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"Keep
your options and mind open by choosing a wide variety
of courses. Start to think about the future."
Cindy
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Winemaker at Beringer Blass, Mildara Wines, Merbein
(near Mildura) |
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"Try
to obtain some ideas for interest areas which show
appeal to you. Having an area of interest is more
important than having a specific job in mind. More
importantly, choose subjects that will enable you
to have the necessary background for a selected
course or career."
Adam
- University Student (Practical Placement) - Goulburn
Valley Water |
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"Complete
work experience in fields that may interest you
in the future. You should not be afraid to try
something if you don’t have a background to it.
You will surprise yourself with your ability to
adapt and learn new things."
Angela - University
Student (Studying Graduate Diploma of Education)
La Trobe University, Shepparton.
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"Concentrate
on subjects such as English, Maths and Science.
Keep options open by choosing such subjects in VCE."
Bailey
- Dairy Farmer - Toolamba |
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"Keep
all avenues open with varied studies to give more
career options in the future."
Bill
- Agricultural Standards Officer - Bendigo |
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"Start
thinking about where your interests lie and pursue
subjects that will enable you to undertake appropriate
courses."
Bindi
- Extension Graduate (Irrigation Salinity Extension
Officer)
Tatura, Maffra and Echuca/Kerang |
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"Try
to gain an idea about what field interests you the
most, but don't panic if you are not sure. You should
stick with what you're good at and what you enjoy
the most."
Brent
- University student (Bachelor of Applied Science
in Natural Resource Management) - The University
of Melbourne, Dookie College |
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"Try
to keep your options open and work hard on core
subjects such as Maths, Science and English. Gaining
practical experience is also very important."
Chris
- Orchard Manager - Turnbull Brothers' Orchards,
Ardmona, Victoria |
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"Utilise
work experience programs offered at secondary school
effectively and gain as much experience as possible."
Chris
- Veterinarian (Partner, Tatura Veterinary Clinic)
- Tatura |
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"Enjoy
school while you can!"
Craig
- Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Analyst -
Bendigo |
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"Keep
an open mind and a broader perspective about your
future and consider careers with promising employment
prospects, but also choose a career you will enjoy."
Dale
- Technical Officer - DNRE Tatura |
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"Try
to research and appreciate a wide range of professions,
and regularly question people in these industries
about their opinions and thoughts on their careers."
Damien
- Veterinarian - Tatura |
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"Don't
be too worried about career choices at this stage.
Work hard with subjects such as English, Mathematics
and Science as this will give better preparation
for VCE."
Daniel
- Recent university graduate (Bachelor of Applied
Science in Natural Resource Management) - Department
of Natural Resources and Environment, Tatura |
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"Choose
subjects wisely so future options can be broad as
possible, and a range of part-time or holiday work
will provide experience in various working environments."
Eli
- Wool Industry Officer - Ballarat |
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"Have
a look at different industries and don't be afraid
to approach companies to ask questions and spend
time with them to see whether you like that sort
of work. This way you might have an idea of what
you want to do so you can tailor VCE to suit your
needs better."
Fiona
- Beef Industry Development Officer (currently in
the NRE Graduate Program) |
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"Think
of agriculture as more than farming.It is important
to understand that to be involved in Australian
agriculture incorporates every moment along the
production line, from the farm gate to the end product.
Read rural news and familiarise yourself with the
current issues. The subjects undertaken at Year
10 level are not critical in pursuing further studies
in agriculture, however relevant subjects would
be helpful. "
Fiona
- University Student (Bachelor of Applied Science/Bachelor
of Commerce) - The University of Melbourne |
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"First
identify your goals and preferred lifestyle. Complete
subjects that have some interest to you, providing
a balance between career availability and personal
interest."
Hamish
- Dairy Farmer/ Manager - Tatura, Northern Victoria |
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"Do
some work experience in your area of interest to
make sure that you really like it and that you are
still interested in it. Try and get a broad general
knowledge of natural resources and try to choose
subjects which relate to the course you want to
get into. Geography, Physics and Maths were good
choices for Me."
Hayley
- Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Officer -
Tatura NRE |
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"Think
about the subjects you enjoy, your hobbies, interests
and what it is about them that appeals to you. These
indicate the areas you will enjoy and be successful
in. Study these subjects and begin to identify your
potential career areas. Look in the employment section
of newspapers to get an idea of the industries and
jobs that exist."
