What is Your Pathway?

Mill Park Secondary CollegeSarah Horner

TAFE

GAP Year

Work

Who are you right now?0 The Australian Bureau of statistics class Generation Y as a child born between 1983 – 2000

There are 4.2 million Gen Ys making up 20% of Australian population, and born between 1980-1994. Greater sophistication is needed when engaging with Generation Y. We are dealing with the most formally educated generation ever. High school retention rates have risen and almost half of Gen Ys have gone to University and many of the rest studied at TAFE. So hype and superficiality don't persuade this educated generation.

Generation Y don't seek a job as much as they seek an opportunity. They have multiple expectations of an organisation - it isn't just the job description but the workplace culture, the variety, fun, training, management style, and flexibility that drives them. However, on-line psychometric testing of 300,000 respondents by Army Recruiting in the UK showed a clear distinction between Gen Y types:

0 'Leaders' looking for the opportunity to inspire0 'Thinkers' seeking a way to make an intellectual difference0 'Mates' searching for belonging and adventure0 'Escapers' who are after a new start, money and action.

Generation YExpectations 0 Gen Y workers have high expectations for themselves; they’re always aiming to work faster and better

than other workers. These expectations also extend to their employers; they look for managers who are interested in their professional development.

Learning & Development0 Ongoing learning and professional development is important to Gen Y – they’ll act as sponges, soaking

up information and knowledge from other employees in order to constantly improve, taking your business on their journey.

Responsibility0 Gen Y craves responsibility and involvement within the workplace and they are often berated for their

want to be ‘fast-tracked’ into management. However, this can work in your favour as they’ll naturally become personally invested within the business, producing better results.

Work-Life BalanceYes, yes, it’s that buzzword, again! But, with Gen Y putting great emphasis on a good work-life balance you’ll find your office is a happier place and happy workers produce, you guessed it, better results!

Frequent Feedback0 It will come as no surprise to most managers that Gen Y benefits greatly from regular feedback. You only

need to take a look at a Millennial child’s constant stream of blog posts, status updates, and texts to know they are big fans of acknowledgement, as well as interaction

0 http://www.generationy.com/facts/

Here are the facts0 The latest unemployment figures from the ABS show that in April there were 713,400 unemployed

people in Australia which was an unemployment rate of 5.8 per cent. The unemployment rate for young people aged 15-24 years was more than twice as high at 12.9 per cent (266,000). http://www.factsfightback.org.au/category/economy/

0 Generation Y makes up a rapidly increasing proportion of the world-wide workforce

0 It is estimated Gen Ys will have about 10 career or job changes in their lifetime

0 Of all work-age adults, it is those from Generation Y who are most averse to working long hours, preferring a more flexible approach to the working day.

0 As a general trend of thought, most Generation Y adults are more interested in job fulfilment and satisfaction than they are large salaries.

0 Generation Y is considered overall the most ambitious of all the generations.

0 There are a wide range of skill shortages currently in Victoria and Australia nationally http://docs.employment.gov.au/node/31447

How many pathways will you have?

Over the course of their lifetime, most members of Generation Y will hold down more jobs than their parents or grandparents did. On average, they only stay in one particular job for around two years

before seeking to move on to the next one. Some social critics say that this is because, as children, they were taught that simply by

participating in activities, they were entitled to a reward. As such, the concept of ‘winning’ is almost lost on Generation Y, and they expect

reward for relatively little achievement.

So where are you now?VCAL is a great start to getting you on the way to

your pathway

Here's a secret though..

Not a lot of people know what they want to do as a career and its likely in your time you will have a

wide range of career pathways..

0 Did you know you can build on your VET at TAFE..

0 Studying at NMIT provides seamless pathways towards higher qualifications. NMIT’s Certificates, Diplomas and Degrees are designed to get you on track to achieving your academic and career goals.

Building on your VET?

Miss Horner did this!

What are pre-apprenticeships?

A pre-apprenticeship is a pathway into an Australian Apprenticeship that can kick-start your career in your chosen industry. They give you the opportunity to experience a working environment, gain practical experience and develop your skills. Completing a pre-apprenticeship means you can see if you enjoy working in a particular industry, which can help you to make career and training decisions. A pre-apprenticeship combines on-campus or school study with practical on-the-job training. You can study a pre-apprenticeship while you are still at school. A pre-apprenticeship is usually shorter and at a lower qualification level than an apprenticeship. They can give you credit towards an Australian Apprenticeship, and gives you a competitive advantage when looking for employers to take you on as an apprentice.

What are Australian Apprenticeships?

