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’.
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Careers News
Experience a Career in Healthcare with Mater
Students in Years 10, 11 and 12 are invited to apply for Mater's one and two-day High School Health Adventure programs via the link provided HERE.
Dates are as follows:
Maternity specialist experience, Brisbane - 5 April
High School Health Adventure, Brisbane & Townsville - 9 & 10 April
Medical specialist experience, Brisbane - 11 April
Discover ACU Event – Wednesday 10 April
Students are invited to register for the free Discover ACU event which will take place during the upcoming school holidays at the Australian Catholic University.
Brisbane Campus: Wednesday 10 April 2024, 9:30am - 12:00pm
Discover ACU events are designed to give students a taste of university life. Students will have the opportunity to participate in hands-on workshops with faculty experts, explore first-class facilities, chat with current students and alumni as well as take a tour of the beautiful ACU campus.
Register via link HERE
ADF Gap Year
Year 12 students are encouraged to check out the ADF Careers website to learn more about Gap Year opportunities. There are currently 15 roles available with 3 taking priority: Maritime Warfare Officer, Army Logistics and Warehouse Storeperson. These roles fill up quickly and must be unlocked during your YOU session. To book a YOU session call 13 19 01 or find a local ADF Careers Centre.
Bond University – Health Experience Day
Discover what it’s like to manage the care of real patients from start to finish through Bond University’s Health Experience Day. This free event is an opportunity for year 11 and 12 students to consult with clinical doctors, physiotherapists, dietitians, occupational therapists, biomedical and exercise scientists, and other allied health professionals, to gain a deeper understanding of the different career options available in the health sciences.
Students can register via the above link for one of the following sessions:
- Saturday, 27 April 2024 - Morning session (8.30am - 12.15pm)
- Saturday, 27 April 2024 - Afternoon session (11.45am - 3.30pm)
- Saturday, 8 June 2024 - Morning session (8.30am - 12.15pm)
- Saturday, 8 June 2024 - Afternoon session (11.45am - 3.30pm)
Griffith University – Pathways to Medicine Information Sessions
Hear from Griffith experts as they introduce you to the different pathways into the Doctor of Medicine. Each session is followed by a Q&A where you can ask questions of our admissions and degree experts.
Brisbane: Wednesday 13 March 2024 at 6pm | Register for this event >
Gold Coast: Tuesday 19 March 2024 at 6pm | Register for this event >
Online: Thursday 21 March 2024 at 6pm | Register for this event >
Australian National University Open Day – 16 March 2024
ANU Key Dates
1 March Direct entry applications open. Apply HERE
13 May Application deadline
2 September Offers released
Email enquiries to student.recruitment@anu.edu.au
Bond University Business School Year 12 Extension Program
Are you a year 12 student wanting to get a head start when it comes to getting into university? Applications are now open for the Bond Business School Year 12 Extension Program! The program is a two-day workshop where students will gain an insight into university life to assist them with the transition from high school to university. Students have the opportunity to receive an early offer into Bond Business School. Top performing students in the program will receive one of ten Year 12 Extension Program Scholarships. The program will be completed well before ATAR exams and you can receive an early offer before QTAC's offer rounds.
Find out more HERE.
Email your enquiries to Brendan Howard - bhoward@bond.edu.au.
Business Stream
Option 1: Thursday, 11 April and Friday, 12 April, 2024
Option 2: Friday, 26 April and Saturday, 27 April, 2024
Option 3: Tuesday, 7 May and Wednesday, 8 May, 2024
Maths Stream
Option 1: Monday, 8 April and Tuesday, 9 April, 2024
Option 2: Friday, 19 April and Saturday, 20 April, 2024
Beyond Marist College Futures Expo – Save the Date
Careers and Employment Expo - Save the Date
VET News
Work Experience – Expression of Interest for Term 2
Work experience is available to students in Years 10, 11 and 12 throughout the year. Please submit an Expression of Interest Form for Term 2 to the VET and Careers Department by Friday 26 April. Forms are available from the VET and Careers Office and must be signed off by the student’s guardian. (NB: Year 10 students will need to attend their placement in the June/July holidays, not in term time.)
Apprenticeship Sign-Up News
Two New Barbering Apprenticeship Sign-ups at Tommy Guns
It was wonderful to see Tommy Guns Barbershop take on both Luke Speedy and Henry Waters in their Barbering Apprenticeship. It was wonderful to have parents and the area Manager of Tommy Guns supporting the students on their new adventure.
Well done boys and we look forward to seeing developing your skills in this trade area.
Marine Apprenticeship Sign-up at Cruise Craft
Congratulations to Lachlan Berwick from Year 12 who was recently signed up as an apprentice Marine Mechanic with Mark Vowell at Cruise Craft in Hemmant. We thank Mark for giving Lachlan this opportunity and for offering to showcase his industry’s craft at the Beyond Marist Futures Expo on May 22nd. Look out for the Cruise Craft boat display – it'll be awesome! We’re looking forward to seeing Lachlan demonstrate some of his newly acquired skills on the day.
School-based Apprenticeships/ Traineeships (SATs)
Students who are interested in school-based apprenticeships and traineeships are responsible for sourcing their own opportunities. A good starting point is to complete work experience, which is now open for term two and the June-July holidays. If any opportunities arise from potential employers' emails, the Careers office will advertise them in the notices. Typically, apprenticeships and traineeships are started in Years 11 or 12.
School-based Apprenticeships and traineeships usually require one day per week on the worksite, except for electrical, which requires two days. This is a significant commitment for students.
If a Year 10 student finds a school-based apprenticeship or traineeship, they will need to have an interview with the Head of College to confirm that this is the right decision for them and their education.
Year 11 and 12 students are expected to complete a meeting with Mrs Gooley to sign a memorandum of understanding (MOU) that outlines the requirements for having an apprenticeship or traineeship.
Students must complete 90 days of probation with the company before negotiating a study line with the Academic Care team. Year 10 students will not be given a study line; this only occurs in years 11 and 12 after completing the probation period.
The following is a link to further information about School-based Apprenticeships and Traineeships.