Mooroolbark College is committed to delivering an inclusive and diverse curriculum that accommodates students with varied cultural and educational backgrounds. This diversity in the curriculum ensures that students have access to a broad range of educational and vocational pathways.
Through our dedicated Careers and Pathways program, students are empowered to explore the multitude of options available to them. This program assists students in identifying their specific passions and interests, guiding them toward the educational and vocational pursuits that align with their individual goals.
Mooroolbark College has a team of Pathways Advisors who provide many services to students from Years 7-12.
We assist our students to make informed decisions about their future pathways. We understand that students have different talents and interests and encourage them to explore the multitude of options available to them.
A comprehensive careers program is delivered to all students between Years 9 and 12 including careers counselling throughout the year, vocational testing, guest speakers on Pathways days, careers bulletins and a Tertiary Information Service excursion. The Pathways room is a well-resourced facility open to all students. A wide range of resources include University and TAFE booklets, Mooroolbark College Career Tools (accessable through Compass), brochures, pamphlets, the Job Guide and other books are available for student use.
Features of career services and programs:
- Career Action Plans are commenced in Year 9 and updated annually
- Year 9 Morrisby Online Testing and Careers Consultant Counselling Sessions
- Year 10 students all undertake the unit Work Replated Skills a program that gives students the skills to gain knowledge and make informed decisions in order to select appropriate pathways for senior years and life beyond the College
- Students are exposed to and guided through career awareness and use of programs such as Career Voyage
- Work Experience and Structured Work Placement are organised when required for students in Years 10-12. In Year 10, all students participate in Work Experience in the last weeks of Term 2
- A Career Action Plan (CAPs) provides students with ongoing assistance in individual pathway planning and subject choices
- Year 12 students are individually counselled in post school options including University, TAFE and employment options and are provided with assistance and guided through the VTAC process
- Regular, updated career news is available on the Mooroolbark Pathways website
- Access to a huge range of Vocational Education Training (VET) programs in Years 10-12 with programs available through Yarra Valley VET Cluster and TAFE providers
- Extensive support for exiting and exited students
- Outstanding rates of tertiary placements
