The Neil Porter Legacy is assisting teachers to become career advisers in the subject areas they teach. Teachers can spend a half or whole day visiting workplaces related to the subject they teach. The NPL organises the industry connections and activities on behalf of the teachers. This initiative has many benefits for teachers and their students.

Teachers:

• up-skilled in their subject areas through connection with industry experts
• gain contacts for future excursions, incursions and other collaborations
• access to the latest equipment and techniques
• industry contacts for questions and lesson planning

Students:

• have teachers with the latest industry knowledge
• access to a career adviser (their teacher) who has up-to-date information on their subject area
• increased excursions, incursions and real-world learning
• exposure to different occupations 
• contacts for future work experience, school-based apprenticeships or other school-based opportunities

Brauer College Community for Careers Day

During a pupil-free day, the NPL organised for all Brauer College teachers and staff to visit businesses that relate to the classes they teach. 23 industry members were involved and collaborated with over 75 staff.
Teachers toured around local businesses hearing from industry experts, making industry connections and enhancing their knowledge to increase their ability to provide career guidance to students.

Below is some feedback we received on the day:

NPL are doing an awesome job creating links from industry to the classroom. They are providing students with an important level of support and inspiration. This connection is helping shape many pathways for students moving into the workforce or further studies.

This was a great initiative to be involved in. Connection to where our students may end up or even to see a new pathway is always important. Thanks Matt, Dean and team for this opportunity.

The NPL does an amazing job at connecting industry with schools, hopefully it can open all educators’ eyes that school is there to facilitate learning and not all about study scores and university placements.

Are you interested in your school taking part in a Community for Careers Day? Contact us now!

Tours for Career Advisors & Teachers

The NPL organises tour days which are open to all career advisors and teachers across local schools. These days not only promote the benefits of the Community for Careers Day, but they also allow staff to network and collaborate with teachers from other schools.

During this program, teaching staff are supplied with a takeaway resource sheet from each business they visit. These resources include; opportunities for students in the workplace, employment rates, and other helpful information to pass onto students when advising about future careers in that industry.