Careers Corner
Career and Further Education Opportunities
Don't Miss Talking With Your Child, Niece, Nephew or Grandchild About These Exciting Education and Career Opportunities.
There are literally dozens of hundreds of opportunities waiting local youth. Here are just a few of them.
TAFE's Summer Skills is a fee-free* short course program to support skill development over the summer months for school leavers aged between 16 – 24 years.
Whether you plan to attend TAFE NSW, university, have a gap year or are still undecided, we have a course that can give you the skills for a brighter future.
Some of the courses include; digital imaging, music, business administration, computer skills, website design, hospitality, working in the pet industry, hospitality and many more.
To see a full list of fee free courses and to and to check your eligibility, click here http://www.tafensw.edu.au/summer-skills
Westpac's Young technologists Scholarships 2022
For starters, there's funding. Students will get $5,000 per year over three years. This can go towards anything related to their undergraduate tech studies. To learn more click here, To apply click here.
The scholarship also includes:
- A 3-month ‘Disruptive Leaders Program’, including a 5-day intensive leadership development program in Singapore in 2021 (pending no travel restrictions)
- Access to mentoring, professional networks and internships with Westpac Group
- Membership to the Westpac 100 Scholars Network – an inclusive group of some of the brightest young minds in Australia.
Apprenticeships & Traineeships - Walgett Area
Skillset have a number of current and upcoming apprenticeship and traineeship roles available in the Walgett area. Click here for more information and to apply.
Rural Biz Training
Enrol now for 2022! Rural Biz has a range of courses and study modes to suit you. You can choose from a short skillset, a Certificate IV, Diploma or Advanced Diploma and either study fully online or choose to study on-campus in Armidale NSW or Muresk Institute in WA. We have sought out some of the best scholarships and subsidies available around the country so check out the links below orCONTACT US and we will help you find the training solution you need!
Royal Agricultural Society Foundation - Rural Scholarships
The Royal Agricultural Society Foundation's VET Scholarships are open for application for TAFE, traineeships and apprenticeships. To apply, click here. Scholarships of up to $6,000 for full-time study or up to $3,000 for part-time study are available. Applications close at midnight 7 February 2022.
Job Opportunities for 2022
For more information on opportunities with Merced Farming, click here
For more information on Boggabri Coal apprenticeship opportunities, click here
Recruitment for the 2022 intake of regional Apprentices and Trainees has commenced!
Click here for more information.
Useful Information Sites To Help With Career Planning
Australian Apprenticeships and Traineeships Info Service
Australian Apprenticeships Pathways Facebook information page has loads of useful advice for obtaining an apprenticeship or traineeship. Opportunities are also listed. Go to:
www.facebook.com/aatinfoservice/
Apprenticeship Support Australia Advice for Parents. An Australian Apprenticeship (commonly known as an apprenticeship or traineeship) combines paid on-the-job training with formal study resulting in a nationally-recognised qualification. There are more than 500 occupations across Australia that offer apprenticeships and traineeships, ranging from Certificate II to Advanced Diploma levels, including traditional trades, as well as a number of emerging occupations in most sectors of business and industry. he Australian Government even provides funding to eligible Australian Apprentices aimed to assist with the costs incurred whist they are undertaking training! To find out which career may suit your child head to our free careers advice portal Skillsroad.com.au – Australian number 1 destination for career advice!
http://www.apprenticeshipsupport.com.au/Parents
Career Snapshot – Logistics – TAFE
Which occupations in this industry are likely to have the largest employment growth over the next three years? Which TAFE NSW courses are popular for people looking to get into these job roles and how much can you earn?
https://www.tafensw.edu.au/documents/60140/219174/Careers-Snapshot_Logistics_and_Warehousing.pdf
Make Your Move – Traineeship program
If there are any young students or disengaged youth who maybe interested in the dynamics of online shopping, technology enhancements, global supply chain distribution networks and the career opportunities and education pathways within the International Freight, Transport and Logistics industry. Explore the Make Your Move website:
Study at the Zoo – Taronga Zoo
We have a deep commitment to education. To contribute to a shared future for wildlife and people, apply to join one of our formal or informal courses today.