Careers News – Issue 3 2024 (Week 10, Term 3)

Posted on September 26, 2024

Congratulations to our Year 12 VET student of the year, Ally Norman. Ally was recognised, along with all Sacred Heart VET students, earlier this month at the VET Assembly.

Summary of careers events: Year 10s and 11s interested in Medicine and Dentistry

On Wednesday 24 July, 70 Year 10 and 11 students chose to attend an information session for students interested in pathways toward medicine and dentistry. Term 3 is an opportune time to explore pathways at in the senior years as students begin to learn about the agency they can have over their SACE completion and ATAR.

Adolescents sit within the exploration stage of career development. Speaking with your child about your own work and experiences in industry, as well as introducing them to family and friends with different jobs, can engage their learning about work activities. Adults with part-time/casual jobs also get to experience the wide range of transferable skills such as teamwork, punctuality, communication and organisation that come with working.

If you would like more information about pathways into Medicine and Dentistry, we recommend you visit both the University of Adelaide and Flinders University websites, as well as the UCAT website and NIE website where you can sign up to the mailing list.

Careers in Accounting: Lunch & Learn

On Tuesday 20 August students interested in pathways into accounting and finance attended an accounting ‘lunch & learn’ session with guest speakers from PwC Australia and Tilbrook Rasheed. Students were given an insight into the pathways available within these two organisations, as well as work, travel and study opportunities in this industry.

ICHM Experience Day

On Thursday 5 September eight students took part in the International College of Hotel Management (ICHM) Experience Day. This involved an immersive experience of what a career in hotel management looks and feels like. Throughout the day the students walked to the Adelaide Oval’s Oval Hotel for a tour of the facilities and grounds, and were able to get a behind-the-scenes peek at the new rooms and suites, hospitality areas, bars, restaurant and concierge (as they were setting up for the Quarter Final!).

This was a fantastic opportunity for students to gain valuable industry insights into an industry area they might not know much about. Career Exploration in the middle and senior years of schooling from Year 9 through to Year 11 is invaluable and provides students with opportunities to experience career pathways they’ve often not thought of yet. 

Tertiary updates

Vocational Education & Training (VET) News

Celebrating our VET students

The College acknowledged more than 140 VET students at the annual VET Assembly on Thursday 12 September  at Marcellin Campus. Many of these students are on track to obtain a Certificate III through their VET studies this year, including many Year 12 students and a number of Year 10 and 11 students.

All remaining Year 12 students who are studying VET at various certificate levels were acknowledged, as well as nine students who have undertaken school based apprenticeships and traineeships across a number of different industry areas in combination with their academic studies.

The College announced the Year 12 VET student of the year, Ally Norman, who has been undertaking Certificate III Rural Operations (Animal Care and Husbandry) for the past 18 months with Regional Skills Training. Congratulations, Ally, and well deserved on this fantastic achievement, and to all students on their wonderful achievements in VET this year.

Apprenticeship updates

Pathways updates

  • State Transition Program Barkuma expression of interest open for 2025

    The State Transition Program Barkuma is a 12-month program designed to assist final-year students with disabilities and learning difficulties in making the smooth transition from school to future pathways.

    The 1 day a week program provides agency for students with disability, building their self-confidence through career exploration, career excursions and studying VET supported by Barkuma educators. The majority of students enrolled in the Barkuma program each year attend Catholic schools.

    For more information and application form, please see the following  links:

    The State Transition Program information

    The State Transition Program application form

     

     

  • Work Experience

    Some importamt information regarding Work Experience…

    It is a legal requirement that prior to commencing Work Experience students are inducted in the following areas:

    • Work Health and Safety Act 2012 SA
    • Children and Young People (Safety) Act 2017 SA
    • Sex Discrimination Act 1984 SA, Equal Opportunity Act 1984 SA 
    • Child Safety (Prohibited Persons) Act 2016 SA.

    Adequate time (approximately 5 hours) should be allocated to cover these topics effectively and students need to demonstrate their understanding. This induction is done by the school and is consistent with our Duty of Care to ensure that no student is placed where they may not be safe physically or psychologically.

    In addition to this, the Workplace Learning and Agreement form must be signed by the student, work placement provider, parent/guardian (all arranged by the student) and finally the principal or delegate (arranged by the school).  

    The original Workplace Agreement form then becomes a legal contract which sets the school insurance cover in place and must be retained by the school.

    The school must also provide a contact person who is responsible for each student for the duration of their placement.

    Work or job trials are not sanctioned by SA Work Experience guidelines.

    Please see the Sacred Heart College Work Experience Guidelines and Procedures.

  • STEM Immersion Week: Defence Science Technology Group (DSTG)

    STEM Immersion Week 2: Defence Science Technology, Edinburgh, 4-8 November 2024

    The Defence Science Technology Group (DSTG) is a leading employer of Defence personnel particularly in the STEM field including engineers, computer and mathematical scientists, as well as scientists in a Defence context. DSTG are offering a STEM Immersion targeted at students aged from Year 9 through the Year 12.

    Please note, students must be:

    • at least 14 years of age
    • deemed by the school as genuinely interested in pursuing a STEM career and self-motivated
    • responsible, reliable and mature enough to undertake a Defence immersion experience at a secure facility site.
    • able to make arrangements with their family, to travel to and from the DSTG site at Edinburgh, SA each day. The program runs from 9.00am – 4.00pm. Students requiring accommodation are responsible for any such arrangements.

    Please send Expressions of Interest to the Pathways Office.

Other opportunities

Spotlight on careers

  • New BAE Apprenticeship Degree

    Applications for the University of South Australia’s next cohort of Software Engineering Degree Apprentices commencing in 2025 has opened. This program operates under a ‘earn while you learn’ model, supporting participants with a salary while they complete their studies. Apprentices complete their education during in-person classes, online learning and workplace training. During the workplace training they’ll work alongside industry professionals on real-world projects giving them experience not possible within the classroom.

    What is new about this?

    • Students seamlessly join the workforce while they study
    • Spend more time in a real workplace, rather than on campus
    • Development of both practical and soft skills needed for future success
    • Ongoing support and a training plan
    • A salary and tuition contribution starting at $36,935
    • Faster future career progression

    Demand
    Demand for software engineers is estimated to grow up to 27%. 

    Applications
    Applications close Friday, 4 October 2024 and shortlisted candidates will be invited to a one-day assessment centre event early in December 2024.

    More Information
    Find out more here.

Disclaimer: Statements on careers and courses included in this newsletter are not necessarily those of Sacred Heart College. i.e. The text of notices on courses and industry prospects may be taken directly from their correspondence/publicity material. Some material taken from Study Work Grow (South Australia Careers News).