Career Events

Coming up very soon, and something that is very relevant to all our members are a number of presentations by government representatives. On Monday, 15th of March at 1pm in room PW217, a spokesperson from the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) will visit La Trobe. The representative will discuss career pathways at DFAT and also give an insight to students into working for the organisation and what is expected of prospective employees who are considering DFAT as a career pathway.

As well as this, on Tuesday the 23rd of March in MARB LT at 1-2pm a spokesperson from the Victorian Government will visit La Trobe. He too will speak about his experiences and also offer an insight into what it like and how to pursue a career with the Victorian Government. Both presentations are invaluable to students considering diplomacy or a career in governance.

The Graduate Recruitment Expo is the biggest careers event of the year and brings a wide variety of employers to the Bundoora campus keen to meet with next crop of up and coming leaders. In attendance will be representatives from a wide range of prospective employers including a representative from AusAid. This conference is a great opportunity for students at all year levels to speak to prospective employers about employment in the near future or to gain an insight into what is expected from graduates when you complete your studies. For further information about upcoming Career related events and to access a wide range of useful resources go to http://www.latrobe.edu.au/careers/students/index.html

Those of you wishing to be mentored by a member of the workforce should consider applying for the La Trobe Careers office mentor program. This program connects students with those in the workforce, providing an invaluable insight and guidance throughout your studies. Further information and application forms can be found at http://www.latrobe.edu.au/careers/mentoring/students.html

MDG Conference: Volunteers wanted

For those interested in the MDG and development more broadly, there is a great conference coming up at La Trobe on the 30th Nov. – 1st Dec. It is co-sponsored by AusAid and a host of other important development organisations and is a great opportunity to engage with the sector and see what it is all about.

However, it costs money and while the fee is greatly reduced for students from $330 to only $110, and it promises to be a great program of many fantastic speakers (to be opened by the Hon. Bob McMullen), it is still money many students don’t have. As such, there are a few volunteering opportunities available. If you are interested, then contact Kajute and he will get in contact with you. Go to http://www.latrobe.edu.au/humansecurity/MDGconference.html for more info.

Powershift 2009

In July 2009, together with 30 fellow La Trobe students, we made the trip up to Sydney for Powershift, Australia’s largest youth climate change conference. Hosted by the Australian Youth Climate Coalition, the event gave us all the opportunity to hang out and rub shoulders with around 1000 students from all over the country to discuss the challenges that we will face in the coming decades as a result of climate change.

With speakers such as David Spratt, Senators Christine Milne and Nick Xenophon, state Premiers Nathan Rees and Mike Rann along with many other international guests the event provided us with a great forum within which to voice our concerns and share ideas and strategies with the country’s leading environmentalists.

Thanks to the help of La Trobe University’s Sustainability Taskforce and Marketing department we were able to cover much of the funding and enjoy a great time getting to know each other and some of Sydney’s famous nightlife.