Here are some examples of the many Beacon No Dole activities scheduled throughout each year.
Charter Signing
Beacon’s signature No Dole event where Grade 10s publicly make a pledge that by March of the following year they will be in further education, employment or training. Supporting adults attend the charter signing, including members of local, state and commonwealth government, Beacon
Foundation representatives, Beacon Foundation corporate sponsors and local business and community members.
Polish
The Polish program is a one day workshop that helps young people prepare for their careers through personal presentation and communication training, giving students the skills to conduct themselves appropriately when entering the world of work and throughout their employment.
Industry Tours
Students and teachers undertake a hands-on tour of a business site to learn more about a specific industry and careers available within it.
Classroom Industry Tours
Businesses visit the classroom to share their knowledge with students, matching real life situations to the school curriculum.
Mock Interviews
Students engage with a business volunteer in a mock interview to practice and refine their job interview skills.
Lunch with the Girls
A one day program targeting young women 15-16 year olds who are at risk of
disengaging from school or are without a positive female role model. Interaction with female mentors through participating in workshops on emotional intelligence is where the strength of the program lies.
Buddy Up
At risk students are matched one-on-one with a mentor to learn and practise
employability skills over several weekly sessions.
Business Events
An event for members of the local business community to initiate, build or celebrate business support for the school’s No Dole program.
Career Snapshots
Workshops are run to enable students involved in the No Dole program to obtain up to date and first hand information about their future options. A range of businesses present to students about their industry and career paths.
Beacon State Conference - Student Ambassadors
Beacon Student Ambassadors from each No Dole school gather for a one day conference. An increase in stakeholder (students, business, teachers) understanding, motivation and commitment to the No Dole program is a key focus, with many opportunities for student self development.
Beacon State Conference - Teachers
Beacon No Dole school staff members from across the state meet for one day to hear the latest developments in careers education and industry practices and to network with their peers.
Beacon National Conference - Teachers
Beacon school staff members from across the country meet for two days to hear the latest developments in careers education and industry practices and to network with their peers. The theme of the 2009
conference was ‘Bridging the Gap’.