Towards the end of Term 2 and into Term 3, Year 10 students will be making subject choices for years 11 and 12. It's a key time for career decision making. The key message from educators and career counsellors is: choose relevant subjects for the course you are thinking of studying,... read more →
Mar
19
Jul
24
ust quietly, your Year 12 son or daughter does not want you to ask, “what are you going to do next year, … when you grow up … for the rest of your life?” Let’s flip this over and talk about how you actually can help. As a parent... read more →
Jun
18
Career expos are a great opportunity to gather a stack of career and study information at one event. They differ from university and college open days in that there can be hundreds of exhibitors. It sounds good but parents and young people often come away more confused than before they... read more →
Jul
11
You might have seen a poster or ten around town – universities and colleges are holding their open days through August and into September. Posters on buses and bus stops, banners on the street, billboards going to the sky and back. Yes, universities and colleges are extremely keen to meet... read more →
Jul
01
ou’re probably completely frustrated by the inevitable “what do you want to be when you grow up?” conversations.* But, step back, take a breath, and think through some strategies for getting career decision making right. It goes like this: learn more about yourself; learn more about the world of... read more →
Jun
27
ou know it's what you want to do. All the doubters are ready to shoot your ideas down, but you're creative to the core, and ready to do everything that it takes to build a career and work on the thing you love most. In my work as a... read more →
Jun
21
here’s a unique pressure that comes for Year 10 students when they choose subjects for the last two years of high school. All future happiness seems to hang on these decisions and parents (and their children) often feel inadequate and under-informed. The premise I work with is: learn more... read more →
Jan
31
What's not to love about volunteering? From participating in the 40 Hour Famine and Red Shield Door Knock Appeal in high school, to Sports Coaching, to helping out in an after school program, opportunities to volunteer are endless. According to Volunteering Australia most people volunteer to help others and to benefit... read more →
Dec
16
Leaving school and getting your career underway can be daunting. Everyone is talking about their plans for university, for study, to travel, to work, and you’re feeling just a little lost. Here's my six tips to get you back on track and be more confident as you get your career underway.... read more →
Dec
16
You know you want to study but what and where and how? HSC results and ATARs are out and universities and TAFE colleges are gearing up to answer your study questions. Here's some links to events and opportunities. Western Sydney University - Course Decision Day, Sunday 18 December, 10am -... read more →