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Industry & Enterprise - Workplace Learning
The Year 10 Industry & Enterprise students are currently completing their first work experience for the year. The boys are enjoying a range of occupations in a variety of different settings. These include heavy diesel mechanics, light vehicle mechanics, carpentry, plumbing, marine fabrication, electrical and agriculture.
Year 11 & 12 Workplace Learning
The General studies students should be exploring opportunities for their next placement now and should be returning their workplace learning paperwork to the Careers & VET office by Wednesday, 1 May. Many employers are already booking students in for Semester 2 so act early to be sure you don’t miss out on your first preference!
Please check your email for the 'Workplace Learning Parent' document which will answer any questions that you may have.
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 of 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