VET and Careers News

Careers Information Bulletin – Something for Everyone! 

There are so many fantastic and current career opportunities found in our fortnightly ‘Careers Information Bulletin’.

Careers News

AG Careers Start – Applications open 22 July – 9th September

If you’re 17-25, this unique gap-year program provides you with a paid job, training and development, not to mention the opportunity to build your networks within the agriculture industry. Applicants can indicate which farm type they’d prefer from a wide variety, and also where in Australia they would ideally like to go. A matching process is undertaken to ensure participants are assigned to the type of farms that match their interests and skills. 

To learn more, visit the AG Careers Start website HERE. Applications for 2025 open on 22 July.

Current participants include MCA2023 students: Nat Gillett, Tom Rees, Cam Sterling, Matthew Davis and Lachlan Boyd.

Cyber Sleuths Bootcamp at Griffith University – Thurs 4 July, 9am to 3pm

In celebration of their new cyber security degree, Griffith University is running an exciting bootcamp for the digital detectives and determined problems solvers.

Aimed at Year 11 and 12 students, they will get an introduction into the cyber security techniques, cryptography and digital forensics skills that professionals use daily. In practical, hands-on sessions, participants will learn how to crack codes and gain access to a webpage, before flipping roles to track down and figure out how hackers broke in.

This culminates in a capture the flag style competition, racing against time to find and exploit vulnerabilities to capture a hidden piece of information.

Register HERE by Friday 21 June 2024. Cost is $25 per person at South Bank campus.

Gallipoli Barracks Open Day - Saturday 15 June at 1pm

Join in the excitement at Gallipoli Barracks for a day filled with activities and displays. Explore military equipment, watch thrilling demonstrations, and meet the brave men and women who serve our country. It's a fantastic opportunity to learn more about the Australian Defence Force and show your support for our troops. Bring your family and friends for a day of fun and education. Don't miss out on this unique experience!

Tickets at Eventbrite. See link here.

TAFE Queensland & The University of Canberra Acting Department Workshop

The TAFE Queensland Brisbane and The University of Canberra Acting Department are hosting school holiday workshops for students during the mid-year holidays.

The workshop, which will be held in late June, is a unique opportunity for high school students who are passionate about acting and writing for performance. This student workshop delves into developing characters through costuming and collaborative narrative building, offering a one-of-a-kind learning experience.

For further information, please see the link below.

https://events.humanitix.com/character-development-through-costume

Torrens University Holiday Photography Workshops

Year 11 & 12 Students are invited to enrol in the following holiday workshops at the Billy Blue College of Design at Torrens University - 90 Bowen Terrace, Fortitude Valley.

Thursday 27 June – 10am to 4pm - Fashion Workshop

Friday 28 June – 10am to 4pm - Fashion Workshop

Thursday 4 July – 10am to 4pm - Bird and Reptile Workshop

Friday 5 July – 10am to 4pm - Bird and Reptile Workshop

For information and to register click here.

TSXPO Brisbane Tertiary Studies & Careers Expo – Sat 13th & Sun 14th July 2024

The Brisbane Tertiary Studies & Careers Expo TSXPO is fast approaching and will be held at the RICC, Brisbane Showgrounds.

This event is held over two days to offer students that are planning their pathway from education to employment the latest information on tertiary studies, further training, courses, career options and job opportunities from a wide range of exhibitors based throughout Australia. There will be a wide range of exhibitors present.

Please see poster below for details about this free event.

ADFA Open Day 2024 – Sat 17 August

Are you looking at tertiary education options and interested in a career in the Australian Defence Force? The Australian Defence Force Academy (ADFA) welcomes you to explore a unique university opportunity at the 2024 Open Day. This year, you can attend online as well as in person at the ACT campus. 

Time: On-demand

Location: Stay tuned, the link will be shared soon.

At ADFA Open Day, you can:   

• Explore world-class UNSW degrees, with Information Sessions on Business, Arts, Science Engineering, Computing and Cyber Security.
• Meet current Training Officers and learn about life on campus and how your military training and study fit together at ADFA.
• See a variety of exciting and interactive military and educational displays from Navy, Army, and Air Force.
• Take a tour of the campus, and much more. 

Defence Work Experience Programs (DWEP)

Please see below the upcoming Defence Work Experience Programs (DWEP) for the remainder of 2024. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at the number below.

The Defence Work Experience Program (DWEP) is a national Youth Program that provides young Australians with an interest in a Defence career, the opportunity to gain exposure to a range of job roles available within Defence and the Australian Public Service. Defence work experience activities are designed to be hands-on and interactive so that young people can make informed career decisions.

