The Hellenic Medical Society of Australia (HMSA), in collaboration with the Greek Community of Melbourne (GCM), invite all year 9-12 students to attend the HMSA ‘Pathways to Success’ Careers Day.
The HMSA Careers Day will be held on Saturday, May 3, 1:30-5pm, at the Greek Centre, Melbourne. The event will have over 30 leading Greek Australian professionals in attendance representing over 20 industries. There will be current University students also present, ready to answer any questions.
This will be an opportunity for students to meet and connect with leading Greek Australian professionals, discuss subject selection, university courses and careers pathways. There will also be a focus this year on ‘wellbeing’ whereby, strategies to manage stressful situations and competing priorities, e.g. exams, will be discussed.
A/Prof Marinis Pirpiris, President of HMSA and a strong proponent of the importance of this form of intergenerational connection, stated that: “This event will help shape a student’s future and career by connecting their career aspirations with personal values and community identity, ensuring that their success is both meaningful and authentic to them.”
“The day will be more than just career advice, it will be an opportunity for students to dream boldly, connect deeply and shape a future of purpose and success. By building networks, discovering possibilities and embracing their identity, students will take a further step towards a future filled with achievement and pride,” A/Prof Pirpiris added.
The Inaugural HMSA Careers Day was held last year, with requests for more. Student feedback included “loved the opportunity to meet Greek Australian professionals who I have read about,” “it helped confirm my career direction,” “I gathered a couple of business cards, so that I have some contacts in the industry.”
The day will include a panel discussion, breakout rooms as well as a networking session, in order for students to meet as many professionals as possible.
There is an excellent line up of distinguished professionals attending including (and not limited to):
- A/Prof Marinis Pirpiris – Orthopaedic Surgeon, President of HMSA, Treasurer of GCM
- The Honourable Associate Justice Ierodiaconou – Principal Associate Judge of the Supreme Court of Victoria
- Prof Vasso Apostolopoulos – Distinguished Professor, Professor of Immunology, Head of the Healthy Lifespan and Chronic Diseases Program, RMIT
- Maria Mavrikos – Managing Director Structural Challenge, Founder & CEO of Steel Chicks
- Helen Mantzis – Board Member of The Australian Ballet and the Hellenic Museum, Founder of KHGM Consulting & startup app Loopels
- Bill Petridis – Head of Technology at St Kilda Football Club
- Mary Sinanidis – Journalist at The Greek Herald
To find out more information on all the speakers and to register please visit: www.hmsacareersday.com This is a free event, however there are limited places, so please register early in order to avoid disappointment.
