Careers
Work Experience 2025 - Thursday 12th June to Tuesday 17th June
Year 10 students have Work Experience scheduled for June though is timetabled to fit in our other school requirements, meaning there is a cross over in weeks. We appreciate this is not ideal for employers but still want to offer this opportunity for all Year 10 students.
The attached forms need to be signed by the family and the employer before returning to Reception for Mr Black to sign. The College will forward completed form to the family and the employer.
Forms are due by Monday 26th May 2025.
Students who do not return completed forms will attend an on campus program which focuses on employability skills and financial literacy.
FORM LINK: Work Experience Arrangement Form AND Work Experience Travel form
5 work experience ideas for students who love travel
Do you dream about exploring new places and can't wait to start travelling? While you might not be jetting off just yet, there are plenty of ways to get involved in the travel industry while you're still at school. Here are 5 work experience ideas that could help kick-start your future career in travel.
Local tourism office
Want to help show off the best parts of your hometown? Your local tourism office could be the perfect place to start. You might:
- Help create brochures and social media posts
- Learn how tourism marketing works
- Update visitor information
- Get involved in planning local events
Plus, you'll learn heaps about what makes your area special – you might even discover some hidden gems you didn't know about!
Travel content creation
If you love taking photos and telling stories about your adventures, this could be for you. You could:
- Shadow a travel blogger or content creator
- Learn how to create engaging posts
- Get tips on travel photography
- Find out how social media marketing works
Even if you can't find someone to shadow, you could start your own travel blog focusing on local attractions and day trips.
Hotels and events
Ever wondered what it takes to run a hotel or organise big events? This kind of work experience can show you the behind-the-scenes action. You might learn about:
- Guest services
- Event planning
- Hotel operations
- Customer service
These skills are super valuable and can be used in lots of different careers.
Cultural programs
While full cultural exchange programs usually happen after school, there might be shorter programs available in your area. Look for:
- Cultural festivals that need volunteers
- Community centres that run multicultural programs
- Organisations that work with international students
- Local tourism programs focusing on Indigenous culture
Parks and nature
Love the outdoors? National parks and nature reserves often offer work experience opportunities. You could:
- Help with conservation projects
- Learn about local wildlife
- Work on environmental education programs
- Assist with visitor services
Good to know
Most work experience is unpaid, but the skills and connections you make can be super valuable for your future career - plus, it's a great way to test if working in travel is really what you want to do.
Want to find out more? Check out our website for more work experience ideas and opportunities here
Industry Experience Day
Organisation: Academy of Interactive Entertainment
Location: AIE Sydney, Melbourne, Canberra & Adelaide Campuses
Date: April 16, 2025
AIE's Industry Experience Day is a great opportunity for students in Years 10, 11 and 12 to learn about the local and international game development, 3D animation and visual effects industries. Students will get the opportunity to learn about the different pathways to get into the industry, what should be in a portfolio and will be able to get creative in practical workshops using industry-standard 3D animation and game development tools.
The sessions are run by industry professionals who have worked on some blockbuster games and films. Everything is provided for you to participate in the hands-on workshops and you will be using the same software that is used in the industry.
VCE and Careers Expo 2025
Location: Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre
Date: May 1 to May 3, 2025
The VCE and Careers Expo 2025 features over 120 exhibitors, seminars on VCE subjects, career, employment and study advice.
On Thursday and Friday, students can attend seminars on subjects including English, Maths, Biology, Business Management, Psychology, Health and Human Development, plus presentations on subject selection for Year 10 students, information on applying through VTAC and the ATAR. Seating at the seminars is on a first come, first served basis.