Get Ready For Change
The world is changing faster than it ever has before. In 10 years
time, lots of jobs will no longer exist. New jobs are being created
all the time. The good news is that your generation is used to
change. You’re prepared to work hard in a job that you like – but
you also want to be well paid and enjoy a healthy work/life balance.
Being flexible and open to change puts you ahead of the game.
The other key ingredient to your success will be education and
training. The more you have, the more likely you are to get the
job that you want.
Your first step should be to finish year 12. This will give
you a solid foundation to go on to further study, work or on-the-job
training. Without your HSC, you may find the best opportunities
pass you by.
Studying is not for me
We aren’t all cut out for studying. That’s why more
and more schools offer vocational options.
If school based apprenticeships or traineeships are offered
at your school, you can start studying towards a nationally recognised
qualification in year 11 and 12.
School based apprenticeships are great for people who enjoy
hands-on learning because they combine study with training and
paid employment. Ask your teacher or careers counselor what’s
on offer at your school.
You may also be able to complete a school based apprenticeship
at one of the seven new technical colleges in NSW. These colleges
offer courses in traditional trades such as commercial cookery,
engineering, construction and mechanics. There are campuses at
Port Macquarie, Gosford, Western Sydney, Queanbeyan, the Hunter
Valley, Illawarra (Wollongong) and Dubbo.
For more information go to www.australiantechnicalcolleges.gov.au or
www.australianapprenticeships.gov.au/student/school-based.asp
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