A World of Opportunity Awaits

A world of By Louise Blennerhassett Student Futures Specialistopportunity awaits!

At Korowa, our primary aim is to empower students to become self-aware, curious and courageous individuals so that when they finish school, they feel confident to make informed decisions regarding their pathways. Therefore, our Student Futures’ tailored and integrated programs run from Years 7–12 and enable us to deliver an outstanding sequential experience for our students.

Korowa’s inaugural Student Futures Expo was a great opportunity for students and their families to meet with representatives from many organisations, including universities and TAFEs who showcased their offerings, enabling the students and their parents to understand the diversity of possible pathways. Another aspect of our program that is unique to Korowa, is students in Years 7-9 participate in the BECOME.ME Career Education Program, which teaches them the skills to explore, design and navigate their future through awareness, aspiration and agency. They discovered the world of work without any pressure or judgement which is important in helping them make informed decisions in the senior years. In Year 8, our students also undertake VIA Character Strengths Profiling. The Year 10 Student Futures Program prepares students for key decision making in preparation for their VCE years. Students complete the Morrisby Profiling Assessment and participate in one-on-one Student Futures meetings. They undertake two weeks of learning related to exploring their individual strengths relevant to their future world of work; interpersonal skills and job seeking skills to ensure cut-through in the competitive recruitment landscape. Students learn about the application of school subjects in workplace skills, how to write an effective cover letter and resume, and participate in virtual work experience and mock interviews. This very practical application of skills is deliberate, as it engages students in a meaningful way as opposed to more esoteric concepts. In Years 11 and 12, we focus on meeting students individually to discuss future pathway options and complete VTAC applications to ensure they feel confident, secure and well informed with their life beyond the Korowa gates.