The Annual St Catherine’s Careers Expo, held on the 8 May, brought together students from Years 10, 11, and 12 with representatives from tertiary institutions and industries.   

Fifteen tertiary institutions and six industries, including Construction, Accounting, Traineeships, Offshore Wind, Local Government, and Marketing, attended the event. Among the attendees was Miss Tahlia Holmes (‘10), a St Catherine’s Alumnae from the Class of 2010, representing FDC Construction and Fitout.  

During the afternoon, students had the opportunity to engage with tertiary representatives offering information about various degree courses and training programs, including global exchanges.  

Students learned about a wide variety of potential career pathways to help identify their career interests. They collected informational brochures, entered competitions, and engaged in meaningful conversations with representatives.  

This year, St Catherine’s Alumnae currently attending the University of Melbourne and Monash University joined tertiary representatives to discuss their courses and career pathways thus far. This provided our current students with the opportunity to hear firsthand accounts of university experiences from St Catherine’s girls just like them. The Old Girls were:  

Miss Charlotte Rodgers (‘23) University of Melbourne  Miss Mietta Passon (‘23) University of Melbourne   Miss Tahlia Holmes (’10) FDC Construction and Fitout Miss Ciara Jenkins (‘22) Monash University  Miss Sophie Hogan (‘20) Monash University  Miss Tahlia Guzzardi (‘23) Monash University

The introduction of various industries showcased a wide array of job opportunities. This diversity allowed students to explore career options they hadn’t considered previously and even provided volunteering opportunities to consider.   

Student Reviews

Chin Nga (Chiara) Law, Year 10: “The Expo was really inspiring. From interactive demonstrations to informative workshops, there was an abundance of opportunities to explore and learn. The enthusiastic staff were readily available to assist. Emerging from the Expo, I departed with newfound clarity and inspiration, armed with valuable insights to guide my future endeavours.” 

 Yi Jun Gladys Lam, Year 10: “The Careers Expo really inspired me, as I further engaged with different professionals and explored various career opportunities. The event provided me with valuable insights into different industries and job roles. Overall, the Careers Expo empowered me to navigate into my career path with confidence and clarity.” 

Mila Heng, Year 10: “I enjoyed the Careers Expo. Something that stood out to me was the Old Girls who were invited back. I feel like I could more easily communicate with them. There were a lot of different unis that came, and I discovered lots of new career paths that I had not really thought of before.” 

The annual St Catherine’s Careers Expo continues to be a pivotal event for Senior School students, bridging the gap between education and industry. The Expo provides students with the resources and inspiration needed to embark on their professional journeys.  

 Careers Expo Industry and Tertiary Representatives