Choosing a Career pathway can be daunting, however, at Lakes Grammar we assist with the decision-making process by having careers sessions and multiple career fairs’ including one that is held onsite, for Years 10-12 that increase students’ exposure to potential career pathways.  

Year 10 students visit the University of Newcastle on a career visit day; furthermore, they are provided with opportunities throughout the year to explore their personal strengths, interests and passions to choose a career path as well as developing practical skills like designing a resume and how to perform in a group interview.  

Year 11 and Year 12 students are able to meet with the careers team (careers adviser, deputy principal and head of teaching and learning) to develop a strategic pathway and be provided guidance to help achieve their career goals.  

Our team, which includes a dedicated career adviser, offer a number of programs to support all of our students to develop their own personal agency and to fulfil their post-school goals and aspirations.

• Staff mentors for Year 11 and 12 students
• After school Study Hall in the Library
• Learning Powered Approach - Tutor Program
• Year 12 Career Mentoring
• Year 10 Academic Mentor
• Study Seminars for Years 10, 11 & 12 students
• Parent Support Sessions
• Partnership with the Wollotuka Institute University of Newcastle - supporting our Indigenous students
  Year 11 & 12
• Headspace Workshops - Stress Management & Mental Health

Opportunities provided include:

• Career Focused Days
• Lakes Careers Expo
• Central Coast Careers Expo
• HSC and Careers Expo
• Future Careers Expo - supporting students with disabilities
• Central Coast - Try a Skill Day
• Year 10 Skills Week
• White Card Course Training
• Work Experience
• Attendance to University Open Days
• Morrisby Testing - Career Advice & Guidance