Exploring Career Pathways at San Clemente Catholic College

At San Clemente, we are committed to preparing students for life beyond the classroom. Through a variety of engaging programs and initiatives, we support each student in discovering their interests, developing their skills, and exploring meaningful career pathways.

Introducing BEYOND: A Career Planning Resource

Students in Years 7 to 10 have access to BEYOND, a free online careers platform designed to guide them through their vocational journey. BEYOND provides:

• Personalised career profiles to record interests, skills, and achievements
• Career, personality, and global challenge assessments to help identify strengths and potential career directions
• Academic support for HSC preparation, including past papers, study guides, sample answers, and live webinars
• A Future Pathways Hub with comprehensive course search tools for both Higher Education and VET options
• Access to over 1,000 entry-level job and apprenticeship listings, searchable by region and industry

We encourage parents to explore BEYOND alongside their children to support informed decision-making about future pathways. Students can register using their school email address.

Recent Career Events and Highlights:

Become ME: Our Year 7 students have recently begun exploring the world of work through the Become ME program, proudly supported by the Catholic Schools Office. This interactive online initiative introduces students to a wide range of career and education pathways, helping them begin to identify their own vocational interests.

Real Estate Industry Insights: Through the Regional Industry Education Partnership (RIEP), Mila and Elle (Year 10) will participate in an upcoming two-day course focused on the fundamentals of real estate. The program covers market trends, communication and negotiation skills, and pathways into the industry, including SBAT opportunities for Years 11 and 12.

Float Your Boat Mentoring Program: Year 10 student Jack continues to thrive in the Float Your Boat mentoring program, which explores careers in the boating and marine industries. Recent highlights include visits to the Garden Island Navy Base, Steber and Solar Boat Building facilities, and an upcoming tour of the NSW Police Water Police Headquarters—an event that will also be attended by the State Minister for Education and Policing, along with media representatives. This year-long initiative offers potential opportunities for School-Based Apprenticeships and Traineeships (SBATs) in areas such as boat building, marina services, tourism, and marine rescue. Students in Year 9 with an interest in the marine sector are encouraged to watch the Careers Teams page for Expressions of Interest for next year’s intake.

St Nicholas Early Learning Immersion: Six Year 10 students are currently participating in the St Nicholas Pathways Immersion Program at the Newcastle West Early Learning Centre. This four-week placement offers valuable hands-on experience in early childhood education sector.  

NSW Police Force: Several students are schedule to take part in the NSW Police Force, sponsored Job Readiness Program, where they will develop resume writing and interview skills, and complete both their White Card and First Aid certifications. In addition, other SCCC students are actively involved in the weekly Fit for Life program sponsored by the PCYC and the Newcastle Knights, and a number of our Year 10 students have applied to participate in the upcoming Police Work Experience Program, in order to learn more about policing as a post-school career option.

School-Based Apprenticeships and Traineeships (SBATs): Kylie from Leisure Education Australia recently visited San Clemente to speak with interested Year 9 and 10 students about upcoming SBAT opportunities, namely the Certificate III in Sport, Aquatics and Recreation. SBATs are undertaken as part of a students HSC courseload.

Stay Connected: Parents and students are reminded to regularly check the MS Teams Careers site for updates on upcoming opportunities, events, and resources. Students in Years 7–10 can book a meeting with me directly via the Careers Team on Microsoft Teams, many students in Year 8 have already booked careers counselling sessions to discuss Stage 5 Elective choices. I also warmly welcome conversations with parents and carers. If you would like to discuss your child’s options or seek guidance, I am available for meetings before or after school. Please don’t hesitate to contact me to arrange a time.