Careers & Pathways

Careers Expo 2021

Carwatha College P-12 Careers Expo allowed our year 7 to 12 students to build upon their developing pathways knowledge in a real life context through discussing future education, employment and apprenticeship opportunities with industry contacts. Career activities such as The Careers Expo builds confidence, resourcefulness, resilience, adaptability and encourages students to deepen their appreciation for their studies, embracing civic minded exploration.

Carwatha Careers Ethos

The Carwatha Careers Program tailor pathway frameworks which cater for the student’s individual needs. We deliver career curriculum frameworks which link students’ pathway exploration to the current and future trends in relation to the world of work; this builds resilience and prepares young people for the 21^st Century.

The Carwatha Careers Program works in conjunction with Department of Employment and Education’s Careers Curriculum Framework to deliver the following programs:

Careers curriculum framework

There are six steps in a young person's acquisition of skills for career development. These form the structure of the framework.

Goals at each step are organised into three stages:

Self development: young people understand themselves, build their experiences and achievements and develop their capabilities.
Career exploration: young people locate, investigate and consider opportunities in learning and future work options.
Career management: young people make and adjust career action plans and manage their life choices, changes and transitions.

Primary Years

Coaching for Success sessions (Delivered by a trained Couching for Success Carwatha Careers officer)
Exposure to industry, TAFE and University through incursions such as the Carwatha Careers Expo

Year 7

I discover

Coaching for Success (group pathway exploration)
Exposure to industry, TAFE and Universities through the Carwatha Careers Expo
School pathway incursions and excursions

Year 8

I explore

Coaching for Success (group pathway exploration)
Exposure to industry, TAFE and Universities through the Carwatha Careers Expo
School pathway incursions and excursions

Year 9

I focus

Coaching for Success (group pathway exploration)
Year 9 pathway research and developing a Careers Action Plan: Unpacking – VTAC process/University, TAFE, apprenticeships/traineeships, employment and further training.
Industry, TAFE and University exploration:

South Eastern Careers Expo
Carwatha Careers Expo
Year 9 TAFE Discovery Day – Chisholm Institute.

Opportunity Knocks (Industry exploration): Monash University – BioEyes (Science), The Dandenong Magistrates Court (Law), The Mulgrave Private Hospital (Health/Medicine), Monier Tiles - factory tour (Manufacturing), Deakin University - Art and design workshops (Fine Arts).
FutureME (Deakin University): A 3 day program whereby Deakin mentors work with year 9 students to explore the future world of work
Monash Access Program: Year 9 Champions work with Monash Mentors to develop a community project.

Year 10

I plan

Year 10 pathway research and developing a Careers Action Plan (future goals): Unpacking – VTAC process/University, TAFE, Open Days for tertiary institutions and holiday workshops, apprenticeships/traineeships, employment and further training.
Industry, TAFE and University exploration:

The Carwatha Careers Expo (incursion)

Federation University - Year 10 University Day
Mock Interview process (various industry contacts): Creating resumes/e-portfolios and application process
Work Experience program (community contacts): OH&S (Safe@work) exploration and Arranging work experience placements with the local community

Guest speaker – Fashionista Sisters (Business and Design)

Monash Access Program: Year 10 Champions work with Monash Mentors to develop a community project.

Year 11

I decide

Year 11 pathway research and Careers Action Plan:

Course Counselling one-on-one sessions with the Careers Coordinator: Unpacking - VTAC process/University, TAFE, Open Days for tertiary institutions and holiday workshops, apprenticeships/traineeships, employment and further training.

The Carwatha Careers Expo

Workshops with Monash University

Deakin University - Year 11 University Experience Day
Monash Access Mentor Program: Year 11 students have the opportunity to work one-on-one with Monash Mentors throughout the year.

Year 12

I apply

Year 12 pathway research and Careers Action Plan:

Course Counselling one-on-one sessions with the Careers Coordinator: Unpacking - VTAC process/University, TAFE, Open Days for tertiary institutions and holiday workshops, apprenticeships/traineeships, employment and further training.

Personal development sessions:

VTAC registration
SEAS/scholarship and Personal statement applications
CASPer assessment – Pre-requisite for the Bachelor of Education

The Carwatha Careers Expo

Workshops with Monash University

Tertiary Information Session (TIS) – Boxhill Institute TIS day and Expo
Deakin University - SEAS workshop
Monash Access Mentor Program: Year 12 students have the opportunity to work one-on-one with Monash Mentors throughout the year.

Partnerships:

Australian Business Communication Network (ABCN)

https://www.abcn.com.au/

Chisholm (D.R.E.A.M Trade Training Centre) Consortium

https://www.chisholm.edu.au/about-us/our-facilities/trade-training-centres

Deakin University – DEAP Program (remove)

https://www.deakin.edu.au/about-deakin/values/diversity-and-inclusion/deakin-engagement-and-access-program

Headstart Program (add)

https://www.education.vic.gov.au/about/programs/Pages/headstart.aspx

MAS Experience – Traineeship and Apprenticeships (add)

https://masexperience.com.au/

Monash University - Monash Mentor Program