Let's Talk Careers

EOI:  Year 10 Girls in Construction Opportunity

The company building Edith Cowan University in the city have approached our school to work with them on a project to increase the number of women in the construction industry. The first step for us is to gain expressions of interest from our Year 10 girls interested in exploring JumpStart Multiplex placements. Please see attached further information and get in touch with me as we forge work placement relationships with Multiplex. I encourage lots of our students to put their names forward as the experience will be phenomenal.

Year 10 Work Experience Placements Needed

We are really grateful to organisations and small businesses that are willing to take on our wonderful Year 10 work experience students (such as the local city cafe Game City - where Lucas, pictured, completed work experience and is now doing Work Placement). 

If you or someone you know is willing to host a Year 10 work experience student for us, Please do get in touch. stagore@stgeorges.wa.edu.au

How Parental Influence Shapes Your Career Path

Choosing a career is one of the most important decisions in life. But how much do parents influence career choices? A recent survey conducted by CareerBuilder revealed some interesting insights into how different generations of workers felt about their parents' role in their career development.

The survey found that nearly half of the respondents felt their career paths were significantly influenced by their parents, with Gen Z feeling the most guided. About 40 per cent of young people felt that parental influence played the biggest part in their career decision-making, with over half ending up in careers similar to their parents.  

The survey highlights the importance of individuals feeling satisfied with their career choices, regardless of parental expectations.  The good news is that parents can advocate for and support their children to achieve their career goals by:

• Researching career options together
• Attending open days 
• Having frequent discussions about career-related opportunities

Parents face a challenging task: finding the right balance between supporting and encouraging career potential can be difficult, but don't worry, the inspiration and role-modelling you provide for children to pursue their goals is priceless.  

Information taken from The Impact of Parental Influence: Career Edition | Joblist

Mrs Sharan Tagore

APEx, Careers and Curriculum Coordinator