Career Development

Year 12 Modern History students with Mr Graham Edwards MP (‘63) and Mr McKenna

Excerpt from WA Parliament’s Hansard:

Questions Without Notice Deputy Premier – Portfolio Responsibilities

Mr M McGowan to the Premier:

Before asking my question, I acknowledge the students from Trinity College in the public gallery this afternoon.

Taken from Hansard Tuesday 11 June 2013

Sir Charles Court Young Leaders Program

During the July school holidays, I was invited to attend the Sir Charles Court Young Leaders Program (SCCYLP). The SCCYLP is a five day camp where one student from the Year 10 age group of thirty different schools was selected to participate in order to hone their skills and talents as a young leader.

Despite my initial uncertainty toward the camp, I was soon welcomed by a community of like-minded people and by the end of the first day, it was almost as if we had known each other for years. It was this sense of togetherness that helped us through the several physically and mentally straining challenges which were put to us. With each success, our ability to understand the need to approach each task with an open mind allowed us to develop several important skills on the journey to becoming a true leader. Cooperation, selflessness and the necessity to involve everybody in the discussion were all required to achieve our goals, and eventually, the ultimate goal of becoming the best leader we could be. The five days went like a blur as lessons were learned, worries and discomforts were quashed, but most importantly, unforgettable friendships were made. I’d take this opportunity to thank Dr Jasmine Day and the Peer Tutors for successfully running such a memorable experience for us all. I’d also like to thank Mr Allanson (’91) and Mr Chapman for their part in allowing me the chance to attend it. Lastly, I’d like to make a call out to those Trinity students in years junior to my own. I highly recommend that you all push for the chance to attend this camp and make the most of all the opportunities presented to you, as it is those things that you overlook, postpone or miss that you will find yourself regretting most.

Alexander Ishida-Livings (10.4)

Mr Chris Allanson (’91) Head of Society & Environment

Mr Peter Jones (’03) Careers Advisor

Year 10: Future Planning

Year 10 Students received a large amount of Career support in 2013 with events targeting real world experiences, links between interests and careers and job readiness development. The Career Carousel occurred early in Term 2 with over 14 guest speakers from Law to Construction. Old Boy Shane Gourlay (’03) gave time to explain the Electrical trade to Year 10 students and then helped with Year 12 Apprentice hopefuls. Cameron Jansen (’03) gave a presentation on banking as well as current Trinity parent David Pitt, who discussed Financial Planning.

Year 10 students also received a Trinity College Portfolio which is designed to help them keep track of employability skills, certificates, qualifications and improve their work readiness.

The Personal Development and Wellbeing sessions had a focus on Careers and Job Skills. In the Careers component, boys were able to use Career Voyage, a psychometric assessment tool designed to help match their interests to possible careers. Some classes participated in a range of activities, including Coaching Young People for Success workshops, training on using myfuture.edu.au, WorkSafe Certificates, and navigating university and training websites. Job Skills is a new and important section of the PDW program where job applications from English are built upon and interview techniques are covered. Some students also approached the Careers Office for individual training on interview techniques before traineeship and job interviews.

A small group of interested students also applied for and participated in the ECU Future Leaders Program. A new initiative by ECU, it promoted cross-school leadership training and also had a focus on Sport and Recreation fields of study. Year 11: Continuing the Journey

Students received individual Career counselling as requested, usually involving subject changes and possible future careers options. I thank parents and staff who often ‘nudge’ students in the direction of the Careers Office to get help and find new directions.

A number of extension opportunities were presented, including the ECU Future Leaders Program and specialist help from Notre Dame with WACE subject based Symposiums and the Curtin University Lunch Box Program.

Year 12: Transition Support

The Year 12 cohort had various opportunities to interact with universities and outside agencies. Most guest speakers throughout the year had a particular emphasis on pitching to Year 12 students and helping them achieve their goals or discover new possibilities. Each WA University came out to visit the Year 12 group and provided a mixture of a presentation or one-on-one question and answer session. Entrance to Training Institutions (TAFEs) or Apprenticeships was covered in a specialist session in the Library.

I congratulate the 2013 Leavers on seeking support when needed and for fastidiously applying to scholarships and extension programs.

Career Carousel

Mr Peter Jones with presenters at the Career Carousel