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Help Students Navigate their Post-School Options with myfuture

At this time of year, some students will be preparing to transition to post-school education or training, or thinking about applying for jobs, while others are still exploring career ideas. Remember that myfuture provides free tools and resources to help you support them all.

Exploring post-school options

Apprenticeships

Apprenticeships offer nationally recognised qualifications and paid training pathways to hundreds of different careers, from traditional trades to new and emerging occupations.

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Vocational education and training (VET)

Students wanting to gain practical work skills or a qualification towards a particular occupation can explore a wide variety of VET programs. VET offers flexible, targeted training options and can sometimes create a pathway to university.

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Alternative pathways to university

In addition to VET, other pathways to university such as bridging or enabling courses may be available for students who don't think they'll qualify for direct entry.

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Seeking employment

Students looking for work or considering an apprenticeship can learn how to produce quality applications, prepare for interviews, and more.

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My career profile helps students identify their interests, skills and values, then explore a range of suggested occupations to find out about employment prospects, training pathways and more. Results can also be exported and shared to support further career conversations.

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Geelong Police Recruitment Info Session

The Victoria Police Applicant Attraction Team are hosting an information session on the police officer role in Geelong on Tuesday 6 December 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: Geelong Information Session

Location: Geelong Events Centre, Rydges Geelong , Cnr Gheringhap & Myers Street, Geelong, VIC 3220

Date: Tuesday 6 December 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.

To register visit www.police.vic.gov.au/police-information-sessions

To find out more about the role of a Police Officer, visit www.police.vic.gov.au/careers

Kind regards,

Talent, Attraction and Programs Team

Recruitment and Deployment Division | Human Resource Department | Victoria Police

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Email: aat-enquiries-mgr@police.vic.gov.au |Web Address: www.police.vic.gov.au/careersPhone: (03) 8335 5003

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 VCAL coordinator about Structures Work Placement and the Head Start Program.

~ Amy Merriman, Head Start Co-ordinator

Head Start Employment Opportunities

New Roles Available:

Engineering/Draft person –Full-Time-Corio

Recreation Support –Casual –Newtown

Carpentry -WE/SBAT/Full-time –Corio

Bricklaying –WE/SBAT/Full-time –Geelong

Baker -WE/SBAT/Full-time –Numerous locations

Automotive Sales -WE/SBAT/Full-time –Moolap

Engineering Fabrication –WE/SBAT/Full-time –Corio

Roles Available:

Electrical Machine Repair-WE/SBAT/Full-time –Norlane

Brick/Blocklaying–SBAT –Belmont

Numerous Childcare-SBAT & Full-time -East Geelong, Grovedale, WaurnPonds, Lara, Drysdale, Torquay

Recreational Vehicle Service & Repairs-WE/SBAT/Full-time –Newcomb

Marine Mechanic-WE/SBAT/Full-time –Moolap

Engineering Fabrication-WE/SBAT/Full-time –Moolap

Meat Processing–SBAT –Highton

Joinery–Full-time –Moolap

Click here for the latest Head Start Employment opportunities:

Kick Academy

We are looking for enthusiastic Soccer Coaches to join our Kick Academy team for our street futsal under 9’s and under 11’s comps! Our Kick Academy competitions are different to anything else you’ve ever experienced. We’re all about leaving pressure at the door and encouraging a place of fun, creativity, and excitement!

The position will be for after-school ongoing coaching – Monday, Tuesday, Wednesdays, and rotating Thursdays.

Our comps are with children from the ages of 7 -12 years, so you must enjoy working with kids!

Key Requirements:

An enthusiastic, reliable, honest, and punctual attitude.
Playing or coaching experience is a must.
Must be able to work within a team environment.
Working With Children's Check / or willing to obtain.
Able to commit to set hours per week.
Confident in communicating with children aged 7-12.

What we offer:

A great team environment.
Opportunities for growth and career progression.

