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Victoria Police Work Experience Program
Victoria Police run a great work experience program for students who might be interested in a police force careers. With this Victoria Police Work Experience Program (VPWEP) it is essential to get your application in early as the demand is strong. Some students miss out simply because they hear about it too late, and all […]
It was his determination…
According to the drama teacher of Tony Award winner, Alex Sharp, it was his determination that she remembers most about the young man who had been rejected by drama schools in the UK, went to the US to try his luck there, and who had a blank resume when he was cast in the […]
Who should go to University?
Another great big question mark at the top of the page, tells you we’re in yet another debate, and this one is very current in Australia, and very juicy. It’s a pretty polarising one about who should go to university. I’ll share another good read, courtesy of The Conversation, (which generously allows bloggers to re-publish). […]
Career Uncertainty
Natal’ya Galliot, PhD Candidate in Education at Macquarie University, argues for early career conversations with students in order to reduce career uncertainty. The education system should move towards ensuring that students are provided with career education sessions before they make their elective subject choices, enabling them to make informed decisions. At the moment, this rarely […]
Diamonds and the Physicist
A really good discussion with a physicist took place on the radio on Tuesday morning. No, I’m not pulling your leg! The female prize-winning expert explained the connection between a diamonds and a physicist, something about which I knew absolutely nothing! In my defense I dropped physics in year 10, due to being truly terrified […]
Make a Difference in Fashion!
The vexed issue of textile and clothing manufacturing continues to provoke much attention even after decades of noisy advocacy from the likes of Naomi Klein. Klein wrote a great book called No Logo, on the topic, in 1999, exposing the actions of the brand bullies. It is now down to a new generation of savvy […]
Sound Engineering
Have a listen to yet another great ABC Radio National program. If you or your young person are interested in sound engineering, this is a must listen. Part Two to follow, and this one is great fun; a competition to see who can make the biggest audio from mobile audio gadgets without using electricity. This […]
Do recruiters look at your Shoes?
Thinking back to my time in business, I do not specifically recall checking out a candidate’s footwear. On the other hand, it is highly possible that I did notice the lack of spit and polish, a worn-down-to-nothing heel, or a chewed up strap that looked like something that had been in the dog’s mouth. Something […]
So she wants to be on stage
Last year I worked with Sophie (I’ll call her Sophie). Sophie badly wants to be on stage. She lives and breaths performing, and always has. She’s the girl at parties who is up on a table performing Broadway songs; she knows all the words-she will not stop!! What if that’s your kid; who, by year […]