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

Ms Elizabeth Kenny 

Futures and Partnerships Practitioner

Book a meeting with me

Upcoming University Open Days

• 1 August – Australian Catholic University (ACU) Open Day, 10:00am–2:00pm
• 2 August – The University of Queensland Open Day, (St Lucia Campus), 9:00am–3:00pm
• 2 August – University of the Sunshine Coast Open Day (Sunshine Coast Campus), 9:00am–1:00pm
• 8 August – UniSQ Open Day (Springfield and Ipswich Campuses)
• 9 August – Griffith University Open Day(Nathan & Gold Coast Campuses), 9:00am–2:00pm
• 16 August – University of Queensland GATTON Open Day (Gatton Campus)
• 15 September – SAE University College Open Day (West End – Creative Careers)
• 15 September – University of Southern Queensland Open Day (Toowoomba Campus)
• 15 September – Australian Defence Force Academy (ADFA) Open Day (Canberra)

Upcoming Events

• 22 August – JMC Academy Open Day (South Brisbane) 9:30am–3:00pm Explore film, TV, games, animation, design, music, acting, music theatre, audio, stage management and more.
• 28 July – Army Reserve Information Session
• 4 August – ADF Defence Careers Information Session
• 10 August – ADF Trade Careers Information Session
• 11 August – ADF Health Careers Information Session

• 13 August – ADF Navy Careers Information Session

   

Start QUT Program

The Start QUT Program allows high-achieving Year 11 and 12 students to study university subjects while still at school. Successfully completed subjects may provide advanced standing (credit) towards a future degree.

Congratulations to Ruben Smythe (Year 12) on successfully completing Foundations of Biology through the program. This is a fantastic achievement, balancing university study alongside Accounting, Biology, Chemistry, General Mathematics, English, and Religion & Ethics.

Year 11 students: If you are interested in the program, read more about eligibility and key dates here and then see Ms Kenny in the Careers Office (near CLE) for assistance with your application.

Start QUT Webinar, 8 September, 6:00pm–7:30pm (register here)

If you are interested in a similar program at another university, please see Ms Kenny to explore further and help with applications.

UQ Young ChangeMakers Program

Applications are now open for the Young ChangeMakers Program (November/December 2026). Year 11 students with big ideas and ambitions are invited to apply for this 4-day leadership experience. Participants will: Spend 4 days (3 nights) at UQ's St Lucia campus, connect with like-minded students, develop leadership, communication and critical-thinking skills, experience university life through workshops, keynote speakers and activities. Applications close: 20 September 2026. Find out more and apply via the UQ website.

ACU Revision Webinars

ACU is hosting a series of Year 12 Subject Revision Webinars throughout August to support students preparing for final exams in the following subjects: SOR, Legal, Gen Maths, English and Biology. Find out more and register for sessions relevant to your subjects.

Bond Experience Days

Bond University is running a range of Experience Days for Year 10, 11 and 12 students. 13 August – Startup Lab - A hands-on business experience in entrepreneurship and innovation. 19 August – Ambition in Numbers Discover how actuarial thinking and data-driven analysis are used to solve real-world challenges. Find out more and register via the Bond University website.

For Year 12s

University Applications - QTAC

We will be supporting Year 12s through the university application process at school in upcoming weeks during Year 12 ASH. The process involves two important steps: 1. Submit a QTAC Application, 2. Register for the ATAR Portal to have your ATAR calculated. These application processes are open as of 4th August 2026. Students can start learning about this process and planning their university courses and preferences by reading the QTAC Guide: QTAC Guide - QTAC

Fee-Free TAFE

Fee-Free TAFE allows eligible students to complete selected certificates, diplomas and short courses with no tuition fees. Find out more here. 

Elizabeth Kenny

kennye@marash.qld.edu.au

Careers Office (near CLE)

VET

Ms Melissa Peacock - Program Leader VET

Welcome to Term 3, Week 3

Please see below for our current news and upcoming opportunities for students.

If you would like further information on any of the below items or would like any assistance with completing applications, please visit the VET and Careers office.

School-Based Apprenticeship 

Congratulations to Oliver Liddicoat who recently signed a training contract to commence a school-based apprenticeship in Carpentry with Ordanga Properties. We wish him all the best.

Work Experience Update

A reminder that Year 10 students must return their work experience application form by Friday 7 August to Ms Stabik in the VET and Careers Office. 

School-Based Apprenticeship Information

The following websites contain information on school-based apprenticeships and traineeships (SATS).  If a student is interested, please take the time to review.

• Apprenticeships and traineeships – Department of Trade, Employment and Training: Apprenticeships and traineeships | Department of Trade, Employment and Training

• School-based apprenticeships and traineeships Queensland Government

       School-based apprenticeships and traineeships - qld.gov.au

Be Prepared

Research trade entry requirements 

• Australian Apprenticeships – Australian Government

  Support Indicator and Industry-Based Literacy & Numeracy Quizzes | Australian Apprenticeships

• Electrotechnology apprenticeships – Queensland Government - Electrotechnology apprenticeships - qld.gov.au

Monitor apprenticeship job alerts:

• Apprenticeship Central  Job Search Results | Apprenticeship Central
• Busy at Work Employment Services | Apprenticeships | BUSY At Work
• MEGT Job Board – Browse Open Roles & Apply Today

• MRAEL Home | MRAEL

   

Think of completing work experience to develop industry networks. Work experience is available each year for set date blocks for each year level.