Careers & Pathways

Year 10  Work Experience 2026

Mon 25 - Fri 29 May 2026

As we look ahead to next year, we would like to share some important information about Work Experience, which is a key component of our Year 10 Careers Education Program.

Work Experience is a short-term placement where students spend time with an employer to gain first-hand insights into a workplace and industry. This opportunity allows students to:

• develop employability skills

• explore possible career options

• understand employer expectations

• build independence, confidence, and self-understanding

   

Participation in Work Experience is also a requirement for some Year 11/12 pathways, including VCE VM. More information on this will be provided next year.

Our 2026 Work Experience Program will run in Week 6 of Term 2 (25 May – 29 May). We are sharing details now to ensure students and families have plenty of time to start looking for a suitable placement, as securing one can sometimes take time.

Over the next couple of weeks, students will complete activities in Explore to support them in beginning their search for a placement. They will also receive a copy of the Work Experience Arrangement Forms during the Year 9 into 10 Transition Day, later this term.

If you have any questions about the Work Experience Program, please feel free to contact Darren Hoogkamer by email:

 hoo@wantirnacollege.vic.edu.au 

Jessie Dennison

den@wantirnacollege.vic.edu.au           

Tim Knowles

kno@wantirnacollege.vic.edu.au

Careers Practitioners