On Monday 23 June, a group of our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students visited Financial Services at Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA) for a career information session.
CBA’s partnership with the Australian Indigenous Education Foundation (AIEF) helps link educational opportunities and scholarships to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students. The AIEF also matches volunteer mentors from CBA with students.
Mentors such as Frank Wohlfarth, Head of Banking and Corporate Services Procurement, and Lee Dias, Senior Manager Technology Procurement, support the students as they navigate their senior years at school and beyond.
In the mentoring session, Lee and Frank introduced Kamilaroi man, Kale Talbott, Branch Manager, and Kuku Yalanji/Goorimpul man, Mitchell Heritage, Executive Manager Social. Kale and Mitchell reflected on when they started at CBA, sharing about their careers to date and leadership journey.
Kathryn Howard, Product Owner Community Skilling, provided insights on what ‘Year 13’ has to offer students exploring different career paths after HSC, including CBA’s virtual work experiences.
Lee Hardy, Client Services Executive Chef, hosted the group on a terrace tour of their bush food garden.
Ky Simms, Indigenous Careers Talent Acquisition Associate, and Steven Pelham, Manager First Nations Strategy and Partnerships, also highlighted the support available to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students applying for jobs at CBA post-school.
“This opportunity [at Commonwealth Bank of Australia] was life-changing, as the students learnt of the many possibilities of work, training and opportunities in the corporate world,” said Helen Clarke, Knox’s Head of Diversity Justice and Stewardship. “The day was eye-opening and affirming for the visiting students of the role that CommBank can play in helping them to prepare for their future careers while supporting their cultural journey.”
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