Careers Corner

WORK EXPERIENCE

St Monica’s College prevocational major students were exempt from completing examinations and were given the opportunity to undertake a nine-day work experience placement in an industry they hope to pursue as a potential career pathway. 

Students were able to:

• Develop employability skills 

• Explore possible career options 

• Understand employer expectations 

• Increase self-understanding, maturity, independence, and self-confidence

Listed below are the array of employers that students sourced for a placement:

• Mill Park Bunnings

• Middy’s Electrical 

• Benton’s Plumbing Supplies

• Good Start Early Learning Childcare 

• Vivid Audio Visual 

• Diamond Valley Leisure Centre

• OzzFit 24/7 Wallan

• Whittley Marine

• Studio Skin and Body

• Benz Star Motors

Site and phone visits were conducted. Employer feedback was positive and commended student performance on punctuality, enthusiasm and initiative when undertaking new tasks. Well done for an outstanding effort to all students undertaking work experience.