Careers
CEDP IT Traineeship
The CEDP are seeking Year 12 students who are interested in a career in IT to register their interest to participate in their 2022 IT Traineeship Program.
The Traineeship provides students with on the job training and qualifications in the field of ICT (Information Communication Technology). The traineeship has been designed to support IT activities in the workplace and to achieve a degree of self-sufficiency as an advanced IT user.
The traineeship provides a unique opportunity for students to attain a nationally accredited Certificate III in Information Technology Digital Media and in the second year a Certificate IV in Information Technology Networking along with two years of industry experience.
The CEDP will be holding a webinar on the 24th of August commencing at 4.00pm. Interested students are encouraged to click on the link below to register.
Click here to register for the Information Webinar
Western Sydney Careers of Tomorrow
CathWest Innovation College and the Department of Education invite parents and students to a 45 minute livestreamed webinar.
This is an opportunity to hear from a panel of industry experts who will speak about the emerging employment trends post COVID-19 and how young people can prepare for the careers of tomorrow, with a particular focus on Western Sydney.
The event will be held on Wednesday the 25th of August commencing at 5.30pm and concluding at 6.15pm. Registrations are via the QR Code in the flyer attached. Part of the registration is a parents survey.
UTS Early Entry Program
The UTS Early Entry Program is designed to assist HSC students gain an offer at UTS in many degree offerings. The UTS Early Entry Program allows students to secure a place in their preferred UTS degree based on their Year 11 academic achievements.
It is free to apply and is direct to UTS through their online Application Portal. Applications are now open and close on Sunday the 12th of September. There are some courses excluded from the UTS Early Entry program. A list of courses can be found in the link below.
Conditional offers are made on Tuesday the 5th of October. Conditional offers will become full offers once students have completed their HSC and met the UTS matriculation requirements by achieving an ATAR of at least 69 for most degrees. For Education courses the ATAR is 70; for Law the ATAR is 80.
Courses excluded from the UTS Early Entry Offer Scheme
Hospitality Traineeship
The Escarpment Group in partnership with TAFE is offering a Traineeship in Hospitality. This opportunity is in a five star hotel in the Blue Mountains.
Trainees will gain experience the entire hotel operations - such as:
- Front of House
- Back of House
- Housekeeping
- Customer service; and more.
Upon completion of the traineeship students will gain a Certificate III in Hospitality.
Students interested in this traineeship need to email their Resume and Cover Letter to hr@escarpmentgroup.com.au
Students need to include in their cover letter why they wish to pursue a career in the hospitality industry and what qualities they have to ensure their success.
Students wishing help with their applications are encouraged to contact Ms May.
More information about the traineeship can be found on the brochure below.
Transdev Maritime Traineeship
Transdev operates in 17 countries. Transdev has proudly operated Sydney’s iconic fleet of ferries and the Balmain Shipyard since 2012 under a unique partnership with the NSW Government to deliver a new age of customer-centric, efficient and innovative transportation.
Throughout the Maritime Traineeship, trainees will participate in a range of on and off the job training and assessment activities. Additionally, they will engage in the daily operation, navigation, cleaning, security and maintenance of ferries, wharves and facilities. Trainees will also experience targeted customer service and safety related training, as well as acquiring time in engineering support roles to assist in successful completion of the traineeship program.
The traineeship is expected to last for 12 months and will normally lead to a permanent role with Transdev Sydney Ferries (subject to performance and completion of the required qualifications).
The following qualifications will be gained upon successful completion of the traineeship:
- Certificate I in Maritime Operations (General Purpose Hand Near Coastal)
- Certificate II in Maritime Operations (Coxswain Grade 1 Near Coastal)
- Certificate II in Maritime Operations (Marine Engine Driving – Grade 3)
Successful candidates will:
- Possess the right to work in Australia.
- Have completed of Year 10 School Certificate or equivalent
- Demonstrate a commitment and interest in developing a career within the maritime industry
- Demonstrated ability and commitment to provide quality customer service, safe transport services and to work safely
- Demonstrated ability to work in a team
Applications will open in mid-August on the Explore Careers website: ExploreCareers.com.au
Skills and Thrills Digital Student Showcases
The Skills and Thrills Digital Student Showcase is a 35 minute video highlighting the following:
- Future industry trends
- COVID-19 industry impact
- Apprenticeships
- Traineeships
- School Based Apprenticeships and Traineeships
- Opportunities in the Vocational Education and Training sector
Students wishing to view the video clip are encouraged to visit the link below. A short pop up form needs to be completed to access the video clip.