St Catherine’s Careers Education Program further expanded across Years 7 to 12 in 2023. Students were provided a range of lessons, programs, information sessions, webinars, publications, resources, and individual and group career counselling. 

These opportunities enable theoretical and practical learning activities to assist our students to recognise and build on their strengths and talents. The Program also develops a strong knowledge base that informs their decision-making when choosing and creating their own ‘best’ future study and career pathways. 

By supporting individually informed and tailored programs, our students can focus and enhance their own skills, attributes, and interests to carve out an engaging future career pathway.  

In May 2023, our first St Catherine’s Careers Expo was held since 2019. Our Years 9 to 12 students engaged with 19 tertiary institutions from across the university and TAFE sector. Tertiary representatives answered questions and provided valuable guidance and resources to inform further student investigations.  

Additional lunchtime sessions were provided on Early Entry Schemes, UK and USA applications, ANU Early Offer Scheme, and presentations from tertiary institutions such as the University of the Arts London (UK), ANU, and Bond University. These sessions were well attended by our Years 10 to 12s. 

External education support included language schools, Vocational Education and Training (VET), university enhancement subjects through Deakin University and the University of Melbourne, traineeships, and Virtual Schools Victoria.