Below you will find examples of educAID success stories. You too could find an exciting and fulfilling new career path.

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Case Study 1

Daniel was a Year 10 student at a local Senior High School who was very capable and creative with his hands but not interested in more academic studies. His very skilled work with wood had everyone thinking that he should follow a career as a carpenter. With an educAID Advisor he explored his possibilities and after completing the JIIG-CAL questionnaires he was presented with a list of careers and topping the list was a LOCKSMITH. He had not considered this occupation previously and decided to look at it further. The result is that Daniel has now completed the first year of his apprenticeship as a Locksmith and is extremely happy with his decision.

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Case Study 2

Margaret was employed as a receptionist for a group of doctors and was very capable in her position. She was very busy at work and enjoyed her interaction with the clients, but found that the heavy demand for computer work was an aspect of the job which she did not enjoy. Her session with the educAID Advisor was an exploration of her options and the additional study she may be required to complete if she followed a different direction. Margaret’s possible career list included an OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST, which gave her closer association with her clients and a more practical involvement.

She has followed the pathway suggested by her educAID Advisor and is currently in the midst of her studies, very happy with her decision.

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Case Study 3

Phil was 39 and the Father of a small son. His work as a settlement clerk was not fulfilling and he wanted to explore some other options. He was aware that he had possibly 20 more years in the workforce and wanted to enjoy going to work each day. With an educAID Advisor Phil completed the questionnaires and discussed the factors he wanted in a workplace. His list of possible options included that of a PRIMARY TEACHER. After discussion with his wife, who was willing to be the family income earner while he completed full-time studies, Phil enrolled in University and is about to complete his studies as a Primary School Teacher. He has really enjoyed his studies and his placement as a “practice” teacher and is looking forward to having a class of his own next year.

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Case Study 4

Sarah was not sure which subjects she should choose for post-compulsory years 11 and 12 at Secondary School. She had a vague idea that she wanted to work in the “helping” professions, but was not sure which career was best for her. After completing a questionnaire with an educAID Advisor she was presented with a list of careers, including SOCIAL WORKER. After researching the subjects required for entry into the Social Work course at University she was able to make appropriate subject choices for her Year 11 and 12 studies.

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