Careers Corner

The Year 7 Badano students have been working on their Career lessons at the beginning of Term 2. Students have gained an understanding of their own individual strengths and interests,building their self-identity, and identifying Gender stereotypes when selecting careers.

What Are Gender Stereotypes?

Gender stereotypes are assumptions about what boys and girls should do based on their gender. For example,some people might think only boys should be engineers or only girls should become nurses. These ideas are outdated—and they are holding people back from doing what they truly love.

Careers Don’t Have a Gender

The truth is every job is for everyone. Girls can be pilots, scientists, and computer programmers. Boys can be teachers, fashion designers, and nurses. What matters most is your passion and your skills—not your gender. 

At St Monica’s College, Epping, we believe that career education should open doors for all students. That is why we are encouraging everyone to explore a wide range of career paths. Whether you dream of building robots, writing books, caring for animals, or designing video games.

🔍 What You Can Do 

Explore Freely: Try out different clubs, subjects, and hobbies. 

You might discover something amazing!

Challenge Stereotypes: If you hear someone say, “that is not for girls” or “boys do not do that,” speak up.

Support Each Other: Encourage your friends to follow their dreams—even if they are different from yours.

🚀 Your Future Is Yours 

No one gets to decide your future except you.