By LACHLAN MOORHEAD
MANY high school students from all over Casey were left inspired and entertained last week after the City of Casey’s, Men’s Mentor Breakfast.
The breakfast, held on Friday at council premises, gave many year-11 students the opportunity to gain insight into the experiences of local professionals and exposed them to a range of career options.
Students also heard from ex-Australian cricketer and footballer Max Walker AO, the keynote speaker for the event, who spoke openly and honestly about his career.
Mr Walker focused on the importance of visualising objectives and acting upon them.
“Wouldn’t it be terrible if you died with a great idea inside you and an audience of one,” Mr Walker said.
“It’s incumbent upon every one of us around the table to take that idea and make it even better, to turn concept into reality.
“Lift the bar and stretch your capabilities, why wouldn’t you want to aim to be the absolute best?”
Casey CEO Mike Tyler said the breakfast was an opportunity not only for students to gain insight but also the adults.
“This morning’s breakfast is an opportunity for you all to get the benefit of the experiences, successes and mistakes of men who have achieved a great deal in their chosen professions,” Mr Tyler said.
“I’m sure that in the process, the adults will also gain plenty of value from hearing of the new perspectives of the young men in the room.”
Mr Tyler said time was on every student’s side, especially for those who still hadn’t narrowed down a potential career path.
“Some of you will have a firm sense of direction, others will have just a vague sense or a burgeoning interest but are not yet 100 per cent decided,” he said.
“Either case is perfectly okay, there’s always plenty of time and plenty of opportunities.”
