Pathways

Pathways Expo

The Brentwood Pathways Expo was held on 4th May in the college hall. Students in Years 9, 10, 11 and 12 were presented information about subject selections, VCE, VM, VET courses and tertiary education options. Students actively participated in visiting all subject stalls set up by various faculties and external institutions such as the Monash University, Swinburne, Chisholm, Tristar, Deakin, Headstart. Students also participated in Treasure hunt to win food vouchers sponsored by Dominos, Hungry Jacks and Schnitz.

If you attended the expo, please provide your feedback using this form: https://forms.office.com/r/AVg8uCvUs5

Trades Fit Excursion

The Women's Trade Fit Expo, held at the Melbourne Exhibition Centre on 11th May, had a lot to offer for young girls and non-binary students. There were many informative stalls and exhibitors to guide students. Many of the exhibitors offered activities in plumbing, building and construction, electrical engineering, aviation, transport, etc. These activities gave students a chance to discover new skills and have a taste of what it would be like to work in these industries. The exhibitors handed out flyers and engaged in conversations about what some students may like to pursue. During the expo, there were opportunities to listen to guest speakers, panel discussions, and information sessions, allowing students to hear industry professionals sharing their experiences, challenges, and successes. Many students found this expo helpful and fun as it provided them with a wide range of options and insights into traditionally male-dominated industries. Overall, the Women's Trade Fit Expo was a valuable and enjoyable experience for many students.

Kirsten Whitechurch, Year 10 Student

Australian Manufacturing Week

On Tuesday the 9th of May, students from Brentwood Secondary College attended the Australian Manufacturing Week exhibition run at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre under the Monash Tech School’s Industry Immersion Day program. Students were given the opportunity to explore various fields of mechanics and engineering displayed at the exhibition. Students actively engaged in presentations from representatives of various industries to explore and understand various career pathways and options.  

Katie Lim, Year 10 Student

Year 9 Morrisby interviews

Year 9 students participated in Morrisby interviews last week. During the 40 minutes interview, career counsellors unpacked the Morrisby profiling of each student provided guidance on future pathways. Students have life-time access to Morrisby platform and can undertake the profiling every year.

Year 10 Work Experience

• All Year 10 students must complete their work experience placements during 19 – 23 June.
• For more information, please visit: 
  https://www.brentwoodpathways.com/years-9-and-10/year-10-work-experience
• See Mr. Li or Mr. Kalva if you have any questions.

Year 12 Pathways Counsellor Appointments

• All Year 12 VCE & VM students must book an appointment to see Ms. Dowling, the Pathways Counsellor to discuss their Career Action Plans and post-Brentwood pathways.
• Students can access the link to book appointments on Compass.

Brentwood Pathways Team

The Brentwood Pathways team aims to empower students and their families with all the latest information to explore a broad range of career opportunities, build skills and prepare them for the global marketplace, equipped with competitive 21st-century skills to pursue productive, sustainable careers.

The Brentwood Pathways team is located in the SLC building. We are open from 9 am to 3 pm on all working days. We appreciate students checking the availability of our team members via Teams and booking an appointment before seeing us in the Pathways Office.

Our team members:

Director of Pathways & VCE: Ms. Ann-Marie Mackay

Pathways Managers: Mr. Venkata Kalva & Mr. Timothy Li

Pathways Counsellor: Ms. Bridget Dowling

VASS, VET & VM Administrator: Ms. Jennifer Chanter

VASS Administrator (VCE) and Attendance: Ms. Janelle Pentreath

Brentwood Pathways Website

Our team has launched a brand-new website: www.brentwoodpathways.com. This will be a one-stop shop for all year-levels for subject selections and future pathways queries, including Morrisby, Work Experience, VTAC etc.

Please email your feedback and suggestions to improve the website further to pathways@ms.brentwood.vic.edu.au

Brentwood Pathways Newsletter

Don't forget to check out our weekly Brentwood Pathways Newsletter. Click here to access the latest issue: https://www.brentwoodpathways.com/news-jobs/pathways-newsletter 

It is a great way for parents and students to keep up to date with Pathways-related programs, including subject selections, work experience and many more.