Headstart

GET A HEAD START ON YOUR CAREER

Head Start is a pathway allowing students to undertake a school-based apprenticeship or traineeship whilst also progressing towards the completion of their year 12 qualification through their school program. If you would like to know more about this program please contact me at sonya.carson@education.vic.gov.au or 0460 333 414.

Students can also visit me in the careers office at Gisborne Secondary College on Monday and Friday. 

Head Start is a revised model for apprenticeships and traineeships undertaken by students and it allows them to spend more time doing paid work and on the job training to develop the skills that industry and employers need whilst also attending school to work toward a Year 12 qualification.

Students are supported by the Head Start Coordinator Sonya Carson, her role is to Case Manage students to ensure they are progressing well with their schoolwork, VET studies and employment. The students enjoy being able to break up their school week with work and it has helped them build their confidence and learn important transferrable employability skills.

At Maryborough Education Centre we currently have 5 students in school-based apprenticeships or traineeship in areas such as Business, Carpentry, Plumbing, Automotive, Engineering Fabrication ,Plastering, Painting & Decorating and Hairdressing.

If you would like more information about the Head Start program please contact Sonya 0460 333 414 or sonya.carson@education.vic.gov.au

Student Profile  - Cooper W (Year 10) 

Cooper is completing Cert III in Engineering Fabrication at Eddington Engineering. Cooper completed work experience with his first employer and was subsequently offered a school-based apprenticeship. Head Start is a great idea, it assists young students to gain more experienced with work. Students can start their apprenticeship early and earn money while still completing school. The Head Start program will assist students manage their apprenticeship and school.  

Simon (employer) and Cooper with Ute Tray that they made at Eddington Engineering.