WORK IMMERSION PROGRAM

Work Immersion Program

Our Work Experience program was unfortunately cancelled in 2020 and 2021 due to the pandemic; however, this also presented an opportunity to approach work experience differently.

All girls in Years 10 and 11 and if appropriate, Year 12, are encouraged to undertake some work experience during a holiday period during their senior years. Work Experience has always been challenging to secure and that has been exacerbated more so during the last two years. Workplaces have changed, more people are working from home and stricter protocols have all impacted the opportunities for young people to experience the world of work.

SCEGGS Old Girls have always played a generous and supportive role in our work experience program, providing valuable learning experiences in a workplace setting whenever possible. In addition, many Old Girls have returned to school to speak to students about their careers, sharing their experiences and knowledge of in demand careers, inspiring and motivating our students to pursue a variety of different professional pursuits. So many past students have forged remarkable and interesting career paths and it would be great to welcome you back to school to chat with the current students at SCEGGS, preferably at lunchtime (1:00pm).

Just as it was when you were at school, our students have varied interests and thoughts about their futures. Although exciting, it can also be a daunting prospect to think about the future and it helps so much to hear from Old Girls who have experienced study, changing career ideas, working overseas, applying and succeeding in gaining internships, understanding industries and the tips and ideas that help forge a career in a competitive profession. It does not matter what you have done, we would love to hear about it! From Anthropology to Zoology and everything in between, our girls would love to meet you and hear from your experiences. In addition, if you can provide a work experience opportunity, even for just a few days, that would be so appreciated.

If you would like to visit us at SCEGGS to speak to students about your career in an informal and conversational manner or if you are in a position to offer some work experience, please email Andrea Pinnock, Careers Adviser andreapinnock@sceggs.nsw.edu.au.

We look forward to hearing from you!