The AIEF Post-School Pathways Program

To complement the AIEF Scholarship Program, in 2010, AIEF implemented the AIEF Post-School Pathways Program to support the transition of well-educated Indigenous school leavers from leading schools through tertiary studies and into leading companies for meaningful careers.   

The Pathways team works closely with AIEF Partner Schools to identify opportunities for student development.  We then engage with our corporate partners, tertiary institutions, other organisations and the schools to facilitate relationships and activities that support Indigenous students to develop clear career goals and defined pathways to achieve them and support the students after they have completed Year 12.

Key AIEF Post-School Pathways Program activities

  1. The AIEF Mentor Program  –  an experienced, professional individual shares knowledge and offers a student guidance and support about life and career options; 

  2. Experience Visits  –  students are exposed to workplaces, universities and other educational institutions to reveal career options and clearly defined pathways;

  3. One-on-One Volunteering  –  the skills and experience of AIEF corporate partners' staff assist students with practical tasks;

  4. Workshops  –  students create a resume, learn interview techniques and workplace practices and develop communication skills;

  5. Work Activities  –  school-based traineeships, work experience, holiday jobs and other employment opportunities;

  6. Networking  –  building networks between schools, corporates and tertiary institutions and sharing knowledge, information and opportunities;

  7. Student Profiles  –  gathering information about students' interests, strengths and outcomes; and 

  8. Student Transition Support  –  individual case management of students' transition from school to further study and into the workforce.  

     

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 




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“There’s nothing that can make a bigger difference to the social and economic disadvantage of someone than a good education with a pathway to meaningful employment."

The Hon Senator Mark Arbib

Minister for Indigenous Employment and Economic Development, Sport, Social Housing and Homelessness