Your Skills, Your Future Career Path
Discovering Interests, Skills, and Capabilities Year 9-10 Career Education Building Your Professional Future
What Are Skills and Why Do They Matter?
Skills are abilities you develop through practice and experience Hard skills: Technical knowledge and specific abilities Soft skills: Personal qualities and interpersonal abilities Transferable skills: Abilities useful across different jobs Skills determine your career options and success
Skills Inventory Challenge
List 5 things you're good at Include school subjects, hobbies, and personal qualities Think about what others say you do well Consider activities you enjoy and find easy Share one skill with a partner
Australian Industries Overview
Industry Audit Discussion
Which Australian industries are you most curious about? What industries exist in your local area? Which industries are growing fastest? What new industries might emerge in the next 10 years?
Career Quiz: Matching Skills to Careers
Strong in maths and science? Consider engineering, medicine, or research Love working with people? Explore teaching, counselling, or sales Creative and artistic? Look into design, media, or entertainment Enjoy problem-solving? Try IT, law, or project management Good with your hands? Consider trades, healthcare, or manufacturing
Hard Skills vs Soft Skills in the Workplace
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Career Research Task
Choose one career that interests you Research: education requirements, salary range, daily tasks Find: job growth prospects in Australia Identify: key skills needed for this career Create: one-page career profile to share next lesson
Your Future Starts Now
"The future belongs to those who learn more skills and combine them in creative ways." - Robert Greene Every skill you develop today opens doors tomorrow Your career path doesn't have to be straight - it can evolve
Next Steps: Your Career Journey
Complete your career research task Start building relevant skills through subjects and activities Seek work experience opportunities Talk to family and friends about their careers Keep exploring - your interests may change and grow Remember: every experience teaches you something valuable