VET and Careers News

Careers Information Bulletin – Something for Everyone! 

There are so many fantastic and current career opportunities found in our fortnightly ‘Careers Information Bulletin’ located on the learning portal.

VET News

Term 1 Work Experience

Work experience is available to students in Years 11 and 12 throughout the year. Please submit an Expression of Interest Form for Term 1 to the VET and Careers Department by Friday 2 February. Forms are available from the VET and Careers Office.

Apprenticeship Signups

Congratulations to Jack McGahan, Year 12, on securing an electrical apprenticeship! Wishing him success as he embarks on this exciting journey, representing one of the many opportunities available to our students at Marist College Ashgrove.

Ergon Energy Electrical Apprenticeships 2025

Save the date: Thursday 15 February - Online General Apprentice Information SessionThis upcoming online session will be for all interested students and will feature current apprentices and tradespeople who will give an overview of life working for Ergon Energy/Energex as well as the trades on offer. There will also be information on the recruitment process and timing of the 2025 Apprentice Campaign which is due to commence in June 2024. Dial-in details to be announced soon. 

Brisbane City Council Pre-Trade Work Experience – 2024

The Brisbane City Council offers a Pre-Trade Work Experience Program that is dedicated to the facilitation of pre-vocational work experience across a range of trades.

High school students (Years 10 to 12) as well as students currently completing pre-vocational training courses with Registered Training Organisations can get some hands-on experience in their chosen trade for a large professional organisation across a variety of trades, including (but not limited to):

• heavy vehicle mechanic
• auto electrical
• bus building (panel and paint)
• signage and graphics
• carpentry
• electrical
• plumbing
• painting and decorating
• fabrication (welding)
• parks and gardens
• sports turf management

This program is a feeder for the Apprentice program and plays an important role in the apprentice recruitment by giving Council staff an opportunity to assess/identify potential apprentice candidates or casual/temporary staff for their business needs.

How to apply:

Email your application with a current resumé to Council's Employment programs team detailing:

• trade area of interest

• preferred placement dates (From/To)
• how many days do you require (e.g. 5 days etc)
• why you are interested in a pre-trade work experience placement with Brisbane City Council
• what do you hope to achieve/learn from a placement with Brisbane City Council
• any related school or pre-vocational training subjects
• any relevant work experience, or school/community projects you’ve been involved in that could help support your placement.

Please keep in mind that a prerequisite of Council taking on candidates for work experience is their being covered during the nominated period by the educational organisation’s insurance, and that a valid General Construction Induction Card (White Card) is mandatory for those applying for a placement in a construction trade.

If you have any questions or would like to talk about Council’s Pre-Trade Work Experience Program  please visit us in the MCA VET and Careers Department or directly contact Patrick Longuefosse  on 3027 5753 or via email Council-employmentprograms@brisbane.qld.gov.au 

Careers News

Key Events

This year, the Careers Department is promoting a whole host of engagement events. A few key ones include:

• ‘Pathways to Medicine and Dentistry Lunchbox Session’ – Wednesday 31 January, Break 1, Room 406
• The ‘Beyond Marist Futures Expo’ – Wednesday 22 May after school on College grounds
• The ‘Careers and Employment Expo’ – 24 and 25 May at the Brisbane Convention Centre
• University Open Days – TBA

Defence Work Experience Program (DWEP) – Semester 1, 2024

The Defence Work Experience Program (DWEP) is a national Youth Program that provides young Australians with an interest in a Defence career, 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:

Places are limited and students are strongly encouraged to submit complete and considered applications as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. The South Queensland Work Experience Team works alongside ADF Units to bring students a valuable experience with serving personnel; 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. Should you wish to be removed from the mailing list please advise via email.