Work Readiness Program

This week four Year 10 students were participating in the program session two.

During the session the students were very pleased to undergo mock job interviews. These interviews were conducted by Apprenticeship Careers Australia representative Jacob Mouwad.

Jacob interviewed each student as if he was interviewing them for an apprenticeship position. The students appreciated this experience even though it was a little nerve-racking! Later in their evaluation of the course they stated that this was highly valuable to them in their search for apprenticeships.

The next step in the program is to receive feedback on August 23rd.

Nursing and Healthcare Workshop Shellharbour TAFE

Students interested in Nursing and Healthcare careers had the opportunity to attend workshops at Shellharbour TAFE. These involved practical sessions and consisted of some basic medical and career pathway information into Nursing, Allied Health & Community Services careers, practical hands-on activities, and an expo area with an opportunity to speak with other health industry professionals working in areas such as Age and Disability Care, Occupational Health etc.

Thanks to Mrs Smith for accompanying the students to this event.

ITEC Open Day

This report was written by the students who attended the event…

We thoroughly enjoyed the education facility that is ITEC. The visit opened our eyes to new career paths, previously unbeknown to us. These career industries include courses you can access at ITEC including: hospitality, construction, music and media. The staff at ITEC who guided us were friendly and hospitable as they also provided us with food experiences and gift lanyards. We are  all greatly appreciative of this learning opportunity.

Upcoming Events

• STEMC Transport Day - 20 August - Students are travelling to Sydney Olympic Park for this event- more details at a later date
• Mindflight Experience -  18 September - held at school

SBATS and EVET Courses

Students in Year 10 will be made aware of course opportunities at TAFE in a meeting Week 5

Student Spotlight

Marine Biologist

A Marine Biologist explores and protects the world’s oceans, studying marine life and ecosystems. The job will involve researching marine organisms' behaviour, genetics, and habitats to understand better and conserve our oceans. By analysing human impact on marine environments, it contributes to sustainable practices that ensure the health and diversity of ocean life for future generations.

A strong foundation in biology, chemistry, and ecology would be highly useful for this role. The ability to design and conduct experiments will help write research papers. Interpreting complex data and making informed conclusions can help in creating sustainable practices to preserve our oceans for the future.

If you are seeking to be a marine biologist the main pathway, is the undergraduate pathway and then gaining an advanced degree. The undergraduate pathway can include a Bachelor's in Marine Biology, Biology, Oceanography, Environmental Science, or a related field. UOW offers a Bachelor of Marine Science, throughout this degree, you will learn how to understand, observe and define oceanographic and coastal processes, ocean biodiversity, governance, and management. You will use emerging technologies in marine science and be trained in skills necessary for the workplace. Then a Master's or Ph.D. is often necessary for research positions, specializing in areas like marine mammalogy, ichthyology, or marine conservation. Specialised training can be undertaken to further expand your knowledge.

There are approximately 760 Marine Biologists employed in Australia. The median age of Marine Biologists is 41 years and the female share of employment for Marine Biologists is 44%. Salaries vary widely depending on the level of education, experience, and sector. Entry-level positions may start around $40,000 to $50,000 annually, while experienced researchers in higher positions can earn significantly more.

For more information or to book an appointment, please contact:

Sue Kennedy

Transition and Pathways Specialist/ Career Adviser

kennedys01@dow.catholic.edu.au