Head Start Program

Head Start is a revised model for school-based apprenticeships and traineeships (SBAT) undertaken by students which allows students to spend more time in paid work and on the job training to develop the skills that industry and employers need whilst also attending school to work toward a Year 12 qualification.

Students are supported by a Head Start Coordinator, their role is to support students to ensure they are progressing well with their schoolwork, training and employment. The students have reported that they enjoy being able to break up their school week with work whilst working toward completing Year 12 and it has assisted them to build their confidence and learn important transferrable employability skills.

Students explore industries by completing Work Based Learning and are matched with a suitable employer. During the SBAT students enrol with a training organisation to complete a Certificate II or III level qualification. 

If you would like to know more about the Head Start Program, please contact the Head Start Coordinator at GSC, Sonya Carson on email: sonya.carson@education.vic.gov.au or phone: 0460 333 414, or alternatively you can email the Loddon Mallee Hub on headstart.lm@education.vic.gov.au

Meet a couple of our students in the Head Start program

Meet Dylan. Dylan is a part of the Head Start apprenticeship and Traineeship Program and has been completing a school-based apprenticeship since the end of 2023. Dylan is a valued part of the team at Mitch Bishop Construction.

"I’ve been able to get started early on my apprenticeship, it gives me an opportunity to get an idea of what the world is like before transition to fulltime employment." 

Meet Blake.  Blake is a part of the Head Start apprenticeship and Traineeship Program and has been commenced a school-based apprenticeship at the beginning of 2024. Blake is a valued part of the team at All State Electrical.

Meet Hayley, Hayley is a part of the Head Start apprenticeship and Traineeship Program and has been completing a school-based apprenticeship since the commencement of 2024. Hayley is a valued part of the team at Anaste Hair and Beauty- Gisborne.