By BRIDGET SCOTT
THERE was no shortage of inspiration at the Narre Warren Civic Centre last week.
In its 17th year, the annual Mentor Breakfast hosted by the City of Casey was attended by a group of Year 11 girls as well as a number of local, successful career women.
Each student was paired with a mentor who is currently working in the profession the young girls desire to end up in.
According to City of Casey Mayor Amanda Stapledon, the breakfast is a highlight of the events calendar.
“It is something I look forward to every year,” Cr Stapledon said.
“A chance for students to talk to mentors of their chosen career.”
Students were given the chance to ask their mentors questions and inquire about their chosen occupation.
After breakfast, guests were delighted by a talk from former Olympian, current business owner and author Sue Stanley.
Ms Stanley awed audiences when she spoke of her scholarship to the AIS which later helped her earn a position at the 1984 Olympics.
At the young age of 19, Sue opened her own health club and later went on to win three world titles in Japan, as well as a Fitness World Championship in 2000.
Sue emphasised the importance of making things happen for yourself.
“At end of the day, this would have never happened if I didn’t get off my backside and do it,” she said.