Australian Apprenticeships (often referred to as apprenticeships and traineeships) are a great career option. They combine practical work with structured training to give you a nationally recognised qualification and the experience you need to get the job you want.

Training is flexible and can be on the job, off the job or a combination of both. Australian Apprenticeships are available at a variety of qualification levels in most occupations, including traditional trades and a wide range of emerging industry sectors.

You don’t have to wait until you leave school to get started. Australian School-based Apprenticeships are now offered by many schools, giving students the option of starting their training while still at school.

National Skill Shortage areas… 0 Airconditioning and Mechanical

Services Plumber0 Airconditioning and Refrigeration

Mechanic0 Aircraft Maintenance Engineer

(Avionics)0 Aircraft Maintenance Engineer

(Mechanical)0 Arborist0 Automotive Electrician0 Baker0 Binder and Finisher0 Boat Builder and Repairer0 Bricklayer0 Butcher or Smallgoods Maker0 Cabinetmaker0 Carpenter0 Carpenter and Joiner0 Cook0 Diesel Motor Mechanic0 Drainer0 Electrical Linesworker0 Electrician (General)0 Electrician (special class)

0 Electronic Equipment Trades Worker

0 Fibrous Plasterer0 Fitter (General)0 Fitter and Turner0 Fitter-Welder0 Floor Finisher0 Furniture Finisher0 Gasfitter0 Glazier0 Hairdresser0 Joiner0 Landscape Gardener0 Lift Mechanic0 Locksmith0 Metal Fabricator0 Metal Machinist (First class)0 Motor Mechanics (General)0 Motorcycle Mechanic0 Optical Mechanic0 Painting Trades Worker0 Panelbeater0 Pastrycook0 Picture Framer

0 Plumber (General)0 Pressure Welder0 Printing Machinist0 Roof Plumber0 Roof Tiler0 Screen Printer0 Shearer0 Sheetmetal Trades Worker0 Signwriter0 Small Engine Mechanic0 Solid Plasterer0 Stonemason0 Telecommunications Linesworker0 Telecommunications Technician0 Toolmaker0 Upholsterer0 Vehicle Body Builder0 Vehicle Painter0 Vehicle Trimmer0 Wall and Floor Tiler0 Welder (First class)0 Wood Machinist

There is a website that summarizes the steps to finding the right apprenticeship for you http://

www.jobguide.thegoodguides.com.au/Australian-Apprenticeships/Five-steps-to-finding-an-Australian-Apprenticeship

http://www.aapathways.com.au/Career-Resources/Job-Pathway-Charts-Link/Job-Pathways-Charts-PDF

Remember you don’t have to work in your VET industry and that you could apply for any apprenticeship in any industry

Open Universities Australia

0 Open Universities Australia is owned and partnered by seven Australian universities. Open Universities Australia offers all Australians and overseas students the opportunity to study university subjects and VET units at their own pace and in their own time. The units you study and the qualifications you achieve are identical to those awarded to on-campus students. Most undergraduate units studied through Open Universities Australia are open access with no formal prerequisites.

0 For more information, refer to the Open Universities Australia handbook, which is available from major newsagents, ABC shops and leading bookshops. You can also contact Open Universities Australia by telephone on (03) 8628 2555 or 1300 915 208, visit the website at www.open.edu.au or email advisors@open.edu.au.

Income Support 0What is it?

Youth Allowance can assist you if you are a young person who is studying, undertaking training or an Australian Apprenticeship, looking for work, or sick.Full details of Youth Allowance conditions, payments and claims and other relevant information.

0 Who is eligible?

You may be eligible for Youth Allowance if you are:0 18*-24 years old and studying full-time;0 16-24 years old and undertaking a full-time Australian Apprenticeship; or0 16–20 years old and looking for full-time work or undertaking a combination of approved activities, or have

a temporary exemption from the participation and activity test requirements. If you do not have a Year 12 certificate or an equivalent qualification (Certificate level II or above) you will generally be expected to undertake study or training to meet the activity test.

0 *You may be eligible for Youth Allowance if you are 16-17 years old and studying full time (or 15 in certain circumstances) if you:

0 need to live away from home to study; or0 are considered independent for Youth Allowance.

0 There is changes that may affect your eligibility in 2015.

0 http://www.gapyear.com/jobs

0 http://www.statravel.com.au/

What’s a Gap Year?

Why you should consider one0 Many educators tout taking a gap year, saying that kids who step off the academic

treadmill after high school to work, travel, volunteer or explore other interests are more mature when they arrive at college and more engaged in their education going forward.

A Gap Year Provides FocusYou'll Make New FriendsYou Can Earn Money for SchoolTry VolunteeringGo on an AdventureAppease the Travel BugBuild your knowledge of the worldRemedy Academic DeficienciesYou’ll know what’s important in life before most people do.

