SOME ADVICE ABOUT PATHWAYS PLANNING
Planning your pathway requires an active effort from you to do some thinking and reflecting about what you enjoy learning, your strengths and skills, how you learn best and what you are interested in doing and/or studying when you complete secondary school. You need to do your research and ask for assistance.
At Marian College, you will find many activities and resources provided to help you think about your future directions. There are also some things you can do yourself.
In Year 10:
Read the weekly Careers News sent, containing information about universities, TAFEs and private providers of tertiary courses
Participate in the Marian College Year 10 Pathways/Subject Selection Programs and information sessions
Participate in an individual mentoring interviews to review your Morrisby Profile and Year 11 subject selection
Use the Job Guide to extend your knowledge of possible career options
Update your resume
Consider taking an optional Summer School Course to prepare for Units 1 & 2
In Year 11:
Read the weekly Careers News sent, containing information about Universities, TAFEs and private providers of tertiary courses
Participate in the Marian College Pathways Programs and information sessions
Attend year level assemblies to receive information about VTAC, TAFE and private providers
Attend Open Days for Universities, TAFEs and private providers
Attend Career Expos as advertised
Participate in an individual interview for Year 12 subject selection with your Mentor Teacher
Update your resume
Consider taking an optional Summer School Course to prepare for Units 3 & 4
In Year 12:
Read the weekly Careers News sent, containing information about universities, TAFEs and private providers of tertiary courses
Add pathways and tertiary institutions’ websites to your ‘favourites’ list
Participate in the Marian College Pathways Programs and information sessions
Attend year level assemblies to receive information about VTAC, TAFE and private providers
Attend the Marian College VTAC Information Evening
Attend Open Days for Universities, TAFEs and private providers
Attend Career Expos as advertised and check holiday programs offered at various institutions
Update your resume
Attend an individual interview with the Careers and Pathways Leader in Term 3 (if you have not done so)
Ask for assistance with your VTAC application if required
Ask for assistance with your VTAC Change of Preference in December/January if required
One Final Point
It is very important to engage in the broader life of the school and participate in at least one or two of the co-curricular/social justice activities offered by the College. It is also vital that you continue to pursue any outside interests you may have. These activities help you to maintain balance between your study, personal development and social life. They also enable you to build a comprehensive resume and in some cases contribute to your application for tertiary courses, scholarships, university colleges or employment.