Careers
Our goal is to offer you the latest information to support your decision-making regarding your future career and life after school.
#Careers Hub
Kurri Kurri High students and parents can access our Careers and Pathways Canvas page to explore everything related to careers, which features the following:
- weekly vacancies bulletins
- HSC requirements & key dates
- University Admission process
- School Leavers Information Kit
- job and career opportunities
- Workplace Learning opportunities
- School Based Apprenticeships Traineeships
- job readiness and resume writing
- USI number
- Latest events
- Career star of the month.
Activities
Examples of Careers Programs offered and delivered to students:
- Schools to Work Programs
- Small group and individual interviews
- Guest speakers
- Excursions
- Uni steps programs
- Career expos
- TAFE - Start your future
- TAFE - YES Programs
- TAFE - EVET courses
- White card courses
- First Aid.
All Year 10, 11 and 12 students have access to the Career and Transition CANVAS careers course which provides a comprehensive range of resources for students to access.
Stage 5
In Year 10, students are delivered a number of Careers lessons, focusing on:
- Work Experience
- Workplace readiness
- Individual Future Direction Profiles
- Senior Subject Selections
- School Based Apprenticeships & Traineeships
- All my own work.
In year 10 students can participate in Work Experience, book a time with your Careers Advisor if you are interested.
Stage 6
Senior students are provided with a range of programs and support throughout their HSC course.
Students can book in a time with the Careers Advisor if they need to discuss:
- School to work pathways
- University information
- Early entry process
- School recommendation scheme (SRS)
- UCAT bookings
- Scholarships
- UAC accounts
- Alternative pathways.
Additionally, parents and guardians can reach out to the Careers Advisor, Kellie Tilden via email to explore their child's career options and pathways.
In addition to our Careers Advisor, there is also The Educational Pathways Program (EPP).
The Educational Pathways Program complements existing careers education initiatives by providing additional resources, including two key roles: Head Teachers Careers and SBAT Engagement Officers. These roles work closely with schools to:
- Ensure students have access to informed career advice, quality training pathways, and meaningful work opportunities.
- Promote SBATs as a proven pathway for successful transitions into the workforce or further education.
- Connect students with employers and provide tailored support throughout their SBAT journey.
- Streamline program delivery across school groups.
- Support students facing barriers to education and training.
The Educational Pathways Program (EPP) consists of a range of targeted initiatives available to all participating schools, designed to support students in exploring vocational and career pathways. See below for examples.
Apprenticeship and Traineeship Head Start**-** Fee-free pre-apprenticeship/traineeship courses for Years 10–12 students.
Careers Immersion Team - Industry visits and workshops to explore career options.
VET Ambassadors -Past VET students share success stories to inspire others.
RIEP - Connects schools with local industry for real-world learning.
TAFE NSW Outreach -Flexible training for students facing learning barriers.
For more information about any of these programs or other EPP initiatives, please contact the Upper Hunter Educational Pathways Team on:
For more information about any of these programs or our other initiatives please contact the EPP Upper Hunter Team:
- NATALIE HILDER Head Teacher Careers -Educational Pathways Program natalie.hilder@det.nsw.edu.au
- TRACY FORBES School Based Apprenticeship and Traineeship Engagement Officer tracy.forbes3@det.nsw.edu.au