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’ located on the learning portal, look for the latest edition, Edition 12: CLICK HERE 

Work Experience

Thank you to Mrs Andrews and Mr Gaiter for assisting many students in gaining valuable work experience over the September/October holidays in a huge variety of careers, from carpentry, to financial advising to the defence force - just to name a few! 

Ben Kumaru, Year 11, recently had work experience at Microsoft, under the wing of Justin Cook, the State Manager for Microsoft and a parent to students at Marist College. Here he was exposed to the exciting technology industry and the passion of those that work within it. He enjoyed learning about the latest innovations in AI and its ability to change people's lives. 

We extend a big thank you to the Old Boys, parents and community members who generously give up their time to host work experience and give our students valuable industry insight and connections. If you wish to be involved in this meaningful program, please contact Mrs Karen Andrews, andrewsk@marash.qld.edu.au 

We are particularly looking out for work experience opportunities in the industries of: Health, Engineering, Media and Aviation. Thank you! 

QTAC Applications Reminders

Great to see a large number of Year 12s have put in their QTAC applications and are hoping to get an offer for tertiary studies! If you have not done this yet, and are interested in going to university next year, it is vital to do this soon, and always check offer round dates and cut offs for the particular courses you are interested in. Ensure you know when the offer rounds are and that you are checking your emails at this time to respond to your offer! You can ask Ms Kenny for assistance with your planning, email kennye@marash.qld.edu.au and don’t forget you can always call QTAC with any questions on: 1300 467 822. 

Please note – some universities have ‘early offer schemes’ to give you an earlier offer into university. To apply for Griffith University’s ‘Early offer scheme’ you need to have applied by 17 October CLICK HERE for more information, and to apply for QUT’s ‘Early offer scheme’ you need to have applied by 21 October, CLICK HERE for more information. Check other university websites to see if the university of your interest has an early offer scheme! 

Key QTAC dates to keep in mind: 

Lunchbox Careers Sessions

Upcoming Career Information sessions are: 

Week 2 

Friday 14 October, Room 406, Break 1B: Indigenous Health Information session (for Year 12s) - with Ms Melissa Orcher

Week 3

Monday 17 October, Room 406, Break 1B: Psychology Careers - with Ms Genevieve Long (School Psychologist) 

Thank you kindly to Ms Orcher and Ms Long who have offered their time for this, to share their stories with students and to teach them about career opportunities in these areas.

Defence Force Recruitment 

See below the upcoming October information sessions. For more information click link or email Ms Kenny, kennye@marash.qld.edu.au 

Addresses for the above information session locations are below: -

• DFRC Brisbane - Level 13, 295 Ann Street, Brisbane QLD 4000
• Fitzy's Loganholme - cnr Bryants Road & Pacific Highway, Loganholme QLD 4129
• Hotel Richlands - 132 Government Road, Richlands QLD 4077