Find the Work You LikeIt Might be the Cheapest AlternativeSome Employers Consider it a PlusSee the worldRough it while you canBe an expert at adapting to new placesHave something to talk aboutHave a shinier resume.Pick up the pieces you missed in high schoolHave time to think.

Gap years can help you grow up a lot and understand the world as you experience many

things for the first time including independence.

Study Overseas?As the world becomes more connected through common concerns, shared goals and technological advances, studying overseas as part of an Australian programme of study is a great way to join and contribute to global communities and conversations. Students benefit from being exposed to other cultures, languages and education systems, while also enhancing their employability skills.

0 Learn more from the Study Overseas website at www.studyoverseas.gov.au .

Work Overseas?Some organisations set you up with every thing you need such as a VISA, Band Account, Accommodation and Employment. 0 Work in a UK Pub?0 http://www.londonpub.com.au/ 0 Nanny and Childcare0 http://www.aupair-australia.net/

You can also just apply for a working VISA and then apply for jobs like you do here on seek.com.au there is a section for international jobs in the search area

Make sure you check out the VISA requirements for the place you want to go before you leave or apply, they can be found on the STA Travel website along with heaps of other helpful info!0 http://www.statravel.com.au/gap-year-advice.htm

Teach English Overseas?

0 Teaching English Overseas With a TEFL Course through STA Travel

0 Get qualified to teach English abroad with our TEFL courses.  A TEFL course (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) qualification is your ticket to finding a teaching job overseas, teaching the locals your own lingo – too easy!  Plus there are jobs available all over the world, just take your pick...

0 http://www.statravel.com.au/teaching-english-courses.htm

Volunteer? 0 Make that connection on your next trip with a volunteer tour! If you'd

like to make an impact by giving back to a community or natural environment you care about, then we (STA Travel) can help you get to where you're needed!

Teaching children early education in Africa, building schools and making infrastructure improvements in Asia or saving endangered animals in Central and South America. Get inspired to travel and give something back in one inspired trip! Our exclusive tours should get your there and set you up anywhere in the world you'd like to be.

0 There is a wide range of volunteer opportunities available on the STA Travel website

http://www.statravel.com.au/volunteer.htm

Work for a Government Organisation

Metropolitan Fire Brigade MFB http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/Recruitment.html

The MFB is an Equal Opportunity Employer, recruiting solely on the basis of relative ability, knowledge and skill.

Females, people from non-English speaking backgrounds and Indigenous Australians are all encouraged to apply.

Emergency response activities include:

• Suppression of all types of fires • Urban search and rescue • High angle rescue • Road accident rescue • Emergency medical response (EMR) • Emergencies on waters in Port Phillip Bay

and the metropolitan river system • Industrial accidents and hazardous

material handling and storage incidents • Assisting other combat agencies in

emergencies.

Community Resilience activities include:

• Educating the community about fire safety

• Working with diverse community

groups, across all age groups, to promote emergency prevention and preparedness activities through a variety of community resilience programs.

Other activities include:

• Training - skills maintenance and acquisition

• Maintenance of equipment • Involvement in exercises with the public

through evacuation drills • Installing smoke alarms for senior

Victorians • Participation in joint emergency training

exercises with the Police and Ambulance Service

• Building inspections • Checking water supplies • Cleaning vehicles and maintenance of

fire station

Victoria Police 0 There are many different roles within the Victorian Police Force

0 Police Members; 0 In local communities right across Victoria, from the heart of Melbourne to

the most remote country towns, you will carry out a range of duties that are diverse, rewarding and sometimes challenging.

0 Protective Services Officers; 0 Make a difference keeping our train stations safe. You will be involved with

protecting the community and around 400,000 people who travel on our railways each day.

0 Victorian Public Service; 0 Victoria Police employ about 2,900 support staff around Victoria, providing

essential support to police officers in a range of challenging roles.

Australian Federal Police 0 One organisation – a million possibilities

0 The Australian Federal Police (AFP) can take employees to exciting places, undertaking diverse duties, with interesting people. We are one organisation, with a million possibilities.

0 A career with the AFP can take employees into the community, across the country or around the globe.

0 From providing non-policing support, investigating transnational crime and money laundering, combatting terrorism and people smuggling, heading overseas to liaison posts or peacekeeping missions, or investigating burglaries and patrolling the neighbourhood in the ACT, you'll be at the frontline contributing to keeping the Australian community safe.

0 We are an equal opportunity employer. Diversity in the AFP goes beyond cultural and linguistic diversity to incorporate gender, sexual orientation and age. We believe differences create a stronger and more effective organisation. We are committed to recruiting from the diverse groups that make up Australian society.

