Careers Corner
Pakenham Secondary College
Enterprising Girl of the Year Competition 2024
The Enterprising Girl of the Year is smart, savvy and a real go-getter! Does this sound like you?
The Enterprising Girl of the Year Competition is bringing these programs together and celebrating female business owners of all ages! Who will be the Enterprising Girl of the Year?
Complete all 10 e-learning modules before 20th September and you could earn the title of Enterprising Girl of the Year 2024.
The winner will be a guest at the Kickstarter Challenge Grand Final at Parliament House on 9th October, 2024 where they will pitch their winning idea to a theatre full of innovative leaders.
Kickstarter Challenge is part of Enterprising ME, our 'big sister' program which celebrates and supports women entrepreneurs.
The winner will also receive:
- An all expenses paid trip to Canberra for herself and a parent/guardian (terms and conditions apply)
- Free business pitch training workshop with experts from Enterprising ME
- The 'Enterprising Girl of the Year 2024' trophy
- A goodie bag with some sweet prizes
- And maybe even an appearance on the news (cool!)
For further information and to enrol, please click on the button below.
Have you considered conveyancing as a career?
What is a conveyancer?
A conveyancer helps clients with property and business transfers. They ensure that the process of buying or selling property is done correctly and legally. Conveyancers prepare and advice on contracts, conduct title searches, handle mortgage documents, and manage financial and legal aspects of property transactions.
What skills and strengths are needed?
A thorough understanding of property laws and financial regulations is essential. Conveyancers must have strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills. They need to be good communicators to explain complex legal information to clients.
What are the pathways?
You typically need an Advanced Diploma in conveyancing combined with practical experience. University is also a pathway as in some states and territories, only solicitors can perform conveyancing work.
Choose your Agri-Adventure
The agriculture industry is the ideal destination for the next generation of trailblazers, with boundless opportunities for young and ambitious individuals seeking a career that’s not just a job but a pathway to achieving a sustainable global future. Agriculture is about innovation, technology, sustainability, and community. So whether you're passionate about science, technology, business, or the environment, the agriculture industry offers an array of exciting careers.
The world of agricultural work needs a diverse range of skilled people working in environments from the paddock to the plate!
Jobs in the agriculture industry are available at all skill levels and can be attained through:
- On-the-job training Vocational Education and Training (VET)
- Traineeships and apprenticeships
- Higher education
Discover how you can launch your agriculture career with a priority traineeship or apprenticeship and explore fee-free TAFE short, certificate, and diploma courses. Or, find inspiration in AgriFutures Career Ambassadors’ stories about how they discovered their passions and place with a career in agriculture.
Agriculture supports 1.7 million Australian jobs with more than 80% of careers in the sector found beyond the farm gate.
Download the Guide to Agriculture Careers which showcases 16 diverse occupations through the profiles of VET Ambassadors and AgriFutures Career Ambassadors. Learn about the education, training, and employment pathways of these young Australians forging their own Agri adventures.
Click here or on the image above to read the Agriculture Careers Guide.
Are you interested in a career in Aviation?
A number of students have asked about careers in aviation so this may be of interest.
Moorabbin Air Museum is holding its second annual Youth Aviation Careers Day on Saturday September 14 from 10am to 4pm. Entry is FREE, but you need to book by clicking on the below button.
This year there are a number of employers on display including: Boeing Aerostructures Australia, Airservices Australia (including Air Traffic, Aviation Fire Rescue and the Air Wing), plus a host of aviation schools and organisations where students can meet pilots, engineers and more and look at pathways into aviation careers across a broad spectrum.
A coffee van and BBQ will be on site and they are hoping to make this year a great success for aspiring aviators.
For any questions, please contact their office – office@aarg.com.au
Careers with STEM
CAREERS with STEM has an excellent website which is worth a visit. It contains careers information in a range of sectors, role models related to various industries, student information, information for parents and so on. Read about the latest initiatives in STEM, further studies, competitions etc.
Check out STEM + X?
Combine science, technology, engineering or maths (STEM) with your other passion or hobby (X), and discover your dream career!
For further information, click on the button below:
Brick and Block Careers
Have you ever considered a career in bricklaying/block laying? Bricklayers and Stonemasons lay bricks, pre-cut stones and other types of building blocks in mortar to construct and repair walls, partitions, arches and other structures, and cut and shape hard and soft stone blocks and masonry slabs for the construction and renovation of stone structures and monumental masonry. The vast majority of workers in this field work in the construction industry.
To become a qualified bricklayer, you need to complete an apprenticeship at Certificate III or IV level. (In some cases, you can work in this field without formal qualifications however, you need to prove competency to employers.) You must be licenced and registered. Working conditions can be hazardous, you need to enjoy working outdoors and be physically fit.
For more information, visit Brick and Block Careers by clicking on the button below:
