Sponsorship has already helped set Talon, age 14, on a pathway to entering high school with confidence. In Year 8 last year, Talon was really starting to enjoy his learning and even thought about life after school.
“I like exploring stuff in science – from chemistry to biology,” he says. “And I just love maths – I’m good with numbers. I always thought I would love to go to university.”
However, Talon was facing challenges that could have stopped him chasing his dream before he even began.
Talon’s parents had limited education. They wanted to help him pursue a pathway to university but were not sure where to start. It’s just one way that living with disadvantage can make it much harder for students like Talon to access education opportunities. But recently, a world of possibility opened up when Talon became part of The Smith Family’s new Growing Careers Project.
As part of the project, Talon attended Future Seekers, a program which provides students in Years 7 and 8 with early exposure to the world of work. Over seven weeks, Talon attended hour-long sessions with classmates at school that helped fill the gaps in his career network and support systems.
As part of the project, Talon attended Future Seekers, a program which provides students in Years 7 and 8 with early exposure to the world of work. Over seven weeks, Talon attended hour-long sessions with classmates at school that helped fill the gaps in his career network and support systems.
