S4E Podcast

In Episode 48 of the S4E Podcast, Scott is joined by Jasper, Connor and Roman from Hampton East School for a conversation about school, growing up and preparing for life after graduation.The group reflects on how they have changed throughout high school, the skills they have developed, future career ideas, and what they think the transition into adulthood might look like. They also discuss what school does well, what could be improved, and the advice they would give their younger selves.A thoughtful episode about confidence, personal growth, future goals and figuring out what comes next.HAMPTON EAST SCHOOLhttps://hamptoneastschool.vic.edu.au/SUPPORT 4 EMPLOYMENTWebsite: www.s4e.org.auYouTube:⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.youtube.com/@support4employment⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook: www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100071613540277Instagram: www.instagram.com/support4employment

In Episode 47 of the S4E Podcast, Scott is joined by Josh and Perla from Hampton East School to interview special guest Joe Licastro, founder and owner of Wayne Cleaning Systems.Joe shares the story of building the business from a small family operation in 1982 into a major Victorian cleaning and facilities company employing hundreds of people and working with organisations including V/Line, government agencies and regional councils.The conversation covers business growth, leadership, employment opportunities, the challenges of working through COVID-19, what makes a great employee, and the lessons Joe has learned over more than 40 years in business. Josh and Perla also jump in with their own questions about first jobs, workplace skills, cleaning careers and some of the more unusual parts of the industry.WAYNE CLEANING SYSTEMShttps://www.waynecleaningsystems.com.au/HAMPTON EAST SCHOOLhttps://hamptoneastschool.vic.edu.au/SUPPORT 4 EMPLOYMENTWebsite: www.s4e.org.auYouTube:⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.youtube.com/@support4employment⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook: www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100071613540277Instagram: www.instagram.com/support4employment

In Episode 46 of the S4E Podcast, Scott is joined by Asha, Connor, Jasper and Roman from Hampton East School to interview special guest Caroline White, representative for Caruana Ward on Kingston City Council and local small-business owner.Caroline shares her journey from growing up in Aspendale and running her own dance studio to stepping into local government. The conversation explores what she has learned from working with the community, the skills that have shaped her career, supporting local businesses, and her perspective on the growth and changing needs of Kingston.The Hampton East students get to know Caroline beyond her role in council, asking about her first job, public speaking, influences, life outside of work and her advice for young people still figuring out what they want to do after school.CAROLINE WHITEhttps://votecaroline.com/HAMPTON EAST SCHOOLhttps://hamptoneastschool.vic.edu.au/SUPPORT 4 EMPLOYMENTWebsite: www.s4e.org.auYouTube:⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.youtube.com/@support4employment⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook: www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100071613540277Instagram: www.instagram.com/support4employment

In Episode 45 of the S4E Podcast, Scott is joined by Josh, Nicholas and Perla from Hampton East School for a relaxed conversation focused on getting to know them a little better.The group talks about future careers, personal growth, challenges they’ve overcome, how they learn best, the people who have influenced them, and what they hope life might look like in the years ahead. There is also plenty of lighter conversation around music, favourite songs and dream festival line-ups.A thoughtful and fun episode about confidence, independence, work, interests and looking ahead to the future.HAMPTON EAST SCHOOLhttps://hamptoneastschool.vic.edu.au/SUPPORT 4 EMPLOYMENTWebsite: www.s4e.org.auYouTube:⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.youtube.com/@support4employment⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook: www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100071613540277Instagram: www.instagram.com/support4employment

In this episode, the Hampton East students are joined by Melbourne musician, educator, producer and performer Robi Parolin.With more than 30 years in the music industry, Robi shares stories from performing and touring around the world, teaching future musicians, working alongside major Australian artists, and his latest chapter as THERADIOMUSICOLA. The conversation covers career lessons, the changing music industry, performance nerves, creativity and advice for young people looking to build a career in music.Robi also talks about his debut release, “Cos We’re Girls”, and the inspiration behind its message of empowerment and challenging stereotypes. A conversation packed with music, career advice, memorable stories and plenty of fun questions.THERADIOMUSICOLASpotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0D7OeFAzWtjrUhD1aGfy8hWebsite: https://www.theradiomusicolastudio.com/SUPPORT 4 EMPLOYMENTWebsite: www.s4e.org.auYouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.youtube.com/@support4employment⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook: www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100071613540277Instagram: www.instagram.com/support4employment

