Government and Professional Services

The World of Work program provides meaningful immersion experiences for senior secondary students in trending and growing industries in the Geelong region. With the significant presence of government and professional services industries in Geelong, STB, along with industry stakeholders, has identified the need to promote the varied and extensive career opportunities available within this sector.

Gain an understanding of the diverse careers available in the government and professional services sector.
Hear about the career journeys of workers in finance, marketing, management or 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.

Government and professional services agencies provide a range of career entry points, and as well as highlighting education and training pathways into the industry, this program also seeks to highlight and promote entry-level roles that may be available through traineeships, apprenticeships and graduate programs.

Government and professional services partners currently include:

The City of Greater Geelong
Barwon Water
The Gordon

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 Professional services organisations.

Program format

Students experience a variety of industry workplaces over four days.
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 9.30am and 2.30pm) with industry partners hosting a morning or afternoon session (2 to 2.5hrs duration).

Program dates for 2025

Check back for 2025 program dates.

Delivered by: Skilling the Bay

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 9.30 am to 2.30pm.
May require commitment of a teaching resource from participating schools to attend/assist on tour days.
Schools can be subsidised CRT costs to enable a supervising teacher to attend.

To register your interest or stay informed about the program, please contact:

Josie Collins
skillingthebay@gordontafe.edu.au 5225 0902

Or enter your details in the form below.