Recommended year level 9
Duration 30-60 minutes
Location Geelong City Campus, East Geelong Campus, Werribee Campus or we can present at your school
GTFP is an exciting initiative funded by Skilling the Bay that engages Year 9 students in education by providing an in-depth preview of a broad range of tertiary studies.
Aims of the GTFP
- To better equip Year 9 students to identify education and employment opportunities as they chart their future pathways
- To improve students’ understanding that continuing education is essential for their future economic and employment aspirations and general wellbeing
- To increase levels of educational attainment and school retention.
Program format – over ten weeks students will
- undertake a mix of blended online/classroom learning and complete two TAFE accredited units in Communication Skills and Workplace Health and Safety to build their employability skills
- attend The Gordon City and East Campus for full days of immersion in TAFE education, participating in six Career Previews from approximately 30 different tertiary options.