Careers News

Parks and Gardens School Based Traineeship Program 2023

St. Peter’s College and Advance College are proud to deliver the Cert II in Parks and Gardens School Based Traineeship again in 2023. This is a 12 month program where students undertake a variety of practical and theoretical units. An employment contract will be signed and students will be paid a weekly wage, access sick leave and receive Superannuation contributions. Attendance is required on Wednesdays and Fridays each week from 8.30 am to 3.00 pm. Participants will also receive a free pack containing all uniform requirements including (work pants, steel capped boots, short sleeved top, jumper, ear muffs and safety glasses).

If you would like to know more about this program please attend the information session (details below). Please email careers@stpeters.vic.edu.au with your attendance. Interested students must return the Expression of Interest to the Careers Office and attend the information session with a parent/guardian.

Information Session for Participants

Thursday, 10 November 5.30 pm to 6.30 pm

Cranbourne Campus - Donnelly Building, Room 1

Promotional Flyer / Position Description / Expression of Interest

How to motivate your teen for school

Many teenagers have found focusing on their studies difficult, particularly in recent years with the disruptions of lockdowns and the pandemic. So, if your teen is not feeling particularly excited about heading back to school, Reach Out has some tips on how to inspire them and boost their motivation.

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NDIS | Victorian Pathways to Post School Life

Tuesday 25 October 2022, 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Online

The National Disability Insurance Agency would like to invite Victorian students with a disability in Years 9-12, their parents, carers and education professionals to attend a virtual information session on building skills and paving a pathway to post-school life.

This session will provide an opportunity to discuss NDIS-funded supports and other assistance to help young people to build skills to prepare for their transition, and to support them in the achievement of their employment and other goals, post-school.

Find out more:

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illuminate Enterprise Challenge

Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand are excited to continue our partnership with illuminate Education Australia to see the illuminate Enterprise Challenge delivered across Australia, empowering your students to become the difference makers of tomorrow.

The illuminate Enterprise Challenge is a week-long, immersive program that allows secondary students to experience first-hand what it takes to lead change and solve relevant problems in their community in an innovative manner. Facilitated by experienced staff with the support of industry specialists, students learn more about the issue to come up with a business solution to it, making sure it connects with customers and is viable – even pitching for support to get it running after the program.

The Challenge will run on the following dates:

NSW, QLD, ACT, VIC, TAS: 28 November – 2 December

The illuminate Enterprise Challenge will again be delivered both in person and online – meaning that students from anywhere in Australia can access the program to be impacted.

Find out more:

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Victoria Police Applicant Attraction Team

The Victoria Police Applicant Attraction Team are hosting an information session on the police officer role in Dandenong on Thursday 27 October, 2022.

We would really appreciate if this information could be forwarded to students and families. There will be a focus on how students and younger applicants can improve their chances of a successful application and some of the attributes Victoria Police are looking for.

Please see event information below:

Event: Dandenong Police Information Session

Location: Chisholm Institute Dandenong – 121 Stud Road, Dandenong

Date: Thursday 27 October, 2022

Time: 6:00pm – 7:30pm

Please join us for an information session to learn about the Police role, the recruitment process, training at the Academy and hear from some local members about their journey with Victoria Police.