Hayley
- Landcare Support Officer - Horsham |
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"Take
any opportunities that may arise, and be prepared
to step outside your home environment and try something
new."
Jessamy
- Secondary School Student and Young Rural Ambassador
- Mitchell Secondary College, Wodonga |
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"Don't
panic if you are unsure what you want to do 10 years
down the track. Think about what are the things
you like to do. Can you see yourself doing them
in 10 years time and being happy? Happiness is everything
to me."
Jo
- Sustainable Regional Development Officer - Bendigo |
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"Think
about things you like, eg. agriculture, animals,
woodwork etc. and choose appropriate subjects which
will benefit you in the future."
Jo-Anne
- Animal Nutritionist / Feed Quality Analyser -
Heiferlink (Shepparton) and Agrilink Feed Services |
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"Study
in areas you feel motivated and excited about and
don't feel pressured by peer groups or adults to
drop a subject because it's 'uncool' or not 'practical.'"
lJoanne
- Communications Officer/Public
Relations - Institute
for Horticultural Development, Knoxfield, Victoria |
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"Enjoy
yourself! Try as many different things as possible
to get a broad range of experience in lots of different
areas. Don't be too quick to decide."
Joanne
- National Methyl Bromide Communications Officer
- Institute for Horticultural Development, Knoxfield |
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"Maths,
Sciences and Biology are really useful for getting
into an environmental science field."
Kate
- Environmental Planning and Works Officer - DNRE
Tatura |
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"Students
who have an interest in Agriculture should complete
some work experience to get an idea of the industry
and how it operates."
Kellie
- Field Officer (Dairy Industry) - Murray Goulburn
Co-operative, Maffra, Vic |
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"Enjoy
school and choose the subjects where you have an
interest. This makes studying as easy as it can
be."
Kellyanne
- Beef Industry Development Officer - DNRE Wodonga,
Vic |
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"Think
about subjects that are interesting to you and that
you enjoy the most. Consider how these subject choices
relate to the world around you, and what potential
they have to offer in future employment opportunities
and self-fulfilment."
Kim
- Environmental Scientist (Private Consultant) -
Sinclair Knight Merz, Tatura |
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"Start
investigating the career paths that you believe
are interesting."
Kim
- Quality Assurance Officer - Ardmona Foods Ltd,
Mooroopna, Victoria |
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"Science
provides a brilliant background for many areas of
work, and a sound basis for thinking about problems
and issues. It is also very important to do well
in English if you wish to succeed in policy development
as the job I have now (Senior Science Policy Analyst)
requires substantial reading and writing. Communication
skills developed through study of English and involvement
in public speaking or debating are essential in
large and complex public sector organisations."
Kimberley
- Senior Science Policy Analyst - DNRE, East Melbourne |
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"Have
fun and be social. Gradually build up your study
skills from year to year, so VCE will not be as
difficult to deal with."
Kylie
- Technical Officer, Pathology and Sustainable Agriculture
- DNRE, Tatura |
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"Don't
limit your tertiary choices, choose maths/ science
subjects now for preparation of tertiary studies."
Larissa
- Administration Manager - Westfarmers Dalgety,
Shepparton |
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"Study
hard with core subjects and receive advice on career
opportunities for the future."
Lexie
- Part time Ranger and university student - Dookie
Bushland Reserve, The University of Melbourne, Dookie
College |
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"Keep
your options open, and undertake a wide range of
work experience. Narrow down your preferred career/course
choices and speak to as many people within the industry
as possible."
Martin
- Hydro-geologist - Sinclair Knight Merz, Tatura |
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"Keep
options open and try to explore a variety of career
options through work experience."
Paul
- Technical Officer - CropTec Fertilisers and Seed |
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"Do
all the Science and Maths that you can, as you will
use this in the future, even if it does not seem
relevant right now."
Rani
- GIS Analyst - Centre for Land Protection Research
- DNRE Epsom |
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"Concentrate
on maths and sciences, as these subjects will
allow you to move on to most tertiary studies."
Ryan
- Graduate Engineer (Groundwater and Water Resources)
- Sinclair Knight Merz, Tatura
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"Utilise
any opportunities to work, learn or do work experience
in areas that interest you."
Vanessa
- Environmental Scientist - Goulburn Valley Water |
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