Gorokan High School

SENIOR CAREERS PROGRAMME

The senior careers programme at Gorokan High School involves continual interaction with students to provide learning experiences, opportunities for personal development and assistance in reaching their career goals. A great deal of time will be spent on preparing students for post school studies and jobs, by offering information and support relevant to individual students. Students will be given access to information and opportunities in:

• Decision making activities
• A.T.A.R requirements (university entry rank -Aust wide)
• University opportunities
• C.A.T.E programme
• Entry requirements for specific post school courses and jobs
• Study skills
• All My Own Work programme
• Refocussing curriculum on a career development continuum
• Work Experience where required
• TVET options
• School based traineeships/ apprenticeships
• Trade School opportunities
• Guest speakers from tertiary institutions, industry, employment agencies, government agencies, Board of Studies, voluntary agencies
• Private providers of tertiary qualifications
• Job application assistance
• Registering to vote
• Tax file numbers
• ‘Where to from here' booklet
• University visits
• Careers Expo -local and metropolitan
• Board of Studies requirements
• Scholarship information
• Centrelink information
• Government financial assistance for tertiary education

Year 10 is a very important year for students as the decisions that are made can affect the rest of their lives. Throughout this year students will be involved in the subject selection process before entering the senior school. This not only involves deciding what subjects they will study at HSC level, but what pathway they will take towards meeting their career goals. Students are introduced to vocational education (competency based subjects, school based traineeships and apprenticeships), TAFE or full time work as an alternative to school, and university requirements. They will need to have a clear understanding of all of these pathways before making final decisions about their own individual pathway into a career. Use the following link for more information on the Year 10 programme.

The aim of the Careers' programme for year 9 will be to interact with students on a more individual level. Students will not have timetabled class lessons but will interact with the Career's Advisors on a one-to- one of small group basis, meeting the particular needs of each student. Follow the following link to find more information about the Year 9 Careers Programme.

The Year 8 Careers programme will further develop the ideals of the Year 7 programme, establishing a solid foundation in understanding the need for development of work related skills and exposure to a wide range of career options before settling on a narrow career pathway. Use the following link to find more information about the Year 8 Careers Programme.