The Careers Centre at Parade College provides a number of services to assist our students, and their families, make successful transitions from school to the work force, apprenticeships, traineeships and for further study.
In Year 10 all students complete the computerised “Career Voyage Programme”, which identifies the job activities that are best suited to each student, and matches these with suitable occupations for further exploration. Students have the opportunity to make appointments with the Careers Counsellor to discuss their Career Voyage reports. The Careers Centre has an extensive library of occupational and vocational information as well as detailed information about a large range of study options for university degrees and TAFE diplomas. They also undertake a subject over the course of the year which allows them to engage in personal exploration of their values, skills, strengths and interests, learn significant terms associated with employment and study, consider data and statistics related to job prospects and develop the practical skills associated with resume writing and job interviews.
Individual one to one careers counselling is provided for students regarding subject selection for Years 11 & 12, resume writing, and job hunting for part time employment, as well as for apprenticeships and traineeships. One to one assistance is also provided for Year 12 students with their VTAC applications for university degrees and TAFE diplomas. VTAC preferences close at the end of September each year. Assistance is also available in December each year when the ATARs are released and during the Change of Preference Period in mid December to ensure a smooth and successful transition from Parade College into employment, further training or study.
Useful career planning information is available through these links:
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