1. CDAA QLD Division Sunshine Coast Career Practitioner Professional Development Day Clive May Career Counsellor Widening Participation QUT Your Future Careers Team

2. Todays Presentation Widening Participation the rationale Career Education programs for students from Years 8-12 Facilitation of CYPFS Coaching Young People for Success Workshops and PACTS Parents as Career Transition Support programs

3. CRICOS No. 00213Ja university for the real world R Rationale for Widening Participation Career Counsellors Rationale - LSAY Longitudinal Studies of Australian Youth Students engaged in career development CD stay and finish/have better life outcomes In partnership with Guidance Officers, teachers, parents/caregivers and other relevant stakeholders to: Govt WP target of 20% of LSES by 2020 Build aspirations and capacity, counter myths Provide career information, resources, and support for parents/carers to assist their child http://www.lsay.edu.au/publications/2669.html

4. 1. Stimulate Demand for tertiary study Learning-based partnerships with schools in Northern Corridor Adult re-entry Career development activities Indigenous-specific outreach 2. Review Admissions policy QTAC to administer Q- Step OP Bonus Consideration of non-OP adms or LSES quotas 3. Grow Caboolture New courses Better VET connections Campus-wide retention 4. Improve retention Increase key support services. Strong focus on LSES students within the Student Success and Retention strategy (including FYE) CB campus-wide retention Continue funding for Scholarships Indigenous and Intercultural Inclusivity

5. Career Planning How clear are you about your future direction? No idea.......................................Very clear idea

6. CRICOS No. 00213Ja university for the real world R Key Message - Career Planning You dont have to know what career you want You do need to: Have a high level of self awareness Have an awareness of career options and pathways This makes it easier to choose programs and courses

7. Working with Years 7 and 8 (aged 12-14) Humpybong State School - Pre-expo careers session 4 x 25 minute classes of year 7s (one composite year 6/7 class) Aim: To get students thinking about their interests and how they relate to various industries and occupations Brief overview of career decision-making (e.g., DOTS model) Interest test and discussion of interest categories Linking interest categories to occupations that will be represented at the careers expo

8. CRICOS No. 00213Ja university for the real world R Career Planning Process 1) Self Awareness 2) World of Work 3) Influences

9. My Interests Observation Activity Consider Jobs these slides represent? Do you like/dislike that job idea? (this is a sample of the activity)

10. Observation # 1

11. Interests Working with people Helping/Advising: helping, informing, teaching, treating, li stening, giving advice, instruction, information, concer ned about their social welfare. Persuading/Service: Selling, influencing, negotiating, motivat ing, serving, promoting, bargaining

12. Match interests to jobs www.jobguide.thegoodgui des.com.au/Building-your- career/Jobs-Chart

13. CRICOS No. 00213Ja university for the real world R Working with Yr 9 and 10 (age 15-16) (Re-introduce) Introduce Work Interests and link to Myfuture/Job Guide Talk about subject choice in senior school link to myfuture Bullseye targets Myfuture Bullseye Posters How will they find out how to get that job? Myfuture Occupations / Job Guide Occupations Introduce discussions around lifestyle and earning expectations

14. CRICOS No. 00213Ja university for the real world R Career Planning Process 1) Self Awareness 2) World of Work 3) Influences

15. Target Your School Subjects Myfuture Bullseye Targets English Maths SOSE Home Economics Languages Business ICT Geography Health & PE Science

16. Career Planning

17. Interests Skills Personality Values Capabilities Support people Work preferences Lifestyle preferences Dreams Goals Attitudes Motivation Beliefs Self-concept Confidence Role models

18. Lifestyle Home Leisure Partner Family Holidays Location Friends Income Travel Transport/Car Furniture Surroundings Pets Work hours Hobbies Giving

19. Source: 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 $1,438 $1,151 $920 $877 $500 $671 $640 $671 0 200 400 600 800 1,000 1,200 1,400 1,600 Graduate Diploma/Graduate Certificate or above Bachelor Degree Advanced Diploma/Diploma Certificate III/IV Certificate I/II Year 12 Year 11 Year 10 or below Median weekly earnings by level of education (2009)

20. Paid Work TAFEApprenticeship University Other training Inheritance Study & Work Volunteer work Lotto win Upgrade qualifications Own business Work experience

21. after year 12

22. CRICOS No. 00213J a university for the real world R 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 sector Retail Trade (8.9%)

