Career Information and Experiences
Career Learning classes and the Career Taster Program assist students to think about their goals and career aspirations and increasing their knowledge of the wide range of occupational opportunities available to them. Hands-on work experience and the Career Taster Program provide an opportunity to experience the “world of work” and provides a taste of what it would be like to work in an area of their interest or aspiration in the future.
Work experience opportunities are tailored to the student and their interest or aspiration. Students are matched with local companies and businesses in the industry they are wishing to work in the future.
All Year 10 students and Year 9 students who are on a trade of VET pathway, can complete practical “real-life” work experience with local companies or businesses in their interest or aspiration.
Following work experience opportunities several former Bridgetown High School students have been offered casual jobs and opportunities for apprenticeships or traineeships with local employers.
CAREER LEARNING AND EXPERIENCES
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Career Learning classes once a week for all Year 8 students. Year 8 students are at the beginning of understanding the importance of thinking about their goals and career aspirations. Career Learning encourages students to evaluate their own skills, knowledge, and attitudes to help them make connections; and to increase their knowledge of wide range of occupational choices available to them. |
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Career Taster Program – All Year 9 students The Career Taster Program involves industry-led experiences and activities that introduce students to new and different areas of work and career opportunities and assist in making informed decisions on their subject selections and post-school options Work experience opportunities one day a week for selected Year 9 students, particularly those on a trade or VET pathway. |
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Week of Work experience for all Year 10 students Work experience opportunities one or two days a week for selected Year 10 students, particularly those on a trade or VET pathway. |