Government and Business Careers

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Immersion experience for schools in Government and Professional Services from Skilling the Bay

Prepare for an exciting immersion into the diverse landscape of Government and Business careers.

Skilling the Bay has developed a program to promote the extensive roles available within the Government and Business sector and the entry points to start your career. Geelong is a hub for some of the largest government organisations in the region, offering a rich landscape of employment options, catering to individuals with different skills, interests, and career aspirations.

A multitude of jobs across various industries and skill levels are available in local councils, statutory authorities, or corporate government at the state, territory, or federal level. Government departments and business organisations offer traineeships, apprenticeships, entry-level roles, and graduate programs.

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Government and business partners currently include:

  • The City of Greater Geelong
  • Barwon Water
  • Australian Bureau of Statistics
  • The Gordon

  • Gain an understanding of the diverse careers available in the government and business sector.
  • Hear about the career journeys of workers in finance, marketing, management and operations
  • Activities include panels of speakers, round table discussions, tours of work areas
  • Half-day visits to organisations such as City of Greater Geelong, Barwon Water, The Gordon and more.

Aims of the program 

  • To inspire and engage Year 10 and 11 students in the world of work and to raise awareness of post-school pathways opportunities.
  • To raise awareness of the extensive roles and careers available within the region's Government and Business Careers organisations.

Program format

  • Students experience a variety of industry workplaces over three days
  • Fun activity at the Geelong Tech School
  • Host organisations will provide an introduction and overview of the organisation, a panel of employees to discuss their career journey, opportunity for a group activity or roundtable discussions and a site tour of work areas.
  • A module runs for 1 day (between 9.00am and 3.00pm) with industry partners hosting a morning or afternoon session (2 to 2.5hrs duration).

Program dates for 2026

  • Tues 19 May
  • Wed 27 May
  • Tues 2 June

Delivered by: Skilling the Bay and supported by the Victorian Government

Important notes for schools:

  • The expectation is that students complete all modules in the World of Work programs.
  • The programs are capped for student numbers, and early registrations will take priority.
  • Students will need to make their own transport arrangements to and from the arranged meeting point per program, at the specified time which will be advised on confirmation of the student's registration.
  • Programs generally run between 9.00 am to 3.00pm.
  • Teachers and ES staff from participating schools are welcome to attend/assist on tour days.
  • Skilling the Bay will provide a VIT-Registered Teacher employed by the Department of Education for each program day.
 

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Register your interest or stay informed about the program by contacting:

Josie Collins
skillingthebay@gordontafe.edu.au 
5225 0902

Or enter your details in the form below.

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