Lesmurdie Senior High School has a dedicated, full time and qualified Career Practitioner to help students make career decisions.
The Career Practitioner supports students with a wide range of career development activities and support, including, but not limited to;
- Career planning and decision-making.
- Completion of interest profiling and ‘matched’ careers
- Analysing your work-related skills, interests, strengths and abilities.
- Researching and selecting learning and training options including University (local, interstate and international) and Training Providers (private and State).
- Investigating the labour market.
- Job seeking.
- Resume writing.
- Course selection.
- Goal setting / Personal Planning
- Mentoring
- Scholarship applications
- Organisation work placements for students enrolled in Workplace Learning.
- Networking
The Career Practitioner works with students and parents to guide them through the process of selecting a career pathway and can be contacted by calling the school on 9291 1200.
There is so much information available online as well. Check out some of these!
Careers Department
Wanting to log on to our school’s official career platform to access over 800 pieces of industry content, including virtual tours, videos, podcasts, virtual work experience, resume and portfolio creation?
https://app.thecareersdepartment.com/school/lesmurdie-senior-high-school
School Leavers Support
Are you a Year 12 student? What’s next for you? Here are your opportunities in 2023.
https://www.yourcareer.gov.au/school-leavers-support
Australian Apprenticeships Support
Thinking of pursuing an apprenticeship? Search the Australian Apprenticeships Pathways website:
https://www.yourcareer.gov.au/school-leavers-support
Career Search
Sort through more than 450 jobs descriptions to find ones that appeal to you.
https://www.goodcareersguide.com.au
Course Search
Find courses at Australia’s top universities, TAFE’s and training colleges
https://www.gooduniversitiesguide.com.au/course-provider
Scholarship Search
There are currently more than 4200 scholarships available to Australian students. No matter what you are intending to study or where, you will be sure to find some financial assistance on offer to help you pay for it. Discover these opportunities here:
https://www.gooduniversitiesguide.com.au/scholarships
Career Ladders
Know what subjects you’re interested in and want to know different jobs that involve these skills and knowledge. Check which careers they can lead using the Australian Qualification Pathway system? Find out more here:
https://www.goodcareersguide.com.au
Education Blogs
Wanting to find out the latest news on study tips, career news and stories of people’s career journeys? Find out more by reading education blogs.
https://www.gooduniversitiesguide.com.au/education-blogs
Fields of Study
Explore the individual fields of study and discover more about the courses, institutions and career paths available.
https://cdaa.goodcareers.com.au
Latest Labour Market Information
Wanting to know the latest labour market information in Australia? Discover trends in the Australian Jobs Market to debunk the myths of labour market supply.