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Successful VCAL Outcome
Students in Yr 10 have the choice of 2 programs for their Senior Studies – VCAL or VCE. VCAL is a great opportunity for students to develop the necessary employment skills required to secure apprenticeships.
Here is an example of one our Year 12 student’s journey to achieve his goal of starting an apprenticeship after the completion of Year 12.
Saleh Kasinguvu has been aiming for an Automotive apprenticeship through his commitment to making the most of opportunities offered through the 2 year VCAL program.
As part of his Year 11 VCAL program in 2016 he commenced his Cert II Automotive Studies at Kangan Docklands. He also completed 3 rounds of Structured Workplace Learning with various employers including: Alan Mance Footscray, Melton Automotive Service Centre and Elite Tyres & Wheels Melton.
In Year 12 Saleh has been undertaking an SBAT with AGA Deer Park continuing his Cert II in Automotive Studies. He commenced the year working 1 day per week at CS Automotive in Laverton and then transferred to Alan Mance Melton.
I have received confirmation that Saleh has been successful in his application & interview for a full time Auto Apprenticeship with VACC commencing Feb 2018.
We wish Saleh all the best for his chosen pathway to complete qualifications to be a licensed Mechanic.
Visit to Jetstar Facilities
On 27th October May Yuen, Shanelka Rajendran and Akual Akok of Year 10 attended the Jetstar training facilities in Airport West.
Shanelka described the event as follows: “The ABCN High Flyers program that we attended is a program designed to empower females to improve the outcomes and opportunities available to them. The mentoring sessions with pilots, engineers and flight attendants, teaching leadership and the skill-building techniques were very valuable and beneficial. We had the chance to look around the Flight Training Centre and even enter a flight stimulator. The High Flyers program gave us a beneficial insight into the modern workplace in this field of work.”
Air Force Cadet Scheme
The local unit of the Australian Air Force Cadets (AAFC) in Sunshine now has vacancies for young men and women aged between 13-18 who are interested in a career in aviation or the military. The unit meets every Wednesday night during school terms at the army depot on 101 Duke St, Sunshine.
There will be an information evening at the premises for interested teenagers and their families to attend on Wed 22nd Nov at 7pm sharp. Find us on Facebook for further details - 405sqn AAFC recruiting. Please direct any inquiries to Sergeant (AAFC) James Brennan via email xo.405sqn@aafc.org.au
Scholarships
SCHOLARSHIPS = Money!!
Do any of these sound like you????
- Are you indigenous?
- Moving out of home to attend University or TAFE next year?
- Identify as LGBTQI+
- Experiencing financial hardship?
- Work at McDonalds?
- Was your Father/ grandfather in the Defence Force?
Please see Maria in the Career Room to make an application for a scholarship that is right for YOU!!!
Career with Victoria Police
Interested in a career with Victoria Police, there will be an information night held on Wednesday 22 November.
