Linking Youth in
Macarthur to
Opportunity
School Career & Transition
Packages
Annual Packages
Silver
Job Readiness Package
School Business Broker to attend your school one day per
week to deliver the Job Readiness Package
Daily phone and/or online access to the MWLP Career
Support Service
Ad on Macarthur Parents Website plus four articles per
year to showcase your school
Gold
Same as Silver PLUS
Intensive Job Readiness Package
School Business Broker to attend your school two days
per week to deliver the Job Readiness Package
Job Club Package
Provision of Programs at an additional cost
Eg Get that Job Day
Macarthur Area Careers Expo (MACE)
Apprenticeship & Traineeship Information Night
Professional Development for School Leaders and
Teachers
Platinum
Same as Gold PLUS
Empowering Parents Package
Business Liaison Package
OR
Tailor your own Schools Needs Package
Please contact us for more information or costings
Early Bird Savings:
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Place your order by 17th October 2014and save 10%.
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These packages can be tailored to your specific needs or you may select just one package from the above. We are happy to discuss and modify these
offers.
A 25% deposit applies to all orders
The opportunity to take part in these services close on 31st October 2014
Job Readiness Package
Brief
The Job Readiness package is a coordinated program that outlines the essential skills, expectations and requirements needed when entering the world
of work. Students will develop life skills & core skills for work to allow for successful transitioning. The program also provides students with a quality
pathway plan and links to industry and further training options. We will be leveraging and involving professionals to support student needs and
transition.
Program Activities
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Mock interviews
Career pathways plans
Resume workshops
Workplace visits
Careers expos
Apprenticeship and Traineeship selection days
Target Group
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Recruitment workshops with industry professionals
Workplace practice and employer expectations
information sessions with local employers
Financial planning
Trade readiness/ pre apprenticeship opportunities
Vocational assessments
Employability Skills development
Career Calendar
Enterprise learning and student-led projects
Your choice. The program activities can be tailored to support students who are disengaged, at risk, have a disability or in school identified groups.
Benefits/Outcomes
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Supports schools to transition students to the workforce
Supports students suitable for early vocational pathways
Supports students with career information and experiences that stay with them and influences them
Support for careers advisers and transition advisors in schools
Provides students with employability skills, aspiration and valuable career knowledge
Links young people directly to business and industry
Applied, practical and project-based learning that is engaging and relevant to student needs and interests
Job Club Package
Brief
The Job Club will provide students who are work ready with intensive job searching support. Students will have access to a local job board and
links to local business and industry. They will work closely with MWLP staff on a career/ exiting plan and exploring employment options.
Program Activities
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9am-3pm job club (intensive support)
Interview preparation
Referral to Dress for Success and Dress for Work
Portfolio development
Cold calling
Job searching /canvassing
Employment retainment support
Mentoring
Interview entry to ensure students are job ready
Target Group
Students who are job ready and who are seeking employment (including those seeking full-time or part-time work, apprenticeships or
traineeships).
Benefits/Outcomes
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One on one support whilst searching for employment
Appropriate referrals
Initial support once in employment
Increase a young person’s understanding of what it takes to lead a rewarding life and career balance
Equip young people as independent managers of their career development throughout their lives
Empowering Parents Package
Brief
Facilitate and provide personalised workshops, seminars, training and professional development opportunities to parents and educators within
your school community. Engage with parents and families to enhance their awareness of opportunities for young people and build capacity in
parents to confidently support their young person and actively engage with and contribute to the school community.
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1 x Workshop and/or seminar for parents per term
4 x training sessions designed to transform parents into additional career support resources within their school and community.
