The Careers Department Highlights

Events

View all important dates and events in the Calendar of Events.

Careers, Courses and Universities Newsletters

• Options Career Information Bulletin - Read the latest bulletin.

• Study Work Grow - Open days, information sessions, competitions, scholarships and career related newsletter. Useful information in links below:

• 9 Smart Study Tips to Try Out at High School
• Places to Search for Jobs Online
• 5 Places to Find Virtual Work Experience
• 5 ways to get mental health support without talking on the phone
• Aged Care Traineeship Spotlight

Pathway Options and Future Careers

Some interesting articles about pathway options and future careers:

• Pathways to Nursing 
• Pathways to Entrepreneurship
• 10 jobs that didn't exist 10 years ago!

Latest School Based Traineeships for Year 11

Current vacancies can be found on the Traineeship Vacancies Notice Board.

These change on a weekly basis as new positions become available.

Students who cannot find anything that appeals to them in these vacancies need to source their own employer.

Defence Force 

For information, check the Defence Jobs website.

Registered Training Organisation Courses

Students in Year 10 and 11 can apply for external study options to enhance their career options. 

Students need to ensure they have good time management skills to cope with the workload. 

GeSS Education  courses and pathway options.

TAFE and Trade options fill fast and so students need to apply ASAP to secure a place in their desired course.

Gold Coast Trade College pre-apprentice courses for 2023. (Download the enrolment form and transport permission form)

Guides for Parents

A few interesting articles to help your child with career investigation and decisions:

• Helping your child with career decisions
• Tips for career planning with your child
• Career conversations with your child
• EXPLORE Careers Guide
• 10 tips to study smarter
• 5 ways tech causes stress
• What type of student are you?