Parental Engagement in Career Decision-Making: Leveraging MyCareerMatch for Student Success Parental engagement is a pivotal factor in shaping a student’s educational and career trajectory. Studies consistently show that students whose parents are actively involved in their career planning are more likely to be motivated, make informed choices, and succeed in their chosen fields. For career…
Why Are So Many Australian Students Dropping Out of University? Australian universities are facing a concerning trend: student dropout rates are climbing, with just 62 per cent of students completing their degrees within six years. This statistic is significantly lower than those seen in many other developed countries and highlights a critical issue in the…
Teenage Career Uncertainty: A Growing Concern and What We Can Do to Help Career uncertainty among teenagers is a pressing issue, and it’s one that career counsellors, head teachers, and educators need to understand deeply. We’ve all seen the confusion in the faces of students when asked what they want to do in the future.…
Many students aspire to turn their ideas or solutions to problems into successful businesses, but how can they achieve this, and what support can schools provide to encourage their entrepreneurial journey? Supporting student entrepreneurship is essential in today’s evolving economy, where traditional career paths are shifting. Schools can empower students to explore their entrepreneurial aspirations…
We’re excited to share insights from a fascinating study that explores how student behaviour and characteristics in school can significantly predict life success, even decades later! Conducted over a remarkable 50-year period and surveying 440,000 people, this research highlights the importance of being a responsible student, having a genuine interest in school, and developing strong…
Addressing the Future of Students Through Enhanced Career Guidance and Education The 2024 NAPLAN results have raised significant concerns about whether students are developing the skills and knowledge necessary for future employment, especially in critical areas like reading, writing, and mathematics. These foundational skills are vital for the transition from school to the workforce, which…
The role of high school career counsellors is critical in guiding students through the complex process of career planning. By leveraging personal profiling tools like MyCareerMatch, counsellors can provide personalised, strengths-based guidance that helps students and their parents make informed career decisions. Best practices include integrating personal profiling into career guidance, engaging students and parents,…
The major take-away from the study “Youth Education Decisions and Occupational Misalignment – Australian Study” is that there is a significant misalignment between high school students’ career aspirations and their academic performance, influenced heavily by socioeconomic factors and gender-specific trends. The concept of misalignment refers to the disconnect between the education students pursue and the…
If you’re a secondary principal, teacher or career advisor, what is the average year 12 completion rate for students in your school? Do you know the reasoning behind why some students decide to leave early? How could you best support these students? A new report offers answers to these questions. Results of a new and…
Whatever is said about Artificial Intelligence, it’s transforming in every part of our lives, including education. MyCareerMatch focus is on careers and AI allows us to rethink how we engage with students to deliver quality personalised career advice, study and employment information. We use personality profiling to discover strengths and talents and match these to…