Classroom Career Education begins in Year 10 with areas covered including job exploration, personal interest and research on careers and training that includes HSC subjects needed to undertake courses, scholarship identification and course locations.
At Kirrawee High School we encourage students to make first contact. Our Careers Advisor is location in the Library block, students in Year 9 and above are free to approach for advice on subject selections, pathways and future career planning.
If parents also feel they would like to speak with the Careers Advisor, they can contact by calling reception (Ph: 9521 2099) or emailing the school (kirrawee-h.school@det.nsw.edu.au) with attention to the Careers Advisor.
Classroom Career Education
Career education at KHS begins in Year 10 with students encouraged to explore job opportunities, identify personal interests and research on possible career paths, post school academic opportunities, Stage 6 subject selection information and Stage 6 pathways to the HSC.
Students will utilise multiple education platforms, including The Careers Department that offers students the ability to consider all career options through a personalised program of self-exploration, industry exposure, micro skill development and assistance developing skills such as resume and job applications.
Careers Education and Senior Students
Students in Year 11 and 12 receive a personalised program of career identification strategies, individual meetings with the career’s advisor, post school study opportunities including university and TAFE, post school employment opportunities, apprenticeship and traineeship information, scholarship and application process assistance.
Students are kept informed of careers and training opportunities by the KHS newsletters careers section, senior Careers Google Classroom, excursions to career expos and open days at universities, guest speakers and presentations, interviews and the Careers noticeboard in the senior study area.
Work Experience
Kirrawee High School runs a formal work experience program in Year 10, that provides students with the opportunity to explore a range of industries and immerse themselves in their areas of interests that could lead to their future career choices.
Prior to commencing the Year 10 work experience program all students will be required to complete The My Work Experience modules to ensure they are fully equipped with the knowledge and skills to participate in a workplace environment.
Additional work experience opportunities exist for students in Year 10 – 12, in accordance with the Department of Education’s Workplace Learning Guidelines. Students are encouraged to speak with the Careers Advisor to initiate the application process for additional work experience.
Stage 6 Study Pathways
Students in Stage 6 have the opportunity to tailor their schooling to meet their needs, including the ability to undertake an EVET, SBAT or traineeship while still working towards their HSC qualifications.
Careers Newsletter
Keep up to date with the latest careers, tertiary education and job opportunities information through our Careers Newsletter.
Download the latest copy below:
