CAREERS & EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Student Career Training Pathways

Require a careers chat? You can book a 15 minute Careers Appointment.  

Book now: https://calendly.com/holly-ryder


Year 10 - Work Experience Week

  • Term 2: JUNE 19th – 23rd  
  • Term 3: SEPT 11th – 15th 

Why Do Work Experience?………

  • Surf Coast Secondary College values work experience because it helps prepare students for the demands and expectations of the working world. 
  • Work experience helps students make more informed career decisions. 
  • It enables students to start developing a range of employability skills. 
  • Through work experience, students can begin to build networks and engage with the community, sometimes leading to part-time work as well as providing them with a reference as they build their resumes. 
  • Students can use their experience in the workplace to reflect on their future pathway.
  • If you are a local business that would like to host a work experience student, please get in touch with us at Surf Coast Secondary College.

1 - Decide what work experience you would like to do!

2 - Find out where you can do that kind of work       experience.

  • Do some research to find employers related to the work experience you're interested in. 
  • Search websites for that kind of job, and then try approaching the businesses that advertise those jobs. Ring and introduce yourself, ask if they will take you on for work experience.
  • You could also do online searches using keywords associated with the sort of work experience you want.

3 - Use your networks

  • Your family and friends, this includes people you know from your neighbourhood like sporting coaches or community leaders. It also includes people you know from your school, like teachers and career counsellors.  
  • Asking people you already know for advice on places you can do work experience is a great way to use your network. 
  • Your family probably has good connections with the local community. Ask them if they know a local business owner who can help.
  • Make a list of the names and contact details for the businesses and organisations you find out about. 

4 - Applying for work experience

  • The careers team need the host employers business name and address, contact details of the owner or manager including their email and phone number.
  • Once we have received the above we can generate the paperwork.

5 - Don't give up!

  • If you work through your list and you haven't found any work experience, don't give up. Come and visit us in the Careers Office.
  • Try thinking about: Other jobs you might be interested in or other companies in areas you haven't looked at yet.

Career News

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    • Australian Catholic University (ACU) - Exercise and Sports Science/Nutrition Science
    • RMIT University - Tech & Trades Experience Day 2023
    • Holmesglen - Sports Degree Summit
    • Richmond Institute of Sports Leadership Information Sessions
    • Computer Science Degrees in Victoria in 2023
    • Information Technology Degrees in Victoria in 2023
    • Snapshot of Melbourne Polotechnic in 2023

 

  • Compass Career News 16th June 2023 
    • Photography Studies College - Free Year 11 & 12 Workshops in School Holidays
    • Federation University Australia - Bachelor of Education Studies
    • RMIT University Campus Tours
    • Australian Catholic University - Studying Commerce at ACU
    • The University of Melbourne - A Day at Melbourne
    • Monash University - Art, Design adn Architecture School Holiday Workshops
    • Career in the Australian Border Force
    • Criminology and Paralegal Degrees in Victoria in 2023
    • Snapshot of Box Hill Institute 

 


Open Days 2023


Home Affairs GAP Year Program


Entry Schemes and Alternate Pathways Directory 2024


Golden Plains Career Expo Flyer


Bellarine Jobs and Community Expo


Year 13 Digital Careers Expo

Good afternoon,

 

In case you missed it, our Digital Careers Expo for 2023 is live!

 

Our on-demand event includes a range of video interviews, articles and exhibitors booths - all created specifically for Australian youth. 

 

In the spirit of engaging young people, our Expo is festival themed, with 5 different 'stages' to visit:

  • Making Money Tent: Tips on first jobs, savings accounts, budgeting and more.  
  • Diversity & Inclusion Stage: Career and study advice for young people from diverse or underrepresented populations. 
  • Study & Pathways Stage: Pathways advice and stories from VET and university graduates. 
  • Hospo Training Ground: Tips for getting started in the hospitality industry. 
  • Jobs & Careers Pavilion: Inspiration and advice from accountants, early childhood educators, software engineers and more. 

 

You can access the Expo for free via our website

 

Kind regards,

Year13 Careers Team

 


***EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES***

Head Start Apprenticeships and Traineeships

Interested in becoming a Head Start school based an apprentice or trainee?

 

If you’re a student looking for a pathway into employment such as a School Based Apprenticeship or Traineeship, a parent looking for a secure future for your child, or an employer looking for your next apprentice, contact the Careers & Pathways Team or Vocational Major coordinator about Structures Work Placement and the Head Start Program. 

 

~ Nicole Smith, Head Start 


Geelong Jobs Board

 


Gforce Apprenticeship Services Job Vacancies

For the latest job vacancies with gforce recruitment, please click here: 

gforce current-vacancies


Torquay Town & Country Pizza

Torquay Town & Country Pizza & Pasta are searching for a Cook/Pizza Makers/Drivers/Back of House staff.  

 

It's a fun, fast-paced place to work and all training will be provided!

 

Please contact Laura or drop in your resume.

 

Laura Hill: 173 Fischer Street, Torquay VIC 3228  - Ph: 0473 360 020

 


Multi Skills Training

The Victorian Government is committed to supporting Victorians to get the skills needed to address critical workforce shortages. That’s why as of 1 January 2023 you may be eligible for Skills First Funding regardless of any previous qualifications you hold.  

 

THIS MEANS THAT YOU CAN ACCESS SUBSIDISED TRAINING EVEN IF YOU HAVE COMPLETED PRIOR QUALIFICATIONS*.  

 

The TIME IS NOW for you to consider a NEW CAREER in the rewarding and exciting Civil Construction industry.  Victoria is ON THE MOVE and major road and rail projects are now underway across Victoria as part of VICTORIA’S BIG BUILD

 

Don’t wait – Call us NOW on 1800 SKILLS (1800 754 557) and secure your new career by undertaking a Government Subsidised* MultiSkills qualification in RII30820 Certificate III in Civil Construction Plant Operations and/or CPC30720 Certificate III in Rigging.

 

 

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