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Spotlight on Year 10 Subject Selection
Throughout Term 2, 2025, I have been meeting individually with Year 10 students to explore their post-school pathways and how these may influence their subject selections for Years 11 and 12. It has been encouraging to see that many students already have a sense of their interests, strengths, and personality traits, and how these align with potential future careers. These conversations are proving to be a valuable tool in helping students make informed and thoughtful decisions about the subjects that best support their aspirations. This guidance forms part of a broader, carefully structured program running throughout the term, aimed at helping students design an educational pathway that meets their individual goals and needs.
Below is a list of upcoming events designed to expose our Year 10 students to a wide range of post-school opportunities. These experiences will encourage students to explore various pathways, reflect on how each aligns with their individual interests and strengths, and consider which subject choices will best support their future aspirations.
Upcoming Events at Joeys
St Joseph's Apprenticeship Careers Exhibition - 10 June 2025
This event will offer our senior students a valuable opportunity to explore various industries and career prospects within the Illawarra/Shoalhaven region.
We have secured representatives from a wide array of industries and training organizations. Each representative will be stationed at their own 'Industry Conversation Table.'
Students will rotate between tables, allowing each representative to discuss topics such as: a typical day in their profession, training pathways, employer expectations (including desired skills and qualities in new employees), tips on job preparation, strategies for securing employment, and future career opportunities within their industry.
All students from Year 10 will attend the event, along with students in Years 11 and 12 currently enrolled in VET courses.
Below is list of exhibitors attending next week’s expo:
| Employer | Industry |
| Bluescope | Manufacturing |
| ZEAL | GTO |
| Jamerboo Action Park | Entertainment |
| Novotel | Hospitality |
| Illawarra Health | Nursing |
| Construction Sciences | Soil Testing |
| Brick & Block | Construction |
| ADF | Defence |
| PEAK | After School Care |
| KJ Scaffolding | Construction |
| Fulton Hogan | Civil - Roads |
| South Coast Academy | Hair/Beauty/Barber |
| PPG | Smash Repairs (Automotive) |
| Shellharbour Council | Variety of Trades |
| McDonalds | Retail |
| The Disability Trust | Disability Care |
| One Real Estate | Real Estate |
| Big Fat Smile | Child Care |
| ASA | Apprenticeship Support |
UOW Y12 Early Entry Presentation + Y10 HSC Subject Selection unpacked - 16 June 2025
On Monday, June 16, 2025, our UOW school liaison officer, James Terry, will visit St Joseph’s. Accompanying him will be current university students who will assist our Year 12 students with their early entry and UAC applications. Additionally, James will conduct a separate session for our Year 10 students, guiding them through the HSC subject selection process and exploring pathways into university.
Nursing & Health Careers Workshop - 19 June 2025
University of Wollongong (UOW), wl be running a Nursing & Health Careers Workshop targeted at Years 10-11 students who have a genuine interest in pursuing a career in nursing or healthcare.
Activities for the day include:
- Basic health/clinical and career pathway information into nursing and other health careers
- Hands-on practical activities in Nursing & Exercise Science
- An expo area with health industry professionals from areas like Age & Disability Care and Occupational Health
Expressions of Interest have now closed for this event.