If you are confident, you can meet these requirements, please contact us today. Send your resume and cover letter to hello@kickacademy.com.au

Want the best job ever?! Come Kick it with us at our Indoor Soccer Birthday parties!

Birthdays are all about having fun, and our Kick Academy Parties are exactly that. We’re the ultimate party destination, the perfect mix of edgy, elevated and street. Kick Academy offers an iconic experience like no other. We bring the bright lights, party music, jaw-dropping graphics and the Ronaldo-esque skills for an unforgettable birthday the kids will be raving about.

You’ll be joining a team that goes the extra mile in achieving the perfect customer experience and making every day the best day ever for the children who are having their parties at Kick Academy.

Must be available Friday nights and weekends.

To be successful in the role:

Be over 18 years old.
Be great with kids and enjoy working with children.
Be reliable and punctual
Have excellent communication skills
Be confident speaking in front of large crowds of people
Be friendly, patient, nurturing, energetic and enthusiastic
Must have or be eligible to obtain Working With Children’s Check
**Full training provided***

If you are confident, you can meet these requirements, please contact us today. Send your resume and cover letter to hello@kickacademy.com.au

Little Kickers provides fun and imagination-based soccer classes for children aged 18 months to 8 years of age for children in Geelong and surrounds.

Our imagination-based ethos is used to teach children the fundamental skills of the sports, whilst also improving their listening skills, colour recognition, social-interaction, and sense of well-being, along with number work and camaraderie.

We are looking for coaches who are reliable, organised, confident and great at interacting with young children and getting down to their level. You will need to have excellent communication skills and it is advantageous if you can entertain children through being bright, lively, and enthusiastic.

No previous high-level playing experience is required; however, a basic understanding of the sport is required and ability to perform basic skills essential.

Previous childcare and working with children experience will be an advantage, but full in-house training will be provided. Those studying teaching, early childhood studies or health sciences are encouraged to apply.

Working hours will range between 3-20 hours per week initially for the right candidate, on a casual basis, this may increase to 20+ for the right candidate over time. However, we strive to offer and keep coaches in the same classes every week and will be looking for coaches to commit to set hours on an ongoing basis. Being able to work weekends is a must.

Pay is at an hourly rate.

For applications to be considered, please email through a Resume and Cover Letter to geelong@littlekickers.com.au

AGA Weekly Vacancies

If you would like more information regarding our apprenticeship or traineeship opportunities, please contact us by emailing gtorecruitment@aga.com.au or contacting the GTO Recruitment Team on:

Wardah Hafidh Ph: 0448 647 060

or Tania Bararia Ph: 0497 888 179

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

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GFORCE Apprenticeship & Traineeship Vacancies

Applications can be sent via https://gforce.org.au/apprenticeships-traineeships/current-vacancies/

For further information please email apprenticeships@gforce.org.au

Tremul Constructions

Tremul Constructions https://tremulconstructions.com.au/looking are looking for a 1st Year Apprentice in Carpentry.

Please contact Leanne on 0414 713 916 or email resume to: office@tremulconstructions.com.au

Go Ride a Wave

Hi all,

We’re hiring at Go Ride A Wave Surf School. We are currently recruiting for new casual Surf Instructors to start ASAP along the Surf Coast - Ocean Grove, Torquay, Anglesea, and Lorne. If you love the beach and the outdoors then this is the job for you. You need to be 18 years old, and available to work a mixture of weekdays and weekends. We can assist you in obtaining the required qualifications. Be part of our Dream Team working on the beach this summer.

For enquiries and a job description please send an email to employment@gorideawave.com.au

Regards,

Ben Niblett

Owner / Director

Go Ride A Wave Pty Ltd9 Inverlochy StANGLESEA VIC 3230

Ph: 03 5263 2111Email: bniblett@gorideawave.com.au

Surviving Summer

Sacred Heart College: PE Traineeship 2023

To apply, click here: https://aflsportsready.com.au/jobs-board/sports-traineeship-6/

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