Meet the Job & more

Laura Hughes

Pathways Coordinator

On Monday 4 March, Year 11 experienced the Meet the Job panel discussion as part of Year 11 Home Group curriculum. The speakers were varied, and all had really interesting career pathways.

Meet the Job is a great way to help students to understand that there are many roads that can be followed on their learning and career pathways. While some students may progress directly into the studies and career path that they choose after high school, just as many may find their journey follows an alternate route from their original plan,  or that they may choose to detour along the way! Our Meet the Job speakers shared their unique journeys with us - proving that everyone can find their way to the career that satisfies them best.

On behalf of the staff and students, I extend my sincere gratitude to George, Jessie, Matthew and Mariana for generously volunteering to share their time with us. 

Their presentations were most interesting, enlightening and entertaining.

George Hatzimanolis - Chief Executive Officer at Repurpose It, a company focused on innovative technology that turns “untreatable waste” into quality usable products.

Jessie Upton - a neurodivergent artist, facilitator, systems and service designer, and creative art therapist. Currently, Jessie is the Visitor Experience Manager at Melbourne Recital Centre, a major live music venue.

Dr Matthew Siebel - a General Dentist at Coburg Dental Group. Matt focuses on patient care, general restorative treatment, and orthodontics.

Dr Mariana Paulino - a Senior Lecturer and the Course Director of the Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering program at Deakin University.

Harper Hopkins

Year 11

The Meet the Job expo was incredibly fascinating. 

Hearing the speakers talk about their passions was really insightful, especially listening to the diverse range of pathways that each speaker took to get into their field and what they had learned along the way. George, Jessie, Mariana and Matthew were immensely helpful in answering our questions and providing new perspectives into future career pathways, and their contributions helped open my eyes to possibilities I had never considered before. 

Overall it was a great, thought-provoking experience that I would recommend to all students going forward!

Careers, University and further training events during the upcoming holidays:

Victoria Police

On Saturday 13 April, Victoria Police is hosting the Your Made for More Pathway Careers Expo. The expo will be held at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre.

https://www.police.vic.gov.au/victoria-police-career-expo-your-made-more-pathway  

Experience La Trobe 

Registration is essential 

Experience La Trobe gives you the chance to experience Uni for a day by taking part in fun and dynamic workshops led by real lecturers. Students are invited to spend a day at La Trobe and see what life is like at the university, join in on workshops and activities in the areas of study that are of interest. 

Date:                  Friday 12 April 2024 

Time:                  9.00am – 2.00pm 

Venue:               La Trobe University, Union Building, Kingsbury Drive in Bundoora 

Registration is essential so book a spot at Experience La Trobe - Melbourne. 

A Day at Melbourne 

Registration is essential 

The University of Melbourne will be hosting A Day at Melbourne event for students (and parents/carers) in Years 9 and 10 at the Parkville Campus. 

Date:                  Thursday 4 April 2024 

Venue:               Parkville Campus  

Registration is essential so book a spot when registrations open at A Day at Melbourne. 

2023 Graduate pathways

We had 74 students obtain placements in their number 1 course preference for university in 2023, and they are all commencing their studies as we speak! 

Some of the interesting courses that our BSC graduates are starting this year include:

• Conservation and Ecosystem Management
• Game Design
• Art History and Curating
• Interior Architecture
• Sports Coaching and Development 
• Cyber Security 
• Beauty Therapy / Dermal Sciences (Diploma/Degree Pathway)