Job readiness program

Aim: These lessons will address work related skills, for example, aspirations and employability. Students at Red School will have the opportunity to discover new pathways through ‘speed-dating’ and practicing interview skills.

9th September	16th September	23rd September	29th September
Strengths, Interests, hopes and dreams, thinking about the future and pathway planning Ideas for activities include – Get students to record their dreams and aspirations Describe what your ideal life will be in ten years time?	Australian workplace culture Job applications and resume writing skills Questioning skills Explore the vital role of positive communication amongst peers and adults	Invite three guests that the students can interview about their career pathways. The idea is for the lesson to be an informal and fun experience where the students have the opportunity to talk to the guests about the highs and lows they have experienced working in their respective trade or profession and what they did to get where they are today. Small group discussions give students the opportunity to learn about the education, work and life experiences of guests employed in the local and wider community.　 These conversations can extend students’ knowledge of pathway and employment options available in the community.	Interview techniques Mock interviews Pathway mapping plans

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