Career+Search

====== Welcome- The VET-in-WSR Wiki is version controlled by the VET team. This space is designed to pass on relevant career search information and to share resources that you develop to meet the needs of your students. Please email any resources you would like to share to Hanna Kemp, hanna.kemp@det.nsw.edu.au Updated: 23rd March 2012

Career Search:"Teams of young people who design and manage projects that explore career development issues and post compulsory options of work and learning".

** Aims //Of the Career Search Project// **
=__ Career Search in 2012 __= Region held an information session for interested schools on the 21st March. Within the power point are some digital resources that may be of interest to you in your delivery of the career search initiative.
 * To understand the aims, essential components and underpinning values of the Career Search program.
 * To recognise the value of this type of project in relation to curriculum delivery as well as the effective use of Career Search as a tool to foster links with the local school community.
 * To gain a clear understanding of the role of the teacher in the young person led projects of Career Search.
 * To provide strategies and ideas to assist in the development of the project within the school and strategies to enable students to succeed.

Further Teaching Resources for implementation in Work Education;
With thanks to Joanne Armstrong at Northmead Creative and performing Arts High School.

Career Search in English and HSIE
the document below provides an overview of how Career Search can be embedded into a unit of work in the Stage 5 English and HSIE syllabus'. Thanks to Amy and Sarah (Chifley College Shalvery Campus) for all their hard work!!

Subject 'Bullseye' Posters
Below is a booklet that includes all the 'bullseye posters from DEEWR.

The link below will take you directly to a web page from which you can download individual pdf versions of the subject 'bullseyes'. Bullseye Posters

__Fantastic samples of student work__
==  Chifley College Shalvey Campus student work; Thanks to Cheryle Carroll and her students Brendan, Jessie, Lillian and Blake .== The Shalvey Diary Room:

__2009 Career Search Project Evaluations__

**THE TLC SKILLS DEVELOPED BY YOUNG PEOPLE THROUGH THIS PROJECT** 1. __Teamwork__; This skill is developed through students learning to work together, help each other, identify each others strengths and develop those strengths and learning how to deal with stress. 2. __Leadership__: This skills develops a students capacity to be involved in problem solving strategies, self mangement and management of peers, being responsible and being able to negotiate. 3. __Communication__: This skill develops in students the ability to portray their message, listen to others, gather information and instruct others as well as learning to listen to instructions.This skill also allows for the development of competence in a range of media.

Student Reflection Journal 2011
With sincere thanks to Rochelle who has made the reource interactive for us- meaning that studetns will be able to type directly onto the pages. She also included a direct link to the Logbook online!

__ Career Search Student Reflection Journal __

Another Resource that might be useful with students who don't know which way to go- might be a starting activity if you are still looking? This comes from the website: [|www.mycareermatch.com]



__ Career Search in Work Studies __ The following assessment items have been provided by Sue Beamer from St Clair High School- thanks Sue    ==== ==== ==== ==== ====__Resources that support Career Search__ ==== [|Employment Words Memory Game] * NEW* [|Ace Day Jobs] An internet webpage that allows students to search for different jobs and find out factual information and watch a video. The search capacity is NOT unlimited so have a look for yourself before you send students there.  Money Stuff This resource is a website for students to answer questions, complete activities etc regarding money management and other consumer issues. media type="youtube" key="6Cf7IL_eZ38" height="234" width="384"-A Day Made of Glass': a great discussion starter on potential future jobs

__The Student Pathways Survey__
The Student Pathways Survey encourages students to consider their intentions in regards to further education and training; their confidence in career planning and accessing career resources; as well as the influences that impact on their career and transition.' (Student Pathway Survey Handbook; VEiS: 2009:6)

[|Student Pathways Survey]- This link will take you to the students login page <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">. - introductory power point for schools / interested staff