Careers Corner
Pakenham Secondary College
Year 11 Mock Interviews
On Thursday, 27th March, our Unit 2 VCE VM students took an important step in preparing for their future careers by participating in mock interviews. These interviews provide students with real-world experience, helping them develop the confidence and skills they need to succeed in job applications and professional settings.
We were very fortunate to have experienced interviewers attend our College to complete these important interviews for our students. The students were given structured interview questions, received constructive feedback and learned how to present themselves professionally. The experience allowed them to practise answering challenging questions, refine their communication skills and also to gain insight into employer expectations.
We thank all of the members of our community who gave up their time to participate in the mock interview process and well done to our Year 11 students for their enthusiasm, effort and conducting themselves in such a professional manner.
VCE and Careers Expo 2025
The VCE and Careers Expo 2025 is on from Thursday, 1st May through to Saturday, 3rd May from 9am until 3pm at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre. This is Australia's biggest education and careers event - now in its 33rd year.
For more information on this event, please click on the button below:
Federation University - Walk and Talk Tours
Visit a Federation campus during the school holidays and explore the facilities you’ll enjoy as a student, if you are to study at Fed. Tours will be led by a current student, so you will get the opportunity to hear firsthand about their study experience at Fed.
Federation University has a campus at Berwick and this is the closest university to us. A number of our students choose Fed Berwick as it is an inviting campus, they have an excellent mentoring program and students are not just a number! With the number of offered courses growing each year, Fed Uni is definitely worth considering as a future place of study.
Bookings are now open.
WHEN: Tuesday 8th April from 9:30am - 1pm & Thursday 10th April from 3pm - 6pm
WHERE: Berwick Campus
For further information and registration details, go to:
WHEN: Tuesday 8th April from 9:30am - 1pm & Thursday 10th April from 3pm - 6pm
WHERE: Gippsland Campus
Monash University - Clayton Campus Tour
Join a campus tour to see and experience all Monash has on offer! Led by their enthusiastic student ambassadors, come along to ask them questions and get a taste of life at Monash. With a tour duration of approximately 90 minutes, you will tour the outside of their buildings and explore their world class campus.
Date:
10 April 2025 at 10:00 am – 11:30 am
Venue:
Monash MPavilion, Clayton campus
Campus:
Clayton campus
Open to:
Future undergraduate students (domestic)
Click on the button below to register:
Simpsons Barracks Open Day 2025
Simpson Barracks are holding an Open Day on Sunday, 18th May from 10am until 4pm. There will be military displays and demonstrations and you will be able to interact with soldiers and learn about their daily lives. This is a fantastic opportunity to experience military life up close and personal.
This event is to showcase the various careers within the Army and Defence and students in Years 10 - 12 (as well as their parents) are encouraged to attend.
Date: Sunday 18th May
Time: 10am - 4pm
To find out more and reserve your ticket (essential), please click on the button below:
Ag Career Start GAP Program
If you’re 17-25, this unique gap-year program provides you with a paid job, training and development, not to mention the opportunity to build your networks within the agriculture industry. Applicants can indicate which farm type they’d prefer from a wide variety, and also where in Australia they would ideally like to go. A matching process is undertaken to ensure participants are assigned to the type of farms that match their interests and skills.
The AgCareerStart is a 10-12 month gap year program. Participants have the opportunity to preference industry and location, as well as have access to a $4,500 training and engagement bursary.
- Full-time paid farm job with a passionate host farmer
- A $4,500 Training and Engagement Bursary to upskill yourself
- Funding to travel for industry events
- A dedicated support team
- A network of peers across the country
If you would like to find out more about this program, please click on the button below:
Reminder: Year 10 Work Experience approaching soon
A reminder that Year 10 Work Experience is fast approaching, running from 30th June to 4th July. This is a fantastic opportunity for students to step into the workforce, explore career options and develop essential skills for the future.
Work experience helps students gain valuable real-world skills such as communication, teamwork and time management. These are key qualities that will benefit them in any career. It also enhances their resume and can open doors to future job opportunities, apprenticeships, or traineeships.
We encourage all Year 10 students to make the most of this experience by asking questions, observing workplace dynamics and embracing the opportunity to learn in a professional environment.
PSC Careers Website
We have a fantastic resource available for students. The PSC Careers Website provides you with all of the latest information that will help you make decisions about your future career and your life beyond school.
You can visit this site to find out about university or TAFE courses and any other type of course available across Australia. The site also has information about VCE, you can search for job vacancies and much more.
In addition to this, please do feel free to drop into the Careers Office if you have any questions.