High school students are at the age where they need to think about their future careers and to take actions to achieve those goals.
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That's why SkillsOne led by Kirsten Casey presented a skills and thrills careers showcase to local high schools to help them with their decision on Thursday and Friday, May 9 and 10.
Students from Goulburn High School, Mulwaree High School and Trinity Catholic College listened intently to the guest speakers who all talked about what they did to achieve their career goals.
"The show is all about exciting young people into careers," NSW Deputy Premier John Barilaro said.
"The best way to do that is to actually showcase a diversity by having genuine people talking about their life journey and their work journey.
"We also want to deliver in a way that excites young people and we haven't done that in the past.
"Hopefully those that come, walk away being inspired about an opportunity through vocational education."
One of the guest speakers on at the presentation was pastry chef Samantha Trotter who won the 2018 Apprentice of the year award at the Illawarra and South East NSW Training Awards as well as winning gold at the national World Skills competition.
She moved to Bowral from Cooma when she was 17-years-old to pursue her dream and is a massive supporter of vocational education as it helped her achieve her goals.
"I have come to the end of my training and I'm qualified in a job, have practical skills and have no student debt," Ms Trotter said.
Mulwaree High School teacher Naomi Gill was glad her students had a chance to take part as it was a success the last time SkillsOne went to the school.
The one hour presentation covered topics like construction, healthcare, animal care, beauty and hair to digital and information technology.
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