Future Focused Careers Seminar 2025
Event description
This interactive seminar will delve into the forces driving change; exploring how humans and technology can work together to solve complex problems and build a better future.
We’ll spotlight key growth areas such as space exploration, health innovation, sustainable agriculture, and green careers, guided by leading industry panellists who are actively shaping these fields. Attendees will also consider the skills needed to thrive—such as emotional intelligence, digital fluency, and creative problem-solving.
Event Details
Date: Wednesday 20 August
Time: 6.30pm
Location: Ian Woolf Auditorium, Carey Baptist Grammar School, Kew
Light refreshments provided.
We welcome all members of the Carey community including students, parents, staff, alumni and past families.
What you’ll get out of this session:
Practical insights into the skills needed to thrive in a rapidly changing career landscape
A better understanding of how emotional intelligence and digital skills work hand-in-hand
Exposure to major trends shaping the future of work and industry
Strategies to confidently navigate complex challenges and uncertainty
Tools to think creatively, solve problems, and innovate in any environment
About the panellists:
Sonya Rand, Head of Sustainability – Bunnings
Sonya joined Bunnings as Head of Sustainability in January 2020. Specialising in stakeholder engagement, policy development and risk management, Sonya’s role sees her leading the growth of existing sustainability programs and finding new opportunities to drive positive long-term change across the business. Prior to this, Sonya held a range of senior positions in Australia and the UK managing environmental and social programs across retail, consumer goods and manufacturing industries. A chartered chemical engineer, Sonya has held multiple advisory roles to the Australian Government, addressing issues of human trafficking and modern slavery in supply chains. Sonya is the Vice Chair of Engineers Without Borders Australia and a Board Director of Trust for Nature
Host: Amanda Siva, Careers Practitioner – Carey Baptist Grammar School
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