If you are a parent looking for professional advise to help your child’s career, or you are a school leaver uncertain on what to do, then this is the program for you!
Benefits of this structured program:
- Build lasting Self-Awareness & Interview Confidence
- Polished Resume and LinkedIn Profile
- Reduce stress by avoiding costly mistakes
- 6 Month Action-Plan
Week 1: Unlocking Strengths & Alignment
Objective: Move past “I don’t know what I want to do” by identifying core strengths, values, and personality traits using structured framework tools.
- In-Session (1 Hour): Deconstruct the student’s favorite subjects, hobbies, and hidden talents.
- Introduction to the Ikigai framework (Reason for Being) tailored for young adults.
- Addressing the “parental expectations vs. personal passion” dynamic in a constructive way.
- Homework (The “Between Sessions” Catalyst):
- The 360° Feedback Challenge: Ask 3 trusted people (a teacher, a peer, a family member) what they see as the student’s top 3 strengths.
- Complete a curated, youth-focused personality/career alignment quiz.
Week 2: Market Exploration & Reality Testing
Objective: Filter the world of options (University, TAFE, Apprenticeships, Gap Years) down to a realistic “Top 3” shortlist.
- In-Session (1 Hour):
- Review homework insights to map out viable career paths.
- Teach the student how to research industries, modern job market trends, and growth sectors in Australia.
- Debunk common myths about certain degrees and career paths.
- Homework (The “Between Sessions” Catalyst):
- The Micro-Deep Dive: Pick 2 specific industries/degrees and find the exact entry requirements, course structures, or career trajectories.
- Draft 3 questions they would ask someone currently working in that dream field.
Week 3: Crafting the Professional Identity
Objective: Build the tangible tools required to step into the adult world—elevating them above standard high school resumes.
- In-Session (1 Hour):
- Transforming school achievements, sports, part-time jobs, or volunteer work into a high-impact, professional Resume.
- Building a clean, professional LinkedIn profile from scratch (a massive differentiator for school leavers).
- Teaching networking basics: How to reach out to professionals for informational interviews.
- Homework (The “Between Sessions” Catalyst):
- Finalize the resume drafts based on session feedback.
- Connect with 5 alumni or professionals in their target field on LinkedIn using a personalized script provided in class.
Week 4: The Roadmap & Interview Readiness
Objective: Build a concrete 6-month action plan and instil the confidence to ace upcoming interviews or university admissions conversations.
- In-Session (1 Hour):
- Interactive Roleplay: Mock interview practice (tailored to entry-level jobs, university scholarships, or cadetships) focusing on body language and communication.
- Formulating the “Next Steps” Roadmap—a week-by-week timeline for the next 3–6 months.
- Final Q&A with parents invited for the last 15 minutes to review the roadmap together.
- Homework (The Final Blueprint):
- Execute the first milestone on the 6-month roadmap (e.g., submitting an application, enrolling in a short course, or scheduling an informational coffee chat).