0 Throughout 2014-15 we will be implementing a number of employment initiatives to ensure that critical skills and capabilities are met. This will assist us in developing a viable skills profile into the future.

0 http://www.afp.gov.au/jobs.aspx

Department of Immigration and Boarder Protection

0 We offer challenging and diverse careers in a high profile and complex environment. We are committed to ensuring Australia has the best possible services in immigration, border protection and citizenship. We are looking for employees to join us to help build an organisation that is open, client focussed and which supports our staff to achieve excellence. Our employees work in over 100 locations in Australia and outside Australia, across a range of interesting subject areas influenced by international and domestic developments.

0 Our success depends largely on our ability to foster the innovation, efforts and diverse skills of our people. We strive to create a motivating and rewarding working environment in which we value performance, our people, integrity, service and service standards.

0 We encourage applications from Indigenous Australians, people with disability and people from other diverse backgrounds. We are committed to providing a working environment that values diversity and inclusion and supports staff to reach their full potential.

0 http://www.immi.gov.au/About/Pages/careers/working-with-us.aspx

Australia PostJob opportunitiesWe have a range of positions available over a wide variety of areas. Please click the tiles below to find more about these positions and register your interest.

0 Mail sorting & delivery jobs0 A range of mail sorting and postal delivery roles are regularly available at Australia Post.

0 Professional jobs0 Our enthusiastic and professional people are helping to build a modern Australia Post.

0 Retail Customer Service Officer0 Retail Customer Service Officers provide prompt, efficient and reliable over the counter customer

service.

0 Customer Contact Centre Consultant0 Customer Contact Centre Consultants respond to customer enquiries on a variety of products and

services offered by Australia Post.

0 Messenger Post Couriers and Owner Driver opportunities0 Our couriers provide a range of reliable and customised regular courier services in CBD and metro

areas of major capital cities.

0 http://auspost.com.au/about-us/operations-and-support-jobs.html

The ArmyThe Australian Army is a respected institution comprised of professional men and women who serve the nation. The Australian Army is Australia’s military land force and is part of the Australian Defence Force. We provide a potent, versatile and modern Army which contributes to the security of Australia, protecting its interests and people.

There are a huge range of roles within the Army you can see here http://www.army.gov.au/Our-work

Royal Australian Navy &Air force (RAAF)

Defence Force Recruiting (DFR) is a public sector/private sector collaboration between the Department of Defence and Manpower Services (Australia) to provide an integrated recruitment organisation for the Australian Defence Force (ADF).http://www.airforce.gov.au/Our-People/Careers/?RAAF-NrHXS6Yodi51vnAPtHQjUObT0nlrHtWM

Join the Navy 0 The Navy offers you the chance to be a part of world events that will change

your life and the lives of others. We'll train you to make the most of your own natural abilities and to gain world class qualifications in a huge range of exciting jobs.

http://www.navy.gov.au/join-navy

ASIOASIO holds all employment applications in the strictest of confidence and it is essential that you do the same and do not discuss your application with others. http://www.asio.gov.au/careers/overview.html

0 ASIO has a diverse range of roles including Intelligence Officers, Technical Professionals, ICT, administration and many other roles you would expect to find in any large organisation. The details here on our website regarding our Organisation and the information on each advertised vacancy will help you determine if you have the skills and attributes we are looking for.

0 Intelligence Officer0 As an ASIO intelligence Officer, you will collect and analyse information to provide advice to senior management and government on

matters of national security.

0 Leadership in ASIO0 Leadership is on the agenda of most organisations when ensuring a positive culture is developed and continually nurtured.

0 Technical & Engineering0 ASIO’s main role is to gather information and produce intelligence that will enable us to advise the government on activities or situations

that might endanger Australia’s national security. Our engineers and technical staff play a critical role in supporting this mission.

0 Technical Officer Graduate Program0 ASIO’s technical capabilities play a critical role in preventing a terrorist attack, warning of security threats and countering espionage and

foreign interference against Australia. Never before has technology been so integral to our consideration of, and response to, the security environment. As a result, ASIO’s technical capabilities are essential to every aspect of our intelligence mission — from collection through to analysis and production of intelligence reports.

0 Trades & Property0 We have an in-house building maintenance and property team responsible for the maintenance and operation of all of our properties

throughout Australia.

0 Assessments, Security Force and T40 ASIO’s role in providing security assessments to advise government of issues relating to national security, or working closely with our

partners to ensure their physical security requirements are up to scratch, is all part and parcel of what ASIO is here to do.

