In the last week of Term 2, our Year 10 students were able to take part in our Work Experience program. Through the week, 212 students were able to explore their career options with on-site placements. Approval for the program to go ahead had come just days earlier, with COVID-19 lockdowns and a storm impacting many in our community.
Students attended a wide variety of workplaces across Melbourne, with some students also travelling to Victorian regional areas. Some placements were affected by government regulations at their workplaces, however most employers were willing to reschedule for a week in the July holidays to give our students the opportunity to take part. Another group of students completed a Virtual Work Experience program at the College, which allowed them to explore industries of interest and take part in some important learning about their chosen fields.
In past years, the Work Experience program has assisted our students to decide if their chosen industry was a career they would like to pursue or a pathway that was not really for them. Some Work Experience placements can lead to ongoing part-time employment. For many students, the experience of long hours and early mornings makes school seem more attractive after all.
In a time that has been very challenging for everyone, the Careers team at the College were thankful that this valuable Year 10 program was able to proceed and the opportunity it provided to our Year 10 students.
