Ideate Assignment 2� Kerry Maton ��

Students who are unsure of what they want to do when they leave school�need ways to �Access guidance, information and support on applying for jobs, and on different work choices so they can make a good decision about the type of work they may enjoy and also be successful in obtaining a job they want �

because �Students do not have the experience or access to support mechanisms to help them make an informed

decision and action that decision.�

Website for parents to access on how to support their child

Guidebook for parents

Included in school curriculum – What to

expect & what is expected of you

School resourcing budget to build

program for students transitioning

Students involved in project on different professions & what

they entail

Program - Day in the life of “xxxx” for

students

Local companies to participate in career choices education

program

Social media site on career choices for

students

Collect needs & expectations from parents & students

and implement program to suit

Awareness program specifically tailored

to what students are interested in

Tools to help students work out

what their strengths are & what they

enjoy

Education program for students –

Managing and living through change

Careers day for non-degree professions

Program with local business & spend time with business on a regular basis

After school job program for children

whilst at school

Have a school to work program aimed

at students in the curriculum (Years 10,

11 & 12)

Career’s Adviser (not a teacher) with

allocated time to each student

Interactive learning modules on applying

for jobs

Role playing interviews – a regular program in Years 10,

11 & 12

Professional advice program for students

from professionals

Funded help line for students on Career

advice

Mentor program for students – other

parents / people in work force

Online database with information on

job types

Parent education program

Simulation centre for job interviews

Students transitioning from school to work �Ideate

Students transitioning from school to work �

Guest speakers at school from different

professions

Volunteering program for students

run by school

Student kit on different professions that you do not need

a uni degree for

Student kit on how to apply for jobs

Automated job application and resume writer

Teacher education program so they can

support students

Awareness program run by school where parents come into the classroom and talk about their job

Part-time trial jobs for students so they can experience the

job

Careers Adviser to develop and run program for high

school students on finding the right job

& what’s required

Start education on different job types

earlier – Year 9

Develop an app that students can use to find information on

professions and applying for a job

Website for students to ask people

questions about a specific profession

Specialised support/help for ‘shy’

students

Work experience program supporting

student needs

Educate students on basic job skills (eg. Communication)

Available job list on school website

Career Advisers to have a budget to

develop “connections” with

local businesses

Local businesses to provide work experience programs

Large organisations required to provide

and fund meaningful work experience

programs

You tube channel with real life videos

of what different professions do

Structure activities throughout school

year so they are not all happening at the

same time

Have a “subject” in school curriculum on transitioning to adult life & what it entails

Individual school to work program

developed for each student and their

parents

An non-profit org. funded by Govt with a mission to support students from school

to work

Each student to spend at least 2 weeks on work experience in

different jobs of each year of high school

Ideate

Students transitioning from school to work �

A practical idea

A disruptive idea

My favourite idea

School Careers Adviser to develop and run program for senior high school students on finding the right job & what’s required - tailored to the current student needs. This program would include information on: •  students identifying their strengths and what they enjoy and the different professions this may relate to •  different professions - degree and non-degree •  resume writing •  putting together an application letter •  job interviews & what to expect & what would be expected from candidate (running mock interviews) •  work experience opportunities •  contact names and numbers for external support •  parental support and information.

Develop an app that could be downloaded to any electronic device that students, parents and teachers could use to find information on professions and applying for a job. It would include pertinent information on a large variety of professions including work duties and expectations, locations, education requirements, pay ranges, etc, Also would include support information on applying for jobs – job applications, writing a resume, what to expect at an interview and what would be required from the candidate.. The information would be aimed at school leavers and would be useful and practical.

Large organisations required to provide and fund meaningful work experience programs for ‘x’ number of students per year. The program would enable students to learn about different professions and experience a particular role and also build their knowledge of workplaces and what it would be like to work in a particular profession. It would also help the student to understand what is expected of an employee and provide insight for the student on the job role.