Foretaste of dream jobs

Noble Park students have a taste for the world of work and the pathways to their dream job destination.
Noble Park Secondary College held its annual Future Pathways Expo on Monday 1 August.
Careers co-ordinator Sandra Vaina said the aim was to increase Year 10 students’ understanding of future career options, to help them make the right subject choices.
Local business professionals shared their career journeys with the students.
Speakers included ANZ head of client services Darren Bastian, Ray White real estate agent Jaymee Lee, Palma and Co accountant Michal Palma, carpenter Glen Evans from Skillinvest, private practice lawyer Peter Brasier, Victoria Police forensic scientist Rebecca O’Sullivan and civil engineer Lisa Barry.
“We also had many representatives from universities, TAFEs and training groups who were providing advice and information about courses,” Ms Vaina said.
Student Christina said: “It was a great experience to hear all the professionals speak about their job, in particular what courses they studied to get there.”
“I really enjoyed hearing from Rebecca O’Sullivan, the Victoria Police forensic scientist.”
The school’s Industry and Enterprise study program investigates work and its place in work settings, industries and society.
Students look at trends and patterns in Australian workplaces and industries and significant issues affecting them.
They learn work-related skills seen as important for entry-level employees and life more generally, and develop personal career goals and pathways.
They’re encouraged to develop enterprising behaviour in personal, work, social and community settings.