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

All Hallows’ School – Medicine Entry Information Evening, Tuesday 7 May 

Now in Claver Theatre

Griffith University – Countdown to Uni & Head Start

Head Start Program 

Griffith University Head Start program helps motivated Year 11 and 12 students accelerate their tertiary studies and gain credit towards a degree while they’re still at school. Successful completion of Head Start also provides guaranteed entry to over 70 single and double degrees from across a range of study areas.

Learn more here: Head Start to university (griffith.edu.au)

Australian National University – Application deadline

The deadline for applications to ANU for 2025 is Monday 13 May.

Contact the ANU directly for further information: 1800 620 032 or student.recruitment@anu.edu.au

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 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.

Griffith University - Creative Arts Open Days – Sunday 19 May

Explore a world of artistic innovation and creative expression as Griffith Uni showcases its vibrant community of budding artists, designers, performers, and writers. Immerse yourself in interactive workshops, captivating exhibitions, and engaging demonstrations across a spectrum of disciplines, from visual and performing arts to film and animation, industrial design, architecture and more. This is your chance to connect with passionate faculty, gain insights into our cutting-edge facilities, and envision the endless possibilities of a future in the arts. Reserve your place via the link HERE.

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

The program will run for 5 days, from 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. It’s 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 link HERE.

QUT Activities for High School Students

Indigenous Australian Experience Day—Friday 10 May

QUT’s Oodgeroo Unit is providing an on-campus experience day on Friday 10 May, 10:00am–4:00pm for Indigenous Australian Year 11 and 12 students. Register now. 

START QUT—applications close Sunday 31 May

Do you know a Year 11 student interested in studying a university subject while in high school? Applications for START QUT Semester 2, 2024 are now open, and close on 31 May. Check details and apply now. 

Bond University – Health Experience Day 

Discover what it’s like to manage the care of real patients from start to finish through Bond University’s Health Experience Day. This free event is an opportunity for Years 11 and 12 students to consult with clinical doctors, physiotherapists, dietitians, occupational therapists, biomedical and exercise scientists, and other allied health professionals, to gain a deeper understanding of the different career options available in the health sciences.

Students can register via the above link for one of the following sessions:

• Saturday, 8 June 2024 - Morning session (8:30am - 12:15pm)
• Saturday, 8 June 2024 - Afternoon session (11:45am - 3:30pm)

Bond University Business School Year 12 Extension Program

Are you a year 12 student wanting to get a head start when it comes to getting into university? Applications are now open for the Bond Business School Year 12 Extension Program! The program is a two-day workshop where students will gain insight into university life to assist them with the transition from high school to university.

Students have the opportunity to receive an early offer into Bond Business School. Top performing students in the program will receive one of ten Year 12 Extension Program Scholarships.  The program will be completed well before ATAR exams and you can receive an early offer before QTAC's offer rounds.

Find out more HERE.

Email your enquiries to Brendan Howard  bhoward@bond.edu.au

Business Stream

Option One:  Friday 26 April and Saturday 27 April, 2024

Option Two: Tuesday 7 May and Wednesday 8 May, 2024 

Register Now

Beyond Marist College Futures Expo – Save the Date

Careers and Employment Expo - Save the Date

VET News

The Hotel School Australia – Industry Insights Event for Year 12 StudentsThe Langham Hotel, Surfers Paradise on Saturday 18 May

See link HERE

Hospitality Classes at Offsite Venue

This week saw the Year 10 and Year 12 Students in Hospitality venture out to our off-campus venue to develop skills in the kitchen.

All three classes worked exceptionally well to complete multiple recipes in preparation for their assessments coming up in the next few weeks. The bonus of the off-campus experience was the need for students to taste and evaluate their products.

External Courses

Students who wish to complete an external course in Years 11 or 12 should start looking into these now. These will be advertised in the newsletter and in student notices in the coming months.

A reminder that if the course is delivered in the College already students cannot enroll in it off campus.

Cert II in Electrotechnology at Brisbane Northwest Trade Training College

It was wonderful to go out and visit some of our Electrotechnology boys in action last week.

Work Experience 

1. A reminder that if students do not bring back the completed form from teachers around the days they are required at school during work experience they will not be placed. 
2. Students have a clear process for work experience. If you are unsure, please email the careers for an appointment so that we can work through the process with you. The work experience process has been explained in the College newsletter in week 2 of this term and previously in Weeks 1, 8 and 9 of last term as well as in Daily Notices.

Apprenticeship Attendance Rules

Students attending school-based apprenticeships are not permitted to swap attendance days without consulting Mrs Gooley, Program Leader (VET). Should you be unable to attend your designated day, please be sure to contact both your employer and the VET and Careers Department by emailing vet@marash.qld.edu.au.