VET and Careers News
Mrs Robyn Gooley and Mrs Tara Franklin
Careers Information Bulletin – Something for Everyone!
There are so many fantastic and current career opportunities found in our fortnightly ‘Careers Information Bulletin’ located on the learning portal. Look for the latest edition, Edition 10 2023 HERE.
Careers News
Queensland Police Service Open Day
Interstate University Expo
Marcus Oldham College Open Day 2023
(Australia’s only private agricultural and farm management college)
Marcus Oldham College in Geelong offers courses in Agriculture, Agribusiness and Equine Business Management and provides students with first-hand industry knowledge, business management skills, global opportunities and market leading entrepreneurship.
Join them for their Open Day on July 30 2023, either online or in person, and discover a world of opportunities in the agriculture, agribusiness and equine industries. Take a tour of the campus, learn all about the courses on offer, tap into free career advice and meet staff and students.
Marcus Oldham’s Open Day in 2023 will be a hybrid Open Day with both online and in-person events. Registration is required to ensure your spot in the information session and to receive your personalised timetable.
The Defence Work Experience Program
The Defence Work Experience Program (DWEP) is a national Youth Program that provides young Australians with an interest in a Defence career, the opportunity to gain exposure to a range of job roles available within Defence and the Australian Public Service. Defence work experience activities are designed to be hands on and interactive so that young people can make informed career decisions.
We are pleased to advise the following programs are now taking applications online:
| Defence Work Experience Program (DWEP) | WEP Number | Program Dates | Applications Close | Location | |
| Army Familiarisation Program | WEP/00379/23 | 28-30 August | 16 July | Gallipoli Barracks, Enoggera | |
| Air Force Familiarisation Program | WEP/03766/23 | 28-30 August | 16 July | RAAF Amberley | |
| Army Familiarisation Program | WEP/00381/23 | 11-13 September | 30 July | Gallipoli Barracks, Enoggera | |
| Army Aviation Familiarisation Program | WEP/03783/23 | 12-14 September | 30 July | Swartz Barracks, Oakey | |
| Army Familiarisation Program | WEP/00382/23 | 09-11 October | 27 Aug | Gallipoli Barracks, Enoggera | |
| Air Force Familiarisation Program | WEP/03775/23 | 23-25 October | 10 Sep | RAAF Amberley | |
| Air Force Indigenous Program (IYP) | WEP/00735/23 | 15-18 October | 03 Sep | RAAF Amberley | |
| Ex First Look Indigenous Youth Program | WEP/00384/23 | 30 Oct – 03 Nov | 03 Sep | Gallipoli Barracks, Enoggera | |
| Army Aviation Familiarisation Program | WEP/03787/23 | 07-09 November | 03 Sep | Swartz Barracks, Oakey | |
| Army Familiarisation Program | WEP/00391/23 | 20-22 November | 08 Oct | Gallipoli Barracks, Enoggera |
Students are advised places are limited and are strongly encouraged to submit complete and considered applications as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. We work alongside ADF Units to bring students a valuable experience with serving personnel and therefore unforeseen changes to operational commitments may result in a placement being changed, postponed and/or cancelled at short notice.
Please monitor the DWEP website for updates on the program and to apply.
VET News
Hastings Deering CAT – 2024 Apprentice Program
Certificate II in Health Support Services – PA Hospital
Certificate II in Health Support Services – BNWTTC
Brisbane North West Trade Training College (Mitchie) is calling for expressions of interest in their Cert II in Health Support Services to take place on Wednesdays in Semester 2, 2023. Please register your interest directly with them or through the VET and Careers Office. Check out their website for more information: Health (eq.edu.au).
Energex Post School Apprenticeships
The Energex Technical Training and Apprenticeship team will be running three online webinars in June for anyone interested in an apprenticeship with Energy Queensland. Help us spread the word in your community!
These Apprentice Information Sessions will cover:
- Information on the trades/apprenticeships that Ergon Energy Network/Energex offer
- Locations of the 2024 apprenticeships
- Opportunity to hear from our Apprentices and Tradespeople
- Overview of the recruitment process including testing requirements
TO REGISTER:
Email through the following:
- If it is through a school the name of the school attending, approximate numbers of attendees and email address to apprenticerecruitment@energyq.com.au and include the Session that you will be attending.
- If individual person – please provide name and email address to apprenticerecruitment@energyq.com.au and include the Session that you will be attending.
Thursday 22 June – 3:30pm to 4:30pm
Monday 26 June – 12:00pm to 1:00pm
GOT A QUESTION?
Don’t hesitate to contact the Apprentice Team on 1800 262 353 Option 3.
Traineeship in Hospitality
If you are interested in completing a school-based traineeship with a Certificate III in Hospitality or Business Hospitality, please enquire at the VET and Careers Office today. A family-owned café on Racecourse Road at Hamilton is currently seeking a school-based trainee at one of their four coffee shops.