On Friday 30 April, the Year 11 cohort went in a convoy of five buses to the VCE and Careers Expo at Caulfield Racecourse. This was a really exciting day as it was the first excursion many had been on in the post-lockdown world and they were looking forward to going with their friends on a bus to somewhere new.
In Period 1 they attended a presentation at the College which involved looking at the Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre (VTAC) website and the exhibitors who would be at the expo and then planning which exhibits they would like to see.
The group spent two hours at the Expo, which was attended by all of Victoria's universities, TAFEs and private colleges and major employers like the Australian Defence Force, Victoria Police, Ambulance Victoria and many more. The students then returned to the College and to their homerooms to reflect on the day and then begin working on their Career Action Plans.
For many students, this was the first time they had been to an Expo such as this and it was a great opportunity for them to gain some exposure to post-school options, be it further study, employment or an organised gap year. Many students were surprised at how many different pathways there are to their dream course or job and it was pleasing to see how engaged they were on the day.
Year 11 students are reminded that they can follow up with the Careers team if they need further assistance or information in their future planning, and to also keep an eye on the Barak Careers Portal and MLMC Careers Website for information about upcoming Open Days so that they can visit the institutions.