The following programs are now taking applications online:

Places are limited and students are strongly encouraged to submit complete and considered applications as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. We work alongside ADF Units to bring students a valuable experience with serving personnel and therefore unforeseen changes or operational commitments may result in a placement being changed, postponed and/or cancelled at short notice.

Please monitor the DWEP website for updates on the program and to apply. Any questions regarding the work experience programs within South QLD can be forwarded to the South QLD Work Experience Program email address sqld.workexperience@defence.gov.au.

Australian Army Band Program at Gallipoli Barracks, Enoggera – 3rd July to 9th July

The program will run for 5 days, Wednesday 3 July to Tuesday 9 July 2024 (excluding Saturday and Sunday). 

This work experience activity provides students with an interest in instrumental music an introduction to the Australian Army Band Brisbane, located at Gallipoli Barracks. 

The Australian Army Band Brisbane provides musical support to Regal, Vice-Regal, State and ceremonial activities and often appears at significant community events. 

Since its formation in 1949, the Australian Army Band Brisbane has enjoyed a reputation throughout Queensland for its musical and ceremonial excellence. Brisbane’s Army Band supports the Australian Army and Australian Defence Force units throughout South East Queensland. The Band regularly supports commemorative activities such as Anzac Day and also performs for the wider community; appearing at public events, major concerts, balls and charity fundraisers. Band members have deployed both domestically and internationally on operations. 

The Band is a traditional big-band lineup of saxophones, trumpets, trombones and rhythm section, with vocalists. Its repertoire ranges from traditional sounds of the big band era, through to arrangements of contemporary rock and pop hits.

Music students to apply via the DWEP website 

UniSC - Best Field Trip in the World Competition

Enter now to win a four-day adventure-filled, four-day field trip to the University of the Sunshine Coast for you and your parent/guardian from Friday 21 to Monday 24 June.

See the link HERE.

SCHOLARSHIPS

Bond University Scholarship Applications Open

Scholarship applications for high-achieving Year 12 students are now open at Bond University. See the link HERE.

Bond provides a range of awards including full-fee scholarships awarding from $102,240 - $204,480 in value, and part-fee scholarships awarding from $25,560 - $102,240 in value. As a not-for-profit institution, it's our privilege to be able to support the journeys of the best and brightest Bondies each semester. Whether your students exemplify stand out skills or have excelled in their academic, leadership, community or sporting efforts, our scholarships provide an opportunity to further support their studies at Bond and be recognised for their achievements.  

Some of the scholarships on offer this year include:

Elite Scholarships

• Vice Chancellor’s Elite Scholarship - 100% tuition remission for an approved single or combined degree

Recipients of these scholarships are also invited to participate in the Vice Chancellor’s Mentoring Program once commenced at Bond. The Mentoring Program connects each scholar with an influential corporate mentor, and is intended to cultivate industry links, networks and business acumen.

Other Scholarships

• Excellence Scholarship – 50% tuition remission
• Leadership Scholarship – 25% tuition remission
• Bond University Indigenous Scholarship – up to 100% tuition remission
• Sporting Scholarships – up to 100% tuition remission  (closes 1 August, 2024)
• Transformer Scholarship – 50% tuition remission
• CoLab Industry Scholarships - 25% tuition for any of the four Transformation degrees offered in the Transformation CoLab.

Scholarship application closing dates

There are two scholarship application closing dates:

• Thursday, 1 August, 2024 for the Vice Chancellor‘s Elite Scholarship, Vynka Hohnen Scholarship and all sports scholarships.
• Thursday, 29 August, 2024 for all other scholarships.

Important - If students are applying for more than one scholarship with different application closing dates, it is important they submit their scholarship application form by the earliest scholarship closing date.

JCU's Scholarships 

A scholarship is a great way to make the most of your student experience, meet people to build your professional network, and enjoy greater financial freedom. If you've got the passion and drive, or are just looking for a bit of help, we've got the scholarship to match your circumstances, with over 50 scholarships on offer, click HERE to learn more about what's available and to see if you are eligible to apply. 

UQ Ramsay Undergraduate Scholarships 

Applications for the Ramsay Undergraduate scholarship schemes will open on 17 June 2024 and close on 4 August 2024. Up to 30 scholarships of $32,000/year for the duration of the program (up to 5.5 years). In 2025, you must be enrolled in either: 

• Bachelor of Advanced Humanities (Honours) (Western Civilisation) or 
• Bachelor of Humanities (Western Civilisation)/Bachelor of Laws (Honours) 

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To apply, you must submit your application to the University by the closing date and be an Australian Citizen or Australian Permanent Resident. Click HERE for further eligibility and application criteria and information. If you are creative and intellectually curious, with the critical skills to think bigger and broader in this culturally, politically and digitally diverse world, you may be interested in this option.