23. Working with Year 11 and 12 (aged 16-18) Now in senior school with increased pressure to make decisions about the future as well as perform at school Focus on busting myths about the costs of uni and the types of people who go there Focus on access to entry programs and support services, accommodation etc OP/Rank pressure including QCS tests and QTAC forms Pressure to get a job or know what to do when they finish Show them how and where to apply Talk about post-school options

24. after year 12

25. Bachelor Degree, 39% VET Certificate IV+, 7% VET Certificate III, 2% VET Certificate III/other, 3% Apprentice, 7%Trainee, 3% Working full-time, 9% Working part-time, 17% Seeking work, 10% NILFET, 2%Destinations of QLD Year 12 Completers - 2012 Source: Education Queensland (2013), Next Step Survey Results, http://education.qld.gov.au/nextstep/nextstep.html#Results

26. CRICOS No. 00213Ja university for the real world R What are employers looking for? Fit (the culture and values of the organisation) Will do (the personality, passion interests, ambitions, motivation) Can do (the knowledge and skills)

27. What Skills Do Employers Want (Core Skills Assessment) Honesty & integrity Enthusiasm Reliability Personal presentation Balanced attitude to work Ability to deal with pressure Motivation Communication Problem solving Initiative & enterprise Planning & organising Self management Learning Technology Personal Attributes Employability Skills

28. CRICOS No. 00213J a university for the real world R Career Options Tertiary Study FAQs Your OP/rank score count toward entry into uni Degrees 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: $52,000

29. CRICOS No. 00213Ja university for the real world R Pathways into Uni/Upgrading OP Selection rank for OP ineligible QCS 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/ATP STAT/PCA/QTAC Employment Experience category

30. CRICOS No. 00213J a university for the real world R In-School Activities High School: SET Planning Year 10 SET Plan review Years 11 & 12 QTAC information Alternative Pathways to University General career planning self- awareness, knowledge of options, career decision- making Job search skills Career Expos Youth of Today and Tomorrow Primary School: General career planning Information interviewing Career Expos

31. CRICOS No. 00213Ja university for the real world R QYIL Yr 12 Cluster Schools Activity QYIL Employment Support Program *Caboolture SHS, Tullawong SHS, & Morayfield SHS* Career planning Post year 12 options Industry Info Job Search

32. CRICOS No. 00213Ja university for the real world R Explore Uni Support Explore Uni activities and events by: Presenting career development sessions at 1- day events and camps Assisting with student ambassador training Presenting In-School QTAC Information Sessions Assisting at school career expos Embed Explore Uni into local career development with before and after activities

33. CRICOS No. 00213J a university for the real world R Resources Examples from our Work with Child Safety Services o My Interests http://www.iseek.org/careers/interestassessment.html o Character Assessment from USC http://www.usc.edu.au/media/2499705/SLL-Character- Assessment_FORM.pdf o Self Understanding Booklet http://www.bridgetostudy.com.au/uniprep/su_topic1.php o The Career Decision-making Difficulties Questionnaire (CDDQ) http://kivunim.huji.ac.il/eng-quest/cddq.html

34. Support for School Staff Coaching Young People for Success Coaching Young People for Success Overview

35. CRICOS No. 00213Ja university for the real world R PACTS Support for Parents PACTS Facilitator Training Workshop One Beginning to Explore Finding a place to start The 7 Hats of Confident Parents (when talking about Careers) Communicating to young people about careers Occupational categories Using the Job Guide Identifying interests and skills Workshop Two Career and Transition Services Learning Pathways Plans Career services at school Training and further education options Apprenticeships and Traineeships Group Training Organisations Workshop Three - Jobs Stages of job hunting Resumes and Cover letters Young people and telephones Centrelink, Job Services Australia, Youth Connections and other programs Interview skills The First Job- What young people need to know about their rights and responsibilities.

36. WP is about Capacity Building Strengthened internal QUT partnerships with a continued focus (and funding) around LSES/Indigenous outreach and retention Strengthened partnerships with LSES schools and communities Best practice models locally, by state, nationally Legacies such as resources, equipment, professional development, improved capacity School leavers confidently making informed career decisions

37. Ok Clive stop talking. Questions? Clive May Careers Adviser Your Future Careers Team QUT Email: yourfuture@qut.edu.au http://www.bridgetostudy.com.au/