Why is the role of a career practitioner vital in schools?

As highlighted in a myfuture webinar by Professor Peter Shergold AC, ‘How to empower students’ success: The critical role of career guidance in schools’, one of the six principles for high-quality career guidance is that “Career practitioners must be appropriately trained, qualified, resourced and, most importantly, valued. They can be – and often are – the cornerstone of students’ career success.”

Career practitioners are highly skilled professionals who manage a broad range of responsibilities, including, but not limited to:

• Providing individual career counselling and helping students develop the skills and knowledge to effectively manage their career.
• Planning and delivering career education programs, as well as designing activities that integrate career learning into the curriculum.
• Collaborating with teachers, parents/carers, employers, tertiary institutions, and community organisations, while organising events such as career expos, information evenings, and work experience placements.
• Staying updated on the latest research in career development, labour market trends, industry insights, and career and study options.

Through their work, career practitioners not only shape students’ futures but also enhance their wellbeing and engagement.

To support career practitioners in expanding their expertise, exploring AI’s role in career education, and learning from peers, ISV invites them to attend the Career Leaders Network Conference on Wednesday 13 November.