Work Experience 2023

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!

SPAN Events

Term 4 2022 saw an international panel of five women from the SCEGGS Old Girls’ community share their insights about their careers in STEM Moderated by Head of Science Luke Hanson, the distinguished panel included clinical scientist Professor Elizabeth ELLIOT (1974), software engineer Brittany EVAT (2014) who dialled in from Hong Kong, engineer Jayne LONGSTAFF (2008) joining from London, fellow engineer Edie MATHER (2003), who also features in this issue of SPAN News and Fulbright Scholar Dr Sarah THOMAS BROOME

(2012) who is researching Multiple Sclerosis in the Department of Neurology at the University of California, Los Angeles Guests heard about the nature of their work, the journey they undertook from SCEGGS to where they are now, as well as the challenges and rewards of their daily work Stay tuned for details about our 2023 event program, including a career panel on Allied Women in Health and other inspiring discussions to bring together Old Girls, current students, staff, parents and our wider community .

Women In Health

Wednesday 14 June at 6.30pm.

Featuring a diverse panel of women from the SCEGGS community who will share their insights about careers in Nursing, Physiotherapy, Psychology and more!