Headstart

Head Start is a school-based apprenticeship and traineeship (SBAT) program that helps students in years 10-12 develop skills, capabilities and confidence that employers in growth industries need. Head Start students receive paid on-the-job training that contributes to their VCE or VCE Vocational Major and leads to a qualification.

More than 2200 students have participated in Head Start. As a host school of the Head Start program, it is greatly appreciated when we are able to share some of the positive outcomes that have impacted our students.

At the recent Industry Excellence Awards, Joachim was awarded Automotive Apprentice of the Year: School Based. Joachim is a current Year 12 VCE student. He attends school Monday, Tuesday and Friday and his subjects are English, Math Methods, Physics, French and Certificate III Marine Technology. 

He attends his workplace Mercury Marine 2 days per week and attends the Victorian School of Languages on Saturdays to undertake his French Studies.   

His dedication to what he is doing, and his ability to focus and learn, were recognised by this award from Kangan Institute.

If starting a Head Start school-based apprenticeship or traineeship while finishing your secondary education interests you, please contact your Head Start Coordinator, Alison Fox  email: headstart.sm@education.vic.gov.au or mobile: 0491 185 942.