The Pathways program at Newman Senior High School equips students with the knowledge, skills, and attitudes needed to make informed career choices. By offering real-world learning experiences, it aims to boost student engagement and open doors to future opportunities.
In May, 37 enthusiastic Year 9 students attended a Careers Camp in Karratha, where they explored various industries such as health, mining, construction, instrumentation, beauty, and high-risk work environments through hands-on activities and direct industry engagement.
For Rubi-Rose Reece, a quiet and thoughtful Aboriginal student who has resided in Newman for 8 years, the camp was a turning point. Although Ruby had attended a primary school camp before, this was her first high school trip. She enjoyed connecting with new peers and exploring career options, especially electrical work, beauty, and instrumentation. The hands-on experiences helped her imagine working in those fields.
The camp also boosted Ruby’s confidence and sparked a genuine interest in careers she hadn’t considered. “I would give electrical career a go,” she said. Her advice to others: “Be yourself and have fun. Engage in a lot of the career activities.”
