Pathways central
Exploring Career Opportunities at Calvin Christian School
Welcome,
As the Pathways Coordinator at Calvin, it is my privilege to support the career education of Calvin students and to walk beside them as they explore and make choices that will shape their future lives and careers. The purpose of Pathways Connections is to keep parents and students informed of the many opportunities, both at Calvin and further afield, for exploring careers. We will highlight work experience opportunities, scholarships, apprenticeships and traineeships, university applications, career planning and everything in between.
It is my goal that every Calvin student will have the opportunity to explore the world of work and seek to find their own place within it, whatever that may be. To begin our year, I would like to introduce a wonderful resource for both parents and students; Study Work Grow is an Australian organisation dedicated to developing career education. Alongside the resources we use at Calvin, they produce an exhaustive database of events and articles that cover all pathways and career avenues. I will be highlighting this information here throughout the year, however I would strongly recommend students and parents visit their website regularly for the full range of helpful content.
Please do not hesitate to reach out if you or your child would like to meet and discuss any work, subject or career related issues. I am available during the school term on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday between 8.00am and 4.00pm. To make an appointment please visit my booking calendar or contact me by email at awright@calvin.tas.edu.au. Students may make an appointment during school time as appropriate.
Alison Wright – Pathways Coordinator
Pathways Connections
Pathways Connections is a publication that will assist you to find a career pathway that suits you. You can read all posts below.
Helpful Resources
Kick-start your career search with the following helpful links.
Tips For Becoming Career Ready
1.Know yourself - what makes you unique? Try to make time to think about what your values are. There are values inventories you can access online to help you pin these down. These values will be those attitudes you have that will ultimately shape the areas that you will explore as possible career options in the future.
2. Know your demographic. Do you plan on staying in Tasmania? Or are you going to look for employment further afield? If you wish to stay here because you value family or lifestyle, this will impact your career choices. Which industries will most likely be strong here? - more on that later.
3.Know what employers are looking for. Do you know about the Core Skills For Work? These are key because employers want to have job-ready employees who will work, can work and will get on well in the work environment. Many school-based activities are designed to improve your core skills for work. Such things as group work tasks, public speaking, class presentations, group collaborations on documents are all enhancing your skills for the workplace.
4.Look for opportunities to learn by volunteerism. If you want to gain skills in the workforce, become a volunteer. By taking an active role as a volunteer you are developing your core skills. A willing volunteer sends an important signal to a future employer - this person is keen to work! Think of the skills you develop along the way and if you can, record these skills and experiences for future reference on a resume.
5. Research. Find 20 minutes of your week to research career options. By arming yourself with information and know-how you will stay ahead of the pack when it comes to career decision making.
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