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’ located on the learning portal. Look for the latest edition, Edition 16 2023 HERE.

Careers News

Year 12 Reminders

QTAC

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). 

Department of Education Survey for Students Completing Year 12 in 2023

Year 12 students will be invited to participate in the Next Step Year 12 Completers survey between March and June 2024.

Next Step is a statewide post-school destination survey of all students who complete Year 12 in Queensland.  Insights gained from Next Step assist schools to improve their services for senior students and improve students’ transition from school to further study and employment.

See the attachment for further information:

Additional information about Next Step is available at www.qld.gov.au/nextstep/. For any queries contact the Next Step team by email at nextstep@qed.qld.gov.au.

Year 11 Reminders

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.

Residential Career Experience for School Students Medicine, Engineering, Business, Creative Writing

Residential Career Insight Program 2024 Enrolments are Now Open

Medicine, Psychology, Business, Engineering, Veterinary Studies and more

The National Institute of Education (NIE) Australia has partnered with Immerse Education to bring you the Academic Insights Program for Medicine, Psychology, Veterinary Studies, Engineering, International Relations, Business Management, and Creative Writing.

The Academic Insights Program is designed to work as an instant accelerant to boost and fast-track the development of individual drive and motivation. The program will see students live and study at Australia’s top-ranked university, The University of Sydney. Just like university students, participants will attend lectures, tuitions, complete a research assignment, and of course, be involved in an array of social and cultural activities. As this is a residential program, students will be living at St Paul's College (University of Sydney) residential facility for the duration of the program. 

The academic components of the program will be facilitated by academics from Oxford and Cambridge Universities, who will fly in and stay for the 10-day duration of the program. In addition to all other activities, students will be receiving a Certificate of Completion, a detailed personalised performance review, and a personalised letter of recommendation, which they can use for applying to universities and various scholarship programs.

Please note, that the number of places for this program is limited and strictly capped for each faculty, therefore, if you are interested, then please ENROL soon to avoid the disappointment of missing out.

See link HERE.

VET News

Work Experience in Term 4 and Christmas Holidays

Applications are now closed for work experience in Term 4 and Christmas Holidays. We are busily working to place students in their chosen industry.

Brisbane North West Trade Training Centre (BNWTTC) – EOI Forms due 28 October

BNWTTC (Mitchie) is calling for expressions of interest from students entering Year 10, 11 and 12 in 2024. Please complete the EOI form HERE by 28 October and return to the VET & Careers Department if you are considering technical or trade training next year. Although applications remain open till Term 1 2024, places will start to fill quickly over the coming fortnight.

School Based Traineeships Available

If you want to earn while you learn, consider applying for one of the traineeships advertised in the posters below:

Sparrow Early Learning Career Information Night – Thursday 12 October

Please see attachmen

Cross River Rail School Based Traineeships open to Indigenous Students

Indigenous students are invited to apply for School Based Business Admin Traineeships with Cross River Rail. See attachment for details.

‘Connected’ Jobs and Training Subscription 2023

Subscribe to the Connected jobs and training monthly e-newsletter, developed by the Department of Youth Justice, Employment, Small Business and Training - Metropolitan Region, to keep informed of potential jobs and training opportunities.

Gain access to the 2024 School Leavers Guide, full of information to support you on your individual career pathway. 

Opportunities are rich and varied for today’s job seekers! Stay connected and watch this space, to see where the jobs of the future are and in what exciting and emerging industries.

Don't wait - scan the QR code to subscribe now!

Post School Apprenticeship Advice from MEGT

Please see attached information regarding the MEGT Career Hub and their latest job’s board.

Career Hub is a free service to employers and apprentices.  If students are looking for an apprenticeship after year 12, it’s a great place to register interest with an online toolbox to receive ideas of what qualifications are available.  Additionally, MEGT can help in placing school-based trainees or apprentices.

Also attached is information regarding MEGT’s free and confidential Mentoring Program for apprentices that have been signed with MEGT.  This is a fabulous program to assist apprentices in completing their apprenticeship.