Futures Team @ Pymble

On 18 November, the Pymble Learning Portfolio hosted the first EmPOWER lunch of the year, with guest speakers Dr Hannah Ireland, a specialist in radiology and breast cancer, and ex-student Arabella Hamilton, a designer in the field of architecture. The EmPOWER lunches offer an opportunity for students in Years 9 to 12 to speak to a professional in their field of interest, and ask questions they may have about future careers and pathways available.

The speakers gave us valuable insights into the fascinating and diverse range of career pathways into medicine and architecture, and the great depth of opportunities in these areas to change the world. They highlighted the importance of soft skills, and preparing your personal toolbox alongside your academic records for successful interviews and job experience. The speakers emphasised how there wasn’t just one way to do things, but many ways to achieve your goals, as they themselves had simply done what they enjoyed and ended up in fantastic fields, suiting their interests and aspirations. We’d love for any students interested in future careers to come along!