This year, the Year 10 students took part in a week-long careers program during Activities Week. Throughout the week, they engaged in a variety of enriching experiences designed to inspire reflection on their future paths and help guide them toward achieving their goals. One key activity was the Morrisby profiling analysis, an objective psychometric assessment that connects each student’s potential with future career and education pathways. This tool provided students with valuable insights and equipped them with the resources to explore their top career choices. With this knowledge, they were able to set strategic goals aligned with their aspirations.

Additionally, students had the opportunity to build their resumes and draft cover letters for job applications, which are essential lifelong skills they can apply beyond school. We also arranged for a range of guest speakers to offer unique insights, including Tyson Day from Arrive & Thrive, who discussed career design and the importance of aligning personal values with career choices. The week also featured a Career Panel, with professionals from diverse fields—such as a physiotherapist, HR manager, plumber, journalist, hospitality manager, and an army major—who shared their career journeys, daily responsibilities, and provided valuable advice about their respective industries.

The program concluded with two experience days. The first, a Tertiary Experience Day, gave students the chance to choose an institution to visit and engage with the life of a tertiary student. On the final day, the group visited La Trobe University, where students participated in hands-on workshops from various faculties, including Engineering, Business, and Health. These experience days allowed students to demonstrate responsibility, navigating their way to and from meeting points, and enjoying the independence of purchasing lunch in campus cafés.

Overall, the week was a fantastic success, thanks to the outstanding participation and respect shown by the students throughout the entire program.

As always, further information about upcoming opportunities can be found on the Learning Pathways LMS Page through our weekly Careers Newsletter.