Careers/Pathway Team at Avila Pathways Leader | Jenny Dunn jdunn@avilacollege.vic.edu.au Careers Educator | Madeleine Franken mfranken@avilacollege.vic.edu.au • Specialist staff within the school • Homeroom teachers • Year Level Co-ordinator • School Leadership Team • Counselling Team
Pathways Aim For students to leave the College with confidence, a realistic assessment of their current strengths and challenges and a sense of positive hope for future success. All students are encouraged to be fully informed regarding options and procedures for pursuing some form of formal tertiary education in an area of interest directly after completing Year 12 or after a GAP year. • University studies • TAFE/VET studies • Apprenticeship studies • Traineeship studies • ‘On the job’ studies
Context ‘The pace of innovation and automation sweeping through our workplaces has prompted thought leaders and policy makers to argue that young people need more enterprise skills (often called “generic”, “21st century” or “transferable” skills) that can be used across multiple roles and occupations.’ Foundation for Young Australians (2016), The New Basics: Big data reveals the skills young people need for the New Work Order, p7
Careers Education • Does not match a student to a job • Aims to develop a process of managing life, learning and work over the lifespan • Is holistic and takes into account all facets of a person, not just their skills and interests • Does not occur only at school or in classes • Develops generic employability and learning skills
Career Resilience "Individuals who are career resilient contribute skills aligned with business needs, are dedicated to continuous learning and committed to personal excellence, have an attitude that is focused but flexible, and deliver solid performance in support of organizational goals for as long as they are part of the organization" (Collard et al. 1996, p. 17). Collard, B; Epperheimer, J. W.; and Saign, D. CAREER RESILIENCE IN A CHANGING WORKPLACE. Columbus: ERIC Clearinghouse on Adult, Career, and Vocational Education, 1996. (ED 396 191)
Resilience Factors • Sense of purpose • Personal responsibility • Goal/achievement orientation • High expectations for success, optimism, hope • Realistic appraisal of environment • Active coping styles- impulse control, positive self-talk, problem solving, ability to plan, teamwork, effective communication, active emotional expression. • Flexibility
Young Adult Career Resilience Factors • Family cohesion, involvement, stability and communication • Trusting relationships with teachers and other significant adults • Interpersonal supports, including peer, family and significant adults • Strong formal and informal networks • Participation in diverse curricular, extra curricular, community and work experiences • Ability to disengage from home, engage with the outside world and then re engage with home
How to Help Research in the career development field, reinforces the critical role parents play in influencing career decision making and post secondary choice. (Magnusson, K. & Bernes, K. Comprehensive Careers Needs Survey: An Overview. 2001 Unpublished.) • Foster resilience in your daughters • Set high but realistic expectations for them • Have confidence in their ability to succeed • Be aware of the range of tools, information and supports that are available in careers education • Remember they are ‘works in progress’ • Give honest feedback about their strengths and challenges • Encourage them to have a part-time job and hobbies • Have patience and be the voice of reason when things get emotional
Tools, Information and Support Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre A company that administers most tertiary education placements post school. The site provides information regarding entry requirements for courses. Students can search by interest area or enter their proposed subjects and search for courses these subjects make them eligible for. This site also lists Open Day dates. http://www.vtac.edu.au/ Youth Central Government website for 15 to 25 year olds. Covers many aspects of life including studying, moving out of home, getting a job, managing finances and health information. https://www.youthcentral.vic.gov.au/
Apprenticeships Australia Designed to provide quick and easy access to information regarding Australian Apprenticeships. https://www.australianapprenticeships.gov.au/ Job Outlook Provides up to date information on occupations, salaries and future employment predictions. Has a useful Careers quiz. https://joboutlook.gov.au/ Deakin Explore Website by Deakin University. Can search via course or career. Offers related or alternate careers and courses to that searched. Has a useful Careers Quiz. https://explore.deakin.edu.au/ Bullseye Charts The Bullseye posters can help students to identify occupations that link with subjects they study at school and the level of education and training these occupations require. https://myfuture.edu.au/bullseyes
Myfuture Myfuture is Australia’s free, online career information service that assists career planning, career pathways and work transitions. Also has great parent information videos and information. https://myfuture.edu.au/ My Big tomorrow Explores occupations and the skills they need. Includes tutorials to further develop these skills. This resource can also be used to enable students to find occupations they are better suited to. https://mybigtomorrow.com.au/ Avila College Career Guidance page on SIMON. Information under year level link, mainly classroom activities, and the drop down menus.
Pre-requisites and Requirements • Provide examples and evidence of initiative, maturity and perseverance on resumes and in cover letters • Community involvement • Portfolios letters, writing samples, design tasks • Auditions • Entry tests design briefs, aptitude tests • Volunteer work/work experience • Leadership - coaching, school, club • Part-time work
Pathways Resources • Fortnightly newsletters • Well resourced Careers Hub • Website • Careers Hub staffed most recess and lunch times • Email enquiries • Interviews as requested • Pathways staff at Parent-Student-Teacher nights • Information emailed directly to students • College newsletter • Information evenings • Subject selection evenings
Resources • www.myfuture.edu.au - free career planning and pathways tools • www.youthcentral.vic.gov.au - free ‘life skills’ information for 15 - 25 year olds • www.vtac.edu.au - organisation that allocates people to approximately 95% of tertiary institutes • www.vcaa.vic.edu.au- Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority • http://www.jobguide.thegoodguides.com.au/ - occupation information and training pathways • http://www.humanservices.gov.au/customer/dhs/centrelink Youth Allowance, Medicare and social security information • http://www.australianapprenticeships.gov.au/ diagnostic test and pathway information about apprenticeships and traineeships • http://joboutlook.gov.au/ - labour market information • http://explore.deakin.edu.au/ - occupation and pathway information • https://www.spotjobs.com/ - entry level job site
Within the Family and Home • Discuss your own career journey positively with young people, your children and their friends. • Encourage extended family to do the same. • Promote Work Experience, use your contacts and offer a placement. • Attend institute Open Days every year. • Strongly encourage your daughter to get a part-time job. • Have a hobby, not shopping! • Belong to a club of some kind. Especially one that requires teamwork. • Complete volunteer work. • Encourage them to take on leadership opportunities.
Within the Family and Home • Encourage them to read widely. • Discuss current affairs with them. • Ensure they can use public transport independently. • Assist them to get their Learner's Permit or Driver’s Licence. • Set clear boundaries and expectations. • Expect them to interact with guests and other family members. • Let them be accountable when they make a poor choice. • Model effective conflict resolution strategies.
Beyond School • It is normal for many students to be unsure of a definite career path to pursue after completing school • Data and research are indicating that a significant number of young adults change tertiary courses or complete multiple courses before the age of 30. (NCVER) • Many factors affect choices - strengths, abilities, experiences, circumstances, opportunities, finances, location, interests, attitude, etc... • Try not to compare or judge • Current students will study and retrain for the rest of their lives • There is no ‘correct pathway’ • Information/knowledge is power
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