Careers

HEADSTART Apprentices and Trainees – Term 2 2022

This term has seen 3 students from KSC commencing their School Based Apprenticeships (SBAT’s) as part of their HEADSTART Pathway.

Lilly Barber – Year 11, Banksia Campus studying Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care, working with Goodstart, Aspendale Gardens

Lilly is currently in Year 11 VCAL at Banksia Campus she completed a workplace trial in June with Goodstart Early Learning Centre, Aspendale Gardens. The centre manager was extremely happy with Lilly's calm friendly personality and said she worked really well with the children at her centre. She was happy to offer Lilly a traineeship which Lilly was delighted to accept. Lilly will study her Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care through workplace training with Selmar as the RTO while working 2 days per week. Congratulation Lilly this is a wonderful start on your journey to becoming an Early Childhood Educator.

Tommy Egan – Year 11, Acacia Campus studying Certificate III in Automotive (Light Vehicle) working with Mercedes Benz, Glen Waverley

Tommy applied for the HEADSTART program in Year 10 as his lifelong goal was to become a mechanic. This year has seen Tommy really mature and take responsibility for his learning and his regular attendance in school. He was delighted to be successful at interview with the VACC in July and was offered a 2 day trial with Mercedes Benz which led to him being offered a school based apprenticeship. Tommy will work 2 days per week and complete his Certificate III in Automotive with Kangan Institute through block attendance. A great outcome Tommy keep up the good work, your future looks bright.

Vincent Kheim – Year 12, Banksia Campus studying Certificate III in Electrotechnoloy work with OAM Electrics

Vincent was successfully completing a VCE qualification in Year 11 but elected to move into a VCAL HEADSTART Pathway in Year 12 as he had one career pathway in mind and that was always to become an Electrician. His VCE credits proved to be valuable as he transitioned into VCAL and meant that he could complete workplace trials with prospective employers, whilst commencing his Cert II in Electrotechnology as his VET program. He worked with a solar company then moved onto a workplace trial with a general electrician and decided that was the type of work that suited him best. The company owners at OAM Electrics were very impressed with Vincent’s maturity and ability to retain information. Vincent was offered him an apprenticeship which he commenced on 30th August. Well done Vincent this is a wonderful pathway for you step into as you complete your schooling and transition to full time work.