Career & VET Report
Careers Report
Apprenticeships
Have you considered a career in construction? There are many occupations within the construction industry. Everything from drain laying to floor finishing to cartography (mapping) to surveying. Look outside the square from electrical, plumbing and carpentry to ensure you are assessing all of your options. To explore occupations, watch videos, read profiles of people working in constructions, and learn about initiatives, go to http://www.skillsone.com.au/
Australian Apprenticeships Pathways has developed a fantastic 4 step process for students to follow when seeking an apprenticeship or traineeship https://www.aapathways.com.au/job-hunting/steps
Australia Defence Force - Gap Year Applications are now open.
Australian Defence Force - Gap Year Applications are now open
Current Year 12 students can apply for a 12-month position in the Air Force, Army or Navy to begin in 2021.
The following roles are on offer and some will close within next few days:
Royal Australian Navy
Electronics Engineer
Electronics Engineer Submariner
Helicopter Pilot
Marine Engineer Submariner
Maritime Aviation Warfare Officer
Maritime Logistics Officer
Maritime Warfare Officer
Maritime Warfare Officer Submariner
Navy Sailor
Army
Administration Assistant
Air Defence Operator
Army Officer
Artillery Operator
Combat Engineer
Driver
Infantry Soldier
Warehouse Assistant
Royal Australian Air Force
Administration Assistant
Airbase Protection and Security
Airfield Defence Guard
Aviation Support Technician
Cabin Crew (Flight Attendant)
Warehouse Store person
Start your application
Find a role you would like to apply for and click on the ‘apply now’ link at https://www.defencejobs.gov.au/students-and-education/gap-year/
Create an account
Follow the steps to start your application and book the YOU Session. You will need to enter your personal details, complete a medical questionnaire, and upload your Year 10 – 12 academic reports.
Key websites & Recruitment process https://www.defencejobs.gov.au/joining/how-to-join/recruitment-process
Videos about the Gap Year program
https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=adf+gap+year
Latrobe University Clever days
Latrobe University will be running one day events during the School holidays, giving students the opportunity to experience tasters of a range of courses on offer. Follow the link for further information: https://www.latrobe.edu.au/study/life/events/experience-clever
Meet Melbourne University
Future student advisers from The University of Melbourne will be travelling to regional areas of Victoria to meet with prospective students and their families. You will learn about the unique Melbourne Model, accommodation options, scholarships, student services, pathways, admission criteria and be able to speak directly to course advisers When / where: Ballarat 16 April Shepparton 21 April Hamilton 28 April Geelong 29 April Mildura 26 May Bendigo 24 June Sale 14 July Info and RSVP: https://study.unimelb.edu.au/connect-with-us/events-for-future-students
Deakin University - Step on Campus
During the school holidays you are invited to experience Deakin University through their Step on Campus program. You will be taken on a 45-minute tour of your chosen campus by a current Deakin University student. You will be able to: Tour the campus of your choice (Melbourne, Geelong Waterfront, Geelong Waurn Ponds, Warrnambool) and ask questions about university life, courses, and on-campus accommodation etc. Date: Various dates Info and RSVP: https://www.deakin.edu.au/about-deakin/events/step-on-campus
Year 10 Work Experience
All Year 10 students will have the opportunity to spend five days in a workplace of their choice in the first week of third term. Dates are 13th of July through to 17th of July. I will speak to all Year 10 students individually about this opportunity, but students should begin making plans now to avoid disappointment.
Work experience is the short term placement of secondary school students, generally from Years 9 and 10, with employers to provide insights into the industry and the workplace in which they are located. It provides students with the valuable opportunity to:
- develop employability skills
- explore possible career options
- understand employer expectations
- increase their self-understanding, maturity, independence and self-confidence.
Students are placed with employers primarily to observe and learn – not to undertake activities which require extensive training or expertise.
Placements may be arranged in Victoria and South Australia.
For further information: https://www.youthcentral.vic.gov.au/jobs-and-careers/volunteering-and-work-experience/what-is-work-experience
Victoria Rose-Heffernan
Careers and VET Co-ordinator
2020 Western Victorian Careers Expo
Be Inspired! Be Informed!
The Western Victorian Careers Expo is country Victoria’s largest careers expo. Since its inception in 1986, this premier regional event has provided a one-stop-shop of vocational information to Western Victorian students, school leavers, job seekers, career changers, those returning to work and people considering further study or training.
The 2020 Expo will be held undercover at Wimmera Events Centre, Longerenong (home of the Wimmera Machinery Field Days) on
Tuesday 23rd June, from 9.30am-2.00pm.
Students from Years 9-12 will attend.
Carpentry Apprenticeship
Enginnering Apprenticeship (Mechanical)
Civil Construction Apprenticeship
Engineering Fabrication Apprenticeship
