Attention School Principals, Executives, Career Advisers and Counsellors, My best for 2025. The start of a school year is always busy but the perfect time to consider all aspects of education that make your school great. Empowering Career Advisers with MyCareerMatch AI We are excited to introduce MyCareerMatch AI Personal Career Assistant in late…
Parental Engagement in Career Decision-Making: Leveraging MyCareerMatch for Student Success Parental engagement is a pivotal factor in shaping a student’s educational and career trajectory. Studies consistently show that students whose parents are actively involved in their career planning are more likely to be motivated, make informed choices, and succeed in their chosen fields. For career…
Why Are So Many Australian Students Dropping Out of University? Australian universities are facing a concerning trend: student dropout rates are climbing, with just 62 per cent of students completing their degrees within six years. This statistic is significantly lower than those seen in many other developed countries and highlights a critical issue in the…
Teenage Career Uncertainty: A Growing Concern and What We Can Do to Help Career uncertainty among teenagers is a pressing issue, and it’s one that career counsellors, head teachers, and educators need to understand deeply. We’ve all seen the confusion in the faces of students when asked what they want to do in the future.…
Many students aspire to turn their ideas or solutions to problems into successful businesses, but how can they achieve this, and what support can schools provide to encourage their entrepreneurial journey? Supporting student entrepreneurship is essential in today’s evolving economy, where traditional career paths are shifting. Schools can empower students to explore their entrepreneurial aspirations…
Addressing the Future of Students Through Enhanced Career Guidance and Education The 2024 NAPLAN results have raised significant concerns about whether students are developing the skills and knowledge necessary for future employment, especially in critical areas like reading, writing, and mathematics. These foundational skills are vital for the transition from school to the workforce, which…
The role of high school career counsellors is critical in guiding students through the complex process of career planning. By leveraging personal profiling tools like MyCareerMatch, counsellors can provide personalised, strengths-based guidance that helps students and their parents make informed career decisions. Best practices include integrating personal profiling into career guidance, engaging students and parents,…