Careers
Careers Information
Year 9 students get ready for Work Experience
All Year 9 students have recently been provided with a Work Experience Introduction booklet that details next year’s program and procedures. Work Experience will be in the last week of Term 2 . Quality jobs are hard to come by and we encourage all of our students to act now before the best jobs are gone. Decide on a type of job and then contact relevant employers. Databases of the last few years’ employers for students to obtain phone numbers are available in the Careers Office.
Exiting students
Students exiting the college in 2015 for other destinations are required to complete the relevant paperwork from the General Office, and if not leaving to another school, a compulsory exit interview is required. Contact Ms Carden with regards to the exit procedures.
UMAT 2016 Registrations Open Soon
Registrations for UMAT 2016 open early December 2015 and close Fri 3rd June 2016.
The test takes place nationally on Wed 27th July 2016.
UMAT is a test that is used specifically to assist with the selection of students into the medicine, dentistry and health science degree programs at undergraduate level at the universities listed on this website.
TAFE & Apprenticeships
1300 Apprentice: Interview Preparation and Research
This blog helps to explain the interview preparation and research stage of finding an apprenticeship/traineeship.
http://1300apprentice.com.au/chads-blog-interview-preparation-research/
RSC Careers Website
Have a look at the RSC website, accessible from the portal, for range of information including writing a resume, cover letters, interest tests, jobs vacancies.
Casual and Part time jobs
There are still retailers looking for casual and part time jobs. Many retailers and fast food chains accept online applications and expressions of interest.
KFC :
http://www.kfcjobs.com.au/team/apply.aspx
Coles:
https://www.colescareers.com.au/retail-stores/in-store/right4me
McDonalds: https://apply.mcdonalds.com.au/public/index.cfm?_ga=1.51391914.265612868.1449792478
VET
It has been a busy year for many VET students and they should be congratulated on managing their time and completing the modules required. Many students have successfully qualified for their level 2 or 3 certificates, while others are well on their way.
This year there was an increase in the number of students who undertook a school-based traineeship or apprenticeships. This is a course that allows students to combine work and training within the school program. Most students who began their courses were successful and we would like to acknowledge their hard work. It is not easy juggling school, a workplace and training.
The VET courses and traineeships offer fantastic opportunities for students to begin making career decisions and experiencing life in the workforce. Congratulations to all students on another successful year.
A final reminder that students who are studying a VET subject in 2016 should have paid their deposits to the office to confirm their position. If you have not yet paid, please notify Mr Stranger in the Careers Office.
It has been another busy year and we, in the Careers Office, hope everyone enjoys the Christmas break and have a safe, happy New Year . We look forward to working with you in 2016.
Ms Hallam, Ms Castles, Mr Stranger and Ms H Doherty