YEAR 12
THE NEXT STEPS
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CONTENTS
PERSONAL PAGE MESSAGE FROM THE CEO AIME CONTRACT WHAT'S THE PLAN CREATING YOUR PASSPORT RECORDING YOUR STORY DREAM BIG MAKE CONTACT GRADUATION CEREMONY END OF YEAR CELEBRATION
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PERSONALPAGE NAME: DATE OF BIRTH: SCHOOL: TRIBE/CLAN/MOB: YOU CAN USE THE SPACE BELOW TO CREATE YOUR OWN PERSONAL LOGO OR TAG FOR YOUR BOOK. YOU CAN WORK ON IT DURING QUIET TIMES THROUGHOUT THE YEAR.
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MESSAGE FROM THE CEO
Every choice you make from now is setting you up for the big leagues. In 12 months time you will be on the way to landing your dream job, or sitting in your first lecture at University. When you think back to how far our people have come to survive it's amazing to think that today you now have such a strong chance to strive for success. Every moment, every opportunity is yours to seize if you are willing. There is no such thing as failure, only learning opportunities. And I promise you this, no one remembers the person on the sideline who didn't take the shot. You are about to embark on the most amazing journey - a truly special time in your life. Soak up the moments with your friends - you'll remember them forever. Get rid of the distractions, zoom in on what you want, and don't let anything or anyone stand in your way. And we'll be there with you Let's make your dreams come to life this year,
Jack Manning Bancroft AIME CEO and Founder
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AIME CONTRACT AIME Mentees are expected to: •
Commit to the Mentoring Program for its duration
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Commit to the adhering to the Program Rules, listed below 1. 2. 3. 4.
No Shame at AIME No contact between Mentors and Mentees outside of the Program. Mentees and Mentors cannot exchange gifts No one on one contact between a Mentee or Mentor. If a Mentee needs to leave the room, it must be in a group of 3. E.G Two Mentors and a Mentee. 5. No swearing 6. No racism/sexism 7. No physical contact between Mentees and Mentors 8. If a Mentee misses an AIME module the Program Manager/Coordinator will follow up with Mentee to find out why. 9. If a Mentee misses two modules in a row without explanation they’ll be asked to leave the program. 10. If a Mentee misses two modules in a row, but still wants to be involved, the Program Manager/ Coordinator will ask the Mentee to write a letter to their mentor explaining why they missed the modules and you want to come back. 11. If a Mentee discloses issues of abuse to a Mentor, the Mentor is required to report it to an AIME staff member 12. AIME Staff and Mentors must wear the AIME Uniform. 13. Have Fun! • Show respect to all Mentors and AIME Staff • Communicate any concerns about the mentoring relationship with AIME Staff or Teachers • Target 100% attendance at school •Complete Year 12 • Move from Year 12 into university or employment or other tertiary studies, traineeships and apprenticeships. • If your school hosts a Tutor Squad you are expected to attend every Tutor Squad module. The Year 12 'The Next Steps' Program begins today and involves 6 X 1 hour AIME modules.
I understand that if I miss a module or my attendance drops I will need to write a letter to AIME explaining why this has happened. If no letter is written, or the reason is considered to be unsatisfactory, I understand that I will be asked to leave the AIME Program. I understand that the commitments listed above are a requirement for me to participate in the AIME Year 9 Interactive Program. Name: Signature: Date: Mobile: (For Program Updates)
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WHAT’S THE PLAN? 6
In small groups, yarn about these topic areas • What got you to year 12 ? • What’s been your best achievement to date? How did you achieve that success? • Have you had to overcome any challenges? What were they and how did you overcome them?
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Creating Your Passport The AIME Yearbook Portal is an online application that connects Year 12 AIME students with education and employment opportunities being offered by AIME’s university and corporate partners
In your AIME module you’ll work to create your Passport Profile. You’ll also record a short video message for the AIME partners to introduce yourself. Your profile will then be published live to the AIME Yearbook Portal.
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Recording Your Story
Use these pages to help you prepare the speech that you will record on camera. Write down an answer for each of the 5 sections below. You can then use the answers to build your speech. 1. WHO ARE YOU (WHERE ARE YOU FROM, WHO IS YOUR MOB, WHAT DO YOU VALUE)?
