Careers
Hutchins offers a varied program of career-focused activities designed to assist senior-students develop the tools and life-skills they need to effectively plan and implement their successful transition to life after Hutchins - whether that be travel, further study, or employment and training.
Students are encouraged to participate in activities that will assist them develop a customised career action plan that will support their on-going career development decision-making.
The Career Development services that are available for students from Years 9 - 12 include:
- Individual Course Counselling
- Opportunity to participate in "Taster Programs" (industry-specific career programs)
- Personal consultations for both parents and students regarding career and course decisions
- Access to up-to-date, relevant career and course information
- Optional work experience placements in Year 10 / 11 / 12
- Tax File Numbers
- Vocational Assessment Tests
- Support and assistance with accessing school-based traineeships
- Access to a range of Vocational Education and Training (VET) courses in Year 11 / 12
- Resume, Applications and Job Interview guidance
- Transition and Pathway Planning
A ‘Parents as Career Partners' workshop is held during first term. This session aims to provide parents with an opportunity to learn more about the language of careers, where to access relevant information and how to work collaboratively with their sons in planning his transition to the world beyond.
However, to achieve the desired outcomes this has to be a shared task between all staff, the tertiary education and training providers, parents and the boy himself.
Contact from parents, Old Boys and others, interested in establishing co-operative partnerships to help achieve this, is welcomed by the Careers Counsellor, Mrs Sheree Malarski, on 03 6221 4271.
