From the Futures Team
2025 Term 3 Week 9
Year 10 – Careers Education during MBS
This week Futures spoke to Year 10 about “transferable skills” for the work force. We introduced them to Cadi Clusters. The Cadi Clusters are six flexible groups that represent different ways of working, based on shared skills, tasks, work environments, and values. Rather than focusing on specific job titles, the Clusters help you and your teenager explore broader career possibilities and understand how their strengths and interests might translate into fulfilling work. This flexibility helps them stay open to opportunities whilst building confidence in their career direction.
If you would like to know which Clusters you are in, so you can join in the conversation – find out your own Clusters at cadiclusters.com
Year 12
It’s a very busy week for Year 12 on many fronts. This week we are focussing on post school pathways that are not directly into university.
If Trial results and predicted ATARs are not what students were hoping for we are encouraging them to keep perspective that there are many ways to get to the end goal.
Some pathway options to reach the preferred courses are:
- Start a diploma or pathways program at uni
- Diploma pathway via TAFE
- Find a degree that will let you transfer to your preferred course in Year 2
- Take a GAP year to do something different, have a break or work in industry you are interested in
Many universities and TAFE offer a range of Diplomas that can be used as an entry pathway to a degree or to access employment. Here are some helpful links.
TAFE Diploma to Year 2 at UNSW
Macquarie University College – Degrees via a diploma (eligible for HECS)
We encourage students to come and see Futures if they would like some help finding these pathways.
External Opportunities
Interior Decoration Workshop
Sydney Design School, North Sydney.
30 September – 1 October 2025
Be inspired. Be creative. If you love interiors magazines and beautifully styled spaces, this fun two-day workshop is for you. It’s perfect for any interiors enthusiast who wants to decorate their home with skill and confidence.
Register: Interior Decoration Workshop | Sydney Design School
Experience Sydney University – Year 11
Date: Thursday 9 October
Time: 8:30 am – 2 pm
University of Sydney, Camperdown campus
Registrations close Sunday 21 September
Registrations are still open for Experience Sydney, their free, invitation-only event for Year 11 students (graduating Year 12 in 2026) to experience life at the University
of Sydney on Thursday 9 October.
On the day, you will have the chance to participate in immersive sessions, meet current Sydney students, discover their clubs and societies, and explore the campus with a tour.
Engineer Australia Summer School.
Location: Uni Sydney
7- 12 December, 2025.
For students sitting their HSC or equivalent in 2026. The aim of the week is to provide an insight into the vast number of areas where Engineers work, the numerous degrees available, and the amazing career opportunities both in Australia and globally.
Register: Engineering Summer School 2025 – EOI