Community
14 November, 2022
Girls empowered by awards
RECIPIENTS of the 2022 Encouragement Awards presented by the Zonta Club of Cairns have kick-started their careers in two very different directions.
Georgina Parkes received $2,000 to go towards the cost of her studies at university to become a nurse while Mia Schreiber used her award money to buy tools so she could begin her career as an electrician.
“Moving to Brisbane to study nursing has been a huge adjustment and a huge adventure!” according to Georgina.
She has been busy attending classes, studying, undertaking hospital placement, and working in her part time job.
Georgina said university life provided her with a chance to expand her horizons.
“I am blown away at the sheer abundance of opportunities that present themselves through uni life and I have already taken advantage of many such as joining a rowing team, volunteering for charities and expanding my knowledge and passion of rural healthcare through a club excursion to explore the town and medical facilities of Cherbourg.”
Despite her busy schedule she said it was “super rewarding and reassuring knowing I’m setting myself up for an amazing career.”
Another 2022 Encouragement Award recipient, Mia Schreiber, has embarked on a career as an electrician.
“I’ve been working at Dolphin Electrical for about 10 months now and have enjoyed every day,” she said. Mia started her apprenticeship in January and has completed a variety of electrical work including domestic, commercial and renovations.
“I have attended TAFE and completed two blocks of work successfully. I get to work with an amazing group of people who have dedicated their time to support me with my training and help expand my knowledge,” she said.
For further information about Zonta and the awards email: zontacairns@gmail.com
