From the Futures Team

National Careers Week    

From the National Careers Week activities https://careersweek.com.au/  

This is a dreaming exercise

The answers to the following questions are designed to help you focus on your interests and on what motivates you.  

Directions.

Answer each of the questions honestly.

Write down what you want to do, not what you think you should do, or what someone else wants for you.  

If you had the time and money to study or learn anything at all, what would it be? 

If you could have any job and be qualified to do it, what would it be?  

When you were little, what did you dream about doing? What seemed appealing about that job?  

What are your favourite subjects? Why?  

What are you good at?  

How would other people describe your strengths, likes, and dislikes?  

What gives you feelings of satisfaction or pride?  

What issues do you feel strongly about?  

Describe three things you’ve done that you remember enjoying the most. What, specifically, did you enjoy about them?  

Finish this sentence: 
“I won’t feel I’ve really accomplished what I wanted to, until I…”  

• Close your eyes and imagine a typical day at your “dream job”. 
•  Write down as many details as possible: What exactly are you doing? What skills are you using? What does your work environment look like? Are you working alone or with other people? Do you use tools? 
•  Do you wear a uniform? What do you like about this job?  

Now review your answers and look for patterns. Use these answers to research jobs using Job Outlook – www.joboutlook.gov.au  

Futures Student Leaders Report 

This week, from Monday 13 to Sunday 19 May, was National Careers Week, a week to explore the many pathways and career options available for the future. At Pymble, our theme for the week is ‘Oh, the places you’ll go!’, focusing on the endless possibilities available to Pymble students.  

The National Careers Week display in the library showcases students’ ambitions and dreams for the future, from their dream degree at university to where they see themselves in ten years.  

The purpose of this week is to provide education and guidance for career development, whether that looks like developing a variety of relevant skills or researching pathways to your dream job. At Pymble, we aim to highlight the broad range of career opportunities and allow students to make informed decisions regarding their futures. 

Multiplex Uni and Careers Day 

Last week, a group of students from Year 10 to 12 attended the MULTIPLEX University and Careers day at the Multiplex Head Office in Sydney. 

Here is what Talia Luo thought of the experience:  

Overall, I had a very enjoyable time at this event organised by Multiplex. This is the second event I have participated in from Multiplex, and they never fail to feed us well. Apart from the food, the activities were all quite thoroughly planned, and there was a lot to do in the three hours.

In this event, I learnt about the opportunities and career pathways that can be explored in the construction and management industry. Another takeaway was what the representation looks like for females in the industry, and what kind of support they need to encourage more females to join this industry. 

Week 3 Notices 

NEW Work Experience opportunity with Women in ICT (WIC) 

Please note experiences are based in Canberra, ACT and students will be responsible for organising accomodation. 

Expressions of Interest close on 1 June 2024. You will be required to submit a resume and cover letter, click here to submit 

If you are unsure about organising work experience and are not really sure what you are 

interested in, this program is for you. Volunteers from the WIC Work Experience 

Connection Program will spend time with you to match you to workplaces based on your interests and the kind of career you might want to know more about. We will help you 

work out what you might be interested in. 

The program is designed to work with your school-based work experience program but with support from WIC volunteers and industry professionals. You will learn how to get ready for work and build the confidence to pursue a career in ICT if you choose to. You will be introduced to a fun community of women working in tech (WIC) and have an opportunity to think about what life after school may look like. 

WIC volunteers all have Working with Vulnerable People registrations. 

Support is either online and/or in-person. 

The program involves a total of five-days’ work experience at a leading organisation, at the end of each semester. 

Week 3 Work Experience Stories 

My week at AIE (Academy of Interactive Entertainment) was an immersive and enlightening experience into the world of 3D modeling, animation, and game design. From day one, I was introduced to a vibrant community of artists and developers who shared a passion for creativity and technology. The hands-on approach to learning was exceptional; I had the opportunity to dive into industry-standard software and tools such as Unreal and Maya, gaining practical skills that are directly applicable to the field. Whether it was learning about character rigging in Maya or experimenting with level design concepts, every moment was engaging and educational. 

Moreover, the instructors and industry professionals at AIE were incredibly supportive and knowledgeable. Their guidance and feedback helped me refine my techniques and understand the intricacies of creating compelling visuals and interactive experiences. Beyond technical skills, I also learned about the collaborative nature of game development and the importance of effective communication within a team. This experience has strengthened my passion for the dynamic and evolving field of 3D modeling, animation, and game design. I am excited to continue developing my skills and exploring new opportunities within this industry. 

Written by Alice Yan (Year 10)

AIE stands for Academy of Interactive Entertainment and they focus on things such as animation, film and programming. The work experience lasted for 5 days and each day of the week was focused on learning a new skill. Throughout the week I was taught, although not incredibly advanced, how to use game engines, how to build a game with interactive elements, how to model a character, how to animate the character and also how to program different commands to be used throughout your game. Considering I had never done animation or film before this was very easy to understand and also very helpful. 

This work experience was very valuable for me as I was able to try out and learn different skills outside of the school curriculum. It was a very nice work environment that requires most of your time to be spent in front of a computer screen. This was great and I am very glad Pymble was able to offer this opportunity. 

Written by Sherry Yang (Year 10)