Career Education Association Western Australia

🌟 Big news for career development! 🌟 The Career Industry Council of Australia (CICA) strongly supports the Business Council of Australia call for a career practitioner in every secondary school to address Australia's skills shortage and prepare young Australians for the workforce. CICA President Megan Fritsch highlights: “Career practitioners ensure students receive structured, evidence-based guidance for future job opportunities, particularly in critical sectors like AI and advanced manufacturing.” Read our media release to see how CICA is advocating for high-quality, scalable career development services in schools led by qualified practitioners. #CareerDevelopment #FutureWorkforce #CICA #SkillsShortage

What a fabulous day at the Career Education Association of WA annual conference with the theme of Career Education for All. Conference topics included understanding the many factors leading to student career aspirations, how to access critical supports for students with special needs, career insights at myFuture (my favourite one at the moment is The Employability Capital Growth Model) and the power of an e-portfolio. After a multitude of information on national labour market trends, it was fascinating to hear about the trends specifically in WA. I look forward to sharing more resources through the collaborative efforts coordinated by Karen Gonsalves, planning the new Careers and Employability curriculum for 2025. Affiliate membership is open to all educators and supporters of young people’s career development in WA. For access to the conference resources and to be part of the CAE curriculum collaboration, please consider joining CEAWA - https://lnkd.in/gKq8V-hz Michael Healy, Dr Michael Openshaw, Tara Hill, Career Education Association Western Australia

📢Last call for tickets. Sales will close this week for 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗿 𝗘𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗔𝗹𝗹 at 2pm on November 7th. This is your last chance to grab tickets to the annual CEAWA conference. Join other career education professionals from across the state, expert speakers and thought leaders on career education. Next Friday, Jenny Gore, Dr Michael Healy and Gaelen Williams will join an assembly of astonishing speakers from the CEAWA community. Our experts will share some exclusive new resources, insights and tools to master your career education craft. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect, learn and grow. Let’s create better career pathways for all. Book now on trybooking or via the ceawa website. 👇See the links below in the comments for more information.

Please join us in welcoming Gaelen Williams to the CEAWA Conference 2024. Gaelen, Project Manager for the Employment and Meaningful Pathways project at APM Communities, brings 16 years of experience in the not-for-profit, training, and disability employment sectors. Throughout his career, Gaelen has worked as a Trainer & Assessor, Careers & Employment Advisor, DES Regional Manager, and Coordinator of Employment Projects, with a mission of creating community connections through meaningful employment programs. In his session, Gaelen will discuss the customised employment model he developed in 2014 from research in the US and Canada. This model has since empowered people with disabilities across Western Australia to secure sustainable employment that aligns with their individual goals. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn about a model transforming employment pathways for people with disabilities, and discover strategies for creating more inclusive workforces. 📅 15th November 2024 📍 Telethon Speech and Hearing, 36 Dodd Street, Wembley WA 6014 🎟️ Book here: https://lnkd.in/g59ZSM9K

We are excited to welcome Dr. Michael Healy to the CEAWA Conference 2024. Dr. Healy, National Career Education Manager with myfuture.edu.au and recipient of the Asia Pacific Career Development Association Outstanding Educator of Career Development Practitioners award. Michael brings over a decade of expertise in career development, educational program design, and leadership in teaching and learning. In his session, Michael will discuss innovative resources designed to support high-quality career education, including: 💡A knowledge hub for primary school career education 🛠️Tools to help you understand student motivation 📃A Sustainable Development Goals reflective worksheet 📊Infographics offering career tips and strategies for students, teachers, and parents Don't miss the chance to learn from one of Australia’s best in career education. This session is perfect for educators looking to enhance career development programs and empower their students for the future. CEAWA Conference 2024 - Career Education for All 📅 15th November 2024 📍 Telethon Speech and Hearing, 36 Dodd Street, Wembley WA 6014 🎟️ Book here: https://lnkd.in/g59ZSM9K

Please welcome Jenny Gore to CEAWA Conference 2024! We are excited to have Jenny Gore, Laureate Professor and Director of the Teachers and Teaching Research Centre at the University of Newcastle, as a keynote speaker at the 2024 CEAWA Career Conference - Career Education for All. With over $34M in research funding and significant contributions to educational equity, Jenny’s work is reshaping education in Australia. In her keynote, "Understanding Aspirations for Greater Equity", Jenny will share insights from her extensive research on the career and educational aspirations of Australian students, particularly those from disadvantaged backgrounds. Her findings on the aspirations from students across all backgrounds including first-in-family students, Indigenous Australians, and rural communities will offer valuable strategies to better support students’ pathways to success. Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to learn from one of Australia's top leaders in career education.  📅 15th November 2024 📍 Telethon Speech and Hearing, 36 Dodd Street, Wembley WA 6014 🎟️ Book here: https://lnkd.in/g59ZSM9K

Teenage career uncertainty is a common challenge, but addressing it is crucial. 🌍 International data (PISA 2022) reveals that two in five students aged 15 across all OECD countries have no clear career plans. The proportion of students described as career uncertain has grown by more than half since 2018, and it’s a matter of concern. 📉 🔍 Analysis of longitudinal studies from various countries shows that teenagers with clear plans are more likely to achieve better employment outcomes than their peers who are uncertain. The young people with the lowest academic performance are most often uncertain. 🎓 💡 The good news? Career development programs can significantly reduce levels of career uncertainty. However, PISA 2022 indicates that too few students engage in effective interventions. 📚 📄 This new short paper brings together the evidence on career uncertainty.

Calling all career educators - join us for our 2024 conference! Dr Michael Openshaw Tara Hill Tania Byrnes Linda Whiteside Nerida Williams Clare Slodecki Julie Govorko Karen Gonsalves Peter Bolt #careereducation #careerdevelopment #careerguidance

CEAWA President, Shirley Parer and CICA Executive Director, David Carney leading the way in the latest understanding of career education and development in primary schools. Great work!

Did you know that we have 33 different Career Bullseyes across a variety of learning areas? Each one details some of the training levels, requirements and careers available to match. These are a fantastic resource for students to learn more about future study and career options available to them, based on their subject interests. Start exploring career pathways today: https://lnkd.in/gTTQ2n_g