VET and Careers News
Mrs Robyn Gooley and Mrs Tara Franklin
Careers Information Bulletin - Something for Everyone!
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Careers
Thank You for Making Futures Week a Success!
We are thrilled to extend our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who participated in and supported Futures Week! Your enthusiasm and engagement made this week truly special.
Highlights of the Week:
- Daily Career Spotlights: Each day, we explored different career paths, providing valuable insights and inspiration for our students.
- QTAC Guide Distribution: Our Year 12 students received their QTAC Guides, helping them take the next step in their educational journey.
- Beyond Marist Futures & Employment Expo: The highlight of the week was undoubtedly the Beyond Marist Futures & Employment Expo held on Wednesday, May 14. With over 40 industry and tertiary exhibitors, the event was a resounding success. We were delighted to see so many parents and students in attendance, making the most of the opportunities to connect with potential employers and educational institutions.
Special Features:
- Food Trucks & Milkshakes: The atmosphere was lively with delicious offerings from food trucks and our Year 11 students serving up refreshing milkshakes.
- We Are Hiring Section: This new addition allowed students to express interest in job positions directly with some of our exhibitors.
- Golden Tickets: The excitement was palpable as students searched for hidden Golden Tickets to win fantastic prizes! Congratulations to Aidan Philips, Josiah Short and Joshua Newman who found the Golden Tickets.
We also extend a warm thank you to the students from neighboring Catholic schools who joined us. Your presence added to the vibrant community spirit of the event.
Once again, thank you to everyone who contributed to the success of Futures Week. We look forward to more such enriching events in the future!
Bond University - Health Experience Days (June 2025)
Step into the role of a healthcare professional and experience what it's like to manage real patient care at Bond's Health Experience Day! This free event lets you work alongside doctors, physiotherapists, dietitians, occupational therapists, and other health professionals to explore career pathways in the health sciences.
Upcoming Sessions:
Saturday, 7 June - Morning (8:30am-12:15pm) ' Afternoon (11:45am-3:30pm)
Love Shakespeare? Dive into Macbeth!
Year 11 & 12 students are invited to UQ's 'Western Civilisation Winter School', 7-9 July 2025.
Explore 'Macbeth' through performance, discussion, and expert-led workshops - plus enjoy live theatre, film, and a visit to the Fryer Library!
Free to attend, including accommodation and meals.
Apply by Sunday 4 May.
For more info: Shakespeare's Macbeth: UQ Centre for Western Civilisation 2025 Winter School - Study - The University of Queensland
See the following flyer.
Defence Work Experience Program
Interested in a career with the Australian Defence Force? The Defence Work Experience Program offers secondary students the chance to explore a wide range of career paths through placements at Defence establishments across Australia.
Career areas include:
- Trades - Electrical, Carpentry, Mechanics, Plumbing, Hospitality
- Cyber, IT, Intelligence & Engineering
- Healthcare - Doctor, Nurse, Psychologist, Pharmacist
- Aviation, Space, Communications & Media
- Law, Policing & Combat roles
This is a fantastic opportunity to gain real-world experience in your field of interest. Follow link HERE and see attached PDF for more information and to apply.
VET
Congratulations Henry Waters!
We’re excited to share that Year 11 student Henry Waters has been named a regional finalist in the 2025 Queensland Training Awards (Metropolitan Region), selected from a pool of 743 nominees in the School-based Apprentice or Trainee of the Year category.
Henry began his barbering apprenticeship at Tommy Guns Chermside in Year 10 and was named Tommy Guns Apprentice of the Year in 2024. This latest recognition is a testament to his continued dedication, professionalism and talent.
We wish Henry all the best as he heads to the finals - congratulations on this fantastic achievement!
Powerlink Apprenticeship Applications Now Open
Powerlink's 2026 Apprenticeship Program is now open!
Opportunities are available across Queensland in the following streams:
- Substations - Electrical
- Secondary Systems - Electrical
- Secondary Systems - Communications & Control
- Transmission Linesperson
This is a competitive program with over 1500 applicants last year for around 100 positions. Strong communication skills and preparation (including a short video and group interview) are essential.
Eligibility: Must be completing Year 12 in 2025 or have already graduated. A Cert II in Electrotechnology is not required to apply.
Apply via link HERE.
Applications close: Midnight AEST, Sunday 8 June 2025
2025 Brisbane Careers & Employment Expo/Worldskills National Championships: 12 – 14 June
Exciting News! School Registration is now open for The Brisbane Careers & Employment Expo - June 12, 13 & 14, 2025 at the Brisbane Convention Centre.
The event will once again offer free admission and will run for 3 days, allowing schools the flexibility to schedule their excursions on either Thursday or Friday!
The Event will be even bigger in 2025 with the Worldskills National Championships running alongside the Expo.
The entire event will take place throughout all of the Exhibition Halls (1-4) so it's going to be huge with a variety of displays, activities, and opportunities to explore, engage and learn throughout the event!
What is WorldSkills?
WorldSkills Australia influences, challenges, and supports Australians to develop, recognise and promote skills excellence.
The WorldSkills National Championships is Australia’s biggest vocational education and excellence competition.
They promote skills excellence by delivering skill-based competitions operating at a regional, national and international level.
Click here to find out more: https://www.worldskills.org.au/about/ and watch this short YouTube video HERE.
Register today to lock in your preferred visitation day / arrival time, and to ensure you receive updates and information during the lead up to the event.
To register, go to:
http://www.careersemploymentexpo.com.au/Brisbane%20Schools%20Booking%20Form.html
Dates – June Thurs 12th, Fri 13th & Sat 14th, 2025 at the Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre
** Please note, the Expo will be back in May 2026 as usual. (Thurs May 28 to Sat May 30, 2026)The change to June has only altered for 2025 so we can run together with the Worldskills National Championships.