Careers & Pathways News

Here's what's happening in Careers, Pathways and Headstart

Year 10 Work Readiness visits with BEACON

Cummins visit 14th July

Year 10 students attended Beacon Work Readiness program held at Cummins – Scoresby on 14th July  2026.

Students were presented with a certificate (for their work experience folder), which indicated that they had covered interview techniques, first impressions, self advocacy, skill identification, communication, networking and team work.  GBO requested a site tour of the factory that assembles engines for Kenworth Trucks and this was kindly provided to our students.

V/Line visit 16th July

Year 10 students attended Beacon Work Readiness program held at V/line in their city office on Flinders Street on 16th July  2026.  

Students were presented with a certificate (for their work experience folder), which indicated that they had covered interview techniques, first impressions, self advocacy, skill identification, communication, networking and team work.  V/line staff were very impressed with our students, getting to the city on time on public transport and having the opportunity to talk to the Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Financial Officer and other senior staff at V/line.

Message from the Facilitator

"The students were all magnificent, it makes my role as a facilitator much easier when the students are willing to participate."

Matt Phyland Operations Manager 

Schneider visit 17th July

Year 10 students attended Beacon Work Readiness program held at Schneider Electric in Notting Hill on 17th July  2026.  

Students were presented with a certificate (for their work experience folder), which indicated that they had covered interview techniques, first impressions, self advocacy, skill identification, communication, networking and team work.   GBO requested a site tour of this Company so that our students can learn about electrical and electronic devices that we use every day and  this was kindly provided to our students.

Students were given answers on AI and how that is shaping this Company.

Aon visit 13 August

Year 10 students attended Beacon Work Readiness program held at Aon – Melbourne on 13 August  2026.

Students were presented with a certificate (for their work experience folder), which indicated that they had covered interview techniques, first impressions, self advocacy, skill identification, communication, networking and team work.

Pictures from the Westall Domain Expo 

Pictures from the Morrisby Interviews with Year 9 students

Best wishes,

Ms Geraldine Careers Advisor 

and Ms Linda Careers Assistant

Congratulations to two new SBAT Sign Ups:

Congratulations to two students who have recently signed-up to become SBAT students with the Head Start program:

• Les K (Year 12)- Certificate III in Carpentry, with employer Neu Stream Building Group.

• Terrance T (Year 12) – Certificate III in Carpentry, with employer Neu Stream Building Group.

The Head Start program will support Les and Terrance as they embark on their SBAT journeys commencing their qualification certificates, attending work with their employer whilst working towards completing their VCE VM studies at school. Jane Jamieson, Head Start Coordinator, the Head Start team and Westall’s staff wish Les and Terrance all the best as they pursue their chosen career pathways.

Success Story- 

Prince Kirby Volfango

Kirby, is a Year 12 student from Westall Secondary College, completing his Certificate III in Commercial Cookery School Based Apprenticeship where he is employed by Garibaldi Pizzeria. On the 2 July, Kirby joined a group of other apprentices to compete in theAUS-TAFE Culinary Trophy, where he was awarded a silver medal.   

Kirby was encouraged to enter by Chef Cosi, the Trainer from Holmesglen TAFE trainer and his mentor and trainer at Garibaldi Pizzeria, Chef Marco. They both know how the many weeks of extra practice, preparation and thrill of competing in these events will build the apprentices skills and confidence.  

Chef Cosi and Chef Marco are both impressed by Kirby's energy, passion and determination to develop and perfect his culinary skills. "It's a real pleasure to work with him" "He has worked hard, is really fired up now. He's come such a long way this year" 

Congratulations to Kirby on this outstanding achievement. 

It’s wonderful to witness your enthusiasm and determination to succeed in your chosen career.  

     Some of the dishes he created for the competition 

Jane Jamieson 

Head Start Coordinator

For further information about the Head Start program, please see the website and short video:

http://www.vic.gov.au/headstart About Head Start – 3 minute video