Year 11 Careers
On Thursday 2 May all of our Year 11 VCE students and the Year 12 VCAL students attended the VCE and Careers Expo at Caulfield Racecourse. It is Australia's biggest Education and Careers Expo and the students spent two hours with their peers and teachers looking at possible options for their future. There were many exhibitors there, providing information about universities (Victorian, national and international), TAFE and training courses, study advice, employment opportunities, apprenticeship and traineeship advice and international student exchange and gap-year programs.
Shelby Dewar (Year 11 White) writes about the experience:
MLMC students from Years 11 and 12 had the opportunity to get inspired about their careers at this year’s VCE and Careers Expo. The expo was massive, with three floors covering all topics around life after high school. There were representatives from all the universities and TAFEs as well as information on working or studying overseas, gap years and information on alternative career paths. There were also booths around volunteering and Schoolies Week. It had something for everyone. We had two hours to visit and connect with the booths that interested each of us. I really enjoyed visiting the local universities as well as the international institutions and gaining more information around a career in LOTE (Japanese). I also visited booths pertaining to the film and TV industry as this is another interest of mine. The opportunities are endless. One of the other highlights was receiving lots of freebies from all of the universities. I not only came home with a swag of information but goodies as well. Visiting the Careers Expo is a must for all students. It opens yours eyes to the possibilities in building your future after high school. We are really fortunate to live in a country where our education opportunities are great and our future years are bright. I was enlightened and inspired by what I am able to aspire to after VCE and I can’t wait to explore those possibilities. So, make sure you invest the small amount of time in going to career expos and/or university open days to find out more about creating your future. I know I am going to.
Year 10 Careers
On Friday 10 May, the Year 10 students had a Career Education incursion for periods 3-6. They did some testing with Career Tools, which tested them on their interests, skills and abilities and work values. This data will be used to assist the Careers practitioners in their meetings with the Year 10 students which will occur later in the term. It will also help the students with their subject selections. Students then received a presentation by Lissa, from the Fashionista Sistas. She spoke to the students about how to make a good first impression at a job interview or during Work Experience, how to present yourself in terms of 'what to wear' and 'what NOT to wear', and body language was also among the topics. The students also did their OH&S Industry Specific Modules for Work Experience. Work Experience Week is almost upon us, with students preparing to head out to work for a week from 24-28 June. If any students are yet to organise a placement they are encouraged to come to the Careers Office for assistance.
