Empowering Students to Thrive by Strengthening Career Development and VET in Schools

Description

This professional learning workshop will guide School Leaders, Career Advisors, VET & Pathways Coordinators, Lead Career Education Ambassadors, Career Educators and Teachers, through an audit of career development activities against the Catholic Education South Australia Pathways and Transition Strategy Elements and Commitments.

The workshop will guide Catholic schools through a process to wholistically review their career and VET learning programs, supports and opportunities across the school from R-12.

The workshop involves attendees:

• Mapping school programs and activities to each of the six strategic elements;
• Analysing the impact of career programs, activities and resources;
• Reviewing frequency of career services and information sessions for students and/or parents;
• Reflecting on industry engagement;
• Identifying areas for school improvement;
• Aligning actions with strategic outcomes and student needs;
• Using analysis of the above as the basis for future school careers learning, education and support planning, to drive continuous improvement;
• Development of an action plan to address one or two priority areas.

Attendees need to bring an electronic device and a copy of the CESA Pathways and Transition Strategy to the workshop. Morning tea and lunch will be provided.

AITSL National Professional Standards for Teachers

Standard 6.2: Engage in professional learning and improve practice

Standard 6.3: Engage with colleagues and improve practice

Standard 6.4: Apply professional learning and improve student learning

Standard 7.4: Engage with professional teaching networks and broader communities

Intended Audience: School Leaders, Career Advisors, VET Coordinators, Pathways Coordinators, Lead Career Education Ambassadors of schools teaching Career Education Programs and Teachers (Primary and Secondary).

Facilitator: Louise Murphy - Senior Advisor: SACE, Pathways and Transition

Workshop Enquiries: louise.murphy@cesa.catholic.edu.au / T: 8301 6169

Registration Enquiries: adeline.mcloughlin@cesa.catholic.edu.au

Deadline for Registration: COB Monday 27 October 2025

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