VET and Careers News
Mrs Robyn Gooley and Mrs Tara Franklin
Careers Information Bulletin – Something for Everyone!
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Careers News
Defence Work Experience Program
The Defence Work Experience Program (DWEP) is a national youth program that provides young Australians with an interest in a Defence career, and the opportunity to gain exposure to a range of job roles available within Defence and the Australian Public Service. Defence work experience activities are designed to be hands-on and interactive so that young people can make informed career decisions.
We are pleased to advise the following programs are now taking applications online with more to follow in Semester 2:
| SQLD DWEP PROGRAMS | PROGRAM DATES | APPLICATION CLOSING DATE |
| Army Familiarisation - Gallipoli Barracks | 24 - 26 March 2025 | 11:30pm, 16 February 2025 |
| Army Aviation Familiarisation - Swartz Barracks | 01 - 03 April 2025 | 11:30pm, 16 February 2025 |
| Army Familiarisation - Gallipoli Barracks | 28 - 30 April 2025 | 11:30pm, 16 March 2025 |
| Air Force Familiarisation - RAAF Base Amberley | 28 - 30 April 2025 | 11:30pm, 16 March 2025 |
| Indigenous Youth Program - RAAF Base Amberley | 12 – 16 May 2025 | 11:30pm, 30 March 2025 |
| Air Force Familiarisation - RAAF Base Amberley | 23 - 25 June 2025 | 11:30pm, 11 May 2025 |
| Army Aviation Familiarisation - Swartz Barracks | 24 - 26 June 2025 | 11:30pm, 11 May 2025 |
| Army Familiarisation - Gallipoli Barracks | 25 - 27 August 2025 | 11:30pm, 15 June 2025 |
| Air Force Familiarisation - RAAF Base Amberley | 25 - 27 August 2025 | 11:30pm, 15 June 2025 |
| Women in Aviation - RAAF Base Amberley | 31 August - 04 September 2025 | 11:30pm, 20 July 2025 |
| Women in Aviation - RAAF Base Amberley | 07 - 11 September 2025 | 11:30pm, 20 July 2025 |
Places are limited and students are strongly encouraged to submit complete and considered applications as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. The DWEP team work alongside ADF Units to bring students a valuable experience with serving personnel and therefore unforeseen changes to operational commitments may result in a placement being changed, postponed and/or cancelled at short notice.
Please monitor the DWEP website for updates on the program and to apply. Any questions regarding the work experience programs within South QLD can be forwarded to the South QLD Work Experience Program email address sqld.workexperience@defence.gov.au.
See attached flyer.
‘Pathways to Medicine’ Lunchbox Session
All students are invited to attend the ‘Pathways to Medicine’ information session in Week 4. Details below:
Friday 21 February 2025
Break 1 (bring your lunch for a prompt start)
Room 406 (next to Careers)
Hosted by The University of Queensland, Griffith University and Bond University.
Win the Best Field Trip in the World
The UniSC award-winning Best Field Trip in the World competition is open again for entry.
Year 11 and 12 students have the chance to WIN an unforgettable four-day adventure exploring world-heritage wonders, scoring VIP behind-the-scenes access, and hanging out with UniSC staff, students and sporting superstars. Winners can each nominate a friend to join them on the adventure!
Enter here: www.usc.edu.au/best-field-trip-in-the-world
VET News
Work Experience
Expressions of Interest for Work Experience in Term 1 have now closed. A reminder that forms are accepted in the first two weeks of each term.
Full-time Apprenticeships and Traineeships Available for MCA School Leavers
The VET and Careers Team often receives calls from employers looking for apprenticeships and trainees in a variety of industries – most recently in construction and real estate. If you are interested in knowing more, please contact Beth Muller, our Industry Liaison Officer, on 07 3858 6463.