woodward has commenced planning for the Year 9 Pathways Day.  The Year 9 Pathways Day will be held at the College on Tuesday 13th July, during period 3.  Mrs Keogh was organising tertiary representatives to visit our Year 12s after they have completed the GAT.  At this stage, this is on hold due to Covid restrictions.   

Jenny Roache
Senior School Leader