In this episode, Athan, Harry and Jasper from Hampton East School are joined by special guest David Wilton, founder of Wiltons Cookies.David shares the story behind building a successful Australian family business, from humble beginnings to supplying handmade cookies, honeybreads and slices to hundreds of cafés and hospitality businesses across the country.Together, they explore what it takes to build a business, the importance of quality, customer relationships, overcoming challenges and the lessons learned along the way. David also shares advice for young people interested in entrepreneurship, finding a career path and turning an idea into something real.A great conversation about business, creativity, hard work and what success truly means.WILTONS COOKIEShttps://wiltons.com.au/HAMPTON EAST SCHOOLhttps://hamptoneastschool.vic.edu.au/SUPPORT 4 EMPLOYMENTWebsite: www.s4e.org.auYouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.youtube.com/@support4employment⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook: www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100071613540277Instagram: www.instagram.com/support4employment

Hampton East School returns to the show!In Episode 42, Athan, Harry and Jasper kick off the first episode of our new Hampton East series. We catch up on what has changed since their last visit, their plans for life after school, favourite memories of S4E, and the skills they hope to build as they prepare for the future.Over the coming weeks, different Hampton East students will step behind the microphones to build their confidence, communication and interviewing skills. Eventually putting those skills into action by interviewing some special guests of their own.Plenty of new voices, conversations and inevitable chaos ahead!HAMPTON EAST SCHOOLhttps://hamptoneastschool.vic.edu.au/SUPPORT 4 EMPLOYMENTWebsite: www.s4e.org.auYouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.youtube.com/@support4employment⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook: www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100071613540277Instagram: www.instagram.com/support4employment

Wilf Sweetland returns to the S4E Podcast for a part two of his interview, joining his daughter Tobi and co-host Tyren for a deeper conversation about creativity, career growth and the future of the film industry.This episode explores career highs and lows, life as Tobi’s dad, advice for young creatives, and practical pathways into filmmaking through programs like Bus Stop Films and Inclusively Made. Wilf also shares his thoughts on travel, storytelling, different art forms in film, and how aspiring filmmakers can take their very first steps into the industry.Whether you’re passionate about creativity or simply looking for career inspiration, this episode is packed with valuable insights and practical advice.EXIT FILMS: https://exitfilms.com/SUPPORT 4 EMPLOYMENTWebsite: www.s4e.org.auYouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.youtube.com/@support4employment⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook: www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100071613540277Instagram: www.instagram.com/support4employment

In this episode, Kai and Tyren sit down with special guest Mario Butera, Director and Auctioneer at Woodards Northcote, to explore an extraordinary career spanning more than 50 years in the real estate industry.From starting as a 17-year-old salesperson in 1974 to becoming a respected leader in residential and commercial property, Mario shares the lessons, challenges and experiences that have shaped his journey. Together, they discuss how real estate has evolved over the decades, the skills needed to build a successful career, the changing face of Melbourne’s northern suburbs, and what has kept Mario passionate about the industry for so long.The conversation also offers practical advice for young people interested in business, entrepreneurship and finding their own career path, making this episode full of valuable insights for anyone preparing to enter the workforce.WOODARDS NORTHCOTE: https://www.woodards.com.au/office/northcote/SUPPORT 4 EMPLOYMENTWebsite: www.s4e.org.auYouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.youtube.com/@support4employment⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook: www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100071613540277Instagram: www.instagram.com/support4employment

This week on the S4E Podcast, Zara and Tyren are joined by Wilf Sweetland, Managing Partner of Exit Films and father of S4E intern and podcast host Tobi.Wilf shares his journey from starting at Exit Films as a runner in 1998 to becoming a respected leader across film, advertising and creative production. His career has included senior roles with Sweetshop, MADC, Humans of Agriculture, FRED, Advertising Council Australia and AWARD, along with judging, mentoring and leadership positions across major creative industry programs and awards.In this episode, Wilf discusses career growth, collaboration, leadership, working with different generations, memorable industry experiences and the challenge of balancing creativity with commercial expectations. He also reflects on the future of storytelling in a world increasingly shaped by social media, short-form content and artificial intelligence.EXIT FILMS: https://exitfilms.com/SUPPORT 4 EMPLOYMENTWebsite: www.s4e.org.auYouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.youtube.com/@support4employment⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook: www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100071613540277Instagram: www.instagram.com/support4employment