Career News
What's happening in the careers space!
This week students from Year 7-10 were engaged in Transition and Pathways Program lessons. Each student is actively involved in career planning through this program a total of four lessons per year. This week the following topics were covered by our students:
Year 7 Career & Life Goals- this included an Insights survey
Year 8 Work & Jobs of the Future
Year 9 Which Pathway will I take - this included a career plan
Year 10 Virtual Work Experience
Lessons were facilitated by the child’s classroom teacher and designed by the career practitioner to provide career planning for the child’s progression into the world of work.
Career planning one to one sessions
One to one career planning sessions are ongoing by request. These can include: resume building, interview coaching, career pathway exploration and goal setting.
These are available to all students. The process to book is to email me at kennedys01@dow.catholic.edu.au or to pop into the careers room at lunchtime when the door is open.
Positions Vacant
COCO Accounting
Admin/ Personal Assistant for Year 12 school leaver. Role includes :
- Offer administration support
- Complete document management, data entry tasks and manage projects
- Need good time management skills and have the ability to adapt
If you are interested please email me for more information.
Shellharbour City Council
Shellharbour City Council is offering numerous exciting opportunities which we would appreciate you forwarding to the Careers Advisor within your school to distribute to relevant students.
Council’s commitment to expand our Cadet, Apprentice and Traineeship (CAT) program will aim to grow our skilled workforce capacity by creating job opportunities and a talent pipeline for specialised roles. This is the first stage of this expansion of a number of new roles created, with a focus on the Open Spaces team.
These opportunities include:
Sports Turf Maintenance Apprentice - https://shellharbour.applynow.net.au/jobs/SHELL897 Closing Date: Sunday 29 October 2023
On successful completion of the apprenticeship they will have achieved a Certificate III in Sports Turf Management and have up to 4 years practical experience in turf maintenance to keep the city’s sportsfields and turf surfaces well presented and maintained.
Horticulture Apprentice (4 x positions) - https://shellharbour.applynow.net.au/jobs/SHELL898 Closing Date: Sunday 29 October 2023
On successful completion of the apprenticeship they will have achieved a Certificate III in Horticulture (Parks and Gardens) and have up to 4 years practical experience in parks and reserve maintenance to keep the city’s open spaces well presented and maintained. They will also have the opportunity to gain an MR licence, forklift ticket, loader competency.
Arboriculture Trainee - https://shellharbour.applynow.net.au/jobs/SHELL899 Closing Date: Sunday 29 October 2023
On successful completion of the traineeship they will have achieved a Certificate III in Arboriculture and have up to 3 years practical experience in a supportive team conducting pruning, rigging, tree removals and tree planting projects to green our city.
Please email me for more information kenendys01@dow.catholic.edu.au
Other Career Events…
Sydney Design School | Open Day
October 28, 2023
Be open to creativity! We’re opening our studios for a day of exploration. Meet our passionate Educators, view our exhibition space and get hands on building an interiors mood board or 3D model.
Western Sydney Uni
November Assessment Days for the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Pathway Program
13 & 14 November - Hawkesbury Campus
16 & 17 November - Campbelltown Campus
20 & 21 November - Online
The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Pathway Entry Program is an alternative University Entry Program for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Applicants can gain entry to any undergraduate degree* at Western Sydney University by completing our entry assessment and be supported throughout your education journey. To gain entry to your dream degree, you are required to complete an Entry Assessment. The entry assessment includes a short essay and comprehension task. If your preferred degree requires numeracy, you will also be required to complete a short numeracy assessment. We provide you with access to online resources and practice tests, to help you get prepared.
BOND UNIVERSITY- Medical Program Information session
November 15th
Master Builders Association of NSW Pre-Apprenticeships
Register your interest for the course starting 27th November. Want to be a carpenter? This is your best first step.
Master Builders will help prepare you to become the best 1st-year carpentry apprentice. This 3-week entry level training program provides an introduction into both the industry and a carpentry trade prior to commencing an apprenticeship. This 3-week entry level training program provides an introduction into both the industry and a carpentry trade prior to commencing an apprenticeship.
Childhood Education Careers Day
October 25th
The event is for students considering a career in the high-demand industry of Early Childhood Education. Our campus is a learning hub and industry leader in Early Childhood Education, and during the Careers Day you can speak with childhood educators and several employers. You can also learn about our courses (Cert III, Diploma and Degree), traineeships and career pathways.
If you or your child would like to explore careers, build a resume, have coaching for a job interview or explore any other aspect of careers please email me kennedys01@dow.catholic.edu.au
Sue Kennedy
Transition and Pathways Specialist