Grow their skills, shape their futures
As a valued member of the CGS Alumni community, you have a unique opportunity to support the next generation by getting involved in the School’s Work Experience Programme. You can offer short-term opportunities that provide students with invaluable insights into the day-to-day workings of an organisation and the industry in general. It is a meaningful way for you to stay connected with the School, while helping students explore their passions and pathways through real-world exposure.
The Details
Students in Years 10 – 12 opt into the Programme. Placements are between three and five days to allow students the opportunity for a range of experiences in the organisation. They may watch others perform a role, get hands-on experience, or both, depending on what the host employer is willing and able to provide. While there is a time commitment from the host employer, the experience is highly rewarding for all involved.
Areas of Interest
Some of the industries in which students are currently seeking Work Experience are:
- Allied Health
- Business
- Construction
- Engineering
- Fashion
- Finance
- Information Technology
- Law
- Medicine
- Music
However, Work Experience is all about exploring the wider options available (which many students are simply unaware of) in order for them to make more informed choices. We are aiming to offer opportunities in a broad range of fields and specialisations, so if your role does not fit in one of the categories above, we would still love to hear from you!
Expressions of Interest Form
Please indicate your interest by completing an . This form will ask if you would like to be involved in other careers events and opportunities in addition to hosting a work experience student.
Your contact details will be added to the list held by the Careers staff. Students interested in Work Experience have a conversation about their interests with the Careers staff and if there is a match, your contact details are provided. This ensure a fair distribution of requests to employers.
As building independence is part of the process, students are expected to make contact with the employer themselves to propose their suitability and negotiate dates. There is no obligation to accept the request, but if you are happy to take on the placement, then there is an easy online agreement for employers, parents, students and the school to complete which provides insurance to all parties for the experience.
Further Information
If you would like to view the information that students are given, you can log in to the CGS connect site and view the relevant . If you do not have a CGS account, or have any further questions about the process, please contact the Careers Team:
Ms Dharini Ganesan Raju and Mrs Carmen Love
E:
P: 02 5114 4141
