Preparing for the Workplace

Course Description

Towards the end of Year 9 many students start to think about getting a part-time job. It can also be a time of uncertainty as selections need to be made in relation to pathways into the senior school and beyond. The aim of this elective is to assist students to prepare for this transition by providing them with practical skills that will help them explore different pathways that lead to a greater understanding of workplace requirements and protocols.

Links, Learning & Pathways

• Investigating your own abilities and how these can match up with potential future professions.

• Understanding how to promote yourself.

• Learning about expectations of employers and workplace responsibilities.

• Exploring the various pathways that can get you to where you want to be.