TEENS ON THE JOB

Year 10 Work Experience 2023

Antonia Dimitroulis

Careers & Pathways Manager/Work Experience Coordinator

On Monday 7th August, 144 year 10 students undertook Career Experience for a week. Students worked a wide variety of organisations such as Preston Lane Architecture; Hudson Institute of Medical Research; Dawson Chambers; Bentleigh Veterinary Clinic; Australian Pharmaceutical Manufacturing; Southern Autistic School; Assa Abloy Engineering Australia; Microsoft; Swinburne Centre For Astrophysics and Supercomputing; Sheer Physiotherapy; Ford Motor Company; KPMG Australia; Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre; Jardan Australia- Furniture Making: Misfit Mind- Film& Media; Dody Oliver Catering and many more.

The Career Experience program allowed students to

Relate school studies with a workplace.
Get an insight into the diversity of employees in the workplace.
To obtain an understanding of the demands and expectations of the working world.
Improve students’ maturity, confidence, and self-reliance.
Provide a link between school and local community.
Provide students with appropriate knowledge, skills and attitudes concerning both paid and unpaid work.

The feedback from visiting teachers and employers was extremely positive and I congratulate all the year 10 students on their excellent performance in the workplace. Employers were asked to complete a competency- based student evaluation form. The assessment indicated that overall our students presented well, were very compliant, were able to work well with other staff members, had good communication and interpersonal skills and most importantly showed great initiative. Students are advised to keep the Employer Evaluation Forms as part of their resume folio for future reference in seeking casual, part- time employment or for gaining further work experience.

Below are student reflections on their career experience and Employer Feedback

STUDENT REFLECTION

Sarina Ikin

Work Placement: Hayball Design/Architecture

Really enjoyed the project I got to work on and the workplace environment. The experience was useful as it helped me to understand the potential career path I could take. I found out what the architecture world looks like, what the job involved and potential pathways to getting into the industry. I was given a week to create a presentation of a pavilion of my own design. Resources were widely available and I was assisted in the process. I loved getting to design things and spending my time in the model making room. I didn’t want to leave because I enjoyed it so much.

Ruby Theobald

Work Placement: Good Friday Appeal

I found the week useful for me as I got to learn new skills. I came into the experience wanting to find out more about marketing and social media side. I enjoyed sitting in the meetings with their Public Relations company.

Orane Baillon

Work placement: Cheltenham Vet Clinic

I really enjoyed working at Cheltenham Vet Clinic because I love animals and I am interested in pursuing a career in veterinary medicine. The experience allowed me to understand what the job entails. I had the opportunity to observe very interesting operations on animals such as rabbits, dogs, cats and even a possum. The experience allowed me to understand the steps veterinary surgeons need to take before performing an operation. This week was too good even if it was very short. I found it superb and I would like to do it again

Caspar Seeman- ADP Consulting Engineering

Overall, this week was an interesting experience. It gave me great exposure to the profession and I gained a lot of knowledge. I enjoyed attending meetings, listening about upcoming projects and seeing how everyone interacts in a professional working environment. Everyone I met were kind and welcoming, willing to give up their time to help me with anything I needed.

EMPLOYER EVALUATION ON STUDENT PERFORMANCE

Mason Hancox

Mason demonstrated a keen willingness to learn all facets of the business. He was engaging with fellow colleagues and eager to learn on the job. Colleagues really enjoyed his enthusiasm and contribution. Lee Hemmings Packleader Group (Financial Consulting)

Buster Higgin

Buster was great . He showed great conceptual skills & developed a logo and brand for his own cake shop/bakery. He presented his deaigns to myself. Great Ideas & Solutions!! Simon Telfer, Created By South ( Design- Industry Software)

Aidan Dyer

Aidan showed a keen interest in law, sources of law and the court system. He visited the Supreme Court, County Court Magistrates Court, and Federal Court with Counsel, showing a particular interest in the Children’s court & issues of Youth Justice. He also studied cases from the University of Melbourne Juris Doctor course. Dr Paul T VOUT KC

Dawson Chambers (Legal Services)

Work Experience International Program

Brighton Secondary College’s international cohort spent doing a Work Experience Program at School. This program was designed, coordinated and run by our International Student Manager Gary Agg.

During this week, the students

Were informed about different learning styles and how their preferred learning can assist with them with their studies
Writing/ Updating a Resume
Looking at how a Business Model works. Students were asked to think about a product they would like to sell and how they would go about selling it. Students were asked to create a business model on the 4 P’s Product, Price Place & Promotion.
Went on City Excursion looking at different work options

At the end of the week students were presented with a Certificate of Completion – International Work Experience Program.