From the Careers Desk
OLSCC leads the Way in SBAs
Being either a student or staff member of the OLSCC community, we have a great deal to be proud of. Attending a Student Based Apprenticeship (SBA) meeting in Toowoomba on 15 March, I came to learn that OLSCC stands out from the rest of the Diocese when it comes to the number of our students with SBAs and traineeships. The number of students with SBAs in the Toowoomba Diocese stands at 249 at this current time. Of this number, OLSCC has 39 students currently undertaking SBAs or Traineeships in Dalby and the surrounding working community. OLSCC has the highest number of students undertaking SBAs and Traineeships within the diocese. Much gratitude and thanks go to the industries and businesses that provide these opportunities for our students to give them a head start in their career.
Year 10 Work Experience
During Week 8, the Year 10 students were handed both the employer and student packs with the aim to have them to start to approach host employers for work experience from 12 to 16 June in Term 2. Work experience is a compulsory curriculum activity for Year 10 students, and it gives them the experience to be involved in future career planning and career choice making. Below are some important dates that the Year 10 students are required to meet with the organisation of work experience this year. Please ensure that your child/children have their host employer details back to the Career’s Office by 23 March.
Timeline – Important Dates
6 March – 19 March - Source work experience provider – If you are experiencing problems finding a placement, please speak with Mr Garside or Mrs Boland
27 March - Return Host Profile – Employer fill out these forms.
30 March - You will receive Work Experience Agreement to have signed by parent/student and host employer. (This date has changed from original given to students as the Host Profile Sheets have not been returned)
18 April - Return signed Work Experience Agreement returned to the College Office.
University of Southern Queensland
On attending a Career Practitioner Information session last week at Uni SQ it is evident that this academic institution are making university a very viable option for people of all ages to attend and participate in academic pathways. Contact UniSQ - University of Southern Queensland
Important Dates: Up and Coming Events – Save the Date
- Tuesday 28 March 2023 UniSQ Experience Day – Toowoomba Campus
- Thursday 30 March 2023 UniSQ Experience Day – Springfield & Ipswich
- Wednesday 10 May 2023 Industry Dinner (Yr. 9 & 10 Students)
- Friday 21 July 2023 Dalby Careers Expo (information will be sent next term)
2023 Experience UniSQ Days
If your child is in Year 11 or 12, they can get an exclusive sneak peek into study areas to help them explore the different directions for their life after school. They will hear from our world-class lecturers, take part in real-life experiments and activities, and get a feel for life as a university student. Spaces are limited, so register now to secure their spot by clicking on the link below.
Toowoomba Campus 28 March 8.45am - 2.30pm
Springfield Campus 30 March 8.45am – 2.30pm
Ipswich Campus 30 March 8.45am – 2.30pm
Apprenticeship Opportunities
Golden West are offering an apprenticeship in Cabinet making in Dalby please see the link Golden West Apprenticeships - Current School-based Opportunities (mailchi.mp)
Urban Paddock is offering a School Based Apprenticeship (SBA) in the kitchen in commercial cookery if a student at the college is interested. Please see Mr. Garside or Mrs. Boland for details or Melissa Harms at Urban Paddock directly.
Work Experience Opportunities
Ergon Energy and Energex are offering work experience opportunities for current Year 10, 11 and 12 students to attend work experience this year in the areas of electrical, communication technology, linesperson, underground cable joiner, or diesel fitting (Cairns only). If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please contact Ergon at workexperience@energyq.com.au
Mr Dean Garside
Careers Development Practitioner
