The conversation around life after school usually revolves around the pathway towards an exciting career, but quite often there are serious missteps to this approach. Even a carefully considered career pathway doesn’t necessarily address some of the most important questions around choice, or take into consideration an individual student’s three-dimensional quirks, needs and life desires…. Read more
For all of our forward planning sometimes it just happens that way. With little notice, no prior planning and in an unfamiliar class it’s not always easy to stay on script or on track. Well, here’s an idea to add to your teacher toolkit! Get your students onto EQUIPD e-Mag. EQUIPD e-Mag has been created… Read more
Hey there girls. Are you passionate about STEM? Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths Are you excited about trigonometry, geometry, imaginary numbers, polynomial equations, Newtonian physics, fluid structures, corrosion theory, accelerations, material science … Then imagine basing your whole career around your passion! The Naval Shipbuilding Industry celebrates women in STEM every day of the year!… Read more
“My Year 12s are loving the lessons in the ‘Working With Money’ books. They are finding having their own books quite a novelty, instead of using their computers. Love the inclusion of QR Codes. Great resource.” Alison Grinsted, Meridan State College, QLD We’ve been saying it all along Online resources are great. They offer… Read more
Friday the 19th March is National Day of Action against Bullying and Violence, and in the current climate the time for open and earnest conversation is ripe. Although this national day of action is marked by many Australian school communities each year, recent statistics revealing the high rates of bullying and assault amongst teenagers (and… Read more
HELLO TO ALL OF THE NEW WORK-READY USERS! It’s not only teachers and community groups, but since the start of the school year, we have had a lot of students registering with Work-Ready. It’s great to see them take advantage of the free online resources that will help them to prepare for life beyond school…. Read more
The Work-Ready workbooks are filled with fun ways to explore job and career possibilities! To let your Careers class, Home Group or Pastoral Care class in on a bit of the fun, we’ve included a DOWNLOAD from Work it Out. When they’re looking at future careers it’s a good idea for students to focus on… Read more
The Work-Ready workbooks are filled with commonsense and a bit of fun, perfect for Home Group or Pastoral Care teaching! To let your Home Group or Pastoral Care class in on a bit of the fun, we’ve included a DOWNLOAD from Working With Money. Money isn’t everything (we know). It’s not as important as family… Read more
With the uncertainty of further lockdowns in 2021 and the new COVID safe procedures that have been introduced in many workplaces – finding work experience will be even more difficult for students than it has been in the past. At Work-Ready we’ve found a way to give every student, no matter where they are in… Read more
Register your students with WORK-READY! (It’s FREE!) Don’t let them miss out on accessing the great online resources Work-Ready has to offer. There’s now two ways to go about it and the choice is yours! You can register your students – they will only see what you want them to see. If you only want… Read more
They say life’s an adventure and it’s the twists and unexpected turns along the way that give it spice. Another thing they say is that you learn from your mistakes – but those lessons can be costly; too costly when the setbacks affect your future, your lifestyle and your financial health. Financial health might not… Read more
We hope that your break has been relaxing, with time spent with family and friends, and doing the things that make you happy. While you’ve been on break, the team at Work-Ready have been busy preparing for 2021. Work-Ready is still free to all schools, students and community groups throughout Australia, but you will notice… Read more
