The Career Path

Year 10 Work Experience in 2021

Work Experience is an integral part of the Career Development Program at St John Paul College. In 2021, the Work Experience Program for Year 10 will take place in Week 8 Term 2 (June 7 – 11 2021).  It is expected that all students who are not going on the Year 10 History Trip to Sydney will participate.

Work Experience provides the opportunity for students to gain experience in the workplace through meeting and working with adults who are unfamiliar to them and understanding what is required of them personally in a work situation.  Furthermore, students will be able to use this experience to help them make decisions concerning HSC courses, TAFE or work at the end of school.  Students will also use the opportunity to assess their interest in and suitability for particular careers.

In the past, local employers have been exceptionally co-operative in allowing St John Paul College students the opportunity for Work Experience.  It is anticipated that this co-operation will continue this year.   Our students in past years have played a large part in building a reputation with employers as reliable, enthusiastic and well-mannered young people.   It is expected that students will behave appropriately in the work place and be good ambassadors for the College.

Students have been provided with the information that they require in order to get organised. Whilst it may seem like there is plenty of time to get organised, it is important to note that some placements in some industries in our Coffs region are limited and therefore students should begin to seek and organise a suitable business to complete their work experience program with sooner rather than later. All completed paperwork needs to be returned to the College office by Term 2 Week 5 Friday 21 May 2021.

ADF Work Experience

The Defence Work Experience Program provides young Australians interested in Defence as a future career, the opportunity to sample life in Defence and learn more about the Australian Defence Force (ADF) and the Australian Public Service (APS).

There are lots of different opportunities, so check out the work experience placements that are on offer.

Contact: Defence Work Experience Program  

Find out more - Defence Careers

Coming Events

21 May 2021:          Year 10 Work Experience paperwork due to the College Office

7 – 11 June 2021:    Year 10 Work Experience block