Educators
MWLP have been working in partnership with local high schools and TAFE colleges for more than twenty years to facilitate Work Placements for HSC VET, BEC and TAFE Launchpad courses.
We understand that educators are time poor and we want to help you.
Our core business is the organisation of Work Placements for your students.
We currently have over 450 local businesses who host Work Placement students across all courses throughout the year.
Your Work Placement Coordinator will send offers for your classes on a regular basis – these offers have been carefully selected to help your students get the most out of their Work Placement experience.
If you have a student who needs a different placement than what is offered they are welcome to find their own and we can facilitate the process. Just get them to complete the form below and we will take it from there.
A great resource for teachers and students is the Go2workplacement site.
This program runs the students through a set of activities that gets then ready for Work Placement (Work Readiness) – at the end of the program they can print off a certificate that shows they are work ready.
We have created a comprehensive Teachers Reference Guide for all new or existing VET Coordinators and Teachers to assist you in the important processes around the Work Placement Program.
Student Work Placement Readiness Talks – during class or assembly
We can come out and speak with your students prior to their Work Placement to provide more information about how to get ready for placement, etc.
Student & Parent Work Placement Readiness Talks – during Subject Selection Nights/Career Days at School
We want to connect with parents from your school so they understand the complexities of Work Placement. It also gives us an opportunity to source new host employers through parents who may have their own businesses that could host students.
Training for new and existing VET Coordinators or Teachers.
We want you to get the most out of Pathways for your students Work Placement – we can provide further training on the program if required.
MWLP Reference Group Meetings
We arrange regular meetings for all VET Coordinators & Teachers in our region to discuss the Work Placement program and provide you with an opportunity to provide feedback. If required, we can arrange industry specific speakers to attend these meetings to answer any questions you may have.
Connection with Industry and Jobs for Students
We can send you information about apprenticeships, traineeships and other job opportunities from our industry contacts for you to pass onto your students.
Matching Service for Special Needs Students with appropriate Hosts
We offer a matching service for students with special needs to certain hosts – we take the time to know the hosts and work with them to find appropriate work placements.
For more information on any of these services contact your Coordinator 02 4625 1863.
We can provide a tailored service to assist you with any of the following:
- Brokerage of strategic partnerships with education, business, industry, tertiary and training providers, parents and other key influencers and/or stakeholders
- Facilitation of Programs/Events – Transition to Work, Industry Engagement, etc.
- Career Conversations – guidance and pathways/Industry talks/Industry visits
- Employment Preparation/Skills/Workshops – interview preparation, resume preparation, mock interviews, employability skills, what to expect at work, money matters, building confidence, resilience and self-esteem etc.
- Links to Apprenticeships & Traineeships and SBATs.
- Referrals to other specialist services.
- Supporting the development of young entrepreneurs and leaders through various programs.
Other Services that we offer include:
- Links to Industry
- Professional Development for Teachers
- Short Course Training
- VET in Schools Forum facilitator
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