TSS IN FOCUS
Future Proof Careers Year 10 Mr Daniel Saw Careers Education Coordinator
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igital disruption and globalisation are shaping Australia’s future skill needs. With soft-skill intensive occupations expected to account for two thirds (63%) of all jobs in Australia by 2030, according to a report for Business Success, by Deloitte Access Economics. Young people entering technology-rich, global and competitive job markets need different skill sets to what our education system has historically valued. Content experts, single career focuses and unilateral pathways (i.e. school – university – work) should not be a primary focus of education if we are to fully equip our students for life-long success. A range of capabilities and skills, such as self-mastery, collaboration, problem solving and critical thinking are pertinent for career success. These types of personal qualities are transferable across all job sectors and are significantly less likely to be replaced by digital disruption and automation. In addition, it is still essential to expose and inspire our students’ in regards to their future career opportunities. An exploration of current and future job demands is still an important facet of a career development program, as it provides students with long-term goals and therefore increases short-term motivation in school. Year 10 have successfully completed a semester long Careers Program. We engaged in world-class leadership and critical thinking workshops, such as; Lego Play, were inspired by Navdeep Pasricha (named Future Shaper of Australia), were motivated by guest speakers from a range of industries, and finally, had the opportunity to be engaged by local tertiary institutions on personalised field trips!
