Career Counsellor

Like the previous years, we aim to provide the students focused career guidance that will help them make the best career choices based upon their aptitude and preference. One of the key events that students attended in Term 1 was Tertiary Studies and Careers Expo. Held in week 11, it involved Year 10, 11 and 12 students in going to the Adelaide Convention Centre and provided a fantastic opportunity to source information about a wide range of study options, career opportunities and new trends in further education, training and employment.

The expo not only boasts exhibition from employers, TAFE and reputed universities interstate and in South Australia, but also offers a number of seminars. Seminar topics range from individual faculty programs, new study options, tertiary admissions process to career pathways. If students need more specific information, they can always ask questions at the exhibiting stand after the presentation.

All students were provided with a career seeker worksheet to enable them to ask focused and relevant questions relating to length of courses, pre-requisites, employment options, pathways and bridging courses, costs, deferability, average salary and competitive organisations. The students found it beneficial and eagerly took notes.

Another exciting event for the students form Years 7-11 that had been organised was the Endeavour Programme delivered by Flinders University. In the past, we have had representatives come in to conduct activities with students relating to setting objectives, time management, stress management, motivation, self-care, setting a study timetable and exploring future study opportunities. Unfortunately, these presentations had to be postponed because of Covid restrictions and will be re-organised in term 2. I hope that it will help them develop habits and set goals, which will be helpful to them in both their personal and professional life.

If you have any questions, concerns or suggestions to make, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Kind regards,

Benish Hussain

Career Counsellor