Supply Chain Industry Visit

On Friday the 4th of June four Year 10 students, Jai Pereira, Jackson Sibir, John Vaokakala and Taylan Arslan visited Jaybro, a supply chain organisation in Arndell Park. The aim of the industry visit was to highlight to the students the many employment roles within the supply chain industry.  

The students participated in boardroom presentations and discussions with Alison Passey, Group Human Resources Manager, and other members of staff including Jeremy Joyce, Chief Executive Officer. During these discussions and presentations the students learnt how Jaybro began as a humble family business and now employs 200 staff in a number of locations. Alison explained to the students that Jaybro’s success is based on exceptional customer service and a wide range of products. Jeremy shared his insights into the traits a young person needs for success in the workplace - these included a willingness to learn; punctuality and reliability; and working as a team to get the job done right and on time for the customer.

During the morning the students toured the various sections of the business, these included the call centre; the IT department; the marketing department and the warehouse. Once in the warehouse students participated in an exercise where they read a picking docket, sourced the items and learnt about the dispatching process.

Once back in the boardroom students heard from Paul Hardin, Business Manager for MIGAS Apprentices and Trainees about the opportunity to complete a Traineeship as part of their Year 11 and Year 12 studies. This traineeship will be in Warehouse Operations and will be a stepping stone into the Jaybro business.

Further to this day the students have been offered a work experience placement to learn more about Jaybro and the supply chain industry.

The industry visit was a great success. Staff from both Jaybro and MIGAS expressed their excitement about the partnership that is being developed and how wonderful the students were.

This partnership is a new endeavour at St Andrews College and I am indebted to these four students for the professional way they conducted themselves on the day, they truly were great ambassadors of our College.

My congratulations goes to Jai, Jackson, John and Taylan and I hope that they consider the traineeship opportunity. 

This opportunity is open to any Year 10 student who is looking to develop their employability skills during their senior studies.

Therese May

Careers Counsellor