Virtual Panel Discussion for Parents, Teachers and Mentors

Want to learn more about the career opportunities for your child in Western Sydney?

Want to learn how a STEM education can give your child a rewarding, high-paying career?

Want to know how to guide your child through elective subject selection?

Parents of Western Sydney – this panel discussion is for you.

CSIRO hosted a discussion for parents of students who are considering their career opportunities and Year 11/12 elective subjects.

The discussion, led by renowned science communicator Vanessa Pirotta, invited some of the Australia’s brightest minds across government, education, industry, and big tech, to discuss the following topics:

• Industry demand for STEM skilled talent, now and in the future
• Explosion of new career opportunities surrounding the Western Sydney Airport and Bradfield City. How to prepare your child to take advantage of these new developments
• How to recognise your child’s interest in STEM, foster their passion and guide them into a rewarding, high-paid career
• The importance of subject selection. Creating a good foundation for a STEM career

Panel Members

• Scott Crowe, Lead Recruiter for Data, Canva
• Prof Kathryn Holmes, Director of the Centre for Educational Research and Professor of STEM Education at Western Sydney University
• Dr Sarah Hill, CEO of Western Parkland City Authority
• Jan Dobbie, HR Manager at Varley Group

Host: Dr Vanessa Pirotta, Wildlife scientist, Science communicator and a Superstar of STEM

Date and Times

Event happened on 26th Aug, 2021.

Recording available here: https://webcast.csiro.au/#/webcasts/withstemyoucan