POST SCHOOL EMPLOYMENT OPTIONS
It is important we acknowledge the stress and pressure that Year 12’s face – pressure to finish off all of their school, farm and trades work requirements (to a high standard), and the pressure felt about leaving school, leaving their friends and entering the ‘real world’. Many students take this in their stride; they know what they want, how to get it and feel comfortable pursuing it. For others though, they can be somewhat paralysed by fear and not utilise the time remaining and resources at hand (us) to help set them up for that next big step.
For those students who require additional support in planning their transition, our staff are here to help.
Our College is always flooded with employment, apprenticeship and training opportunities and staff do a great job updating the Employment Notice Boards around the College (Farm, Trades and Residential Rec Foyer). Other ways students can investigate options include:
- Cunderdin Ag Parents Facebook Group (lots of opportunities posted here)
- Other Ag College’s Facebook pages
- Word of mouth – ask those in the industry, share opportunities you are aware of far and wide
- Facebook pages – Agriculture Opportunities Australia, WA Jobs, Drover AG, local Facebook community noticeboards
- Searching prospective employers websites for positions vacant (e.g CBH, WestTrac, Afgri, McIntosh and Sons, Bruce Rock Engineering)
- Employment Agencies – Seek, Jora, indeed, AgriLabour, Ag Careers, Australian Farm Jobs, 2 Workin Oz or google
- Apprenticeship brokers – Apprenticeship Central, Migas
- CBH annually recruit Harvest Casuals. This can be a great option for Year 12 leavers
- Jobs and Skills Centres can provide free professional and practical advice on training and employment opportunities including careers advice, apprenticeship and training information.
With low unemployment rate, and high vacancy rates, there has never been a better time for young people to access a career of their choosing, particularly in Agriculture. In order to make the most of these opportunities, students are encouraged to assess their interests, skills and abilities against possible employment, training or apprenticeship options, and we are always here to help.
