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

START QUT—Applications close Friday 31 May

Applications for START QUT Semester 2, 2024 are now open, and close on 31 May. Check details and apply now via link: QUT - START QUT

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 - 4:00pm

WHERE: Various Brisbane campuses

VIEW THE WORKSHOPS

Free Webinar: 'Introduction to the Academic Insights 2025 Courses” and 'Information about Applying to Australian Universities'

Students are invited to a free webinar on the Academic Insights 2025 Summer School Program to be held at the University of Sydney (St Paul's College). This is a unique opportunity to learn about the program and available courses for January 2025, as well as get firsthand insights from key members and alumni of the program.

Webinar Details:

Date: Tuesday 4 June 2024

Time: 7.00 pm AEST

Platform: Live Online via Zoom

Spaces are limited, REGISTER NOW  to secure your spot!

Gallipoli Barracks Open Day - Saturday 15 June at 1:00pm

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 and 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 and 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 – 10:00am to 4:00pm - Fashion Workshop

Friday 28 June – 10:00am to 4:00pm - Fashion Workshop

Thursday 4 July – 10:00am to 4:00pm - Bird and Reptile Workshop

Friday 5 July – 10:00am to 4:00pm - Bird and Reptile Workshop

For information and to register.

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

The Brisbane Tertiary Studies and 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 of exhibitors present.

Please see the poster below for details about this free event.

Queensland College of Art and Design Portfolio Workshops

Queensland College of Art and Design now offers the option of portfolio admission into its degrees. These workshops show students how to build a creative portfolio for admission and costs $85. They will:  

• create a portfolio that best represents their unique creativity and skills 
• complete at least one piece of work for their creative portfolio  
• meet with our staff and explore our studios and facilities. 

Find out more >

Griffith Film School Experience Week

This five-day intensive program is tailored to current Year 11 and 12 students who want to study at the Griffith Film School. During the week-long program, participants chose a study area taught by our highly skilled, industry connected teaching team and gain useful knowledge and practical skills. Participants also complete a piece of work for their creative portfolio and get a feel for what it’s like to study at the Griffith Film School.

Experience Week costs $450 and runs between 24–28 June and 1–5 July.  

TAFE Queensland Brisbane and The University of Canberra Digital Design Department Workshop – 24 and 25 June

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

 The student workshop, which will be held in late June, is a unique opportunity for high school students who are passionate about graphic design, digital media, and visual communication. This workshop delves into the fundamentals of visual storytelling, digital illustration, and video editing, offering a one-of-a-kind immersive learning experience.

 Please see the link below for further information.

Student Workshop:

https://events.humanitix.com/unlock-the-power-of-visual-communication

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 year 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)

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.

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

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

Riviera's Annual Information Evening - School Based Apprentices and 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 9 July @ 5:30pm Sharp

Wednesday 17 July @ 5:30pm Sharp

Thursday 25 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 and 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 and 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 19, 2024. Forms are available from VET and 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 Year 11 and 12 students

See 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.