The Department of Education has announced that 70 career practitioners are to assist students across the State with their career choices.
The new career practitioners will play an integral role in schools, helping students make informed decisions about career opportunities.
Minister for Education, Tony Buti said the career practitioners would support students through their secondary schooling and provide opportunities for them to experience a range of work and study options.
“The practitioners have completed a 12-month course and a nationally-recognised qualification in career development,” Dr Buti said.
“The world of work is changing with new and exciting pathways and opportunities for students to explore and experience.”
He said the career practitioners were a Government initiative to help ensure students made the right decision on their career choices.
“To equip these career practitioners with the knowledge and skills to undertake this important role, our Government funded the Graduate Certificate in Career Development,” Dr Buti said.
“I congratulate this team on their hard work and achievement over the past 12 months and look forward to seeing how the career practitioners continue to engage with industry, provide work experience opportunities and prepare our young people for the future.”
The Minister was speaking at a professional development forum featuring guest presentations and resources from the Career Learning Toolkit which provides career opportunities for secondary school students.
