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What work skills does my child need?
“What work skills does my child need?” is a question I’m so often asked, that I thought I’d write a blog on it. Identifying work skills for your child is really important. Our children need solid skills to become employable. But what skills to get, is difficult to decide. There are two types: Practical skills, […]
Career Coaching for School Students
In my work in career coaching for school age students I am having to keep well informed about the changes in education and training. The world of work is very different to when I was a school student. My father worked for two organisations across his work life. Now: our children finish school and have […]
VTAC applications for 2018
I attended a VTAC applications for 2018 Briefing last week. There are quite a few changes this year, so there was a lot to take in! Changes I posted a blog about the changes earlier in the year, as I heard Greg Craven, member of the Federal Government Higher Education Standards Panel, speak on the […]
Courses, Open Days, and How to enrol
In year 12 our children are expected to make decisions about courses, to attend Open Days and know how to enrol, usually through VTAC, in higher education courses. That’s a lot to do when they’re busy studying for SACs, doing their VCEs, IB, VET or VCAL subjects. Parents, did you know how to do all […]
Careers Coaching for Students: How will the Federal Budget impact your Child?
Careers coaching can support students and parents at times of change. The Federal Budget is one such time of uncertainty. So briefly to highlight the key changes with respect to education: Schools An additional $18.6 bn over 10 years (needs-based, so some schools will benefit, others will lose out). Universities – subject to a 2.5% […]