Helping students reach their goals

EDUCATIONAL AND CAREER ADVICE FOR STUDENTS… From left, GOTAFE youth engagement officer, Claire Grellman with McGuire College year 12 student, Drue McEntee at the special careers night organised by The Smith Family and hosted at la Trobe University. Photo: Supplied.
EDUCATIONAL AND CAREER ADVICE FOR STUDENTS… From left, GOTAFE youth engagement officer, Claire Grellman with McGuire College year 12 student, Drue McEntee at the special careers night organised by The Smith Family and hosted at la Trobe University. Photo: Supplied.
EDUCATIONAL AND CAREER ADVICE FOR STUDENTS… From left, GOTAFE youth engagement officer, Claire Grellman with McGuire College year 12 student, Drue McEntee at the special careers night organised by The Smith Family and hosted at la Trobe University. Photo: Supplied.
EDUCATIONAL AND CAREER ADVICE FOR STUDENTS… From left, GOTAFE youth engagement officer, Claire Grellman with McGuire College year 12 student, Drue McEntee at the special careers night organised by The Smith Family and hosted at la Trobe University. Photo: Supplied.

CHILDREN’S education charity, The Smith Family is helping young people navigate the transition from school to work, recently teaming up with La Trobe University to host a special careers night for year 11 and 12 Shepparton students enrolled in the charity’s Learning for Life program.

Students on the Learning for Life program receive targeted support to help them with their education and post-school outcomes.

The Beyond Year 12: University and Future Career Conversations event featured a number of informative presentations designed to prepare students and their families for life after high school. This included presentations focused on tertiary options, scholarship opportunities and financial support services.

Speakers included La Trobe University staff and student ambassadors, Smith Family Program coordinators, as well as current Learning for Life students.

The Smith Family’s general manager in Victoria, Anton Leschen said the charity was delighted to partner with La Trobe University for the special event, to help young people in Shepparton feel more confident about taking that important leap from school to tertiary studies or work.

“For young people who aren’t sure where they’re heading when their schooling ends, these events are invaluable,” Mr Leschen said.

“It’s an opportunity to help them realise the significance of their schooling, as well as consider the real-life, post-school options that are out there. We want young people involved in our program to feel positive and prepared as they transition into adulthood.”

McGuire College year 12 student, Drue McEntee said the evening opened her eyes to the range of opportunities and support available to her beyond school.

“From hearing about all the different university and TAFE options, as well as the tertiary scholarship opportunities available through The Smith Family, the event was fantastic,” Drue said.

“I’m interested in studying commerce one day and, after tonight, I’m really excited about what my future holds.”