Careers News 

Term 2: Career News 

Term 2 has started as the term of expos it would appear. Expos are a great way for students to connect with industries, meet industry professionals and collect information and answers to many of their career questions.  In the first week of term, our Year 11s and 12s attended the VCE and Career Expo, one of the biggest career expos in the city.  

This is a great opportunity for students to dive a bit deeper into the opportunities that are available to them after high school. Fortunately, students will have the opportunity to reconnect with many of the universities, TAFEs and apprenticeship/traineeship groups when the college hosts our small career expo in early August, around the same time as VTAC applications are open.

Several students also attended the industry expo hosted by the BGKLLEN.  This was an expo centred more around trades and TAFE courses and provided some good insight into alternative further education options.  There were some fun, interactive booths and the Bunnings sausage sizzle was a crowd favourite.  

Finally, it was really exciting that SOC could be a part of the inaugural Women in Trades and Tech expo that took place at the Melbourne Exhibition Centre in Week 4.  This was an informative and interactive event and it was great to see many young women come together and to hear from all the strong women who are carving paths for themselves in what are predominantly male-dominated industries.  We had Year 10 and 11 students attend from our Girls in STEM club who are also interested in pursuing a trade. 

Work Experience feature

Name: ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­ Nikita Vaysman  Year Level: 11

What industry did you work in for your work experience placement?

I worked in the Technology Industry as a System Builder and Picker/packer (Mixed Role).

What were the tasks you completed as part of your work experience placement?

I built/pre-built PC’s for customers and companies as well as picked customer item/s up for delivery.

What were your favourite tasks that you were required to do? Why?

Building and pick-packing PC's and parts, I enjoyed completing these tasks because I like try new things and learn new skills in life.

What is something that surprised you about your placement?

That I was working in a warehouse.

Do you think would enjoy doing further work in this industry?

Yes 100%.

What is something you took away from your work experience placement?

I took away a jacket that they actually gave to me as a gift which they are really nice.

Aviva Mulloy 

Careers Advisor