Career Pathways

The Careers department at Preston Girls Secondary College adheres to the code of ethics of the Career Industry Council of Australia and provides a comprehensive career development program that supports students into careers from Years 7–12 and beyond.

Each individual student is encouraged to be aspirational in her career goals while exploring the self and the world of work. Participation in lifelong learning that supports these career goals is facilitated through Careers Education across the curriculum and via a range of additional programs, including:

• Vocational assessments and feedback information evenings
• Compulsory work experience including database and support
• Individual subject selection interviews into VCE
• Preparatory individual interviews for Year 12 students
• Year 10 Careers Day
• Guest speakers and tertiary course session
• Lunchtime group counselling and information sessions
• Industry presentations
• Change-of-subject interviews
• Subject selection and careers expo evening
• VTAC application support and assistance
• Assistance with interstate and overseas applications
• VET and SBNA applications and support for work placements
• Resume preparation and mock interviews
• Careers newsletter
• Support to parents by email, telephone, interviews, newsletters and information evenings.

Career Development Practitioner

Carolyn Richards
BA, Grad Cert Careers Counselling
Professional Member
Careers Education Association of Victoria
Phone: 9470 2755
Email Carolyn Richards

Career Action Plan Follow the link above to complete your Career Action Plan	Resume Template Complete and email to Career Development Practitioner	Job Application Cover Letter Complete and email to Career Development Practitioner
Victer 2015 Year 10 – This advance information is vital for year 10 students planning a VCE curriculum and a future tertiary direction	The TAFE Guide The TAFE Courses Directory gives you an up-to-date listing of more than 1400 accredited courses on offer from TAFE Institutes and other training providers across Victoria.	The VTAC Guide You can purchase a VTAC guide from a news agency for tweny three dollars. The Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre acts on behalf of participating universities, TAFE institutes and independent tertiary colleges, facilitating and coordinating the joint selection system.
The Job Guide The Job Guide provides an in-depth look at a range of occupations, and their education and training pathways.	Australian Apprenticeship Pathways Helpful website with career resources, information, workplace guide and other useful links	Health Heros Find out how to start your career in this exciting fast growing industry! Jump online at http://www.healthheroes.health.gov.au to find: Careers information and resources on HEALTH AND COMMUNITY SERVICES CAREERS Careers tools and resources for students, parents, teachers and employers Information.
My Future Find the information you need in myfuture’s extensive databases and articles.	Young Worker Toolkit The Young Worker Toolkit is amied at helping young people aged 13 to 19 connect to their future.	My Career Salary Centre Offers a Salary Caculator which gives an idea of the amount of money earned in different professions and fields of work.
Safe @ Work Safe@work is a health and safety program for secondary school students who undertake Work Experience or Structured Workplace Learning. Before commencing a work placement students are required to complete the General Module and the appropriate Industry module relating to their placement interest or their VET qualification