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VET Pathways & Workplace Learning News

KEY DATES 

I&E Term Two – Week 11

24 - 27 June (4 days)

I&E Term Three – Week 8

2 - 6 September (5 days)

I&E Term Four – Week 4

28 October – 1 Nov (5 days)

Year 11 - Term Two

20 - 30 May

Year 11 - Term Four

11 - 22 November

Year 12 - Term Two

20 - 30 May

Year 12 - Term Four

7 - 17 October

Careers Expo 2024

It’s the only careers event in WA that brings together all the local universities – and several from the eastern states – plus a huge range of vocational and professional training organisations, industry associations and employers.

For anyone pondering their future, this four-day event is the complete picture, all in one place. Entry is free.

Careers Expo + VET Expo 2024 will be hosted at the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre (PCEC) between Thursday, 16 May and Sunday, 19 May 2024.

To see who’s exhibiting at this year’s event – click here.

OPPORTUNITIES

Defence Industry Pathways Program

The Defence Industry Pathways Program is a 12-month traineeship that provides graduates with a 52904 WA Certificate III in Defence Industry Pathways. The traineeship offers hands-on training and experience in a range of areas within the defence industry, such as manufacturing and engineering, computing, logistics, cyber-security, procurement, technical drawing and computer-aided drawing. 

Click here for more details.

DEFENCE WORK EXPERIENCE PROGRAM

The Defence Work Experience Program provides young Australians interested in Defence as a future career, the opportunity to sample life in Defence and learn more about the Australian Defence Force (ADF) and the Australian Public Service (APS). 

More info here.

SUPPORTING PARENTS & STUDENTS

Before you commit to a career pathway check out the Australian Jobs 2023 overview which looks at trends in the Australian labour market to support you and your son. Australian Jobs Report 2023 (yourcareer.gov.au)

Lauren Johnson

VET and WPL Coordinator