Pathways Report
Past Events
Explore your Career Expo - Year 9
All Year 9 Catholic College students had a unique opportunity to attend the Explore Your Paths Career Expo in Bairnsdale to explore future pathways and gain valuable insight into careers available right here in Gippsland.
The Expo featured a diverse range of regional businesses, training providers, and industry professionals showcasing opportunities across key sectors including:
- Trades & Apprenticeships
- Health & Community Services
- Agriculture & Primary Industries
- Emergency Services
- Defence & Public Services
- Education & Training
- Business, Technology & Creative Industries.
This was a fantastic opportunity for our Year 9 students to connect directly with employers and providers, ask questions, and begin shaping informed pathway decisions.
Aviation Taster Day - Senior Years
A unique opportunity was presented for a small group of students to the Wellington Shire – Aviation Taster Day. This was attended with other schools within our local school area.
In the morning the students participated in structured rotations across key aviation operators located at West Sale Airport, working with industry professionals.
Students were well informed of what it was like to work in these industries. At Jet Aviation the students received an overview of aviation training pathways & connection to Team 21 (Pilot training at RAAF Base East Sale) This also included a site visit at Miltek Aviation which included:
- Hydraulics
- Ejection Seats
- Airframes
- Avionics
- Engines
- Ground Equipment
Parts & Inventory
To finish off the morning the students looked at Southern Aircraft Services which involved a facility visit and discussion around Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul and how important these aspects are for a career pathway.
After the lunch the students were given the opportunity to visit the ESSO Heliport, Longford. The students watch passenger helicopter take-off, overview of operations and a guided facility tour (including hangar). To finish off our educational tour the students were given the face to face opportunity to have a career pathways discussion with Pilots and Engineers on the job.
Year 11 University Camp - Melbourne
Our Year 11 students recently took part in a two-day university camp in Melbourne, visiting Monash University and Australian Catholic University on the first day, followed by RMIT University and Deakin University on the second day.
Throughout the camp, students participated in a range of engaging activities, toured campuses and accommodation facilities, and gained valuable insight into university life, study options and future career pathways. The experience encouraged students to start thinking about their post-school opportunities, build confidence in navigating tertiary education, and understand the independence and responsibilities that come with university study. Students also enjoyed spending time together exploring the city of Melbourne and sharing dinner as a group, making the camp both educational and memorable.
Upcoming Events
Morrisby - Year 9
Our Year 9 students are currently completing their Morrisby profiling assessments as part of their careers education program. The Morrisby profiling process helps students gain a better understanding of their strengths, interests, learning preferences and possible future career pathways. In the coming weeks, students will participate in individual interviews with a trained teacher to review and discuss their results, helping them begin to make informed decisions about future subject selections, career options and pathways beyond school.
Choosing Your Uni Virtual Expo - Years 11 &12 - Sunday 10th May to Sunday 17th May
We wanted to let you know about a free online event coming up in May that may be helpful for your family.
The Choosing Your Uni National Virtual Expo runs from 10–17 May during National Careers Week. It brings together universities from across Australia, alongside government organisations and real students, in a series of live and on-demand sessions covering topics like:
- Understanding different pathways after school
- How HECS, scholarships, and student finances work
- What university life is actually like
How to support your teen in making confident decisions
The event is free and run by Choosing Your Uni, an independent platform that helps students figure out what to study. It's not connected to any particular university, so the information is unbiased.
Sessions are available live and on demand, so your family can watch at a time that suits you. You're welcome to watch together or explore separately.
How to register:
Registration takes less than a minute and ensures you receive session reminders and access to recordings after the event.
Make sure to use our unique code when registering: EXPO47
For students who aren't sure what they want to study
Choosing Your Uni also offers a free What to Study quiz that helps students identify study areas that match their strengths and interests. It takes about 25 minutes and can be a useful starting point before exploring the Expo sessions.
CCS Pathways Expo for Years 9 - 12 on Thursday 23 July 2026
Put the date in your calendar, our annual Pathways Expo will take place on Thursday 23 July from 4pm, offering students and parents the opportunity to explore the subjects on offer for 2027 and also speak with employers from local industries.
More information to come on how to book into your information session for the evening prior to attending the expo.