Catch Up With Me
An insider’s perspective on what ‘a day in the life’ might look like across a variety of different workplaces. These 15-minute sessions are live-streamed as a Zoom webinar and via Facebook, during which students had the opportunity to ask questions in the chat.
Civil Engineering | Kane Williams, Associate Director, Stantec | VET Champion
Meet Kane. Associate Director at GTA, now Stantec. Kane completed 2 Advanced Diplomas of Engineering and now he works at an international firm on Big Build projects across Victoria.
You can find out more about Kane’s story on the DET VET Champions Website.
“I’ve always enjoyed hands-on learning in the workplace. There were times when I was concerned that only having an Advanced Diploma would not be enough but it’s never held me back from opportunities.”
Electrical Engineering | Kelly Shotton, Electrical Apprentice, Foodmac | VET Champion
Meet Kelly Electrical Apprentice at Foodmac. Kelly tried a few careers before settling on an electrical apprenticeship. She loves her work, encouraging others to give plenty of opportunities a try, just like she did, to find the right fit. You can find out more about Kelly here. Produced in partnership with Department of Education & Training, Victoria VET Champions
“You always need to keep growing, never get comfortable.”
Careers Advisor | Liaqat Ahmadi, Student Attraction Officer at GOTAFE | VET Champion
After completing a Certificate III in Business traineeship while doing Year 12, Liaquat was offered a full-time job at GOTAFE. Now he works as a Student Attraction Officer supporting other students to go into VET. Find out more about Liaqat here.
“Coming to Australia only a few years ago, I didn’t know about different pathways available other than university. Luckily my Careers teacher provided me with advice about school-based traineeships. I’ve been really welcomed and helped in Australia, and I now want to give young people and families the same opportunities that I’ve been given.”