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’ located on the learning portal. Look for the latest edition:
Careers Information Bulletin, Edition 15 2023 - READ NOW
Careers News
Year 12 - Careers Meetings and Reminders
Students have been booking in for Year 12 Careers meetings online. click HERE to book an appointment.
QUT early offer invitations are being released now for students who lodge an eligible course in their top 3 preferences. This must be actioned soon so don’t miss your chance!
It is important to make sure students sign up for the ATAR portal for your ATAR to be emailed to them- this is a DIFFERENT APPLICATION to your QTAC preferences. Click HERE to action this (new sign-up).
QUT Advice Night – Tuesday 12 September
Current Year 12 students and their parents/guardians are invited to join us online to discover the 5 essentials of getting into QUT in 2024. Find out more about:
- entry requirements
- Year 12 Early Offer Scheme (for Queensland QCE students only)
- adjustment schemes
- upgrading pathways
- scholarships
They will also hear from real students about their uni experience and have a chance to ask questions about their course, why they chose QUT, the QTAC process, and uni life.
START QUT Applications Now Open
Do you know a Year 11 student interested in studying a university subject in Summer (STEM Intensive) or Semester 1 2024, receiving a selection rank adjustment, and gaining potential credit towards a future degree at QUT?
Applications for START QUT Summer 2024 (STEM Intensive) and Semester 1, 2024 are open now and close on 31 October 2023. Check eligibility requirements, browse available subjects, and apply on the START QUT webpage.
School Holiday Campus Tours – Wednesday 27 and Friday 29 September
Students are invited to join us in the September school holidays to discover the real QUT through a campus tour. Led by current QUT students, the tours will showcase our facilities and community spaces. Tours will run on Wednesday 27 and Friday 29 September across both Gardens Point and Kelvin Grove campuses.
USC Headstart
Headstart gives school students a real university experience, allowing you to study first-year uni subjects and possibly receive credit to take time off your degree.
USC Headstart Information Evenings will cover the programs on offer, including how Year 10 students can now enrol in Semester 2 Headstart subjects (in addition to Year 11 and 12 students).
UniSC will cover the cost of the first course and additional courses are only $400.00, so you'll also save money on your full degree!
You'll also hear from Headstart students who will talk about their experience and provide tips for what to expect.
To register:
The Defence Work Experience Program
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.
We are pleased to advise the following programs are now taking applications online:
| Defence Work Experience Program (DWEP) | WEP Number | Program Dates | Applications Close | Location |
| Air Force Familiarisation Program | WEP/03775/23 | 23-25 October | 10 Sep | RAAF Amberley |
| Air Force Indigenous Program (IYP) | WEP/00735/23 | 15-18 October | 03 Sep | RAAF Amberley |
| Ex First Look Indigenous Youth Program | WEP/00384/23 | 30 Oct – 03 Nov | 03 Sep | Gallipoli Barracks, Enoggera |
| Army Aviation Familiarisation Program | WEP/03787/23 | 07-09 November | 03 Sep | Swartz Barracks, Oakey |
| Army Familiarisation Program | WEP/00391/23 | 20-22 November | 08 Oct | Gallipoli Barracks, Enoggera |
Students are advised places are limited and 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 to 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.
VET News
Work Experience in Term 4 and Christmas Holidays
If you are wanting Work Experience in Term 4 or during the Christmas Holidays, please submit an Expression of Interest Form by Friday 13 October (Friday of Week 2 in Term 4). Forms can be collected from the VET and Careers Office and need to be signed by the student's guardian.
What has been happening in this space?
The VET area has been very busy in Term 3 with many students attending Work Experience in a range of workplaces.
Hospitality students had the opportunity to work at the Brisbane Racing Club again this term in both the front of house and the kitchens. Over 300 sausage rolls, crumbed lamb cutlets and 120 butterflied prawns were grilled. The boys were very excited to finally be in the kitchen with their new knife sets.
Further opportunities will be given to students on 25 October and 1 November in the lead up to the Spring Carnival. Students and parents/guardians will be given forms to complete and bring back so that they can attend these Work Experience opportunities. These forms are required for students to attend Work Experience.
Work Experience
Many students have now been placed for the holidays and Term 4.
Best of luck to all the students attending work experience in the coming weeks.
Logbooks – Collect Before Placement
Students attending work experience are reminded to collect a logbook from the Careers Office prior to their placement. This needs to be completed and returned to the Careers Office following the placement.
Successes to Date
A range of opportunities in various work environments have been leading to students into apprenticeship opportunities. This is a credit to them as these opportunities only come when students demonstrate they have the capacity to engage in the work environment at an apprenticeship level.
Early Release Forms - Available at the VET Careers Office
These forms must be completed to have early release in Weeks 1-3 of Term 4. You must attach the notification from the employer that you will be with them during this time. Please be aware that work experience does not require one of these forms.
Master Classes in Term 4
Life Skills Masterclasses will be offered to students during the first three weeks of Term 4.
Students will be given a list of options to sign up for in Week 10. Students will be asked to enrol via a survey that will be sent to them after the students have been briefed on the options available.
One of the options is to have an opportunity to gain a barista skill set which, if successful, will give them a statement of attainment with actual competencies. This will be delivered over two masterclass sessions. Students will have to have a verified USI to obtain a printed Statement of Attainment. A statement of attainment can not legally be issued without a verified USI.
Brisbane City Council – Trainee Positions
Brisbane City Council's traineeship program provides trainees with the skills, training and experience to kick-start their chosen careers. Upon completion of the program, trainees have a nationally recognised qualification and the opportunity to apply for roles within the Council.
When submitting a traineeship application, include:
- your current resume
- a cover letter that addresses:
- why you are interested in a Council traineeship
- related school or pre-vocational training subjects
- any transferrable skills from relevant work experience, or school/community projects you've been involved in that could help support your application.
The details of how to apply can be viewed here, but if you have any questions please don’t hesitate to contact Patrick Longuefosse, Council-employmentprograms@brisbane.qld.gov.au, 07 3027 5753.
The best way for you to stay up to date with any Brisbane City Council vacancies is to create a LiveHire accountwhere you can build a job profile and check the currently advertised job opportunities, and also to follow Council’s LinkedIn account which posts when certain types of roles are advertised.
Furthermore, there is a range of information on Council’s Traineeships program website.
Follow link HERE
Jobs for School Leavers
Please see the links below to jobs for school leavers: