Careers News
Introducing Kirsty Avery as the new Careers and Pathways Advisor:
I am very excited to be coming onboard as the Careers and Pathways Advisor at MNSC. My door is always open for students seeking support to further develop their career/study pathways, and I am looking forward to meeting all the students and staff at our college as I settle into my role. Thank you so much for making me feel welcome during my first few weeks, all your smiles and hello’s have not gone unnoticed.
CALLING FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST:
New Energy Technology (NET) Program 2025:
Applications are now open for the New Energy Technology (NET) Program.
The NET Program is an initiative that introduces Year 9 and 10 students to the jobs of the future in renewable energy, technologies, and industries. Through a series of hands-on learning activities, students will gain valuable insights into the evolving energy sector and the careers that will shape the future.
Working in teams of four students (teamed-up with other schools), you will have a chance to work with and be mentored by professionals to design, research and develop an innovation with a real-world application.
The NET program will be held at the Gippsland Tech School in Morwell, and successful applicants will need to make their own way there for the duration of the program.
Please see Kirsty in the Careers and Pathways office if you would like an application form. Applications close on Friday 21st February 2025.
CALLING FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST:
Trade and Tech Fit Expo 2025
Trade & Tech Fit is Victoria’s largest hands-on career expo. Open exclusively to female and gender diverse people, it showcases study and employment opportunities in traditionally male dominated industries. Students in years 9-12 are invited to attend the Trade & Tech Fit under a school excursion model where schools bring groups of students to the expo.
Where and when is Trade & Tech Fit?
Date: Tuesday 3 June 2025
Location: Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre
If you are interested in attending the Trade & Tech Fit Expo, please come and see me in the Careers and Pathways office to register your attendance.
Australian Defence Force Incursion:
On Tuesday 11th February, our year 10 cohort had the opportunity to attend an information session provided by the Australian Defence Force (ADF). The Army and Navy Officers spoke to the students about the different career opportunities that are available through the ADF, as well as the application process if they are interested in pursuing this career pathway. If students are interested in learning more about ADFA careers and the application process, they are encouraged to visit Australian Defence Force Academy - ADF Careers
Spark Engineering Camp
On Wednesday 12th of February, we had Issac, Chenuri and Eric from the SPARK Engineering team come and visit some of our students. The team from SPARK presented a hands-on interactive experience in which students needed to design and develop an air resistant parachute, to align with a ‘food drop’ scenario. They were provided with the same materials and resources which they could use in any way they please, and were judged on their flight time, landing and supply integrity. Charley, Nathan and Chris created some amazing parachutes which all meet the briefing; however, Charlie came out in front with a score of 10 points! Well done to all the students for their efforts!
The SPARK team were also promoting their upcoming Engineering camp in July, which is open to students in yr 10, 11 and 12. The camp is a fantastic way to meet likeminded people, explore university campuses, hear from industry experts and have fun solving problems! Come and see me if you are wanting further information or click on the QR code belo
Yr 10 Work Experience 2025:
All year 10 students will be participating in work experience during the week of 25th-29th of August. This opportunity is not only a chance to explore different career paths but also to gain invaluable skills and insights into the world of work.
Students are encouraged to seek out and arrange their work placement phoning or talking in person to potential employers, however if students need assistance with this, please come and see Kirsty in the Careers and Pathways office located in the senior building for guidance and support.
Students may also visit the School to Work Home portal to see opportunities from other employers who have come forward to offer the opportunity.
All documentation required has been forwarded via the newsfeed and will need to be returned to the Careers office by Monday 4th of August, prior to commencing Work Placement.
Work Experience Arrangement Form: A signed agreement between the employer, student, parent and school.
Work Experience travel and Accommodation Form: Only to be completed if the student is required to undertake vehicle travel with the Employer, for example, between working sites, and/or if the student is required to stay at accommodation other than their normal place of residence for the duration of their work placement.
Proposed Work Experience with Animals Form: Only to be completed by students undertaking their placement in settings that work directly with animals.
A few specific employers have made contact (below), if any of these opportunities are of interest, please come and chat to Kirsty as soon as possible as these places are very limited.
- Parliament of Victoria:
Expressions of interest to complete a work experience placement at the Parliament of Victoria in terms 3 and 4, 2025 are now open.
Students can choose between two programs, Sitting and Services, and placements are open to students in Victorian schools who are residents of Victoria, and are aged 15 years or over at the time of the placement. We endeavour to choose students from a mixture of government, independent, and Catholic schools, from metropolitan and regional areas, and of all gender identities.
Parliamentary Sitting placements provide the opportunity to see the law-making process up close. Students will go behind the scenes with the staff who directly support the sittings of Parliament to get a deeper understanding of our democratic processes.
Parliamentary Services placements offer a variety of opportunities that can be matched with a broad range of student interests and career goals, including business operations, facilities management and maintenance, broadcast (Hansard), and hospitality (kitchen).
Please come and see Kirsty in the Careers and Pathways office to register your interest.
- Gippsland Southern Health Service:
For students who are interested in pursuing a career or pathway into Nursing/Allied Health. Gippsland Southern Health Service (Leongatha) are offering ONLY two work placement opportunities which are delivered as a combined Nursing/Allied Health experience.
Please be advised that students cannot directly apply for these work placements, and applications MUST BE SUBMITTED BY KIRSTY AVERY (Careers and Pathways Advisor). As these opportunities are very limited, please come and see Kirsty in the Careers and Pathways office as soon as possible to register your interest and secure your place.
Apprenticeships and Traineeships
If you are interested in learning more about either full time or school-based apprenticeships or traineeships, come in and see me so that I can pop you on my radar in the event that opportunities present.
Students are reminded that employers do request to look at year 9, 10 and 11 school reports for students who are seeking an apprenticeship or traineeship. They also look at how much part time / casual work and work experience a student has undertaken so take every opportunity to build your pathway towards your end goal of an apprenticeship or traineeship nice and early.
Structured Workplace Learning (SWL) Students:
A friendly reminder for VCE-VM and VPC students to please return your SWP forms so you can commence your work placement. All sections of the SWP form must be completed and signed before any work placement can begin, and students who have not yet returned their completed forms will be required to attend school on their work placement day. If students require assistance seeking and obtaining SWL, please come and see me as I would be more than happy to support them with this.