VET and Careers News
Mrs Robyn Gooley and Mrs Tara Franklin
Careers Information Bulletin – Something for Everyone!
There are so many fantastic and current career opportunities found in our fortnightly ‘Careers Information Bulletin’. Read the latest edition in the PDF here:
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VET News
A big congratulations to Year 10 student Finn Manahan, who has recently signed on as a school-based carpentry apprentice with Ordanga Properties. Led by Pat Manahan, a dedicated Old Boy of the College, Ordanga has a proud history of supporting our students through apprenticeships. It’s fantastic to see this tradition continuing, and we wish Finn every success as he begins his journey in the carpentry trade.
Post-school Apprenticeship Opportunities
Ai Group (Apprentice and Trainee Centre) has announced the following vacancies for exiting Year 12s or Year 13 students. See their website HERE for current and upcoming opportunities.
PINKENBA: need car and licence as only way to get to work
- AUR30320- Certificate III Automotive electrical technology
- AUR31820 – Certificate III in Heavy Commercial Trailer Technology
- MEM30219 – Certificate III in Engineering – Mechanical (Fitter incl. welding)
DARRA:
- MEM31322- Certificate III in Certificate III in Refrigeration and Air Conditioning (this one in on our website)
MRAEL
School leavers, please refer to the attached PDF for job opportunities available through MRAEL in the Brisbane region. Interested applicants can find full details and apply by scanning the QR code provided in the document.
Auto Electrical Apprenticeship Available
Di Sipio Auto Electrical Services at Everton Hills is looking to employ a school leaver for a 1st year full time apprenticeship. Please call Steve De Sipio (MCA parent) on 0414 684 904 if you are interested.
Careers News
Defence Work Experience Program 2025
See attached PDF for details
QUT News
Real Decisions Webinar—Friday 13 December
Students are invited to join our Real Decisions Webinar on Friday 13 December for advice about pathways to their preferred course, ordering QTAC preferences, responding to offers and guaranteed entry once they know their ATAR.
Queensland University of Technology - Campus Tours 29 November to 4 December
Campus tours are an opportunity for you and your family to discover the real QUT. Led by current QUT students, the tours will showcase QUT's campuses and community spaces across both Gardens Point and Kelvin Grove. Tours will be held during 29 November and 4 December. You can find more information and register here.
QUT You
QUT’s innovative new curriculum, QUT You, will be embedded into undergraduate courses from 2025 to develop students' skills in areas such as critical and creative thinking, self-awareness and digital fluency—supporting them to understand global and social concepts and how these relate to the individual and their role in the local and global community. Read more.
QUT Excellence Scholarship (Creative Arts)
Students can put a creative arts course as the first preference on their QTAC application to be automatically considered for a scholarship valued at $20,000. Students will be assessed based on academic and creative excellence during school studies. Learn more.
School Health Adventure
Experience a day in the life of a health professional through Mater Education.
Are you a student in Years 10-12 and interested in pursuing a career in healthcare?
Be immersed in a real hospital environment and get hands-on experience at a one- or two-day High School Health Adventure program.
- 3-4 December 2024
See flyer and link to website to register.