5 year olds can talk about the job they want when they grow up? 6 - 8 year olds have already begun...
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VOCATIONAL EDUCATION
RHONDA ANDERSONREGIONAL VOCATIONAL
EDUCATION CONSULTANT
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5 year olds can talk about the job they want when they grow up?
6 - 8 year olds have already begun to narrow down the number of occupations they are prepared to consider in the future?
Did you know that:
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We can all learn from our mistakes
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Vocational Learning Ministerial Council for Employment,
Education, Training and Youth Affairs, (MCEETYA) defines vocational learning as general learning that has a vocational perspective.
It includes elements such as general employability skills, enterprise education, career education and community and work based learning.
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students from preschool to Year 12 have the capacity to understand career development?
(Miles Morgan Australia (2003). Australian Blueprint for Career Development: Draft prototype, P. 87.)
These research findings suggest we are missing a valuable opportunity to influence and enhance the career development of our students if we do not begin career education early.
Did you know that:
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Vocational Education in Schools
Traditionally in HCC Schools Careers Education is conducted in Years 9 or 10.
HCC schools are leading the way with Careers Education starting in Primary School.
REAL GAME SERIES
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Career Fun Day @Kurri Kurri PS
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SCHOOL TO WORK:
2006-2010
LOOKING FORWARD A Developmental
Model
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Career and Transition Teams in HCC Schools! CAT Teams
This is an initiative that the Vocational Team is promoting in schools
Whole school approach to Careers – Not just the Careers Adviser!
Teachers being trained as MENTORS to help guide students
School to Work Plans OR Personal Learning Plans
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What do you want to be when you grow up?
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Employability Skills
Employability skills are those “skills required not only to gain employment, but also to progress within an enterprise so as to achieve one’s potential and contribute successfully to enterprise strategic directions” (ACCI and BCA, 2001).
Employability skills are generic skills and attributes that can be transferred from one situation to another.
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All your children have skills!!
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EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS
communication skills The ability to express and understand information
team work skills The ability to work with others to get things done;
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EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS problem-solving
skills the ability to identify problems and develop solutions
initiative and enterpriseSkills: the ability to seek And take advantage of opportunities
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EMPLOYABILITY SKILLSlearning skills: the ability to achieve new skills and/ Or knowledge
Technology skills
the ability to use appropriate technologies to complete tasks
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EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS planning and organising skills the
ability to coordinate and prioritise tasks and resources.
self-management skills the ability to take responsibility for setting and achieving personal goals
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Personal Attributes There is no doubt that enterprises see
the inclusion of these attributes as a new and essential component of employability skills.
ONE MORE SKILL Cross-cultural understanding
the ability to respect diversity and act without discrimination
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The following personal attributes that contribute
to overall employability:
loyalty commitment honesty and integrity enthusiasm reliability personal presentation commonsense positive self-esteem sense of humour balanced attitude to work and home life ability to deal with pressure motivation adaptability
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What can you as Parents do to help your children?
There are many “things” you can do. Talk to your child about work ..any kind
of work; paid or unpaid; about anyone you see working or doing a job.
Keep the conversation going! www.myfuture.edu.au
www.schooltowork.com.au
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Pre- schooler Activities
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Primary School Activities
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Parents as partners in career planning
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THE REAL GAME SERIES: OVERVIEW
Developed in Canada
Series of six career and life education programs – all competency based.
The main goal of all games is to increase the mastery of personal management Learning and work exploration and career Building
High Five Principles linked through all games - simulations
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THE REAL GAME SERIESPlay Real Yrs 3&4Make It Real Yrs 5&6Real Game Yrs 7&8Be Real Game Yrs 9&10Get Real Game Yrs 11&12Real Times/Life Adults More and more schools are adopting
these games to use with students in schools to help them develop
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The High Five PrinciplesThe High Five Principles are:
Change is Constant Learning is Ongoing Focus on the Journey Follow Your Heart Access Your Allies.
The High Five have proven to have a universal quality and to resonate with people from all walks of life.
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WHAT ARE VOCATIONAL EDUCATION COURSES? These are courses/ subjects that
students can choose in stage 6 and now also in stage 5 (year 9/10).
ICF – Industry Curriculum Framework (TAFE courses @ school!)
optional HSC exams Compulsory Work Placement Competency based assessments – no marks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Vocational Education and Training (VET)
VET refers to appropriately accredited and industry‐specific training programs that deliver competencies
endorsed within the National Training Framework and certification of industry accredited training aligned to
the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF).
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THANK YOU – Questions?
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RHONDA ANDERSON
Contact Details: Gosford Area Office- Level 3 /40 Mann St Gosford Ph 43489180 Email: