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The foundations of career development begin early in a child’s life. Through play, young children explore their environment, learn to problem solve,
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The foundations of career development begin early in a child’s life. Through play, young children explore their environment, learn to problem solve, make decisions, and adjust to change. From a young age, children envision themselves in possible roles for their future. They talk about and try on their hopes and dreams. During these formative years, young children are influenced by family, school, and media — and need to be supported in their career development.
The importance of appropriate exposure to the world of work at the primary level cannot be understated. Children form stereotypical views of the world from an early age. Biased assumptions lead to a narrowing of career aspirations and an inability to relate learning to a world beyond school.
Come and hear about ways to engage with primary students, to help them explore their environment, learn to problem solve, make decisions, and thrive in an ever-changing world.
A light breakfast will be served.
This is a co-hosted event with the Queensland Guidance and Counselling Association and the Queensland Association of Student Advisers
Click here to register for this event.
This is a co-hosted event.
Time
(Wednesday) 7:30 am - 9:00 am AEST
Location
River City Labs
Level 3 315 Brunswick Street Fortitude Valley
Open event?
Open Event – Registration Required
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The foundations of career development begin early in a child’s life. Through play, young children explore their environment, learn to problem solve,
more
Event Details
The foundations of career development begin early in a child’s life. Through play, young children explore their environment, learn to problem solve, make decisions, and adjust to change. From a young age, children envision themselves in possible roles for their future. They talk about and try on their hopes and dreams. During these formative years, young children are influenced by family, school, and media — and need to be supported in their career development.
The importance of appropriate exposure to the world of work at the primary level cannot be understated. Children form stereotypical views of the world from an early age. Biased assumptions lead to a narrowing of career aspirations and an inability to relate learning to a world beyond school.
Come and hear about ways to engage with primary students, to help them explore their environment, learn to problem solve, make decisions, and thrive in an ever-changing world.
A light breakfast will be served.
Click here to register for this event.
This is a co-hosted event.
Time
(Wednesday) 7:30 am - 9:00 am AEST
Location
Work Club
2/287 Collins St
Open event?
Open event (Public)
13mayAll Day17Mater Christi Careers Awareness Week
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Mater Christi College is planning to have displays, lunchtime activities, pastoral program focus, vocational pathway focus etc
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Mater Christi College is planning to have displays, lunchtime activities, pastoral program focus, vocational pathway focus etc
Time
may 13 (Monday) - 17 (Friday) AEST
Location
MATER CHRISTI COLLEGE
28 Bayview Road
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Closed Event for School Community
Event Details
The foundations of career development begin early in a child’s life. Through play, young children explore their environment, learn to problem solve,
more
Event Details
The foundations of career development begin early in a child’s life. Through play, young children explore their environment, learn to problem solve, make decisions, and adjust to change. From a young age, children envision themselves in possible roles for their future. They talk about and try on their hopes and dreams. During these formative years, young children are influenced by family, school, and media — and need to be supported in their career development.
The importance of appropriate exposure to the world of work at the primary level cannot be understated. Children form stereotypical views of the world from an early age. Biased assumptions lead to a narrowing of career aspirations and an inability to relate learning to a world beyond school.
Come and hear about ways to engage with primary students, to help them explore their environment, learn to problem solve, make decisions, and thrive in an ever-changing world.
A light breakfast will be served.
Click here to register for this event.
Time
(Monday) 7:30 am - 9:00 am ACDT
Location
Mache
451 Pulteney Street
Open event?
Open Event – Registration Required
13may10:30 am4:00 pmDandenong High School - Annual Career and Tertiary Expo!
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Our biggest expo yet! Includes more than 30 stakeholders across industry, tertiary and local organisations! Exclusive to our year 10, 11 and 12 students and their parents and guardians.
Event Details
Our biggest expo yet!
Includes more than 30 stakeholders across industry, tertiary and local organisations!
Exclusive to our year 10, 11 and 12 students and their parents and guardians.
Time
(Monday) 10:30 am - 4:00 pm
Location
Dandenong High School
92-106 Princes Hwy
Organizer
Nilly Banai0397920561 92-106 Princes Hwy
Open event?
Closed Event to the School Community
Event Details
The foundations of career development begin early in a child’s life. Through play, young children explore their environment, learn to problem solve,
more
Event Details
The foundations of career development begin early in a child’s life. Through play, young children explore their environment, learn to problem solve, make decisions, and adjust to change. From a young age, children envision themselves in possible roles for their future. They talk about and try on their hopes and dreams. During these formative years, young children are influenced by family, school, and media — and need to be supported in their career development.
The importance of appropriate exposure to the world of work at the primary level cannot be understated. Children form stereotypical views of the world from an early age. Biased assumptions lead to a narrowing of career aspirations and an inability to relate learning to a world beyond school.
Come and hear about ways to engage with primary students, to help them explore their environment, learn to problem solve, make decisions, and thrive in an ever-changing world.
A light breakfast will be served.
Click here to register for this event.
This is a co-hosted event.
Time
(Tuesday) 7:30 am - 9:00 am AEDT
Location
WOTSO
490 Northbourne Ave Dickson
Open event?
Open Event – Registration Required
15may7:30 am9:00 amCareer Development in Primary School - Can We Afford Not to Start Younger?
Event Details
The foundations of career development begin early in a child’s life. Through play, young children explore their environment, learn to problem solve,
more
Event Details
The foundations of career development begin early in a child’s life. Through play, young children explore their environment, learn to problem solve, make decisions, and adjust to change. From a young age, children envision themselves in possible roles for their future. They talk about and try on their hopes and dreams. During these formative years, young children are influenced by family, school, and media — and need to be supported in their career development.
The importance of appropriate exposure to the world of work at the primary level cannot be understated. Children form stereotypical views of the world from an early age. Biased assumptions lead to a narrowing of career aspirations and an inability to relate learning to a world beyond school.
Come and hear about ways to engage with primary students, to help them explore their environment, learn to problem solve, make decisions, and thrive in an ever-changing world.
A light breakfast will be served.
Click here to register for this event.
This is a co-hosted event.
Time
(Wednesday) 7:30 am - 9:00 am AEST
Location
Work Club Barangaroo
Suite 6.01, Level 6/201 Kent Street
Open event?
Open Event – Registration Required
15may9:00 am3:00 pmFuture Skills for Work
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Theme: This event will be providing Year 6 students with the opportunity to start building important life skills for the future of
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Theme: This event will be providing Year 6 students with the opportunity to start building important life skills for the future of work, with a special focus on “Scratch” coding including:
Teamwork – Working effectively as a group
Motivation and Resilience – Building skills to face challenges
Communication and Networking – Listening and speaking more effectively with others
Coding – Using Scratch methods to design creative projects
EVENT DETAILS:
Date: Wednesday, 15 May 2019
Time: 9am to 3pm. Registration from 8:30am
Where: CCIWA 180 Hay Street, East Perth
Who: Year 6 (6 students per school) Primary schools will need to register
Cost: $35 per person
RSVP: Wednesday, 1 May 2019
Note: BYO laptop or ipad
To register your interest please email: linda.winter@cciwa.com
Time
(Wednesday) 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Location
CCIWA
180 Hay Street
Organizer
Linda Winter linda.winter@cciwa.com
Open event?
Open Event – Registration Required
16may7:30 am9:00 amCareer Development in Primary School - Can We Afford Not to Start Younger?
Event Details
The foundations of career development begin early in a child’s life. Through play, young children explore their environment, learn to problem solve,
more
Event Details
The foundations of career development begin early in a child’s life. Through play, young children explore their environment, learn to problem solve, make decisions, and adjust to change. From a young age, children envision themselves in possible roles for their future. They talk about and try on their hopes and dreams. During these formative years, young children are influenced by family, school, and media — and need to be supported in their career development.
The importance of appropriate exposure to the world of work at the primary level cannot be understated. Children form stereotypical views of the world from an early age. Biased assumptions lead to a narrowing of career aspirations and an inability to relate learning to a world beyond school.
Come and hear about ways to engage with primary students, to help them explore their environment, learn to problem solve, make decisions, and thrive in an ever-changing world.
A light breakfast will be served.
Click here to register for this event.
This is a co-hosted event.
Time
(Thursday) 7:30 am - 9:00 am AWST
Location
City of Perth Library - Auditorium
573 Hay Street
Open event?
Open Event – Registration Required
16may(may 16)9:00 am19(may 19)4:00 pmFeaturedCareers Expo & VET Expo
Event Details
The Careers Expo & VET Expo feature all of the State's universities together with a number of out-of-state institutions; many of the local technical colleges; a host of para-professional and
Event Details
The Careers Expo & VET Expo feature all of the State’s universities together with a number of out-of-state institutions; many of the local technical colleges; a host of para-professional and vocational education training organisations; and a variety of careers and employment advisory agencies.
The event is open to the public on all four days with special arrangements in place for school groups to attend on the Thursday and Friday.
Time
16 (Thursday) 9:00 am - 19 (Sunday) 4:00 pm AWST
Location
Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre
21 Mounts Bay Road Perth
Open event?
Public event (open to everyone)
21may7:30 am9:00 amCareer Development in Primary School - Can We Afford Not to Start Younger?
Event Details
The foundations of career development begin early in a child’s life. Through play, young children explore their environment, learn to problem solve,
more
Event Details
The foundations of career development begin early in a child’s life. Through play, young children explore their environment, learn to problem solve, make decisions, and adjust to change. From a young age, children envision themselves in possible roles for their future. They talk about and try on their hopes and dreams. During these formative years, young children are influenced by family, school, and media — and need to be supported in their career development.
The importance of appropriate exposure to the world of work at the primary level cannot be understated. Children form stereotypical views of the world from an early age. Biased assumptions lead to a narrowing of career aspirations and an inability to relate learning to a world beyond school.
Come and hear about ways to engage with primary students, to help them explore their environment, learn to problem solve, make decisions, and thrive in an ever-changing world.
A light breakfast will be served.
Click here to register for this event.
Time
(Tuesday) 7:30 am - 9:00 am AEDT
Location
WOTSO Hobart
162 Macquarie Street
Open event?
Open Event – Registration Required
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What is National Careers Week?
National Careers Week aims to celebrate careers, career development and career development practitioners and to promote the economic, social and personal benefits of career development.
Everyday decisions and priorities affect career development. Career development is about much more than jobs
– it is about how to live your life.
The objectives of National Careers Week are to:
- Develop community awareness of the concept, benefit, and value of career development.
- Raise aspirations, challenge stereotypes, and broaden horizons about careers.
- Highlight the need for ongoing reskilling and upskilling to support careers throughout life.
- Identify the changing nature of work and its impact on all Australians.
- Showcase industries and the career opportunities available in them.
- Provide opportunities to partner with key stakeholders.