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2. WHERE YOU WANT TO BE AFTER HIGH SCHOOL (WHAT’S YOUR DREAM JOB OR COURSE)?
3. WHY ARE YOU INTERESTED IN THAT DREAM JOB OR UNIVERSITY COURSE?
4. WHAT ARE YOUR INTERESTS (DO YOU LIKE DANCING OR PLAYING FOOTY, READING OR WATER SKIING)?
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5. WHAT ARE YOU GOOD AT? SPORTS, BUILDING THINGS, CREATIVE WRITING, CARING FOR CHILDREN?
Now that you’ve broken it down into those 5 headings. Start putting it together into one speech. It should go for approximately 1-2 minutes.
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Once you’ve prepared your script, rehearse it with your mentor. Try to memorise as much as possible so you’re not reading from the paper when you record.
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Dream Big
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Group Discussion Page In small groups, yarn about these topic areas • How has Year 12 been so far? • What have been the biggest challenges? • What strategies have you been using to stay on track? • What are you looking forward to once school is finished?
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MAKE Job 1
Project Coordinator Community Service Organisation Between $35,000-$45,000 • • • •
Exciting Youth Development Project Entry Level Role Fantastic Opportunity for recent school leaver Make a difference in your community
A community service organisation is looking for a Project Coordinator to assist in running a local after school basketball program for local youth. This is an entry level role and a fantastic opportunity to gain experience in the community service sector.
The role includes
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Selection Criteria
• Year 12 Certificate of Completion • Experience in Sporting Team • Ability to communicate with different stakeholders • Computer Skills • Willingness to learn
How to apply
If you are interested in this role, please send a cover letter that addresses the selection criteria, along with a resume to PO Box 1234, Jobville Australia.
Data Administration Communication with Volunteers Set Up of Basketball Program each afternoon Recruitment of participants
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CONTACT Job 2
Electrical Apprenticeship Available National Electrical Company • Join a fast growing company • Gain your Electrical certification • No electrical experience necessary We are an Electrical Contracting company seeking energetic and self motivated apprentices who have a good work ethic and enjoy hard work. Our work is predominantly construction based with some commercial refurbishment.
The role includes
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Selection Criteria
• Year 12 Certificate of Completion • Ability to communicate with different stakeholders • Willingness to learn • Strong study skills to assist with Apprenticeship • Demonstrated interest in the electrical industry
How to apply
If you are interested in this role, please send a cover letter that addresses the selection criteria, along with a resume to PO Box 1234, Jobville Australia.
Assisting with office fit outs, Assisting with new house electrical fit outs, Installing energy efficient lights, phone, data and networking installations, lights, ceiling and exhaust fans, switchboard upgrades
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Job 3
Retail Assistant Great Location One of Australia’s Largest Brands This is your chance to get some great retail experience, a chance to start your career with an Australian born retail giant. Join us as a hard working, customer service focussed retail assistant and the opportunities are endless. We have a fun, bubbly and busy environment, are enthusiastic about what we and want you to work with us.
The role includes
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Assisting customers with finding purchases Dressing Room Management Sales and Refunds Stock Take
Selection Criteria
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Flexible availability to work weekends Positive, can do attitude Great organisation Excellent communication & customer service
How to apply
If you are interested in this role, please send a cover letter that addresses the selection criteria, along with a resume to PO Box 1234, Jobville Australia.
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NOTES
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You’ll be doing an interview for the job that you wrote your cover letter for. Your Mentor is going to ask you some of the questions below. Have a read through the questions and think about an answer you could give for them.
POTENTIAL INTERVIEW QUESTIONS QUESTION
WHAT A GOOD ANSWER LOOKS LIKE?
Why do you want to work for INSERT COMPANY NAME?
This is a chance for you to show the employer that you’ve done your research on the company and that you’re really interested in the role. You should focus on the positives that you see in the role and the company . Don’t only discuss what’s in it for you. For example don’t say, ‘I want to work at this company because it will give me all the skills I want in my career’ Instead you could say. I want to work here because I’m passionate about the work that your organisation is doing and I believe in the values that your company represents. I believe I can bring a lot to the table as well as develop my talents further for the benefit of the company.
What experience do you have that is relevant to this job?