Target Group
Parents, families and school community
Benefits/Outcomes
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Support parents and educators by providing them with career and transition information, tools and resources
Parents are provided with the skills and resources to support and empower the youth of Macarthur with their career development and
post school pathway planning
Engage with parents and families to enhance their awareness of opportunities for young people. Encourage parental involvement as
partners in learning
Facilitate training and projects that engage and value parents as partners in learning
Consult and actively engage with local parents and their networks e.g. Parent & Citizen Association within the School
Assist parents and families to better access local facilities, people and resources
Raise awareness of community resources, events and projects that better inform and support young people
Actively promote local and regional community events and projects to other key stakeholders and seek their support and engagement
Support related professional learning opportunities and partnerships for educators
Support transition from primary school to high school efforts with feeder primary school communities
Business Liaison
Brief
Develop sustainable industry relationships with schools, by having business and industry actively engaged in career development activity. This effort
has an added bonus of assisting industry to see the long term benefits of engaging with schools. Work closely with business, industry and the school
to build community capacity, broader curriculum enrichment and collaboration within the school.
Program Activities
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Industry Collaboration/Programs/Support
Targeted activities (including industry specific)
Industry Visits
TTC Support
SBAT/VET – next steps
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Work Inspiration
Career Lunches/Career Talks
Mentoring
Career and Industry profiles
Mock Interviews
Work Experience and Work Placement
Job opportunities
Benefits/Outcomes
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Establish long term sustainable business links for the benefit of your school and students
Create a platform for industry and employers to engage with educators and young people
Engage business and industry in school planning processes (including curriculum enrichment, staff professional development and school
resource needs)
Link industry and employers to potential employees
Create awareness and information exchange between industry and schools
Ensure young people have the opportunity to be exposed to various industries and work places
Provide the opportunity for young people to gain practical experience in industry
“Young people who can recall having 4 or more career conversation are 5 times more like to be in work or further education.”
MWLP Career Support Service
MWLP’s Career Support Service is a service available by contacting us online or by phone and is designed for educators searching for career
and transition advice, career resources, events and employment opportunities.
Our service provides knowledge and advice about Career and Transition to support and connect you with, education and training information,
employment opportunities and career resources, to make it easier for you to find out about current job vacancies and programs and services
that meet your needs. We will follow up enquiries to the service within 24 hours to save you precious time and effort.
There’s advice on;
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useful websites
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career planning and career decision making
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relevant training and education information and courses
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occupational, industry and labour market information/ skill shortage (including current local employment opportunities for young people)
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career interests and vocational testing
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job readiness skills
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resume development
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professional development for careers advisers, transition advisers and other school personnel with career and transition responsibilities
To find out more about what we offer check out our ‘Career Support Services’ page at www.mwlp.com.au
The Career Support Service is available online at www.mwlp.com.au and by contacting us on (02) 4625 1863 Monday to Friday from 8.30 am to 4.30 pm.
Macarthur Parents Website Package
Macarthurparents.com.au is accessed by thousands of Macarthur parents, carers and grandparents to find out about career information or to
simply be better informed to support young people in their families or friendship networks, The website allows users to connect with other parents,
find out what’s happening in the local community, connect with career professionals and become a partner in learning.
You will be able to advertise your school on this website for 12 months via a permanent link on the home page.
You will also be entitled to submit a Good News Story about your school, that will be featured on this website, four times per year i.e. once per
term. This is a targeted way of engaging with your school community and to raise awareness of your school’s great work with the broader
Macarthur community.
Additional Programs Available
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Get That Job Day
Macarthur Area Careers Expo
Apprenticeship & Traineeship Information Sessions for parents and carers
Professional Development for educators – training, workshops and conferences
Transition to High School support programs
HSC/ ATAR forums
Student Leadership workshops
Career & industry profiles
Individualised Programs & Packages
MWLP is able to develop programs that are individually tailored to school needs – contact us today to discuss on 4625 1863.
‘Our objective is to develop an individual’s skills and knowledge to enable them to make informed decisions about education,
training and career pathways. MWLP will utilise existing relationships, links and broker new opportunities to achieve quality outcomes.’
Contact Us
For more information Contact MWLP
Phone| (02) 4625 1863
Email | steve.montgomery@mwlp.com.au
Websites| www.mwlp.com.au
www.macarthurparents.com.au