Transition and Pathway Program
The implementation of the Transition and Pathways Program (TAPP) is an initiative aimed at teaching Career Education across Year’s 7 - 10. 2021 will see an increase in the number of Transition and Pathways Specialists across our secondary schools. Studies have shown that having narrow aspirations can influence the academic effort our students exert in certain lessons, the subjects they choose to study and the careers they end up pursuing. In addition, the young people we are teaching today are expected to have 17 jobs across 5 different careers 1 .
This program will commence in Year 7 and builds consistently year on year throughout students’ secondary schooling. Each student will experience at least one explicit career focussed lesson per term for years 7 - 10. The program although in its infancy, is hoped to assist students make sense of and explore who they are, identify their strengths and interests, make informed decisions about their future study and work options, and be able to manage their career pathways.
It is essential that our young people who are often feeling uncertain or confused about what to expect in the future of work, are hope filled. As part of this program our students will learn a range of skills and knowledge including: self exploration of personal interests, values, skills and talents, development of enterprise skills to support transition into the world of work, labour market trends and job clusters for identified future skills and careers , aspects of self promotion or ‘self branding’, interview skills, résumé writing and how to craft and navigate multiple careers. In addition, students will have the opportunity to engage with external experts and participate in virtual work experiences designed and supported by industry. In support of this program our students will also have access to a commercial resource called ‘The Careers Department’.
This subscription allows 24/7 access for each student and is a touchpoint to further experience different industries, see and explore these industries ‘in action’ and learn from professionals working in that field. This subscription is interactive and offers our students over 800 pieces of industry content including virtual tours, videos, podcasts, career timelines and more. The nature of the program is to support students to think more deeply about who they are, see their strengths, talents and interests with greater clarity and have exposure to a diverse range of future career prospects.
For more detailed information about the Transition and Pathways Programme contact the school Transition and Pathways Specialist, Mr Carol Dobbie