Year 11 Deni High Students at the MCG on their Melbourne careers excursion.
The ‘Melbourne Experience’ and the career and educational opportunities it can provide regional young people was highlighted to Deniliquin High School students last week.
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The week-long program allowed Year 11 students to visit a range of universities, TAFE institutions, and private colleges.
It also focused on various employers across multiple sectors, giving students the chance to engage with industry leaders and learn about career opportunities in real-world settings.
Among the highlights were visits to the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), which provided insight into potential careers in sports management and event coordination, and to William Adams Caterpillar where the exploration of the heavy machinery industry, engineering and operations thrilled vocational education students.
At John Holland Construction, students engaged in discussions about various roles in construction, project management, and environmental sustainability.
The week concluded with a visit to Nick Theodossi Prestige Cars, where students learned about the automotive industry, including sales, service, and marketing.
“This excursion has opened up a world of possibilities for our students,” said Year 11 adviser Jess Grocott.
“They’ve been able to connect classroom learning with real-world applications, which is crucial as they start making decisions about their futures.”
For student David Ingram, the excursion has encouraged him to broaden his horizons.
“This experience was invaluable. Being able to see different campuses and talk to people in various professions really helped me rethink what I want to do after school,” he said.
“I was set on plans for Deakin, but having seen and investigated La Trobe, it is now on my radar.”
This experience underscores the importance of providing students with exposure to both educational and career opportunities, ensuring they are well-equipped to make informed decisions about their futures.
Year 11 Deni High Students in an excavator at William Adams Caterpillar during their Melbourne careers excursion.
Year 11 Deni High Students getting a tour at Bendigo TAFE.
Year 11 Deni High Students at John Holland Construction on their Melbourne careers excursion.
Year 11 Deni High student Andrew Croker dreaming about Chevrolet Corvettes at Nick Theodossi Prestige Cars.
Year 11 Deni High student Ollie Fagan checking out the Porsche sports cars at Nick Theodossi Prestige Cars.
Andrew Croker in a Porsche Cayman at Nick Theodossi Prestige Cars.
Donna Van Lieshout checking out the latest range from Rolls Royce at Nick Theodossi Prestige Cars.
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