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’. 

CAREERS

Mrs Michelle Carter - Careers Counsellor

CAREER BOOKINGS (30 mins, Wed/Fri):  For students (and parents) who wish to have an interview, here is the link: 

Book time to meet with me

Wednesdays and Fridays only

Note:  Parents please head to the School reception to get a Visitors Pass. Your son can meet you there and then bring you to the VET/Careers Office. 

Here’s to a wonderful, busy year!

VET

Mr Robyn Gooley

Welcome back to VET 2026.

Year 11 VET Induction

Year 11 students will have a VET induction in Period 6 on Tuesday. The induction will guide them through the responsibilities of the RTO delivering the course and the student responsibilities when working through the Certificate course. Mrs Gooley will also discuss their options for going into apprenticeships and the impact this will have on any VETiS courses they are doing.

• Year 10 students will have their VET induction in their classes. Mrs Gooley will be discussing obtaining a USI, Trade Tasters, WEX, and apprenticeships in ASH this week
• Year 12 students will have an introduction to expectations for VET this year and processes around applying for apprenticeships, WEX and expectations if students are wanting to extend their work days later in the year

Work Experience (Year 10-12 WEX)

The process of work experience has changed this year. 

Specific dates have been allocated for work experience for each year level. These have been selected to minimise impact on student learning and assessment.

• Year 10 – Wednesday 16 September – Friday 18 September (Week10 Term 3)
• Year 11 – Wednesday 27 May – Friday 29 May (Week 6 Term 2)
• Year 12 – Wednesday 24 June – Friday 26 June (Week 10 Term 2)

You will be expected to pick up a form from the Careers Office and have this back by the due date on the calendar (second Friday of Terms 1, 2 and 3).

Students who might have a need to complete work experience in relation to trialling with a company for an apprenticeship can put in an Expression of interest in Terms 1, 2, 3 and 4.

If you wish to do this then you will need to come to the careers office and have a discussion with Ms Heather (ILO) and or Mrs Gooley to discuss this process.

Apprentices

This year, we have had a number of companies looking for apprentices in a variety of industries.

We will connect with these companies and identify who they might be seeking to fill these positions and what they are looking for in the applicant.

Once we have sourced this information, we will:

1. Put a notice in for students to contact us with an EOI. It will be expected that the student will attach a resume in this email identifying how they meet the criteria. Students are welcome to come and discuss this in person if they wish.
2. Assist the student in connecting to the employer. 
3. Set up work experience or guide the employer and student on how to complete private work experience during the holiday period.

As a College, we do not offer or source apprenticeships for students. 

When students apply for WEX, they need to indicate that they are looking for apprenticeships, and we will try to match them with a company that is keen to take on an apprentice. This is not a guarantee that they will offer an apprenticeship to the student. 

Tips and Tricks for Finding Apprenticeships

1. Keep an eye out in notices and the newsletter for any opportunities coming up
2. Use the WEX time to ensure the employer knows you are looking for an apprenticeship.
3. Cold call industries in the area and ask if they are looking for a school-based apprentice.
4. Review BEYOND/ SEEK for any positions that are coming up.
5. If you are out on excursions, start constructive conversations with the employers

Apprenticeship and VETiS Funding Changes.

Students who wish to start an apprenticeship will need to understand that this will impact the funding that they will receive from the Government for the VETiS-funded courses available in Years 11 and 12.

Students need to be aware that once funding has been used, they will have to use fee for service or courses in Years 11 and 12. It must be noted that not all courses are VETiS Funded and will incur a cost with the RTO.