beyond Brunswick

Sam De Silva

Careers Counselor

At BSC,  a diverse career development program initiates careers-related activities  across all year levels. Staff do not aim to make decisions for students,  but to provide them with career education to develop personal awareness, research skills and career related knowledge to help them plan for their future and to develop the ability to make career-related choices while at school and beyond.

Developing a Career Action Plan is an important part of career development because they can provide students with a focus and allow them to reflect on what they know and to identify what information they still need to find out about.  The college delivers tools and resources that encourage, support and  empower students to forge their own path toward a full and satisfying working career.

To visit our recently re-developed Careers webpage,  click here.

Grace McCulloch

Senior School Leader

Drawing on their work experience, focusing on their strengths  and considering their opportunities - all of this informs the decisions that students make in choosing the pathway they pursue beyond Brunswick.

Students  have different expectations and goals  -  some are intent on entering the workforce,  some seek further studies at univeristy, TAFE or private institutions and  others are keen perhaps to enter  into apprenticeships. Students must be sure that they are working to meet the pre-requisites of their chosen pathway as well as inbuild some flexibility in their studies that will allow them to  redefine their path if they so choose.

Earlier this term, all Year 12 students met with the Careers Counselor for their Careers Appointments to 'check in' on students' goals and expectations. These appointments present an opportunity  for students to clarify pathway requirements and  ensure that they are on the right track to securing their goals.  Most students are passionate and specific about the pathway that they wish to pursue, and the meeting is also an opportunity for staff to focus on their individual needs to ensure that students have the best opportunity to realise their dreams.  

Sarah Poskus 

Year 12

Ever since I was young, I have had a passion for making desserts and cakes for parties and always had fun with this hobby.  Making and decorating cakes is the way that I express my creativity!

When Year 10 Work Experience week came up two years ago, I really wanted to experience what it was like to work in the hospitality industry.  I decided to enquire at cake shops along Sydney Road and Lygon Street to see if anyone would host my job placement, and  I found a place in a  business that specialised in wedding cakes.  During the work experience week  I did many jobs including making batter for cakes, financial paperwork and organising the shop and workspace.

At my placement I learned many specialised cake-making techniques.  I enjoyed watching other staff members making cakes for clients and to see sometimes how complicated this can  be - especially with meeting a customers' high expectations. As a reward for my work,  my boss let me make my own cake - any kind that I wanted! It was great to make my cake - just as they do for special orders for customers. 

After working in the cake shop,  I knew that I wanted to pursue this as a career with the aim of having my own business eventually. With this experience in mind, I have investigated my options and aim to go on to further study at the William Angliss Institute. There I can study  a whole range of different food and hospitality courses.

I encourage all Year 10 students to take advantage of their chance to do work experience.  Find a placement that you have an interest in and that you think you will enjoy.   Think about your goals for your future after Year 12 - and make your week of work experience count!