Finding Your Path Through Career Day

By Florence L.-S. (’25)

If any QMS high school student is looking for a way to expand their horizons, meet cool people and plan their future, look no further than Career Day. For the 10th year, Career Day has been an event that allowed students to explore careers through various industry experts. The day revolves around exploring the unfamiliar, keeping an open mind, and putting yourself out there. QMS brings in speakers from different sectors to give presentations on their experience and to answer any questions students have.

We had some very engaging speakers this year, such as Chelsea Y. (‘22), a QMS alumni who gave a very helpful look into her life after graduation and offered some valuable advice.

“I liked learning new things and learning about people’s experience in their industries, and I liked the advice that they gave us,” said Ella L. (‘25), a boarding student from the UK.

Cynthia Turgeon, a Cowichan District Hospital representative, said this was her first Career Day and would do another if given the opportunity. “I wish that I had had this same opportunity [to learn about the healthcare sector] when I first started [high school],” shared Cynthia. “The amount of enthusiasm and the interest of the students was fantastic.”

“I’m surprised by the wide range of professions that exist on Vancouver Island,” said Mr. Eric Wang, Department Head of Math. Janis Brooks, a former QMS student and now a consultant and entrepreneur, was thrilled to see the great turnout. “I really appreciated getting to hear some of the questions from the students and to feel the energy that they have,” said Brooks. “A lot has happened since I was a student here,” reminisced Brooks. “I enjoyed seeing all the changes at the school.”

We bear much gratitude to our counsellors, Ms. Barzo and Ms. Ingledew, for coordinating such an inspiring event.

Photo by Hayley Picard