Unlocking Future Pathways: Career Opportunities for Our SCCC Students

We are committed to equipping every student at San Clemente Catholic College with the tools and experiences they need to confidently explore their vocational aspirations. All students in Years 7 to Year 10, have access to BEYOND, a free online careers platform designed to help them discover their passions and plan their career journeys.

BEYOND offers a wide range of features, including:

Personalised career profiles where students can log their interests, skills, and achievements.

Career, personality, and global challenge tests to help identify strengths and suitable career paths.

Academic support for HSC preparation, including past papers, study guides, sample answers, and live webinars with industry experts.

Future Pathways Hub with detailed course search tools for both Higher Education and VET options.

Over 1,000 entry-level job and apprenticeship listings, updated regularly and searchable by region and industry.

We encourage all parents to explore BEYOND with their children and take advantage of this incredible resource to support informed decision-making about their futures. They just need to register/sign-on with their school email address.

Recent Career Events and Student Highlights

NSW Mining Dinner - Mrs Kelly, along with Bailey, Meen, Jack, and Georgina in Year 10, and their families, attended the annual NSW Mining Dinner at the NEX Club. This event offered a unique opportunity to connect with professionals from across the mining sector and learn about career pathways, including apprenticeships, cadetships, and university sponsorship programs.

RIEP: Introduction to Real Estate Course - Through the Regional Industry Education Partnership (RIEP) initiative, Lucia in Year 10 participated in a 3-day course introducing her to the world of real estate. She explored,  

• The fundamentals of the industry, market trends and opportunity identification, communication and negotiation skills, career pathways and required certifications.

Lucia took part in the first session, and Elle is set to join the second session in August.

Float Your Boat Program - Year 10 student Jack is participating in the ‘Float Your Boat’ mentoring program, which explores careers in the boating and marine sector. This year-long RIEP initiative includes visits to local and Sydney-based venues such as a tour of the Navy base, the NSW Water Police Headquarters, Steber Boat Building and Port of Newcastle tours, as well as both the Sydney Boat Show and the Sydney International Boat Show. The program offers potential SBAT and apprenticeship opportunities in areas such as boat building, marina services, tourism, and marine rescue.

St Nicholas Immersion Program – Erica Wilkinson, from the St Nicholas Pathways program, recently visited San Clemente to discuss the upcoming 4-week St Nicholas Early Learning Immersion program at the Newcastle West centre. Seven students are involved in the program, and we look forward to sharing news of their experiences in upcoming Veritas editions.

TAFE YES Programs – Tavian, Ellie, Mick, Sienna, Lucia, Elle, Mia, Heidi, Alli and Xavier are actively involved in various TAFE YES programs, gaining hands-on experience in fields like Dental Assisting, Cabinet Making, Early Childhood Education, Fitness, Film & Television, Game Design, and Real Estate.

Stay Connected

Parents and students are reminded to regularly check the MS Teams Careers site, as all students from Years 7–10 have access. It’s the best place to stay updated on upcoming opportunities, events, and resources.

Students in Years 7–10 can easily book a meeting with me via the Careers Team on Microsoft Teams. I encourage them to reach out with any questions. I also warmly welcome the opportunity to meet with parents and carers. If you’d like to discuss your child’s options or seek advice, I’m available for meetings before or after school. Please don’t hesitate to contact me via the email address provided below to arrange a time.

Anne-Marie Kelly | M. Ed | Leader of Learning - Vocational Education and Training (VET) | Careers Coordinator

E Anne-Marie.Kelly@mn.catholic.edu.au