CAREER AND TRANSITION JOURNEY
Careers education at Blakehurst High School is a vital component of our student’s overall development, equipping them with the skills and knowledge needed to navigate their future careers.
It often includes career advice, job market information, work experience opportunities, and guidance on things like resume writing, interview skills, and further education choices.
The goal is to equip students with the knowledge and tools they need to successfully transition from education into the workforce.
WHO WE ARE
The Careers and Transition Team consists of specialist and support staff:
Careers Adviser - Sophia Koutsokos
Transition Adviser - Marie Tsambourlis
Deputy Principal - Mahmud Ali
Teacher Librarian - Barbara Arambatzis
WHAT WE OFFER
Our students and their parents/carers can access information, resources, and career advice on a wide range of topics. We provide:
Individual career interviews for all Year 12 students and other students upon request
Information and advice on post-school pathways and beyond
Assistance with university admissions, early entry applications, scholarships, and alternative entry programs
Assistance with resume writing, job searching, interview skills and job applications
Individual meetings with students and parents to discuss transition pathways and options.
White Card Training (In School)
Work Experience Program
Job Readiness Program
Information sessions with UAC guest speakers from universities, colleges and apprenticeship providers
The annual BHS Career Expo
Careers Newsletter (weekly) with information updates emailed to parents and students
Online information on the Careers and Transition Google Classroom
Display and distribution of publications from universities, private colleges and TAFE
Assistance and support with EVET and SBAT
WORK EXPERIENCE
Blakehurst High School's work experience program offers Year 10 students valuable career insights each term. While participation is encouraged, it's not mandatory, and consistent support is provided.
Through hands-on tasks, students develop professional skills and explore career paths. By applying classroom knowledge in real-world settings, they gain insights into workplace dynamics and build connections, ultimately preparing for future careers while enhancing teamwork and communication skills.
THE BLAKEHURST HIGH SCHOOL CAREER EXPO
Our annual Career Expo takes place in June, bringing universities, colleges, TAFE and numerous employment providers to our students and their parents/carers. The BHS Career Expo gives students the opportunity to interact with these providers, ask questions and make connections.
VOCATIONAL TRAINING AND APPRENTICESHIPS/TRAINEESHIPS
School-Based Apprenticeship or Traineeship - SBAT
SBATs give students paid on-the-job training while completing their HSC.
SBATs combine part-time employment with training toward a nationally recognised HSC vocational education and training course (VET) qualification
School-based apprenticeships and traineeships | NSW Education Standards
External-delivered Vocational Education and Training - EVET
All EVET courses help students build practical skills and industry-specific knowledge, and count toward your school outcome, with some courses contributing towards an Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR).
USEFUL LINKS
Provide the latest information about your future career and life beyond High School. This site has a wealth of career information for students and parents, as well as the latest news and events.
Helpful links and videos related to careers. (See the Careers or Transition Adviser for login details)
This site will allow students and parents to gauge and understand their career prospects in the future.
Designed to bring school students and their future employer together.
University Admission Centre provides detailed information about various university courses and processes applications.
Offers hundreds of courses with a wide range of study options from online courses to diplomas and degrees, training and full-time education.
