Work & Further Education

Saint Ignatius College has a substantial and well supported Careers Development Program available to all students from Year 9 onwards which aims to give guidance to students on their chosen pathways at the College.

Year 9 Career Development Activities

Through class room discussion in Personal Learning, students are made more aware of the opportunities during school and after their secondary schooling is completed. This discussion takes place with Careers Co-ordinator.

Year 10 Career Development Activities

A complete career program is developed for this year level in Term 2 through the Humanities classes:

• All students undertake the Career Voyage – career testing program
• Students complete a Career Investigation Assignment on three potential careers of interest.
• All students complete the Safe@work modules.
• Half day Careers Expo involves a key-note speaker speaking about opportunities and motivation. Guest speakers from Industry (i.e. Group Training Company) to speak to students regarding job applications, letter writing and job interview tips. Also, representatives from TAFE's and universities meet with students.
• Past students speak to students regarding their experiences post secondary.
• Compulsory 1-week Work Experience Program (last week of Term 2).
• Advice regarding subject selections (including VCAL and VET programs) for the upcoming year is provided.
• Encourage students to go to other Careers EXPO and Open Days.
• Information evenings on VCE, VCAL, VET and SGA programs

Year 11 Career Development Activities

• Careers Forum involving information sessions regarding TAFE and University programs are delivered by representatives of these organisations
• Individual meetings with the Careers Coordinator can be booked during lunch-time or recess to discuss options before and after year 12 studies.- Encourage students to attend Open Days at Universities and TAFE Colleges
• Subject selections for year 12 studies.

Year 12 Career Development Activities

• Ongoing individual discussions take place with all year 12 students and the Careers Co-ordinator regarding students' options for the immediate future. Parents are encouraged to be part of these discussions.
• Encourage all students to attend Open Days at either/or Universities or TAFE.
• Attend the TIS event at Deakin University.
• VTAC applications process for University and TAFE programs are discussed, assistance with applications is available.
• Counselling for students is available for students once results are known and during Change of Preference week.