👷VET Pathways & WPL

Term Three promises to be a busy period with numerous important activities and milestones for our students.

Here’s a snapshot of what to expect:

Year 12 Students: This term marks a significant phase as they wrap up their Certificate courses and complete their Workplace Learning (WPL) for the final time. This is an exciting time for them as they apply for jobs in their chosen career paths. This week in extended Form we went through interview expectations, dressing to impress and then practiced our ‘Tell me about yourself’ answers. I am eager to support them through this process and help piece together their futures.

Year 11 Students: Many of our Year 11 students will also be enrolling in TAFE and Curtin UniReady programs – in Week 4 students will hear from Mr Tuohy and me regarding these opportunities.

Year 10 Students: Our I&E students will participate in WPL during Week 10. I am in the process of organising Semester Two excursions – stay tuned for more details.

FULLY FUNDED TAFE COURSE FOR SECONDARY STUDENTS (VETDSS)

Both South and North Metro TAFE have released the 2024 program for Year 10 & 11's. Please see the attached link. Applications are open!

South Metro TAFE

North Metro TAFE

2026 OPPORTUNITIES

APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAMS FOR 2026

Over the next few months many companies will be releasing apprenticeship opportunities for 2025. Sign up to SEEK/Indeed and the below support websites to register your interest. Boys have all been sent a copy of resume proforma and referred onto youthcentral.vic.gov.au for a cover letter template.

Water Corporation's Engineering Associate Traineeship (EATs) Program. We invite you to our live Q&A session to hear and learn all about the EATs Program. Our enthusiastic Early Careers team will be there to answer your questions, along with current Engineering Associate Trainees who will share their journey and tips.

Monday 4th of August at 4pm – register here

Government Traineeship for 2026 – information here

Police Cadetship – more information here

Defence Industry Pathway Program Traineeship - Parent Student Information Session This 17-month traineeship is open to current Year 10's who will complete the traineeship through Year 11 and 12. During the traineeship, the trainees are rotated through different Defence Industry employers and exposed to Logistics, Engineering, Project Management, Scheduling and Cyber Security – more information here.

KEY DATES

Year 12 WPL – Term Four

Week 1 & 2 – Monday 13 – Thursday 23 October (optional for students who have an apprenticeship in 2026)

Year 11 WPL – Term Four

Week 6 & 7 – Monday 17 – Friday 28 November

Year 10 I&E – Term Three

Week 10 - Monday 22 - Friday 26 September

Year 10 I&E – Term Four

Week 7 – Monday 24 – Friday 28 November

SUPPORT FOR PARENTS/GUARDIANS

Australian Apprenticeship Pathways

https://www.aapathways.com.au/job-hunting/job-search-sites