Creative Industries

• To inspire and engage Year 9, 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 Creative Industries.

Get ready for an extraordinary experience with Skilling the Bay’s immersive three-day program. We’ll embark on an exhilarating journey through Geelong’s most iconic creative destinations!

As you explore these remarkable places, you’ll have the opportunity to connect with professionals who will share their personal journeys, unveiling a multitude of roles and careers you might never have imagined. Learn from seasoned professionals and mentors who have already carved their paths in these fields.

• 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).

• Mon 28 July
• Wed 6 Aug
• Tues 12 Aug

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 invited 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.