VET News

Watch this space for upcoming apprenticeships with major companies, to be advertised next term.

TAFE School Holiday Program

TAFE Queensland is hosting its annual School Holiday Program (formally Season School), a series of workshops to give high school students a taste of what TAFE Queensland has to offer.

If you have any other questions, please reach out to events.brisbane@tafeqld.edu.au.

DATES: Mon 1 - Fri 5 July 2024

TIME: 8.45am - 4pm

WHERE: Various Brisbane campuses

VIEW THE WORKSHOPS

Energy Queensland Apprentice Information Sessions

Energy Queensland is offering free online apprentice information sessions.   This is great opportunity for you to get firsthand information regarding our apprentice program, a detailed walk through of our recruitment process as well as the opportunity to ask questions directly with our team.   

Below are the links you can use to join a session, noting that you do not have to pre-register to attend these sessions:

Apprentice Information Session #1

Date and time: Tuesday, 11 June 2024 4:00 PM | (UTC+10:00) Brisbane

Join link: https://energyq.webex.com/energyq/j.php?MTID=m18b033dab332443bf21e456bca8de6af

Webinar number:  2653 383 5340

Webinar password:  3NJvBmfuh39 (36582638 from phones and video systems)

Access code: 265 338 35340

Apprentice Information Session #2

Date and time:  Thursday, 13 June 2024 6:00 PM | (UTC+10:00) Brisbane

Join link: https://energyq.webex.com/energyq/j.php?MTID=ma12f84ffc60f0621f52ff4e2ac992511

Webinar number:  2653 854 8279

Webinar password:  3hZZMRxPf74 (34996797 from phones and video systems)

Access code: 265 385 48279

If you are unable to attend the session you can request a copy of the recording. Further information can be found on our apprenticeship webpages – Energex or Ergon Network.

If you require further assistance, please do not hesitate to contact the Energy Queensland Apprentice Team on 1800 262 353. 

TAFE at School Worships and Spots available for Semester 3, 2024

Some spots remain in the TAFE at School program courses and tasters for Semester 2, but they are filling fast! Please click the button below for a complete list of Brisbane TAFE at School courses with available places.

Semester 1, 2025 applications will open on Monday 15 July, 2024. Please see link to the full list of open courses below:

TAFE Queensland Work Instruction Template (tafeqld.edu.au)

Riviera's Annual Information Evening - School Based Apprentices & Full Time Apprenticeships – 9, 17, 25 July at 5.30pm

Year 11 and 12 students (plus parents) who are interested in becoming school-based or full time apprentices in yacht building are invited to attend one of Riviera Australia’s Annual Apprentice Program Information Evenings.

Dates:

Tuesday 9th July @ 5:30pm Sharp

Wednesday 17th July @ 5:30pm Sharp

Thursday 25th July @ 5:30pm Sharp

Current trades on Offer:

• Cert III in Polymer Processing (Composite)
• Cert III in Marine Craft Construction 
• Cert III in Timber & Composites Machining
• Cert III in Furniture Finishing (French Polishing)
• Cert III in Cabinetmaking
• Cert III in Engineering – Fixed & Mobile Plant Mechanic
• Cert III in Engineering – Fabrication - Surface Finishing
• Cert III in Upholstery
• Cert III in Electrotechnology (Pre-requisite Cert II in Electrotechnology)

To RSVP, please follow link - https://www.rivieraaustralia.com/career-opportunities/apprentice-rsvp-form/

Hurry as spaces are limited.

Work Experience in Term 3

The VET & Careers Department is now accepting applications from year 10-12 students interested in doing work experience in term 3 and the September holidays. Please submit your expression of interest form by July 19th, 2024. Forms available from VET & Careers Office.

Brisbane Northwest Trade Training Centre – Semester 2 Expressions of Interest

BNWTTC is currently accepting expressions of interest for certificate courses in Aviation and Supply Chain Operations starting Semester 2.

• Certificate III in Aviation (Remote Pilot) is available to current year 11 students
• Certificate II in Supply Chain Operation and Certificate II in Food Processing is available to current Years 11 and 12 students

See the form below which must be approved by the Program Leader VET, Mrs Robyn Gooley. Please visit the VET and Careers Office to find out more.