Make sure you’ve read through the job description and you have an example that matches up with each quality they are looking for. Give them 3-5 examples
Do you bring any specific skills to the job that will be useful?
Think about skills that you have developed that could be useful in the job. E.G I’m excellent at time management which allows me to complete multiple tasks at the same time.
Describe a time that you faced a challenge either in your work or personal life and how you overcame that challenge.
The employer wants to know that you can solve problems. You should give a brief description of the challenge and let them know what steps you took to overcome the challenge, and then what the outcome was. If you can keep it to a professional answer it’s always best, but if it’s your first job, use an appropriate personal answer.
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QUESTION
WHAT A GOOD ANSWER LOOK LIKE
What is your greatest strength?
When you are asked questions about your strengths, it's important to discuss things that will qualify you for the job. The best way to respond is to describe the skills and experience that directly with the job you are applying for.
What is your greatest weakness?
When you're asked what your greatest weakness is there are several different ways you can answer, including mentioning skills that aren't critical for the job, skills you have improved on, and turning a negative into a positive. For example, Being organized wasn't my strongest point, but I implemented a time management system that really helped my organization skills
Why should we hire you over the other candidates? What makes you the right person for the role?
The best way to respond is to give concrete examples of why your skills and accomplishments make you the best candidate for the job. Take a few moments to compare the job description with your abilities, as well as mentioning what you have accomplished in your other positions. Be positive and reiterate your interest in the company and the position. This is a good one to prepare ahead of the interview?
Tell us about yourself, what do you like to do outside of work/study hours?
This question is probably trying to identify whether you’ll fit into the culture of the company and to get a bit of a feel about who you are as a person. Don’t give a super long answer, but let them know some of your hobbies or interests, and through that weave in some of your values. E.g I’m a big family person, so on the weekends I love spending time with my brothers and sisters.
Where do you want to be career in 5 years?
In this question, the employer is probably looking to see if you’ll have a long term commitment to the role. It’s important to be honest here. If you’re thinking of the job as a career path, then let them know that. If it’s only a temporary thing to you, you should also inform them so they aren’t caught off guard later. They also want to know that you have thought ahead to the future and can plan and work towards targets. So even if it is a temporary measure, let them know what your goal is.
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GRADUATION CEREMONY GRADUATION SPEECH
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“WE NEED TO TAKE OUR ASPIRATIONS, ACT ON THROUGH TO SUCCESS WHEN THE QUEST GETS KEN WYATT, WONGI AND NOONGAR MAN, FEDERAL MEMBER OF PARLIAMENT.
“WE’RE ALL GIFTED WIT TO SUCCEED. BUT YOU EXTEND THE HAND OF JIMMY LITTLE, YORTA YORTA MAN, AUSTRALIAN MUSICIAN 26
R IDEAS AND N THEM, SEE THEM S AND NOT GIVE UP S CHALLENGING.”
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“LIFE IS CHANGE, LIFE IS PROGRESS. LIFE OODGEROO NOONUCCAL (KATH WALKER), AUSTRALIAN POET, POLITICAL ACTIVIST, ARTIST AND EDUCATOR.
“WE COME FROM THE SKY AND GO BACK TO THE SKY AND TH BELONGING, ALL OF IT FOR AL TARA JUNE WINCH, WRITER.
“MANY OF LIFE’S FAILURES ARE P HOW CLOSE THEY WERE TO SUCC THOMAS EDISON, AMERICAN INVENTOR AND BUSINESSMAN
“THERE’S NO MAGIC IN ACHIEVEMENT CHOICES AND PERSISTENCE.” MICHELLE OBAMA, FIRST LADY OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 28
E IS LEARNING THINGS, LIFE IS ONWARD.”
D THE EARTH AND WE HE EARTH. THIS LAND IS LL OF US.”
PEOPLE WHO DID NOT REALIZE CESS WHEN THEY GAVE UP.”
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R A E Y F O D EN S N O I T A R CELEB THE FOLLOWING SECTION CAN BE USED FOR YOU TO GET MESSAGES FROM OTHER PEOPLE YOU HAVE COMPLETED THE PROGRAM WITH OR MAYBE SOME SIGNATURES AS WELL. IT’S YOUR END-OF-YEAR MESSAGE BOARD.
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