Emily Chapman Laing
Berwick College students from years 9-12 took the next step in planning for their futures at their annual career expo on Tuesday 18 July.
The Berwick Leisure Centre was framed with education providers ready to chat with students about their next steps.
Berwick College VET Leader Karen Crawley said the expo is just one part of the career preparation offered to students.
“The expo follows our career education sessions throughout terms one and two, where the students complete a Career Action Plan,“ she said.
“At the expo the students can go and visit their providers, gather information, take it home and share it with their parents and go from there.
“And they can attend their career counselling fully prepared.“
Representatives from major education precincts attended, including Monash University, Deakin University, Deakin College, Federation University, University of Melbourne, Chisholm, Holmesglen, JMC Academy and Spectrum Dance Studios.
Ms Crawley said career preparation allows students to “make a connection“ between their schooling and their future pathway.
“Career planning helps to engage the students with their schooling,“ Ms Crawley said.
“It keeps them involved and helps them build a program at school that they are invested in.“
Students were given time to approach stalls of interest and ask questions about pathways to their future careers from their own “safe space“.
“By bringing the providers out here, the students can just walk over and have a chat,“ Ms Crawley said.
“They’re in their own safe space and can just get any information they need.
“It’s been such a success.“
