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