A group of Cobram Secondary College students recently had the opportunity to participate in an industry immersion experience where they visited some key local industry sites.
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The tour, which went to Crow Constructions, CPE Construction, Recopak and Booths Transport, enable the Years 10, 11 and 12 students the opportunity to visit medium to large local and regional workplaces to see first-hand what it is like to work in different industry areas.
Students were given an opportunity to speak with professionals about their job. It also gave students some insights into employer expectations and advice from potential employers about what could make them stand out in a job interview and criteria they are looking for in employees.
The tours also provide a key opportunity to open students’ eyes to new possibilities and showcases the great array of different job opportunities that are available in their local region.
The initiative was a combined partnership with Moira Shire’s Economic Development team and Goulburn Murray Local Learning and Employment Network.
Cobram Secondary College careers advisor Maria Hart attended the tour with the students and said it was a great opportunity for soon-to-be workers to see what options were available to them.
“Thank you to Crow Constructions, CPE Construction, Recopak and Booths Transport for giving up their time and supporting us on this industry tour,” Ms Hart said.
“The information, key messages and advice they provided was really beneficial to our students.
“Industry tours help build stronger links between school and industry and highlight the various employment options in the Moira shire.”
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