Careers & Pathways

The St John’s College Career’s website provides parents and students with all the latest information that will help parents guide their children, and students make decisions about future careers and life beyond school.

It provides support and information in the following areas:

  • Latest content on a broad range of career related information
  • Careers Newsletter
  • Access to Job Guide Information
  • Search for Universities, TAFE and private training provider courses
  • Search for Scholarships
  • Interactive Bullseye subject links to courses and jobs of interest
  • Job Prospects, including: likely income, expected tasks, the work environment, the interests, skills and values students would need to succeed, what courses students may need to complete and a work-related video
  • Yearly career’s calendar; careers related events, dates and other important information.
  • A student area that includes;
    • Online interests test
    • Skills and abilities audit
    • Work values activity
    • Resume writing templates
    • Cover letter templates
    • Online mock job application
    • Comprehensive career plan
    • Career Action Planner based on career interests
    • Digital portfolio of skills and achievements

Work Experience

Work Experience is compulsory part of the Senior Years program. It is offered in year 10 and requires students to independently find a work placement and complete 5 days of full-time experience in the industry of their choice. This experience gives students an introduction to the world of work.

Pathways at St John’s

Career education is one of the key components for lifelong success. The Pathways Program at St John’s College aims to provide a service that empowers and informs each student so that they can make well informed subject choices in preparation for life beyond school.

Students are encouraged to reflect on their interests, skills, abilities and aspirations and how these relate to careers. They will explore the range of opportunities available to them and how jobs and careers are changing. Our aim is to prepare our students for the move to university, TAFE or employment, and provide them with lifelong skills to help manage future career transitions.

A focus on careers gives students an individual purpose in learning which increases their confidence and motivation. Students will hear from people from a wide range of courses and careers and be given the opportunity to experience the world of work, understand employer expectations and build their employability skills.

Students will participate in pathway interviewing to discuss their individual pathways planning and other courses (including VCAL/VET) and career related issues, as well as receive targeted support in relation to VCE subject selection and tertiary applications. Choosing a career will be an exciting and empowering process.

Visit St John’s College Careers Website