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Wannabe Day 20 October Year 12 Wannabe Day

Career Events 28 November Astrofest , 11 – 22 January WAAPA School Holiday Program (Years 7 - 12), 11 – 15 January Music Theatre Kickstarter, 11 – 15 January Acting on Screen, 18 – 22 January Dance Squad, 18-22 January The Actors Studio, 18 – 20 January Jazz Summer School

University Events 10 December Info Day Fremantle, 20 December ECU TISC Support Day, 20 December Curtin Year 12 Help Day , UWA Campus Guided Tours

Degrees and scholarships New in 2027: Bachelor of Applied Social Care – Major in Human Rights, Curtin Scholarships, Murdoch Access Engineering, Ragdoll Scholarship, New Bachelor of Osteopathy, New Bachelor of Advanced Science (Honours)

Training Events 2027 TAFE Applications are Open , 4 December - Applications close for Women in Construction Scholarship Program

Training News CCIWA Apprenticeship and Traineeship Intake Guide , SM TAFE Defence Industry Pathways Program, Check Larsen Jewellery Scholarship, Police Cadetships Open Now, Fair Work Ombudsman Guide to starting an apprenticeship, Apprentice Tool Allowance

Senior School News WACE to undergo changes in 2027 , School Leavers Information Kit , Vocational Engineering Pathway

Year 12 Opportunities 12 December Law Start Workshop , 15 - 17 December Experience STEM@Murdoch for Year 9 & 10 , 20 December Curtin Connect Phone Support for Year 12s

Year 11 Opportunities Summer Jobs , Plan now to volunteer abroad in 2027

Middle School 19 – 21 January Year 8 & 9 Discover STEM Program

First Nations Opportunities Banner Photo

First Nations Opportunities Murdoch Indigenous Engineering Scholarship , 8 November Madalah Community Event , Centre for Aboriginal Studies – Admissions Workshops , Young Indigenous Women’s STEM Academy , Applications Open: Semester 1, 2027 Electrotechnology (Wind Power) and Engineering Foundations (Jewelry) , Synergy Aboriginal Traineeship Program 2027 , Jobs and Skills WA Jobs Board , National Indigenous Australian Agency Grants

Students with Disability WACE to undergo changes , 30 November Charlie Bell scholarship closes , Access to university expands under new laws

International Students Curtin Support for international students , 15 December - UWA Welcome to Perth, Pre-departure webinar , 6 January Engineering Pre Departure Webinar

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Training News

CCIWA Apprenticeship and Traineeship Intake Guide

If you are thinking of going for an apprenticeship or traineeship, you need to get this Guide.

It is a great resource for as it provides the basics AND information about big employers and emerging services. This year they have specific information about Clean Energy Occupations.

Download it HERE.

SM TAFE Defence Industry Pathways Program

The Defence Industry Pathways Program is a 12-month traineeship that awards graduates with a 52904WA Certificate III in Defence Industry Pathways. This program provides hands-on training and experience across various sectors of the defence industry, including manufacturing and engineering, computing, logistics, procurement, technical drawing and computer-aided design (CAD).

Throughout the Program, trainees attend block training at SM TAFE campuses and gain valuable real-world experience through three 12-week work placements with our defence industry partners, preparing them for diverse and rewarding career pathways within the sector.

Find details HERE.

Check Larsen Jewellery Scholarship

Larsen Jewellery is offering a scholarship of $3,000, to go towards the University or TAFE tuition fees of one individual, for either a jewellery or jewellery design related course, or a design or visual arts related course.

They didn’t have the 2027 information up at the time of going to press. I contacted them and they said it will be up soon.

Check details HERE.

Police Cadetships Open Now

WA Police offer a Cadet program for young people who want to explore career options and possibilities at the WA Police Force.

You can apply at age 16 but need to be at least 17 upon selection.

You can apply online and can have a chat to a recruitment officer. See details HERE.

Fair Work Ombudsman Guide to starting an apprenticeship

This Guide is an easy-to-read booklet on topics like:

the hours that you need to work
your pay and pay increases
payment for training and resources
what paperwork you should sign.

Download a copy HERE.

Apprentice Tool Allowance

Eligible apprentices and trainees can receive a reimbursement of up to $1,000 for the purchase of work-related tools and/or safety equipment.

A second reimbursement of $1,000 for the purchase of work-related tools and/or safety equipment is also available if you complete your training before 30 June 2029.