Calwell High School Career Development Program and Services
The career development program and services at Calwell High School aims to equip every student to achieve success in a changing global environment by offering the following:
| Career Education (Planned curriculum program of learning) | ACTEDU Pathways Online Database Career Development Lessons Pastoral Care Groups Year 9/10 Work Studies Certificate II Construction Pathways Women in Construction Elective |
| Career Information | School-based and ACT region Career Expos, career resources, daily notices, Assembly updates and Newsletter articles. Engaging parents in career conversations and staff workshops. |
| Career Exploration | WEX, industry and education visits |
| Career Advice/guidance | Career conversations Career counselling with trained career practitioner |
| Transition | College visits, transitions to work and ASbAs |
Australian School Based Apprenticeships
An Australian School Based Apprenticeship (ASbA) involves the employment of a young person who is undertaking a traineeship part-time while still attending either high school or college. This program provides students with an excellent opportunity to try an occupation that may be of interest to them. The range of industry areas that offer ASBA traineeships is extensive.
Work Experience
Work experience is an essential element of high school in preparation for future work and education opportunities. It is available to all students and offers a diverse range of placements.
For more Careers information please see our dedicated Calwell High School Careers website here.
