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Term 1 2018 Introduction to the Year 10 Careers Program Alison Wray - Careers Counsellor [email protected]
Term 1 2018
Introduction to the Year 10
Careers Program
Alison Wray - Careers Counsellor
Overview of Year 10 Careers Program
• Preparation workshop to find a work experience placement
• Lunchtime presentations from tertiary institutions
• Occupational Health & Safety requirements (safe@work) for
work experience
• Morrisby careers assessments
• Wesley College Careers Expo
• Undertake work experience placement
• Curriculum and subject selection for Year 11 & 12
Introduction
• Career development complex and holistic
• Process not a destination
• Multiple influences and influencers
• Managers of your own career pathway
• Unique process for each individual
Introduction
• Role of individuals changing from passive recipient to active
participant
• Career decision making not solely a rational and objective
process
• Subjective and effective
• We assist you to explore the ever changing options available
and prepare you for life after school
21 Century Skills
• Critical Thinking
• Media/Digital Literacy
• Communication
• Collaboration
• Information Literacy
• Creativity
Work experience
What is work experience?
• Work Experience is the short term placement of secondary school students with employers, to provide insights into the industry and the workplace in which they are located.
• Students are placed with employers primarily to observe and learn – not to undertake activities which require extensive training or experience.
PurposeWork Experience is preparation for life after school and gives you
insight into the world of work and career opportunities; it is aimed at
providing you with:
• An opportunity to observe first-hand a job that interests you
• An improved understanding of the world of work
• Increased self-awareness, especially your strengths and abilities
in relation to the workplace
• Strategies in learning to cope with new situations and new people
• A chance to identify skills and competencies that are required in
the workplace, and observe how these relate to your school
subjects.
Suitable placements
• The student, their parents/guardian and school must be satisfied that
the Work Experience environment is safe and secure
• Students considering a placement that involves contact with animals
must contact the Careers Office before they arrange their placement
• The Work Experience supervisor should not be a close family member
• Work Experience should cover new work experiences
• Work Experience arrangements conform to government regulations and
guidelines. To find out more about this, information can be obtained
from: http://www.sofweb.vic.edu.au/voced/workexp/index.htm
What will you be doing during Work Experience?
• Each student will have different opportunities during Work Experience
• For some, the week may involve observation only
• Other students may have the opportunity to be directly involved at
work
• Think carefully about your choice of employer and be realistic about
what kind of work you are able to do during your placement
Key Competencies and Skills
• Locate information
• Communicate effectively
• Organise and plan your
work activities
• Interact effectively
• Use mathematical ideas
• Problem solving strategies
• Apply technology
A 10 Step Process
1. Choose an area of interest
2. Find possible Employers/Research organisations
3. Create Resume and cover letter
4. Contact Employers
5. Complete the Work Experience Arrangement Form
6. Submit the Work Experience Arrangement Form to the
Careers Centre
7. Complete safe@work modules (15 March)
8. Final Preparation (15 June)
9. Work Experience Week (25 – 29 June)
10.Work Experience Reflection (19 July)
Safe@work
• Safe @ work certificates are a legal requirement before you
are able to attend Work Experience as there are potential
workplace hazards in all work situations
• The General Module will be completed during Community
Time next Thursday 15 March
• Most of you will need to complete an Industry Specific
module. Details will be emailed to you once you have
submitted your Work Experience Arrangement Form.
Safe@work training
• Prior to your work placement, Parents and Employers will be
sent a package of information outlining rights and
responsibilities.
• It is strongly recommended you and your parents review and
discuss this together in order to ensure that you are
comfortable and supported whilst on your placement.
Work Experience Arrangement Form
• Parent/ Guardian contact details
• Work Placement Details-Including
time and Supervisor details
• Employer Acknowledgement
• Student Agreement
• Parent/ Guardian Agreement and
Consent
• Principal Consent
Submit Work Experience Arrangement Form
Submit the form to the Careers Centre in the ERC
• Accepting them NOW
• Please make sure all sections are signed (student, employer,
parent)
• We will arrange the completion of the Principal section and
signature
• Parent and employer sent copies
• Due Friday 27th April 2018
Final preparation for placement
• We will discuss expectations of behaviour and conduct during
the seminar day in June.
• You will also receive your work experience diary which you
will be expected to complete during your placement.
• Remember that it is your responsibility to find and secure a
work experience placement.
• Work experience is a compulsory program for ALL Wesley
Year 10 students.
Morrisby careers assessmentTesting – Tuesday 1 May
Feedback – Tuesday 19 June
https://www.morrisby.com/students
Morrisby on-line
• This is a diagnostic careers testing system
• Help students to make informed decisions based on interests,
strengths, aspirations and values
• Assessment on Tuesday 1 May in Periods 1 & 2
• A series of on-line assessments
• Measure verbal, numerical, abstract, spatial and mechanical
abilities.
10 Tests
in total
Results:
Relative
Strengths
Results:
Career
Interests
Results:
Subject
Suggestions
Results:
Career
Suggestions
Morrisby
• Tuesday 19 June there will be a Morrisby Information
Evening for students and parents
• Receive your personal guidance report that describes
abilities, career interests, personality and learning style based
on the outcomes of the on-line assessments
• Receive your access to online system which allows you to
see your results, re-do some of the assessments if you would
like to, links to possible careers and occupations.
Tax File Number
Tax File Number
• Students are encouraged to apply for a Tax File Number
following the on-line process. Google “apply for a TFN”
https://www.ato.gov.au/Individuals/Ind/Apply-for-a-TFN-on-
the-web/
• not a requirement for participation in a work experience
program
• but you will need a tax file number when you start working in
a casual job
• and when you enrol in a higher education course
Subject Selection for Years 11
& 12
Subject Selection – Term 3
• Decisions will need to be made around curriculum and
subject selection for Years 11 & 12
• You will make these decisions based on YOUR academic and
personal interests and strengths
• You will use a range of resources to assist you in the decision
making process
• The main aim is to ensure that you DO NOT LIMIT your
opportunities for post-school education and training.
Subject Selection – Term 3
• Resources to support you
1. Morrisby Report
2. Talk to your teachers
3. Consider your parent’s observations
4. School info sessions and events
5. Attend university Open Days
6. Brochures and booklets
7. Compulsory meeting with careers counsellor
Career Newsletter
Upcoming Events• Thursday 8 March – Lunchtime in the Alex Room. Bond Uni
• Thursday 15 March – Community time Safe@work general
module for work experience
• Friday 23 March – Lunchtime in the Alex Room. Australian
Catholic University
• Tuesday 1 May – Morrisby Testing
• Thursday 3 May to Sunday 6 May – The Age, VCE and Careers
Expo at the Caulfield Racecourse
• Tuesday 15 May – 4.30 in the Alex Room, Study in the UK
• Tuesday 29 May – 6.00 – 8.00 Wesley College Careers Expo
Things to remember
1.Change is constant
2.Learning is ongoing
3.Focus on the journey
4.Know yourself and follow
your heart
5.Access your allies
Work Experience Arrangement Form
• Parent/ Guardian contact details
• Work Placement Details-Including
time and Supervisor details
• Employer Acknowledgement
• Student Agreement
• Parent/ Guardian Agreement and
Consent
• Principal Consent
