Careers+Adviser+&+Transition+Adviser+Professional+Learning

Updated 13th September 2013.
Please note all effort has been made to ensure that the latest versions have been uploaded.

This is where I will add new articles, resources as I find them. The most recent will be at the top of the page.
Well worth a look if you are looking for research to support your emphasis on the 'soft skills' for your students. It underpins the increased emphasis for LLN across the VET training packages. || || 25/08/13 || It will compliment Lyn's presentation of a few weeks ago and might give you a great beginning for a parent presentation. ||< ||< 25/08/13 || The Smith Family Work Inspiration Pilot: Ag Inspirations Work Inspirations Pilot ||< 19/08/13 || resources that can be used by educators in the integration of consumer and financial literacy into teaching. Resources include videos and digital learning packages that can be downloaded onto a variety of platforms including iPads. Online professional learning modules are also available for secondary teachers. The modules provide interactive professional learning and feature expert interviews, case studies and scenarios. ||< MoneySmart Teaching : for teachers
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 * Webpage || A federal gov initiative; this Job Outlook website link with myFuture and allows students to search for jobs directly. || [|Job Outlook] || 13/09/13 ||
 * || An American website which has quite a few resources for increasing parental involvement in helping kids make career decisions. || [|My Childs Future.org] || 27/08/13 ||
 * ====.Core Skills for Work Framework'==== || This framework comes from the Australian Government and it describes 'a set of non-technical skills, knowledge and understandings that underpin successful participation in work'. It is a framework that revolves around the employment related skills-
 * < ===='MyFuture' Parental presentation==== ||< This power point presentation was sent through by Sue Maclean.
 * < ====__WORK INSPIRATION__==== ||< You have been hearing about Work Inspiration at Forum meetings and through your connections with the Partnership Brokers. Here are3 utube clips that describe work inspiration from an employers point of view. Thought provoking: ||< MacDonalds Work Inspiration Pilot:
 * < __MoneySmart Teaching:__ ||< The MoneySmart Teaching website provides a variety of free

MoneySmart Rookie : for students ||< 19/08/13 ||

__August 1 2013 Professional Learning__
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 * Empower, Engage & Leadership power point || Powerpoint presentation used on the 1st August 2013 || [[file:careers advisers 2013.pptx]] ||
 * NCDS Prezi || Sue Macleans overview of the National Career Development Strategy and its impact on schools. || [] ||
 * Parents and myFuture || Handout from Lyn with activities to engage parents in the use and navigation of the myFuture website. || [[file:Parents and myFuture.pdf]] ||

Released May 2013: National focus on a coordinated approach to the recognition that career development is a lifelong process and the need for appropriate personnel / support agencies for all. || || Document developed by Secondary Pathways Unit in consultation with careers advisers, principals and regional staff to clarify the parameters in which a careers adviser operates within the context of a school.
 * = ===Empowerment=== || ===Document and Synopsis=== || ===Link=== ||
 * =  || __National Career Development Strategy:__
 * =  || Link to K-10 English Syllabus (standard in all new syllabuses). Briefly explains Cross Curriculum Priorities and General Capabilities. || learning across the curriculum ||
 * || __Essential Information - Careers Advisers:__
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(These documents were the latest version at time of upload. Original version can be found on the following URL: VEiS Professional Support || || NSW Government blueprint for improving thre teaching and learning in our schools ||  || White paper from CISCO to begin a dialog with all partners in education on the path of 21st Century learning. A global perspective. ||  ||
 * || __Great Teaching Inspired Learning: March 2013 DEC:__
 * || __Equipping every Learner for the 21st Century__; CISCO white paper. 2008

This is a large document that examines each of the Australian syllabuses general capabilities in detail. Gives good background information || ||
 * ===Leadership=== || ===Document and Synopsis=== || ===Link=== ||
 * ......................... || ACARA Work Studies 9-10 Shaping paper || [[file:Shape of the Australian Curriculum- Work Studies Years 9-10.pdf]] ||
 * || __ACARA General Capabilities in the Australian Curriculum: January 2013__
 * || __How our brightest choose their career?__ January 2103 University of NSW Research paper. || [[file:How our brightest chose their careers.pdf]] ||

Australian Financial Review || Newspaper article regarding structure of work and young people. Includes mention of the Foundation for Young Australians WOW program. || || The greater time students spend working whilst at school the smaller the desire to engage in post school education. || || Professor Martin Westwell || Research paper examining the correlation between a young persons (15-24 years old) ability to make career decisions and their cognitive development. Interesting reading. || || The report provides a point in time snapshots of young peoples transitions from school into further education, training and employment. || ||
 * ===Professional Reading=== || ===Published=== || ===Synopsis=== || ===Link=== ||
 * //Who Takes a Gap year and Why?// || 2012 NCVER || This Briefing Paper explores the increase in students taking a GAP year and the reasons behind this trend. || [[file:Who takes a GAP Year and Why?.pdf]] ||
 * //The Three Paradoxes of Generation Y// || June 2013 Forbes || Quick to read magazine article on characteristics of GenY as employees. Of value for Parents || [[file:The Three Paradoxes of Generation Y.pdf]] ||
 * //Education needs to get it right for a tsunami generation.// || June 2013
 * Business Resource & Lifestyle || July 2013 || Special Edition focussing on vocational learning programs facilitated by the Business Education Community Alliance (our SIP, BREED & AUSSIP). Gives a great overview of all programs. Of value for Parents and the whole school community. || [[file:Alliance special edition on programs.pdf]] ||
 * NCVER Insight newsletters ||  || Variety of reports published through NCVER (National Centre for Vocational Education Research). Newsletter will usually carry brief overview of report. Link will take you to issue 49- search for past newsletters on toolbar at the top of the newsletter. || NCVER Insight e-newsletter ||
 * Careers FAQ e-newsletter || July 2013 || __Where the Jobs are 2013__:A State by State look at job prospects for young people. Might be a newsletter worth subscribing too. || Careers newsletter ||
 * //Does combining school and work affect school and post-school outcomes?// || 2011 || Research from NCVER examining the relationship between students schooling and their part time employment and the impact on post-school employment.
 * //Cognitive neuroscience implications for career development// || Nov 2011
 * //How Young People are Faring// || Foundation for Young Australians.2012 || An annual report published by the Foundation for Young Australians in conjunction with the University of Melbourne.