Careers News
Careers News
Career Clusters in focus (Years 10-12)
This is the final part in a 6-week series of articles, where I have been overviewing one of the 6 Career Clusters each week. Senior College students have access to information about the Career Clusters on the PLC Careers Hub and will have an opportunity to learn about the Clusters in their PD lessons.
So far, we have looked at Makers, Guardians, Coordinators, Innovators, and Informers.
This week’s focus cluster is Linkers.
Linkers support others to find the things we need and manage our purchases, services, recreation, and travel. Linkers are skilled at helping others, managing relationships, and working with other industry professionals, and they need strong communication skills and a healthy dose of patience and resilience. Linkers often work in hospitality, retail, business, and any workplace where there is a need to interact with members of the public.
In addition to their technical skills, important transferable skills for Linkers include Communication, Supporting People, and Collaboration. Does this sound like you? What jobs do you know that fit within this cluster? (Hint: my job role is mostly a Linker role!)
Trade Taster Programs at TAFE (Year 10)
If you are not sure what you want to do when you finish school, you can try out a range of trade and skill areas offered to you in TAFE Queensland’s Trade Taster Programs. You can test out a couple of different study areas without needing to commit to a full qualification or apprenticeship, so you can decide what industry is right for you.
Trade Taster Programs are delivered between five to nine weeks, depending on the study area. You will be required to attend one day per week for a full school day, over the duration of the program during a school term. TAFE has developed these programs to fit around high school subjects, so you can gain the advantage of kick-starting your career path, while you are still studying at school.
The Trade Taster Program is fully funded by the Queensland Government and is available at no cost to Year 10 students. The Trade Taster Programs won’t affect your VET in School (VETiS) funding entitlement.
There are three different Term 3 Trade Taster courses available at Mooloolaba TAFE Campus: Cookery, Salon Assistant and Community Services. At Nambour TAFE Campus, you can do a Trade Taster program that includes construction, automotive and furnishing units. Applications are now open for all of these courses.
For more information, including how to apply, click here.
Mid-Year start for some courses at TAFE Sunshine Coast (Years 10 and 11)
TAFE Queensland offers a number of TAFE at School courses in their mid-year intake at their Nambour and Mooloolaba campuses.
Courses available for a July start at Mooloolaba are:
• Cert II in Applied Fashion Design and Technology
• Cert II in Salon Assistant
Courses available for a July start at Nambour are:
• Certificate II in Animal Care
All the above courses run for 4 Terms, so they will finish mid-year next year. If you are considering taking one of these courses, please discuss your plans with Mrs Wanda Hayes, to make sure you understand how this course will impact your school program.
HOW TO APPLY
To submit your application for a TAFE at School course, please visit tafeapply.com and use the application code TQEC2302 to begin your application. You will need your Learner Unique Identifier (LUI) and Unique Student Identifier (USI) numbers. If you don't have a USI yet, you can head over to www.usi.gov.au to get one.
COSTS
You may be eligible for a range of fee-free TAFE at School courses, covered under VET in Schools (VETiS) funding, which is funded by the Queensland Government. The courses advertised as VETiS funded below are dependent on eligibility requirements. For further information, please refer to the VETiS website. Eligible students are entitled to one VETiS-funded program only.
If you have already accessed your VETiS funding through another course, you can still apply and enrol in these courses at the below full fee cost. Payment plans may also be available to assist with the payment of your course; however, if you’re under 18 you will need a guarantor. Applications will be subject to credit checks. For information about our withdrawal and refund policy, please visit the TAFE Queensland website.
Generation Innovation Challenge (Years 10-12)
Got a big idea? Generation Innovation (GI) could help you turn your dream into a reality.
The GI Challenge is a unique opportunity for young minds aged 15-25 in the Sunshine Coast area to turn their innovative ideas into reality. This is a FREE 12-week program that provides participants with advanced business training, invaluable one-on-one mentoring, and essential connections with leading business people. And the cherry on top? A chance to win a $10,000 prize package!
We believe young people hold the entrepreneurial spirit we're looking for. Whether they aim to leverage new technology, revolutionize a product or service, or solve a societal challenge, we welcome ideas of all kinds.
Registration is simple and can be done through the Generation Innovation website: https://www.generationinnovation.com.au/. Don’t delay - registrations close on Friday, 21st July 2023.
You can find more information on our flyer and key dates are attached. Check us out on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and YouTube.
Upcoming University Open Days (Years 10-12)
Keep an eye on the calendar: we are coming into the Open Day season! University Open Days are a great opportunity to check out courses of interest, get a feel for a university’s vibe, and investigate accommodation options.
The following Open Days are coming up:
UniSC Sunshine Coast Campus – Sunday 16th July (click here to register, and go in the draw to win a trip to K’Gari)
UniSC Moreton Bay Campus – Sunday 23rd July (click here to register, and go in the draw to win a trip to K’Gari)
QUT Gardens Point and Kelvin Grove Campuses – Sunday 30th July (visit the Open Day website to register for event reminders and go into the draw to win a MacBook Pro)
Mrs Wanda Hayes, Head of Career Development