1. Parkes High School

2. Tonight’s Program Work Experience Procedures: Guest Speakers: Melissa Dukes Transition Officer Justine Morrissey Presenters:  Western Institute TAFE Parkes Campus Jenelle Frewin Head Teacher Business Central  Skillset, Kerry Moore- Business Consultant  Charles Sturt University; Melinda Negus  Year Adviser, Mrs Georgie Price

3. SCHOOL-TO-WORK Career Plan

4. Work Experience Handbook Introduction to Students Letter to Parents How to Apply Checklist of Procedures Conditions & Regulations Choosing a Job Employer Evaluation Student Guidelines Helpful Hints for Success 2016 Careers Handbook Expectations Work Experience Checklist Writing a Job Application Introductory Letter Preparing Your Resume Criteria Statement Important Tips Students/Parents Comments

5. Introduction to Students, Parents & Caregivers All Year 10 students will participate in work experience for one week. Three weeks have been allocated to work experience throughout the year. Students select their work experience dates. Applications are submitted in accordance with the handbook guidelines.

6. Benefits of the Work Experience Program Employer’s Evaluation School Assessment Report Work Experience Certificate Completed Resume and Careers Portfolio Valuable knowledge of the skills required to find employment Deeper awareness of students’ strengths and abilities

7. When is Work Experience? 2016 Work Experience: Term 2Week 920 th June 24 th June, Term 3Week 515 th August 19 th August, Term 4Week 828th November 2 nd December, Closing Dates for Applications In Parkes:5 weeks before Outside Parkes:8 weeks before

8. How to Apply? A list of possible work placements will be on the notice board in the Careers Classroom (B9). (2016 employers data)2016 employers data To apply you must submit a completed Portfolio to Mr Duncan containing: –Letter of ApplicationLetter of Application –ResumeResume –Criteria Statement –Two personal references –Other supporting documents eg, certificates, reports. NB: DO NOT approach employers yourself – all communications MUST BE made through Mr Duncan.

9. Choosing an Occupation Use the Careers resources in B9 Speak to your Careers Advisor Ask your family and friends Use the Australian Jobs and Courses computer program Use www.mhscareers.com.au password Currajongwww.mhscareers.com.au Use JobJump password yakJobJump

10. Student Insurance Cover The Department of School Education has arranged a Personal Accident Insurance Policy with the GIO providing a cover for students on work experience.

11. Prohibited & Restricted Activities The following activities are specifically prohibited: –Travel by helicopter –Air travel on unrecognised airlines –Travel outside the 12 mile limit at sea –Scuba diving and deep sea diving –Attendance at abattiors –Use of prescribed and dangerous machinery. –Working on roofs Other work experience activities may also be considered unsuitable due to geographic location, operation of dangerous machinery, unsuitable hours of employment, inability to be adequately supervised by school staff.

12. Reporting Accidents Any accident should be reported to the school immediately. A full report of the accident should be obtained from the student, employer and any witnesses. All reports should be signed, dated and forwarded to the school as soon as possible.

13. Destination Reports 2015 Destination Report 2014 Destination Report 2013 Destination Report 2012 Destination Report 2011 Destination Report 2010 Destination Report

14. PHS –Year 12 Destination Report 2016

15. PHOTO GALLERY: Work Experience 2012.ppt Work Experience 2010 WE09 WE08

16. When All Else Fails! Go to the Parkes High School WebsiteParkes High School Website Or go straight to Careers at Parkes High SchoolCareers at Parkes High School