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And that's a wrap for Term 2, 2024!
This term was our busiest and best yet! We had an amazing time visiting schools all over Sydney - from the Hills area to the Inner West, to South-West, and North Shore.
A huge shout to all the fantastic schools we worked with:
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Baulkham Hills High School
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Punchbowl Boys High School
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St Ives High School
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Homebush Boys High School
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Wiley Park Girls High School
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Dulwich High School of Visual Arts & Design
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Beverly Hills Girls High School
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Bankstown Girls High School
Our Mission
We all want to find our purpose – that one thing we are meant to do. The challenge for so many of us is knowing how to find the answers without the guidance, support and relationships that we need. Oftentimes, it's a bigger question than to know where to start looking.
At Visionz, we believe that every young person has a purpose in life. Our focus is empowering young people to unlock these answers so they can discover who they are, where they are going and how to get there.
The Issues
Young people are not being provided with the resources, experiences and relationships they need to make informed decisions about their future.
University Retention
One fifth of first-year university students drop out of their degrees across Australia each year.
20%
Post-school Pathways
Over 40% of students are unsure what pathway they want to pursue after high school
43%
Educational Barriers
97% of young people feel that there are barriers to pursuing their passions
97%
Support Networks
Over 50% of young people want more personalised advice, access to mentors and industry professionals, and unbiased advice
50%
Mental Health
66% of youth say they suffer anxiety as a result of being stressed about their future
66%
1. Reference: Hare, J. (2016) One in five first-year uni students leaves their chosen course.
2. Reference: Bisson, R & Stubley, W, (2017). ‘After the ATAR: Understanding How Gen Z Transition into Further Education and Employment’, Year13, Australia.
3. Reference: Shipley, B & Walker, I, (2020). ‘After the ATAR III: The Role of Passion and Purpose in Connecting Youth to Meaningful Education and Employment’, Year13, Australia.
4. Reference: Shipley, B & Stubley, W, (2018). ‘After the ATAR II: Understanding How Gen Z Make Decisions About Their Future’, Year13, Australia.
Our Solution
We're focused on building relationships for students that provide them with the experience, knowledge and guidance they need to discover their future.
School Workshops
Masterclasses
Virtual Support
The Impact
By doing this, we can help see an Australian society where young people are provided with every opportunity to find happiness, success and meaning in their lives.
Over 85% of students strongly agreed that our workshops were not only informative but also beneficial to their daily lives.
Over 70% of students strongly agreed that they had gained valuable insights and knowledge from our workshops.
92% of students strongly agreed that our workshop was comprehensive, accessible and easy to understand.
Over 90% of students want to see us back in their schools.
Over 95% of students strongly agreed that our workshops were engaging, well presented and fun.
“I enjoyed the opportunity to learn new study techniques. The way it was presented was very engaging. Such a great experience!”
Adam
Bass High School
"I really appreciate how they guided me in discovering potential career options using engaging activities. It made me feel more confident about my subject choices!”
Lauren
Beverly Hills Girls High School
“I have been unsure of where my skills & strengths currently lie, and what career path I should take. This workshop has helped me understand my strengths/skills and where I’m headed”
Sara
Burwood Girls High School
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