Careers Corner

National Careers Week (May 12 – 16)

Every May, National Careers Week is a one-stop shop for exploring career education, information and guidance. National Careers Week (NCW)  is an initiative of the Career Industry Council of Australia. It aims to celebrate careers, career development, career development services, and career development practitioners and promote career development’s economic, social and personal benefits.

Career development is a process of managing learning, work and leisure to progress through life. It includes gaining and using the skills and knowledge needed to plan and make informed decisions about education, training, and work. Everyday decisions and priorities affect career development. Ultimately, career development is about much more than jobs – it is about how to live your life.

Parkdale Secondary College held several events to mark National Careers Week (NCW). During our Careers Expo, students met and interacted with tertiary providers, emergency services, employers, and gap year organisations. Students interested in a career in the health industry had the opportunity to hear from Dr Tayla Vernon, a former PSC student now working as an Osteopath, who shared her career journey and insights into the profession. A small group of Year 12 students also had the privilege of meeting with a Family Court judge, who spoke about their pathway into law, the challenges and responsibilities of the role, and the importance of integrity and impartiality in the justice system.

The week culminated in a Careers Breakfast, where students took part in interactive pathways games and quizzes, connected with the Pathways Team, and fuelled up for a busy day ahead.

A big thank you to all our guest speakers, staff, and students who contributed to making NCW 2025 a great success.

VTAC webinars for students applying to university

VTAC has launched a webinar series for students for 2025 covering popular topics relating to university applications.

All webinars will be published to YouTube after the session for students to access if you are unable to make it live. 

Click here  for the schedule and to sign up

July holiday events

There are several interactive events occurring at most tertiary institutions these July holidays. Please see the Compass dashboard for an outline plus links to register.