The Career Path

National Farmers Federation’s Choose Your Own AgVenture 

National Ag Day November 19th

This #AgDayAU celebrate the fabulous and fulfilling career opportunities on offer in agriculture. From mustering cattle in the Top End to developing the next breakthrough wheat variety, there's a career pathway whatever your passion, you really can choose your own #AgVenture.

You can join the Virtual Careers Expo and learn all about the wonderful different career opportunities available in the agricultural industry. There are webinars on Stock & Station Agents, Plant Breeding, App Developer, Veterinarian, Trader, Wool Classer, Pilot and Farmer. 

To find out more visit: https://www.agday.org.au/careers-expo

Free and Low Cost TAFE Courses 

Are you thinking about studying a VET qualification when you leave high school? The Government is providing lots of subsidies to make the cost of training cheaper, and in some cases, totally free. There are tons of qualifications to choose from in a variety of industries, from IT to construction, hospitality to health care.

There is an eligibility criteria you need to meet to be eligible for these free and low-cost courses, so make sure you check before you apply. Click here for more information on the courses that are available in our Coffs region: https://education.nsw.gov.au/skills-nsw/skills-initiatives/summer-skills

Why you should set goals  

Whether you’re thinking about subject selection, wondering which post school pathway to take, pondering your gap year options, choosing your next holiday destination, or thinking about how to get fitter and healthier – you’re already forming goals.

Goals don’t always have to be hugely monumental and life changing events either, so here’s some reasons why you should consider putting a little bit of time and energy into turning your dreams and plans into goals.

1. Goals can provide  focus and help you to move forward
2. Goals help you to see and measure your progress
3. Setting goals could help you overcome procrastination
4. Goals that have deadlines can increase your motivation
5. You can set goals anytime
6. Goals  can increase your productivity and when you achieve your goals it adds to your positivity.

It’s never too early to start thinking about your future career path. I encourage all students in Years 7 – 12 to pop in to the Careers Room and have a careers chat.