Kempsey Careers News

School-based Traineship for KHS Student

Brenda Duncan (Year 11) has become a valued team member of Kempsey Shire Council. Brenda is completing a School-based Traineeship (Certificate III in Business Services) and has been enjoying the opportunity to continue her studies whilst building valuable workplace and employment skills. 

Many thanks to Kempsey High School Career Adviser – Mark Rix, Kempsey Shire Council and Aboriginal Employment Strategy (AES) – Kempsey for building the partnership.

Pictured: Renee McIver KSC Organisation Development Advisor, Jed Peisley Deputy Principal & Brenda Duncan KSC School-based Trainee

Year 10 Careers Market Excursion

On Tuesday 21st June, 53 Year 10 students travelled via bus to the Mid Coast Careers Market, held at Port Macquarie Racecourse. The day provided students with the opportunity to meet with employers and industry professionals from a variety of occupations as well as discuss further study options with universities, TAFE and private providers. A range of other support agencies were also in attendance to ensure every student gained something useful from the day. The variety of choices available was fantastic and it was very positive to witness the number of students taking advantage of completing requests for further information. 

Throughout the careers market, students were able to get up close to Spiny Leaf insects or guinea pigs to learn about careers in animal care whilst other students sampled the services they would learn to deliver from a TAFE Beauty course. 

The rally race car on display drew a lot of interest as did the chance to make a MediPak full of lollies or receive plant seedlings and caps. 

Some mechanical issue with the bus prevented the planned lunch stop but students took advantage of the onsite food options. 

At the end of the day, all students felt they had gained something with some stating they now knew what industry they wanted to research for possible future job options. 

We would like to thank Uncle Dicko and Georgie for joining us and we thank the students for their respectful and mature interactions with the stall holders and other schools present. They proved to be worthy representatives of Kempsey High School.

Ms Lara Wasilewski | Year 10 Advisor

Mrs Tourmaline Bailey | HSIE Teacher/Relieving Careers Advisor