1. School to Work
transition
what does Tracey
FEEL
She likes that
Year 10-12 subjects
are diversifying
from academic
subjects
This
scenario is
new to her
Needs
information
about
options What should
she be
encouraging
her son to do?
School
information
nights are
valuable to her
They should
be introduced
earlier -
maybe Year 9
Wants Schools
to invest more
time to the
Year 12
transition
Introduce
the
program
sooner
Influence Parents
to participate
sooner
Work experience
students may
not always have
considered their
aspirations
properly
The concept of
work experience
may be something
they feel they 'just
have to do'
Some Teachers
are tired of the
traditional
school
curriculum
Some may not
be equipped to
engage todays
typical student
Career
counselling
is very lite
what does Tracey
SAY
Good that Schools are
focussing more
on vocational
subjects
Fantastic
for students to
engage in subjects
they enjoy
VCALs are
also
valuable
qualifications
Practical
subjects that
provide real life
experiences
Doesn't want
her children to
be too
stressed in
Year 12
Wants clarity
on expectations
going into Year
12
Teacher quality
makes a
difference in
engaging
students
Students need
to be engaged
in order to learn
what does Tracey
THINK
Schools are
improving their
approach by
exploring more
than just
academic subjects
Schools are
focussing on
individuals
rather than 'one
size fits all'
Schools
becoming
more
progressive
Work
experience
program
is
valuable
If students
have thought
well enough
about their
aspirations
A lot of
expectations
on Year 12
students
Already have
the pressures
of being young
adults
Should be prepared before
this period in their lives
Reduce stressEmployers
consider Private
school background
creates better
quality job candidates
Business community
could invest more
thought into talent
acquisition regardless of
socio-economic status
Social expectation
what does Tracey
DO
Attends
information
nights hosted
by her sons
school
Asks her
family to
attend with
her
Including
Parent -
Teacher
interviews
Accesses
the schools
online
information
Tries to
invest
time in
understanding
Supports Work
Experience &
further education
programs in her
workplace
For both
advantaged
and
disadvantaged
communities
For
Indigenous
communities
Encourages
part time
work for
her son
Asks
questions
about her
sons day at
work
Tracey is a mid forties mother of two boys. Her eldest son is
approaching Year 11 at a public secondary college in Melbourne. She is a
professional consultant and migrated from the UK to Australia 10
years ago.