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Sudanese Parents Workshop Boyd Maplestone – Western Local Community Partnership

Sudanese Parents Workshop Boyd Maplestone – Western Local Community Partnership Friday 1 st August 2008. Summary for today. Straight Path or Winding Path Secondary School TAFE & University Industries and their jobs Where are the jobs?. The Straight Path and The Winding Path.

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Sudanese Parents Workshop Boyd Maplestone – Western Local Community Partnership

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  1. Sudanese Parents Workshop Boyd Maplestone – Western Local Community Partnership Friday 1st August 2008

  2. Summary for today • Straight Path or Winding Path • Secondary School • TAFE & University • Industries and their jobs • Where are the jobs?

  3. The Straight Pathand The Winding Path Courtesy of Wyn Maddigan

  4. Education in Victoria has two main roads (Pathways) The Straight Pathway The Winding Pathway and Courtesy of Wyn Maddigan

  5. Education in Victoria – The Straight Pathway Life Begins

  6. Age 4 Kindergarten

  7. Ages 5 to 12 Primary School

  8. Ages 12 to 17 Secondary College/ High School

  9. Ages 17 to 21 University

  10. Good Job

  11. Good Life

  12. We all want this pathway for ourselves and for our children but sometimes the winding pathway is better, and sometimes, the winding pathway is necessary.

  13. Education in Victoria – The Winding Pathway Life Begins

  14. Age 4 Or maybe War Kindergarten or or Running to another country

  15. Or maybe Refugee Camp Staying at home

  16. Ages 5 - 12 Or maybe still War or or Primary School or Running Having to work Still at home Refugee Camp or

  17. Ages 12 to 17 Language School Maybe Western EnglishLanguage School Special Bridging Courses – e.g. Debney Park, Kealba or River Nile Learning Centre. Come to Australia And then? TAFE Youth Programs High School / Secondary College

  18. Ages 17 to 20, 21, 22, 23 … TAFE Adult Education Courses University Degree Apprenticeships and Workplace Education

  19. ??????????? So many questions. So many choices. What is the best thing to do?

  20. Discuss the best pathways for yourself or your children with teachers and others who understand the Victorian education system. TAFE is probably better for your child. There are many very good courses at TAFE for students who are 16, 17or 18 and have missed out on a lot of schooling. My child is 17 but has missed a lot of school. What do you suggest?

  21. Be Realistic • Choose courses and pathways which will bring success • Don’t waste time with unrealistic pathways. If you do this, you or your child will only jump from one course of study to another and waste a lot of time. • Listen to teachers and others who know the Victorian education system. They will give you good advice. Realistic Choices

  22. Good Job

  23. Good Life

  24. The path of life is never straight for anyone. The best pathway in education is the one which starts from where YOU are NOW and leads you to somewhere BETTER. The best pathway for you or your child may be different from that of someone born in Australia. The best pathway for you or your child may also be different from the pathway of other members of your community. HOWEVER, the most important thing is reaching your destination successfully: and maybe the Winding Pathway will help you achieve this.

  25. VCE or VCAL (Year 11 & 12) Year 10 VCE (English, Mathematics, Science, Economics, History, Art) Good Grades University Good Job Year 10 VCAL (Literacy, Numeracy, Communication Skills, Workplace skills) Good work experience (School Apprenticeship) TAFE or Apprenticeship Good Job

  26. TAFE & University TAFE University Certificate I = Yr 10 Bachelor Degree Certificate II = Yr 11 Graduate Certificate Certificate III = Yr 12 Graduate Diploma Certificate IV Masters Degree Diploma Doctoral Degree Advanced Diploma

  27. Different Industries

  28. Retail Jobs in the Service Industry include Retail This means helping customers and giving advice to them on the products they are purchasing. Retail assistants are trained to know about the products they sell. Places where you may work include: • McDonalds • Coles • Telstra • Commonwealth Bank • Boost Juice

  29. Hospitality The jobs in this industry include a Chef or a Cook. A Chef or Cook prepares and cooks meals in Restaurants, Cafés, Pubs and some Bars. They are highly trained. Other Jobs include waiting and customer service.

  30. Building & Construction The job that is shown here is a Carpenter. A carpenter builds and installs the foundation of a house. They install the doors, windows and the framing of homes and buildings.

  31. Manufacturing This job is in Automotive Engineering. An Automotive Engineer makes, works and fixes motor vehicles. They are also highly qualified, with a 4 year Apprenticeship.

  32. Transport These job are in transport and logistics. This work involves transporting goods and freight all over the country. • Places where you could work include: • TOLL TDT Victoria • Melbourne Airport

  33. Administration Jobs in this Industry include being a Customer Service Officer or an Administrative Assistant. A worker in this area may work on a computer, file important and confidential information, make and answer telephone calls. Skills you need to work in this job are: • Good Organisation • Clear confident communication • Fast Typing

  34. Where are the jobs?(Skill Shortage) Australia Victoria Melbourne

  35. Australian Skill Shortage - 2008 • Automotive Electrician • Baker • Bricklayer • Butcher • Carpenter • Electrician • Plumber • Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Avionics) • Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical) • Hairdresser • Motor Mechanic • Pastry Cook • Refrigeration and Air-conditioning Mechanic • Signwriter • Vehicle Painter • Wall and Floor Tiler Source: DEEWR May 2008

  36. Victoria • Child Care Worker (Diploma) -Chef • Nurse -Baker • Aged Care -Butcher • Midwife -Welder • Teacher (Maths & Science) - Joiner • Motor Mechanic - • Refrigirator & Air-conditioner mechanic • Electrician • Plumber Source: DEEWR May 2008

  37. West Melbourne • Transport & Logistics • Retail • Health • Community Services • Manufacturing

  38. What are the jobs in the future 70% of new employment to 2011-12 is expected to come from 4 main industries: INDUSTRYJOBS Health & Community Services 170,000 Property & Business Services136,200 Retail Trade128,200 Construction82,500 Source: Australian Jobs 2007 - DEEWR

  39. Themes of the Day • Straight & Winding path • Both are good • Need patience • Teachers and community workers • Provide Advice • Assist you and your child • TAFE & University • Both are good • Australia/Victoria/Melbourne • Many good jobs to equal good life

  40. Thank you Boyd Maplestone Western Local Community Partnership boyd@wlcp.com.au 0409 169 531

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