LTC 2018 Prospectus pathways & transitions
Careers & Transitions Team The college has a thriving Careers & Transitions unit, providing timely advice to students and their families on matters related to the world of work and the world beyond Year 12. The college hosts a major Careers Expo at the start of each school year, with over 35 ACT-wide trainers and employers represented. Lake Tuggeranong College students are expected to undertake a careers interview in the first semester of Year 11 and a second interview in their final semester in Year 12.
The team Lake Tuggeranong College Careers area is staffed by an Executive Teacher who oversees Careers Advisors, Administration staff and a Transition and Careers officer. Staff in this area will: • • • • • •
Assist students with course and unit selections Show students where to find information about jobs and tertiary courses Counsel students about career paths and their study package including the Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) estimates Assist with job applications, enrolment for further study and resume preparation Provide opportunities to hear guest speakers from industry and Tertiary Institutions as well as facilitate excursions to Canberra Careers Market, Try-a Trade and other providers Encourage students to participate in the Work Experience Program (WEX).
Work Experience (WEX) Work Experience (WEX) is available to all students across the year and offers a diverse and extensive range of placements. Work Experience is an essential element of college in preparation for work opportunities beyond college.
Australian School Based Apprenticeships (ASBA) An Australian School Based Apprenticeship (ASBA) involves the employment of a young person who is undertaking a traineeship part-time while still attending college and who is enrolled in a program leading to a senior secondary certificate. This program provides students with an excellent opportunity to try an occupation that may be of interest to them. The range of industry areas that offer ASBA traineeships is extensive. If students are interested in undertaking an ASBA, contact the Vocational Education/ASBA coordinator to discuss the possibility of commencing a traineeship. Students do not need to have an employer identified as the college can assist students to find a suitable employer. Students will receive credit towards the Senior Secondary Certificate.
School Psychologist The college provides a full-time school psychologist to provide high quality counselling on a wide range of issues. Students (and families) are able to make appointments via College Life Administration (6142 3709 or StudentServicesTUGC@ed.act.edu.au).
Community Service & Volunteering Program Lake Tuggeranong College considers community service and volunteering to be an important component of citizenship development in our students. As such, it plays a part in our College Life model. Students can gain valuable insight into our community by giving their own time to the support of others. The range of opportunities for Community Service and Volunteering are diverse – eg storytelling in childcare centres; Lifeline Bookfair; Breakfast Club; supporting our local primary schools; charity fundraising etc. Volunteering gives students the opportunity to practice important skills used in the workplace, such as teamwork, communication, problem solving, project planning, task management, and organisation. These programs are coordinated by a School Leader C, and are publicised throughout the school year.
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