Sudanese Parents Workshop Boyd Maplestone – Western Local Community Partnership Friday 1 st August 2008

Summary for today  Straight Path or Winding Path  Secondary School  TAFE & University  Industries and their jobs  Where are the jobs?

The Straight Path and The Winding Path Courtesy of Wyn Maddigan

Education in Victoria has two main roads (Pathways) and The Winding Pathway The Straight Pathway Courtesy of Wyn Maddigan

Education in Victoria – The Straight Pathway Life Begins

Age 4 Kindergarten

Ages 5 to 12 Primary School

Ages 12 to 17 Secondary College/ High School

Ages 17 to 21 University

Good Job

Good Life

We all want this pathway for ourselves and for our children but sometimes the winding pathway is better, sometimes, the winding pathway is and necessary.

Education in Victoria – The Winding Pathway Life Begins

Age 4 Kindergarten Or maybe or Running to another country or War

Refugee Camp Or maybe Staying at home

Ages Primary School Or maybe still War or Running or Refugee Camp or Still at home or Having to work

Ages 12 to 17 Maybe Come to Australia And then? Language School Western EnglishLanguage School Special Bridging Courses – e.g. Debney Park, Kealba or River Nile Learning Centre. High School / Secondary College TAFE Youth Programs

Ages 17 to 20, 21, 22, 23 … TAFE University Degree Adult Education Courses Apprenticeships and Workplace Education

??????????? So many questions. So many choices. What is the best thing to do?

Discuss the best pathways for yourself or your children with teachers and others who understand the Victorian education system. My child is 17 but has missed a lot of school. What do you suggest? TAFE is probably better for your child. There are many very good courses at TAFE for students who are 16, 17or 18 and have missed out on a lot of schooling.

Be Realistic Choose courses and pathways which will bring success Don’t waste time with unrealistic pathways. If you do this, you or your child will only jump from one course of study to another and waste a lot of time. Listen to teachers and others who know the Victorian education system. They will give you good advice. Realistic Choices

Good Job

Good Life

The path of life is never straight for anyone. The best pathway in education is the one which starts from where YOU are NOW and leads you to somewhere BETTER. The best pathway for you or your child may be different from that of someone born in Australia. The best pathway for you or your child may also be different from the pathway of other members of your community. HOWEVER, the most important thing is reaching your destination successfully: and maybe the Winding Pathway will help you achieve this.

VCE or VCAL (Year 11 & 12) Year 10 VCE (English, Mathematics, Science, Economics, History, Art) Good Grades University Good Job Year 10 VCAL (Literacy, Numeracy, Communication Skills, Workplace skills) Good work experience (School Apprenticeship) TAFE or Apprenticeship Good Job

TAFE & University TAFEUniversity Certificate I = Yr 10Bachelor Degree Certificate II = Yr 11Graduate Certificate Certificate III = Yr 12Graduate Diploma Certificate IVMasters Degree DiplomaDoctoral Degree Advanced Diploma

Different Industries Building & Construction AdministrationHealth Services (Retail) ManufacturingTransportHospitality

Jobs in the Service Industry include Retail This means helping customers and giving advice to them on the products they are purchasing. Retail assistants are trained to know about the products they sell. Places where you may work include: McDonalds Coles Telstra Commonwealth Bank Boost Juice

The jobs in this industry include a Chef or a Cook. A Chef or Cook prepares and cooks meals in Restaurants, Cafés, Pubs and some Bars. They are highly trained. Other Jobs include waiting and customer service.

The job that is shown here is a Carpenter. A carpenter builds and installs the foundation of a house. They install the doors, windows and the framing of homes and buildings.

This job is in Automotive Engineering. An Automotive Engineer makes, works and fixes motor vehicles. They are also highly qualified, with a 4 year Apprenticeship.

These job are in transport and logistics. This work involves transporting goods and freight all over the country. Places where you could work include: TOLL TDT VictoriaTOLL TDT Victoria Melbourne AirportMelbourne Airport

Jobs in this Industry include being a Customer Service Officer or an Administrative Assistant. A worker in this area may work on a computer, file important and confidential information, make and answer telephone calls. Skills you need to work in this job are: Good Organisation Clear confident communication Fast Typing

Where are the jobs? (Skill Shortage) Australia Victoria Melbourne

Australian Skill Shortage Automotive Electrician Baker Bricklayer Butcher Carpenter Electrician Plumber Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Avionics) Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical) Hairdresser Motor Mechanic Pastry Cook Refrigeration and Air- conditioning Mechanic Signwriter Vehicle Painter Wall and Floor Tiler Source: DEEWR May 2008

Victoria –Child Care Worker (Diploma)-Chef –Nurse-Baker –Aged Care-Butcher –Midwife-Welder –Teacher (Maths & Science)- Joiner –Motor Mechanic- –Refrigirator & Air-conditioner mechanic –Electrician –Plumber Source: DEEWR May 2008

West Melbourne Transport & Logistics Retail Health Community Services Manufacturing

What are the jobs in the future 70% of new employment to is expected to come from 4 main industries: INDUSTRYJOBSINDUSTRYJOBS Health & Community Services170,000Health & Community Services170,000 Property & Business Services136,200Property & Business Services136,200 Retail Trade128,200Retail Trade128,200 Construction82,500Construction82,500 Source: Australian Jobs DEEWR

Themes of the Day Straight & Winding path –Both are good –Need patience Teachers and community workers –Provide Advice –Assist you and your child TAFE & University –Both are good Australia/Victoria/Melbourne –Many good jobs to equal good life

Thank you Boyd Maplestone Western Local Community Partnership