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Sunshine Coast TAFE VET in Schools Forum Clive MayCareer Counsellor Widening ParticipationQUT Your Future Careers Team

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Support for School Students

Rationale - LSAY Longitudinal Studies of Australian YouthStudents engaged in career development CD stay and finish/have better life outcomesDeveloping cultural capital helps students and parents make informed decisions

In partnership with Guidance Officers, teachers, parents/caregivers and other relevant stakeholders to: 20% of LSES by 2020 Build aspirations and capacity, counter myths, broaden horizons Provide career information, resources, and support for parents/carers to assist their childAssist with their career and study plans through CD activitieshttp://www.lsay.edu.au/publications/2669.html

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CRICOS No. 00213Ja university for therealworldRQYIL Yr 12 Cluster Schools Activity4

CRICOS No. 00213Ja university for therealworldRExplore Uni Support Explore Uni activities and events by:Presenting career development sessions at 1-day events and campsAssisting with student ambassador trainingPresenting In-School QTAC Information Sessions Assisting at school career expos

Embed Explore Uni into local career development with before and after activities

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What do I want?Who am I?How do I get it?Career PlanningHow to think about your career:Know yourself and the key influences on your career choices and decisionsResearch & evaluate your optionsChoose a direction, set goals, create and action planIdentify potential barriers and build in contingency plansRegularly monitor, review, and adjust if requiredMaintain flexibility and openness

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Career Planning Process

1) Self Awareness2) World of Work3) Influences

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CRICOS No. 00213Ja university for therealworldRCareer PlanningYou dont have to know what career you wantYou do need to:Have a high level of self awareness Have an awareness of career options and pathwaysThis makes it easier to choose pathways and courses

Examples from our Work with Child Safety ServicesMy Interests http://www.iseek.org/careers/interestassessment.html Character Assessment from USC http://www.usc.edu.au/media/2499705/SLL-Character-Assessment_FORM.pdf Self Understanding Booklet http://www.bridgetostudy.com.au/uniprep/su_topic1.php

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after year 12EmploymentYear offTafeUniversityo/s exchangeApprenticeship Destination of QLD Year 12 Completers - 2012

Source: Education Queensland (2013), Next Step Survey Results, http://education.qld.gov.au/nextstep/nextstep.html#Results

CRICOS No. 00213Ja university for therealworldRWhat are employers looking for?11Source: Data obtained from Australian Bureau of Statistics (2010). 6278.0 Education and Training Experiences, Australia. http://www.abs.gov.au/AUSSTATS/abs@.nsf/DetailsPage/6278.02009?OpenDocument 12

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Where will the jobs be in the future?

Health Care and Social Assistance largest growth (13%)Construction (10.1%)Arts and Recreation Services (10 %) primarily driven by the Sports and Physical Recreation Activities sectorRetail Trade (8.9%)

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CRICOS No. 00213Ja university for therealworldRCareer Options Tertiary StudyFAQs

Your OP/rank score count toward entry into uniDegrees can take 3 to 7 years to complete (F/T)Approx 76% of uni graduates are employed 4 months after graduating (2011)In 2013, median starting salary for new graduates: $52,00014

CRICOS No. 00213Ja university for therealworldRPathways into Uni/Upgrading OPSelection rank for OP ineligibleQCS Test results (non-OP can still sit QCS)QLD Senior External Cert 3 = rank 68; Dip = 87 (82); Adv Dip = 91; 1 year of uni = 93 Preparatory or bridging courses e.g TPP/ATPSTAT/PCA/QTAC Employment Experience category

15Questions to students?Is it the end of the world if you make the wrong decision and end up in the wrong course or job?

Is it the end of the world if you do not get the/an OP score you want?WP is about Capacity BuildingStrengthened internal QUT partnerships with a continued focus (and funding) around LSES/Indigenous outreach and retentionStrengthened partnerships with LSES schools and communitiesBest practice models locally, by state, nationallyLegacies such as resources, equipment, professional development, improved capacitySchool leavers confidently making informed career decisions

Any Questions?

OK CLIVE - STOP TALKING !

Clive MayCareers Adviser Your Future Careers TeamQUTEmail: yourfuture@qut.edu.auhttp://www.bridgetostudy.com.au/

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