VET and Careers News
Mrs Robyn Gooley and Mrs Tara Franklin
Careers Information Bulletin – Something for Everyone!
There are so many fantastic and current career opportunities found in our fortnightly ‘Careers Information Bulletin’. Read the latest edition in the PDF here:
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VET News
Congratulations to Henry Waters – Tommy Guns Queensland Apprentice of the Year
We are thrilled to announce that Henry Waters, a Year 10 student, has been awarded the prestigious Tommy Guns Queensland Apprentice of the Year title! Competing against a field of 60 apprentice barbers, Henry stood out for his dedication, skill, and hard work—all of which he has demonstrated since he began his apprenticeship at Tommy Guns Chermside in March this year.
This is a remarkable achievement, and we couldn’t be prouder of Henry’s commitment and passion. Congratulations, Henry, on this well-deserved recognition!
Administration Trainee Opportunity - Powerlink Virginia
Please see details HERE for a 12-month Administration Traineeship with Powerlink Virginia starting in 2025. It may suit a Year 12 graduate (including your First Nations students).
Classroom to Hangar 2024 | Aviation Australia
Explore your training possibilities through a FREE Classroom to Hangar event at 4:00pm, November 14, 2024 at Aviation Australia’s Brisbane campus!
Why should you attend?
✅ Take a guided campus tour by our experienced instructors
✅ Join an information session with Aviation Australia alumni and industry professionals
✅ 1-1 consultations with our Customer Experience team to help you on your Aircraft Maintenance Engineering pathway.
Discover our Cert II in Aircraft Line Maintenance* and Cert IV in Aeroskills** courses to secure your spot in 2025 today!
Careers News
Exciting Engineering Career Opportunity for Graduating Students - STP Consultants
STP Consultants is reaching out to Queensland high schools in search of talented graduates who are passionate about engineering. See flyer attached.
With offices in Brisbane, Mackay, Townsville, Cairns, Rockhampton, and the Whitsundays, STP Consultants offers comprehensive engineering design services for projects of all sizes.
For more information about STP and career opportunities, please visit their website:
What Employers REALLY Want!
As part of our Career Education program, our Year 10 students had the incredible opportunity to hear from an industry panel about what employers are looking for in the workplace. A huge thank you to our panel of industry experts: Bill Lenehan (MCA Old Boy and parent), Justin Cook (MCA parent), Jane Wiltshire (past MCA parent), and Frank Correnti. Your insights were invaluable!
Real Decisions Webinar—Friday 13 December
Students are invited to join our Real Decisions Webinar on Friday 13 December for advice about pathways to their preferred course, ordering QTAC preferences, responding to offers and guaranteed entry once they know their ATAR.
Campus Tours - 29 November and 4 December
Our campus tours are an opportunity for your students and their families to discover the real QUT. Led by current QUT students, the tours will showcase our campuses and community spaces across both Gardens Point and Kelvin Grove. Register now.
START QUT Applications for START QUT STEM Intensive (January 2025) and Semester 1, 2025 close on 31 October 2024. Check eligibility requirements, browse available subjects, and apply on the START QUT webpage.
Creative arts and design engagement day We are offering a creative arts and design engagement day on Tuesday 19 November for students in Years 9–11 to participate in hands-on workshops across the creative arts and design disciplines. Register your interest here.
Business case and law moot competitions Students can learn what it’s like to solve real business problems or argue cases in front of judges by participating in one of QUT’s high school competitions. Register to receive more information on BlueShift and the High school moot competition in 2025.
QUT You
QUT’s innovative new curriculum, QUT You, will be embedded into undergraduate courses from 2025 to develop students' skills in areas such as critical and creative thinking, self-awareness and digital fluency—supporting them to understand global and social concepts and how these relate to the individual and their role in the local and global community.
Year 12 Early Offer Scheme – Upcoming Key Dates
The Year 12 Early Offer Scheme can provide students with an offer to study at QUT on their last day of Year 12. More than 80 single and double degrees are included in the scheme.
Key dates:
- 8 November: students who are approved for an early offer receive email notification.
- 12 November: final date to reorder preferences to ensure an eligible course is listed as their first preference.
- 15 November: QUT early offers released via QTAC.
Students who are unable to upload their documentation by 31 October can be considered for an early offer for the same courses on 25 November.
Check the key dates, courses and eligibility.
Aspiring Teachers’ Grant
Interested in a Teaching Career? Apply for the Aspiring Teacher Grant!
Are you in Year 12 and thinking about a career in teaching? The Aspiring Teacher Grant offers financial support for high-achieving students who plan to study an undergraduate teaching degree in Queensland. This grant provides a lump sum to help with study expenses, making it easier to focus on your education.
To be eligible, you must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident. In return, recipients usually commit to teaching in a Queensland state school after graduation, often in regional or remote areas.
This is a great opportunity to kick-start your teaching career. For more details, visit the Queensland Government website here.
School Health Adventure
Experience a day in the life of a health professional through Mater Education.
Are you a student in Years 10-12 and interested in pursuing a career in healthcare?
Be immersed in a real hospital environment and get hands-on experience at a one- or two-day High School Health Adventure program.
- 3-4 December 2024
See the flyer and link to website to register.
QUT Excellence Scholarship (Creative Arts)
Students can put a creative arts course as the first preference on their QTAC application to be automatically considered for a scholarship valued at $20,000. Students will be assessed based on academic and creative excellence during school studies. Learn more.