Teenagers explore careers
STUDENTS were inspired to live their dreams on November 30.
Around 40 students from Wonthaggi Secondary College, Leongatha Secondary College, Korumburra Secondary College and Newhaven College were introduced to people from different professions in South Gippsland at an Inspiring Young Mentor forum at the Wonthaggi Golf Club.
The event was organised by South Gippsland Bass Coast Local Learning and Employment Network (SGBCLLEN), and was aimed at Year 10 students who are now in the throes of deciding what to study during their VCE years.
“This was about giving young people the opportunity to converse with people that have been through their education and have found a pathway into a career,” SGBCLLEN executive officer Wendy Major said.
“It was a chance for them to see that decisions don’t have to be made yet and to become more aware of the exciting career opportunities that exist.”
Around 20 mentors from a wide range of occupations participated in the event to discuss pathway options with the students, including guest speakers Tamika Johnson from Westernport Water, Craig Swain from the Department of Environment and Primary Industries, James Taylor from the Bureau of Meteorology and Chelsea Taylor from Visa Asia Pacific.
Ms Taylor’s presentation was a highlight, as she encouraged the students to participate in volunteer work – whether it be in the workplace, in sporting clubs or out in the community – relationship building, and balancing work and home life to maintain a healthy lifestyle.
“Each of the guest speakers and mentors took a different journey to get to where they are, which is important for students to hear,” Ms Major said.
“There are excellent careers right under their noses and they’d never know it without nights like this.”
The students responded well to the mentors, and the night proved to be interesting and satisfying for those involved.
Career talk: from left, Carly Davis from Villa Maria Catholic Homes, Bass Coast Health physiotherapist Kate Hopper, Hayley Davies from Korumburra Secondary College, Bass Coast Health occupational therapist Jenna Davis and Korumburra Secondary College’s Emily O’Brien discuss pathways into a range of careers.
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