Students to explore future opportunities
Year nine and 10 students will gain insight into diverse career opportunities today when a World of Work on Wheels tour visits Horsham College.
The visiting expo at the college from 1.30pm to 3pm, raises awareness of career opportunities offered through Vocational Education and Training beyond traditional trades.
The Department of Education and Training and Career Education Association of Victoria has organised the visit.
The WOWOW tours visit 10,000 year nine and 10 students before the students select courses for senior studies and make career plans.
Association president Frank David Thompson said people of today needed to prepare for many changes in careers.
“Research indicates Australians will make at least 17 changes in employers across five different careers during their working life,” he said.
“Developing the skills, knowledge and capabilities in students to help them navigate multiple career changes is paramount to their success in the future world of work.
“Now more than ever young people are faced with a myriad of course and career choices.
“VET programs provide the skill development that is pivotal to student success and the success of the future workforce.”
The tour includes a suite of career education activities promoting Victoria’s six growth industries – medical technology and pharmaceuticals, food and fibre, construction technology, transport and defence technology, new energy technology and international education and professional services.
Students will be able to participate in interactive career exploration activities featuring ‘NAO’ the humanoid robot, Samsung virtualreality glasses that provide 3D visual experiences of the growth industries, and a virtual careers expo.
Parents and teachers can also participate in an after-school program.