Importance of finishing high school for future work
Finishing high school can lead to a better career, less study and a happier you. Learn about the benefits of staying in school &the subjects you can study for your future.
Outcome
To know how important finishing high school is
Let's start with why this is important:
- to break the stigma that disadvantaged young people do not finish school
- finishing high school even without an ATAR means that you can go into a diploma or a certificate course
- finishing high school means that you will have support around you for longer making sure take a mature decision when it comes to your career choice
- staying in school can ensure you build strong friendships and social connections
- planning your career before you finish high school means you will choose the right subjects for your future study
Information
If you complete high school it means that you can go onto other study and training options including trades, TAFE and university.
Without your high school certificate it takes a lot longer to start these courses and start earning money. A qualification often means you get paid more compared to someone who doesn't have a qualification.
What to do next
Talk to your school careers advisor
All Victorian government schools have a dedicated careers/pathways co ordinator who can help you transition from high school to further education. If you are not sure who this person is at your school, ask a teacher you trust, front office or admin team, wellbeing co ordinator or a fellow student.
Need help choosing school subjects that fit your future career plans?
Use this website to calculate what you subjects you might enjoy and what ones will be most useful for the future.
Plan your career here
Follow this infographic to start to plan your career.
More Information & Services
Are you aged between 15 and 24 and looking for tailored career support or guidance?
CALL SCHOOL LEAVERS INFORMATION SERVICE 1800 227 337 or SMS 'SLIS2022' to 0429 009 435
A lot of stress and anxiety can happen when you are navigating important decisions around your future. It is important that during this time you take care of your emotional and mental wellbeing.
Here are some organisations that can help:
CALL KIDSHELPLINE 1800 55 1800 (crisis counselling service available 24/7)
CALL YARNING SAFE N STRONG 1800 959 563 (counselling service for ATSI peoples available 24/7)
CALL QLIFE 1800 184 527 (available 3pm - midnight everyday for LGBTI peer support)
Information about school subjects and how they connect with your future career.
It’s okay to quit something when it’s not working for you, but before you make a big decision about dropping out of school
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