VET and Careers News
Mrs Robyn Gooley and Mrs Tara Franklin
Work Experience - Expression of Interest | Term 1
Work experience is available to students in years 10, 11 & 12 throughout the year. Please submit an Expression of Interest Form for Term 2 to the VET & Careers Department by Friday, 2 May (end of week 2). Forms are available from the VET & Careers Office and must be signed off by the student's guardian. Placements will be organised for the end of term and holiday break.
Careers Information Bulletin - Something for Everyone!
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Careers
AFP Forensics Work Experience Opportunity
Apply by Wednesday, 23 April
For Year 10, 11 and 12 Students
Are you interested in science, investigations, or a career with the Australian Federal Police? The AFP Forensics Work Experience Program in Canberra is now open for applications!
To be eligible, students must:
- Be in Year 10, 11 or 12 and currently enrolled in an official schoolwork experience program
- Have permission from both your school and your parent/guardian to attend
- Organise and fund your own travel, meals and accommodation while in Canberra
- Ensure that you have appropriate insurance coverage – either through your school or privately arranged by your guardian
- Follow all directions from your AFP supervisor during the placement
📌 Important Details:
- Closing Date: Wednesday 23 April 2025 at 5:00pm AEST
- Location: AFP Majura Forensics Facility, Canberra
- Notification: Applicants will be contacted by Friday 9 May 2025
- Note: Placements are limited and highly competitive. Unfortunately, feedback is not available for unsuccessful applicants – but we encourage you to apply again next year!
👉 This is a fantastic opportunity for students with a strong interest in forensic science and policing. If this sounds like you, don’t miss out – apply HERE today!
USA College Scholarship Pathways Information Session - Monday, 28 April
Marist College Ashgrove, on behalf of Study & Play USA, invites students from years 9 to 12 to an exclusive session on securing a USA college scholarship and continuing your sport at an elite level beyond high school. Learn from experts about the pathways available and take the next step in your athletic and academic journey!
When: Monday, 28th April
Where: Tower Function Room, Marist College Ashgrove
Time: 5:30 PM till approximately 6:30PM
Register now via link HERE
Bond University - Health Experience Days (April, 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, 26 April - Morning (8:30am-12:15pm) ' Afternoon (11:45am-3:30pm)
Saturday, 7 June - Morning (8:30am-12:15pm) ' Afternoon (11:45am-3:30pm)
Beyond Marist Futures & Employment Expo - Wednesday, 14 May
Attention Students!
Get ready for the Marist College Ashgrove Futures and Employment Expo on Wednesday, May 14, 2025! This is your chance to explore exciting career pathways and connect with potential employers.
Meet representatives from various industries, discover job opportunities, and learn about industry pathways. Plus, don't miss our We Are Hiring feature, where you can find booths displaying employment opportunities!
Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to shape your future!
QUT Announces New Undergraduate Pathway to Medicine
Young Queensland school leavers aspiring to study medicine could soon commence right out of high school, with Queensland University of Technology (QUT) announcing plans to deliver an innovative five-year undergraduate entry Doctor of Medicine program—the first of its kind in Queensland.
Aiming to welcome its first students in 2027, the program could offer a streamlined path to becoming a doctor, allowing eligible students to enter medical training directly from high school and graduate with less education-related debt than other longer pathways. The planned curriculum is designed to address the state’s urgent healthcare workforce shortages, particularly in General Practice, with a strong emphasis on community-based care.
See link HERE for more information.
Griffith University: Countdown to Uni - Tuesday, 29 April
Join Griffith University’s Countdown to Uni webinar, designed for Year 11 and 12 students and their parents or guardians. This free session will walk you through everything you need to know to prepare for university life at Griffith.
Tuesday 29 April, 7–8pm
We’ll cover key topics such as:
- How to apply and make the most of your application
- Alternative pathways to Griffith University
- Scholarships and how to apply
- What university life is really like
Don't miss this opportunity to get expert advice and have all your questions answered.
🔗 RSVP here: https://www.griffith.edu.au/countdown-to-uni
VET
Brisbane Truck Show - Thursday, 15 - Sunday, 18 May
Years 10–12: Don’t Miss the 2025 Truck Week Careers Days!
Step into the world of innovation, technology and exciting career opportunities at the Brisbane Truck Show on Thursday 15 May or Friday 16 May 2025.
Explore over 30 career pathways in the heavy vehicle industry – from hands-on trades and tech, to logistics, design, engineering, marketing, and more. This is your chance to connect with industry professionals, check out cutting-edge vehicles, and discover where a career in this booming industry could take you.
Entry is free for students (in uniform) and includes access to both the Brisbane Truck Show and The Depot career showcase at South Bank.
Spots are limited – follow the link to register and find out more: HERE
Get on board!
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.
Apprenticeship Sign-Ups
Congratulations Bodhi and Ollie!
We are proud to share the exciting news that at the end of Term 1, two of our students have officially taken the next step in their career journeys by signing up as Carpentry Apprentices.
Congratulations to Bodhi Fox, who has joined Fox Constructions, and Ollie Millard, who has begun his apprenticeship with BOAB Building Group.
We commend these young men for their initiative and commitment to pursuing a trade pathway. Their hard work, dedication, and enthusiasm have paved the way for these fantastic opportunities.
Well done, Bodhi and Ollie—we wish you every success in your apprenticeships and look forward to seeing all that you achieve!
Pictured left to right: Alex Fox, Director of A Fox Constructions with Robyn Gooley, Program Leader VET and Year 11 student, Bodhi Fox.
Pictured: Year 12 Student, Ollie Millard with Director of BOAB Building Group, Josh Loff.
Interested in an Apprenticeship or Traineeship?
Year 11 and 12 students – please check your emails! Beth Muller from the VET & Careers Department will soon be sending out a Microsoft Form for you to complete if you're interested in an apprenticeship or traineeship (either school-based or after you finish school).
While there's no guarantee you'll be offered a position, we do receive calls from employers from time to time looking for motivated students – and having an up-to-date register of interested students helps us match the right opportunities with the right people.
Parents and employers – if you’d like to know more or register interest, please contact Beth Muller, Industry Liaison Officer, at mullere@marash.qld.edu.au or phone 07 3858 6463.