The State Emergency Service0 Imagine a place where you can take your career in a whole range

of different directions. We employ people in challenging and interesting jobs at all levels in Melbourne and across Victoria.

0 Discover the benefits of a public service career with Victoria State Emergency Service (SES). Because we select on merit, you'll find that our workforce is diverse, talented and highly skilled.

0 http://www.ses.vic.gov.au/about/careers

0 Don’t forget you can also Volunteer at the SES

METRO 0 At Metro you'll work with people who'll help you get where you

want to go. Determined people who go the extra mile and get things done. Friendly people who can work together to deliver the service our customers deserve. Brilliant people who care about the right result.

0 We're an equal opportunity employer offering competitive salaries and benefits including flexible work structures, training, career planning and ongoing professional development.

0 http://dev.metrotrains.com.au/careers

Mining & Resources Industry 0 Australia's mining and resources industry is a nationally broad area of

employment.

0 Getting into the Minerals Industry is about having the right skills for the right job. Did you know 63.4 per cent of miners have a Certificate III or higher.

0 The best advice I have been given about accessing job opportunities within the resources industry is by contacting the companies directly. Companies such as ESSO, BHP and RIO TINTO have a strong willingness to recruit young employees as apprentices.

0 http://jobs.bhpbilliton.com/jobDetails.asp?sJobIDs=762481&lLocation%3Cb%3E%3C/b%3EID%3Cb%3E%3C/b%3E&

0 http://www.exxonmobil.com.au/Australia-English/HR/careers.aspx 0 http://www.riotintocoalaustralia.com.au/careers/3856.asp

Flight Attendant

0 Aviation Australia - http://www.aviationaustralia.aero/flightattendant/

0 Qantas - http://www.qantas.com.au/travel/airlines/flight-attendants/global/en

0 Jet Star – http://www.jetstar.com/au/en/about-us/careers 0 Virgin -

http://www.virginaustralia.com/au/en/about-us/careers/ 0 Tiger Air - http://www.tigerair.com/au/en/careers.php 0 Defence Force -

http://www.defencejobs.gov.au/airforce/jobs/CrewAttendant/

Beauty Course’s0 NMIT -

http://www.nmit.edu.au/study-areas/beauty-education-hospitality-human-services/beauty/

0 Melbourne College of Hair and Beauty - http://www.mcohb.com.au/

0 Vic Uni – Diploma of Beauty Therapy http://www.vu.edu.au/courses/diploma-of-beauty-therapy-sib50110

0 Kangan Institute - http://www.kangan.edu.au/courses/tafe-courses/browse-for-courses/course-detail?coursecode=2113

IT Course’s

0 NMIT - http://www.nmit.edu.au/study-areas/business-legal-and-technology/information-technology/

0 Kangan - http://www.kangan.edu.au/courses/tafe-courses/browse-for-courses/course-listing?studycode=48

0 Vic Uni - http://www.vu.edu.au/courses/diploma-of-information-technology-tdit

General Government Roles

0 http://www.vic.gov.au/employment-workplace/jobs-vacancies/job-vacancies.html

Stepping Stone’s – Jobs that can lead to great careers!

Large Retailers are a great way to get your foot in the door somewhere and have great networking opportunities.

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Call Centre Roles a great way to develop your professional administration and customer service skills and often have huge room for leadership growth.FOXTEL AGL TELSTRA OPTUS

Banks and Credit Unions are a good way into financial based careers and offer great perks and skills for life.

The opportunities are endless if you are willing to work hard!

Courses in Fitness http://fitness.edu.au/

Australian Institute of Fitness

Personal Trainer/Master TrainerDiploma of Fitness

Gym InstructorGroup Fitness InstructorAqua Fitness Instructor

Fitness BusinessMassage Therapist

Group Exercise Leader

Good Links for Employment

0 http://www.youth.gov.au/sites/youth/links/pages/educationwork?Category=Education and Work

According to Forbes Magazine… The twenty highest paid

trades and services are.. No. 1 Elevator Installers and Repairers

No. 2 Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay

No. 3 Transportation Inspectors

No. 4 Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers

No. 5 Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers

No. 6 Subway and Streetcar Operators

No. 7 Commercial Divers

No. 9 Boilermakers

No. 10 Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians

No. 11 Signal and Track Switch Repairers

No. 12 Locomotive Engineers

No. 13 Electricians

No. 14 Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers

No. 15 Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment

No. 16 Pile-Driver Operators

No. 17 Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairers, All Other

No. 18 Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters

No. 19 Brickmasons and Blockmasons

No. 20 Millwrights

The World is Your Oyster!

You can do what ever you want if you are prepared to

work for it!