TWO Armidale students were part of a select few to participate in a Royal Australian Air Force program aimed at inspiring and educating young women on a career in the aviation industry.
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Georgia Sawyer and Laura Hooper from O’Connor Catholic College attended the Girls Residential Technical Camp in Wagga Wagga last week, which was an opportunity for the pair to experience technical roles within the air force.
In addition to engaging with serving women and professional role-models, the girls were also exposed to air force life and learned just what it would take to reach their future career goals.
Georgia said she was one step closer to achieving her dream.
“I came to this course not knowing what to expect,” she said.
“Before coming here I had my eyes on aerospace or aeronautical engineering, but looking at the trades and technician has really opened me up to other jobs in the future.
“I want to get as much experience as possible before trying to get into ADFA. This camp is slowly making my dream of a career in the Australian Defence Force a reality.”
Fellow O’Connor student Laura said she hoped to become a pilot or aircraft engineer, and the air force camp had been an important step towards her career goals.
“By taking part in this camp it allowed me to have a better understanding on what engineers, techies, and other tech careers involve,” she said.
“Doing the hands-on activities – like putting a split pin through a bolt using only the space to access it through a removed panel – was really challenging and enjoyable. It makes you trust in yourself and ability to perform a task set for you.”
Young women aged 15 to 24 attended last week’s camp and hailed from all corners of the nation.