West Wallsend High School

We learn for life

Telephone02 4953 2111

Emailwestwalls-h.school@det.nsw.edu.au

Careers and transition

Welcome to our careers and transition faculty

"You don't have to be great to start, but you have to start to be great." (Zig Ziglar)

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Faculty goals and vision

  • Provide students with opportunities to explore possible career pathways.
  • Equip students with the tools and resources to successfully apply for employment and educational pathways.
  • Increase student vocational knowledge and awareness, empowering students to make informed decisions about their future pathways. 
  • Build students capacity to seek and engage independently in career exploration.
  • Encourage students to build and diversify their employability skills.

Faculty strengths

  • Assisting students to meet their individual aspirations.
  • Encouraging young people to be open to new opportunities. 
  • Connecting with industry and educational providers to provide the best opportunities for students at WWHS.

Activities

  • Campus visits (university and TAFE) 
  • Careers expos 
  • Elevate careers lessons (Years 9 & 10)
  • Guest speakers
  • Industry taster days
  • Information evenings
  • Pathways and transition assistance 
  • Scholarship assistance
  • Subject selection advice
  • TAFE taster courses
  • Work experience