Careers at MSCW 

Coming Up

• Year 8 - 11 students need to review their options and submit their Web Preference selections by 8 August.
• Year 10 Applied Learning Program SWL – 3 to 17 October.
• Year 12s applying for tertiary studies in Victoria – 1 August – 29 September
• Year 9 Morrisby Interviews continue – Ms Thomas will email relevant Year 9s advising scheduled date and time and this information is also on Simon notices.
• Individual student appointments continue – students can make these via the link on Simon using their school email and password.

Year 9 Careers Day including Job Skills Expo

On Tuesday 26 July, Year 9 students participated in a Careers Day which involved exploration and attendance at the BBLLLEN organised Job Skills Expo at Lardner Park.

Feedback from the day was positive, with the overwhelming majority of students finding the day helpful for careers, understanding and decision-making.

Inspiring Careers in Health Camp

Recently Alexandra Van de Veer, Ashwyn Singh, Alyssa Weir, Anna Tsuchida, Katie Reeves, Mr Brad Cavalot and Mrs Elly Martin participated in a 3 day Careers in Health Camp which was organised by our local BBLLLEN. The days involved:

• A day at Fed Uni with interactive rotations looking at the different health course areas.
• Followed by an Inspiring Health Dinner which involved dinner with local health care professionals, where we had the opportunity to talk about their journey, current role, advice, etc.
• The second day involved a full day at TAFE Gippsland undertaking very practical health course related practical rotations including safely moving patients, taking general observations, experience with physical aides, prescribing exercises and VR experiences.
• We had an evening of trivia, games and pizza.
• Our third day involved an informative visit and tour of WGHG Allied Health Unit, presentations from Health staff and a tour of the Warragul Linen Service. 
• On both mornings we were provided a hearty breakfast accompanied by some local organisations who provided information on Community Support and Job and Skills Support.

Feedback from the students about the best part was as follows:

• The inspiring health dinner, for the opportunity to chat with a large variety of local people in career roles of interest about their career journey and key points of advice (Ashwyn and Alyssa)
• Really enjoyed the Warragul Linen Service tour, as I had never been in a factory before and it was really cool. My favourite part was the really hands-on practical activities during Day 2 at TAFE Gippsland (Katie)
• The general opportunity to chat to local people, in their roles about their day-to-day activities and pathways (Anna)
• It was really good to get an idea of the different opportunities and pathways including university and TAFE, and speaking to a variety of individuals of various health roles at the inspiring health dinner provided inspiration of these various ways to get where they are now – not necessarily straight from high school either. (Alex)
• Thoroughly enjoyed the activities, even including the breakfast and evening sessions.