Career Education
A CONTEMPORARY AND
FORWARD-THINKING PLACE OF LEARNING.
Strathcona’s careers program is designed to provide age- and stage-appropriate information and experiences to all students from Junior school through to Year 12. By the time they graduate, all our girls should have developed a strong sense of self, as well as the necessary skills to manage their career decisions and planning as adults.
Careers services at Strathcona include:
- The regular provision of targeted, up-to-date and key information and dates to assist students in career exploration and course applications
- Structured opportunities for students to explore and reflect on individual strengths (through the Morrisby test), passions and interests, work and life values, and both short- and long-term goals
- A careers Mentoring Program providing students with direct access via phone or email to Strathcona alumni working in specific career areas
- 1: 1 counselling of students to assist them in self-reflection and help ensure they have the skills, knowledge and resources to make informed, sound VCE subject and tertiary course choices
- A visiting speakers program covering a range of topics from interview skills and financial literacy, to specific careers
- An annual Careers Night with tertiary institutions and OSA alumni sharing information and answering questions of students and parents
- Skills development for students in course and careers research and planning
- Assistance with the preparation for, and administration of, Work Experience placements (and part-time employment)
2023 Tertiary Destinations and Career Choices
The Strathcona Careers Website strives to provide students with up-to-date information crucial for navigating their future career paths and life post-graduation.
It serves as a comprehensive resource where students can explore various educational opportunities, including university and TAFE courses nationwide, access VCE details, and delve into additional career-related resources.
Strathcona alumna share insights into their career journies across numerous industries at our annual Careers Evening. Below are a few of the panels.
Meet our Head of Careers and Pathways
Ms Xin Chen cares deeply for understanding our students strengths and passions. She enjoys working with students to map out their future career goals.
