“Today you are you. That is truer than true.
There is no one alive that is youer than you.” - Dr Seuss, Oh The Places You’ll Go.
Young people need a sense of who they are, and excitement about what they could become. Aspiration impacts on the effort children put in during school, the subjects they choose, and ultimately the jobs they will end up doing.
Why is careers education important in primary school?
In primary school, children begin eliminating potential careers, jobs and interests based on who they perceive themselves to be. As a result, children may limit their educational and occupational choices.
Australian research has shown that:
Every year of school lost past Year 10 subtracts 10 per cent from lifetime earnings.
How do we help?
Passions & Pathways connects students to their education through engaging hands-on experiences with businesses, entrepreneurial projects, and conversations with young people who show where their skills and interests have taken them.
Our Objectives:
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Year 5/6 students are:
Engaged, aspiring and excited about their futures
Connected to, and see the value of education pathways
Better understand themselves and their interests
Have met employers and explored interesting real-world experiences, workplaces and possibilities
Are not limiting future possibilities because of social norms and attitudes
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To build the capacity of primary school teachers and school leadership on why and how to deliver career related learning
To create connections between schools and the wide range of employers, businesses and Young Industry Ambassadors in our region so schools can deliver engaging and authentic real-word experiences for students
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To build the understanding of students and teachers around local jobs, industries, opportunities and pathways
To help students understand their skills and interests so that they can better choose pathways into successful careers in the knowledge that they have seen and experienced a variety of workplaces
To build connections between schools and industries in our region and deliver authentic real-world experiences that help students understand local opportunities
