Careers Corner 

School Based Apprenticeships & Traineeships - 

Wee Waa High has a proud history of a highly successful School Based Apprenticeship and Traineeship (SBAT) program. 

More than just part-time jobs, school-based apprenticeships and traineeships are a great way to set yourself up for the career you want while you're completing your HSC.

SBATs are available to all Year 10, 11 and 12 high school students in NSW. They allow students to commence an apprenticeship or complete a traineeship while at school. A school-based apprenticeship or traineeship combines paid work, training and school; and as well as an industry recognised national qualification you will gain credit towards the HSC. Some apprenticeships and traineeships can contribute towards students' ATAR.  

To learn more, speak with our Careers Adviser, Ms Blewitt or refer to this Q&A information page on the Department of Education's website. Click here. 

Royal Agricultural Society Foundation - Rural Scholarships 

The Royal Agricultural Society Foundation's Rural Scholarships are open for application. There are more than 50 $6,000 scholarships on offer to rural NSW students who are seeking to pursue a career that will benefit rural NSW. The scholarships could be for an apprenticeship, TAFE or a university degree in an area that will be of great benefit to regional communities and businesses. It could be town planning, health related, education, business or agriculture, just to name a few. Students could be at any stage of their TAFE, university or apprenticeship studies or be a rural person seeking to retain to re-enter the workforce.  If you are passionate about the future of rural Australia, then these RASF Rural Scholarships could be just for you.  Applications close 5th September 2021.

Education Foundation of the Namoi Scholarships for TAFE, University and Apprenticeships 

Application are now open to education grants for students from across the Narrabri Shire that can assist with TAFE, university or apprenticeships costs. Our local education foundation has assisted hundreds of local students since commencing more than 20 years ago. If you planning on studying or training next year, spent most of your high school years at either Wee Waa High School or Narrabri High School and could do with a financial helping hand, our local Foundation committee encourages you to apply. Applications can be made online here.

Free Courses For WWHS Students

• White Card training for students 15 and over - Term 4
• First Aide course for students 14 and over. Date to be advised 

What is a White Card? A white card (or general construction induction card) is required for workers who want to carry out construction work. People who need a white card include: site managers, supervisors, surveyors, labourers and tradespeople.  Students who are interested should speak with Ms Blewitt.