The University of Wollongong’s, Woolyungah Indigenous Centre, is delivering the ‘My Future Matters’ Program to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander High School students in years 7 to 12. Aiming to shape student’s awareness and aspirations of higher education and other post-school options.
Students will develop personalised after-school pathway plans involving career planning and exploration of possible post-school options.
Students will participate in goal setting and faculty taster sessions to increase students’ awareness of future career options.
Students will set goals related to study as well as participate in subject selection, taster sessions, and career planning activities.
21 October - Years 7 & 8 UOW campus day
22 October - Years 9, 10 & 11 UOW campus day
UOW Faculty Sessions:
Experience what it is like to study at the University of Wollongong
TAFE NSW Session:
– Learn which course you could complete at TAFE and where they will take you in your future career
Cultural activities:
– Aboriginal cultural workshop
– Aboriginal guest speakers sharing their journey and careers
The My Future Matters programs will be working with high schools in the following regions:
“My Future Matters” Program
Objective: To develop Indigenous student’s knowledge and skills to increase their capacity to effectively navigate their post-school options with confidence.
The program will take a three-tiered approach which includes:
If you would like your child or your child's school to be involved please email your request to wic-ss@uow.edu.au