|  Introducing Career Ladder
Choosing HSC subjects or a tertiary course is a challenge for every high school student. To make informed choices students need a comprehensive knowledge of what is available, as well as an understanding of their own personality, strengths and interests. Parents also need to be aware of their son's or daughter's aptitudes, character and preferences so they can help them make sound decisions. Career Ladder helps both students and parents make informed choices about:
Why Career Ladder? Skilled guidance from Career Ladder helps young people make better decisions about the first steps in their career. Career Ladder services are comprehensive, based on sound principles and tailored to meet individual needs.
Who will benefit? Career Ladder meets the needs of three groups of young people: Year 10 students. As they approach senior school subject selection, students need to consider the choice of their subjects for the HSC. To do this effectively they need to be aware of possible future career options. Year 11 and 12 students. In their final years at school students need to focus more closely on the first step of their career and consider an appropriate tertiary course. Tertiary students. Although they are already undertaking a tertiary course, students often wish to change direction, and young adults in the workforce may be considering entering a tertiary course. Services and Fees Career Ladder offers the following services: Full Career Assessment Suitable for all students from Year 10 to Year 12 who wish to gain an understanding of possible course and career direction. It is also suitable for those who have already started on tertiary study or a career but who wish to change direction. It includes:
Suitable for Year 12 students and older students who have left school, who may have some ideas about future career direction but need further assistance in selecting a tertiary course. It includes:
Other services available at Career Ladder:
Who's behind Career Ladder? Meg Hall has over 15 years experience as a Careers Counsellor, specialising in assisting senior students and young adults make their first career choice. As well as a strong background in teaching in bothgovernment and independent schools, Meg has also held leadership positions in student welfare and worked as a careers counsellor in leading independent schools. She has delivered numerous presentations to parents and students about the factors affecting career decision making and the issues facing young people today. Her qualifications in education, educational administration, psychology and career counselling mean she is well equipped to assist both students and parents. Meg is a professional member of the Career Development Association of Australia (CDAA) and the Careers Advisers Association of NSW (CAA). Meg also works in conjunction with Career Avenues (www.careeravenues.com.au), a career consultancy based in Sydney and Melbourne. Contact the Principal of Career Ladder, Meg Hall, when you need to make informed decisions about the first step in your career. Meg Hall MA, Dip Ed, M Ed(Admin), Grad Cert Career Counselling, MCDAA Career Ladder ABN: 37 993 794 494 Mobile: 0419 115 887 Email: dmhall@bigpond.com Post: PO Box 241 Northbridge NSW 2063 |
