My Last Career News! 

This will be my last post, as I am retiring at the end of this term….

After 37 years here at St Joseph’s it’s time to retire!

I have thoroughly enjoyed my position, especially over the last two years as it has given me the opportunity to help students with career planning on a one to one basis which has been really special. So many students have been very appreciative of support when planning their careers and it has been a privilege to offer that support.

There continues to be many career activities to immerse our students in and this fortnight has been no exception. So as I leave here is a snapshot of what has been happening in the careers space this fortnight…

The Young Eyes Festival of Innovation, hosted by Zig Zag Hub annually spotlights rising stars from Illawarra and Shoalhaven high schools participating in our Entrepreneurial Program. We had 7 students move forward in the Young Eyes Festival of Innovation Shark Tank as follows:

Congratulations to: Amy Jedrzejczak, Indiana Hiscocks, Sam Heutter, Jett Vilarinho, Finn de Almeida, Kiana Rieck, Ashley Claridge and Taylor Darke

These students had to pitch their product or idea to the judges in the shark tank- a daunting proposition but they came through with shining colours and the judges and organisers sang their praises, each one can be very proud of their achievements.

Two of our students were successful in moving forward to the final of this event, with $2000 in price money at stake. These two students have wonderful product ideas to pitch again in the final to be held at the INNOVATION CAMPUS. There are only 12 finalist from the 100 students who have pitched to the shark tank.

This was an opportunity for students to shape their career through entrepreneurship. Participants explored real-world problems, engaged in collaborative design thinking and did hands- on activities emphasizing fixed and growth mindsets for informed career choices.

Students  reflected on preferences and strengths to create an action plan for ongoing career exploration. From training simulations to virtual workplace visits, the mindflight7 platform fosters personal and professional growth, helping students develop new skills and interests for a bright future.

Year 12

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Year 7-10 Transition and Pathways Program Lessons (TAPP)

These lessons have been facilitated by teachers who are provided with a lesson plan, designed by the Career Practitioner.

When your child comes home and tells you that they have had a TAPP lesson it means that they have been actively involved in activities to support their transition from school to the next stage of their lives. The themes this term have been:

Year 7  Who am I - Personal Discovery

Year 8 Me At Work- Be my Own Boss

Year 9 Finding out what job options are for me

Year 10 How to apply for Jobs

SBAT CATCH UP MEETINGS

Catch up meetings have been held with students participating in School Based Traineeships. These meetings focus on students wellbeing as they take on these fantastic courses.

EVET COURSES

Applications have now closed for these externally delivered courses. Interviews have taken place to ensure students are well aware of the commitments they make in taking up this option of study.

 

Sue Kennedy

TAPP Coord/ Career Adviser