Hello there
This week is National Information Communications Technology (ICT) Careers Week.
It is the inaugural ICT careers week.
Now, why is the IT industry interested in talking to students and the community about IT?
Well for a start
· very few people understand the complexity and diversity of the industry
· there is a shortage of IT engineers across all spectrums of work
· the IT industry does not just mean the IT programmers, product designers and problem solvers but many other opportunities for marketers, communicators, network developers etc
Our Y generation children are so computer savvy that they can run rings around most other age groups. They are truly the ‘computer and internet’ generation and they use technology to navigate their lives.
If we compare this with other times in history, our children were like us in regard to telecommunications or our grandparents in the time of industrialisation or our ancestors in the time of the agrarian revolution.
Each generation brought with it new ways of doing things, new language and in most cases a completely different lifestyle as well.
It is clear that as each generation progresses we need to keep up with these changes if only to navigate our way in the world with more ease.
Go find out more about what is happening in careers in the world of ICT by checking out www.aiia.com.au/nationalictcareersweek
You will be surprised what you find there!
Till next time
Melody
Tuesday, July 29, 2008
Sunday, July 27, 2008
It's never too early to learn about careers!
Yes, this is the truth.
While your child may only be in Y7 it is time to learn about what type of careers are in the world of work. You can help by getting them thinking about what careers are out there and taking a fun look at what’s happening around you.
For example let’s look at construction sites
· What kinds of jobs are connected with the site?
· What type of qualification is needed for the different tasks?
· Do you know anyone who is involved in the trade?
Look at the whole picture from an empty lot of land to the final building being used and tenanted.
It will include some of the following:
town planners, real estate agents, conveyance lawyers, architects, engineers, construction companies, builders, bricklayers, concreters, electricians, plumbers, tilers, floor covering specialists, landscapers, roof tilers, building suppliers, fabricators, manufacturers, transport carriers, insurance brokers, banks, telecommunication companies, interior designers etc
In terms of qualifications it will include university degrees, apprenticeships and trainees and licence holders. Some of these people will have gone to university while others will have gone to TAFE or a private college provider.
Some schools offer school based apprenticeships and traineeships or vocational courses as part of Y11 and 12 – check out your child’s school for details.
In just this one industry the career opportunities are enormous.
The Housing Industry of Australia’s website www.bigplans.com.au has a wealth of information on how to get involved in the industry for you and your child to look into or for other opportunities and information check out their home website www.hia.com.au .
Until then,
Melody
While your child may only be in Y7 it is time to learn about what type of careers are in the world of work. You can help by getting them thinking about what careers are out there and taking a fun look at what’s happening around you.
For example let’s look at construction sites
· What kinds of jobs are connected with the site?
· What type of qualification is needed for the different tasks?
· Do you know anyone who is involved in the trade?
Look at the whole picture from an empty lot of land to the final building being used and tenanted.
It will include some of the following:
town planners, real estate agents, conveyance lawyers, architects, engineers, construction companies, builders, bricklayers, concreters, electricians, plumbers, tilers, floor covering specialists, landscapers, roof tilers, building suppliers, fabricators, manufacturers, transport carriers, insurance brokers, banks, telecommunication companies, interior designers etc
In terms of qualifications it will include university degrees, apprenticeships and trainees and licence holders. Some of these people will have gone to university while others will have gone to TAFE or a private college provider.
Some schools offer school based apprenticeships and traineeships or vocational courses as part of Y11 and 12 – check out your child’s school for details.
In just this one industry the career opportunities are enormous.
The Housing Industry of Australia’s website www.bigplans.com.au has a wealth of information on how to get involved in the industry for you and your child to look into or for other opportunities and information check out their home website www.hia.com.au .
Until then,
Melody
Wednesday, July 23, 2008
Introducing.....
Hello and welcome to my blog!
This is a blog for parents who want to help their children make the right training and career choices once they leave school.
I hope to help you find some answers to your questions and open your mind to just what sort of careers are out in the big wide world your child is growing up into!
Parents are still the number one source of career information. Unfortunately many of us feel under-equipped to be of any real help or our ideas about the industry or career are outdated. By coming on to this blog you will find some links and information that will help you help you loved ones and even possibly yourself.
And how can I help you?
Well I have spent the last few years working with industry, schools, businesses, students and careers advisers to help get the message across as to just what is happening in the world of work.
I have done this while being a Regional Industry Career Adviser with the Australian Government's initiative - Career Advice Australia program (www.careeradviceaustralia.gov.au) and now I am here to advise you where to get the information you need for free.
Each week I will review some aspect of an industry, a career pathway or website that can help you find what you need.
Furthermore I am happy to hear from you via the blog comment box any questions you may have about careers, I will tackle these in future blogs.
I am looking forward to introducing you to the world of careers.
Till next time...
Cheers
Melody
This is a blog for parents who want to help their children make the right training and career choices once they leave school.
I hope to help you find some answers to your questions and open your mind to just what sort of careers are out in the big wide world your child is growing up into!
Parents are still the number one source of career information. Unfortunately many of us feel under-equipped to be of any real help or our ideas about the industry or career are outdated. By coming on to this blog you will find some links and information that will help you help you loved ones and even possibly yourself.
And how can I help you?
Well I have spent the last few years working with industry, schools, businesses, students and careers advisers to help get the message across as to just what is happening in the world of work.
I have done this while being a Regional Industry Career Adviser with the Australian Government's initiative - Career Advice Australia program (www.careeradviceaustralia.gov.au) and now I am here to advise you where to get the information you need for free.
Each week I will review some aspect of an industry, a career pathway or website that can help you find what you need.
Furthermore I am happy to hear from you via the blog comment box any questions you may have about careers, I will tackle these in future blogs.
I am looking forward to introducing you to the world of careers.
Till next time...
Cheers
Melody
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