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The Year 10 cohort were audience to a panel discussion on career pathways in Week 4. Featuring James Stapleton, a Radiographer with Benson Radiology, Tahlia Gabrielli, Principal of Ray White Real Estate, Chloe Mackenzie, Scholarship Forester with OneFortyOne, and Kyle Summers, Mechanical Supervisor at OneFortyOne, each shared details of their respective career journeys. All four panellists discussed the importance of giving something a ‘go’, having good verbal and written communication skills, and demonstrating initiative and interest.

It was particularly interesting to have Chloe speak of her journey, having graduated as DUX in 2020 at Tenison Woods College and immediately moving to Adelaide to pursue a Bachelor of Medical Science. Having spent six months in Adelaide and not enjoying her degree, she took time off and returned to Mount Gambier to live. In 2022, she decided to study a Bachelor of Science (majoring in Earth and Environmental Systems) online, which has allowed her to remain living in Mount Gambier. In late 2022, she applied for the OneFortyOne Scholarship Program, and joined the team in February this year. She now works at OneFortyOne three days a week while continuing to study full-time. The scholarship program allows Chloe to rotate through different teams within the Forestry sector of the business and learn how they all come together for the lifecycle of the tree, from planting to final harvest and delivery to customers. Chloe currently works in the Resources team, assisting with research projects on how OneFortyOne can incorporate more remote sensing into inventory programs. She will move into the two-year graduate program with OneFortyOne in 2025 after she graduates.

It was also a highlight having Maelee Dalton attend as an observer. Maelee is a previous student of the College and is now completing a Traineeship with Ray White Real Estate. Maelee has pursued her interest in real estate since Year 10 when she commenced VET studies. Following successful work placements, she was offered the opportunity to continue her studies and work with Tahlia at Ray White Real Estate. For students to be able to hear from, and see, what recent graduates have done is always invaluable. We thank all panellists for sharing their time and perspectives.