25 Jun 2025
Over a 3 session Program, 30 Year 11 students had the opportunity to participate in a JP Morgan (one of Australia's leading investment banks), fully funded, ABCN Career Connect experience. Sessions 2 and 3 were held in JP Morgan's spectacular city offices with JP Morgan mentors.
Session 1 was held at school. In this Session, students undertook a Clifton Strengths Survey. The Survey provided students with information about their unique strengths and was geared to support them in understanding how these could be used to fulfil their potential.
The Program was developed on the basis that knowing what you want to do after school is not always easy. Recognising your potential is one thing but knowing where to focus your time and energy when you join the world of work is another.
Career Connect was designed to support students whether they have some idea of what they want to do after school or no idea at all. One of the key objectives of the Program was to support students gain a better understanding of themselves and to be able to explore career options that could see them building a life they love.
Students worked closely with Mentors from JP Morgan to:
- Discover a broad range of careers available after school
- Build the skills needed to be ready for the world of work
- Better understand their strengths
- Explore the careers that might suit their values, strengths and interests
- Take steps toward making decisions about their study and career
This year, and as a final note to this Program, students have been invited to attend a Careers Expo (fully funded by ABCN) to further explore their career choices moving forward.
Thank you ABCN and JP Morgan for yet another extraordinary opportunity. Thank you to Gemma Avon our incredible Student Advocate for supporting our students through the Plumpton High School Futures Centre.
Tim Lloyd, Principal
