Educational Pathways Program

Welcome to the Educational Pathways Program!

The Educational Pathways Program is an innovative program designed to improve education and career outcomes for young people by introducing NSW public high schools students to a range of vocational training and employment pathways. Brisbane Water Secondary College is proud to be apart of a select group of schools involved in the Educational Pathways Program.

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Initiatives

Innovating careers education
A new approach to careers education that sees Careers Immersion Teams, each led by a Head Teacher Careers, create engaging learning opportunities and pathways for students.
Enhancing SBAT engagement
Tailored support and mentoring from dedicated SBAT Engagement Officers to increase the uptake of School Based Apprenticeships and Traineeships at participating schools.
TAFE NSW early school leavers
Targeted support to help early school leavers under the age of 17 transition from school and complete their first course at TAFE NSW.
Back in the Game
A referral service that provides specialist support to students to help them either re-engage with education, transition to vocational training or find employment.
Job readiness workshops
Engaging EDGE workshops that give students practical tips to help them prepare for their first job and inspire them to explore rewarding vocational career pathways.
TAFE NSW Start Your Future
TAFE NSW’s Start Your Future helps students identify potential career pathways through vocational tasters in a wide range of industries, delivered at a local TAFE NSW campus.
Educational Pathways VET Ambassadors
Inspiring events, talks and mentoring from NSW Training Awards Ambassadors who have explored a vocational education path and gone on to achieve career success.
Apprenticeship and traineeship head start
Group Training Organisations offer fee-free pre-apprenticeship and pre-traineeship courses that may include work experience with host employers.
Former student Estaban, last year’s winner of multiple Public Education Excellence Awards, is now leading the way in the Lake Macquarie MasterChef program
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Our Staff

Educational Pathways Program

Sara Cutting, Head Teacher Careers

Cecile Oakes, SBAT Engagement Officer

Angela Cox, Head Teacher Technology Applied Studies (TAS) & Vocational Education and Training (VET)

Sheree Gilchrist, Head Teacher Administration & Pathways

Phillip Williamson, Careers Advisor

Angela Cox, Head Teacher Technology Applied Studies (TAS) & Vocational Education and Training (VET)
Sheree Gilchrist, Head Teacher Administration & Pathways
Phillip Williamson, Careers Advisor

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Career & study pathways

Careers

Receive guidance and resources for planning your future study and work.

EVET

Access external VET courses and broaden your learning opportunities.

School-Based Apprenticeships and Traineeships

Combine school studies with paid work and training through School-Based Apprenticeships and Traineeships.

VET

Gain practical skills and nationally recognised qualifications through Vocational Education and Training.

Post School Destinations

Support and guidance for students planning their post-school pathways, including gap year options, further education, employment, and training opportunities beyond Year 12.

BWSC Careers Website

Discover our college careers website.