From the Careers Counsellor

NSW Department of Education Scholarship Program

The NSW Department of Education is offering scholarships to students wishing to teach in the following high-demand subject areas:

• Mathematics
• Science
• Technologies
• Special Education Teachers

Scholarships are also available to students wishing to teach in rural and remote areas of NSW and to students who are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and wish to make a difference in their communities. These scholarships are for secondary and primary education.

NSW Department of Education will be hosting a webinar to assist students with their application. To register for the webinar students are encouraged to click here

Students wishing assistance with their application are encouraged to see Ms May

Applications close on the 11th of September.

Transport for NSW Apprentice and Trainee Program

The Transport for NSW Apprentice and Trainee programs offer a great opportunity for students to begin their career in Transport. These programs last two; three or four years and allow apprentices or trainees to grow their skills and knowledge whilst in the workplace. 

There are nine different programs to choose from. They are:

• Business Administration Traineeship
  Certificate IV in Business Administration
  Two year program

• Safety and Environment Traineeship
  Certificate IV in Environmental Management and Sustainability
  Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety
  Two year program

• Painting and Blasting Traineeship
  Certificate III in Surface Preparation and Coating Applications
  Three year program

• Bridge Carpentry Apprenticeship
  Certificate III in Framework and Formwork
  Three year program

• Line Marker Traineeship
  Certificate III in Civil Construction (Road Marking)
  Two and half year program

• Civil Construction Apprenticeship
  Certificate III in Civil Construction (Roads)
  Three year program

• Heavy Diesel Mechanical Apprenticeship
  Certificate III in Automotive Heavy Commercial Vehicle Mechanical Technology
  Four year program

• Metal Fabricator Apprenticeship
  Certificate III in Engineering (Fabrication Trade)
  Four year program

• Electrical Apprenticeship
  Certificate III in Electro Technology
  Four year program

Visit the link below for more information and application details.

Transport NSW Apprenticeship and Traineeship Program

Students wishing assistance with their application are encouraged to see Ms May.

Therese May
Careers Counsellor