Term 4, Week 3

Aquatic Achievers are looking for students in year 11 and 12 to join the team as a casual swim coach. All training will be provided. Click the link below to register your interest:

Aquatic Achievers Swim Schools - Job Opportunity Information

QANTAS Apprenticeship Program

The Qantas Group Engineering Apprenticeship Program offers an in-depth four-year program as a full-time engineering apprentice. They offer a variety of apprenticeships at their Brisbane, Canberra, Melbourne, Perth, and Sydney airport maintenance facilities. Opportunities include aircraft trades (avionic, mechanical, and structural) and non-aircraft trades. Availability of trades may differ from year to year. Click here to find out more about:

• Aircraft trades
• Mechanical Apprenticeships
• Avionic Apprenticeships
• Structural Apprenticeships
• Non-Aircraft Trades
• Benefits 
• FAQs

QBuild apprenticeships

The Queensland Government is looking for trade apprentices to join the QBuild team. Trades available include carpentry, refrigeration mechanics, electrical, painting, and plumbing across Queensland. There’s plenty of variety for a QBuild apprentice with no two days the same. One day an apprentice could work on a new build, and the next, could perform restoration or maintenance work on a heritage building. A QBuild apprenticeship offers a flexible, safe, inclusive and diverse work environment with a chance to earn income while you learn. Click here for more information.

Microsoft Traineeship Program - IT Traineeship

Kickstart your career in IT through the Microsoft Traineeship Program! MEGT is now taking expressions of interest for various Host Employers in Brisbane. Click here for more information.

Study Assist - government financial assistance for further study

The Australian Government provides financial assistance in several forms to young people wanting to take on a study program. On the Study Assist website you can find information about what to do before you study, HELP Loans including HECS loans, VET Students, Support while you study, paying back your loan and more information if you need help.

Griffith University scholarships

Whether you excel in the classroom or on the field, need to relocate for uni or are experiencing circumstances affecting your ability to study, you could be just one form away from a Griffith scholarship. Scholarships provide financial support while you study, allowing you to focus more on your learning. If you don't check them out you may miss out on some valuable assistance that would make your Uni life more manageable, happy and successful. Click here to find out what scholarships are on offer and how to apply. 

QUT sport and Esport scholarships

If you are an elite athlete in sport or Esport, QUT offer several scholarships that may assist you to balance your sporting and academic commitments. Click on the links below for more details about what you'll receive, eligibility, how to apply, what happens next and conditions. Find out about:

QUT Sport Scholarship (Elite Athlete) - QUT offer scholarships for athletes competing at varying levels of sport. Scholarships are open to sportspeople representing in sports verified by Sport Australia.

QUT-AIS Scholarship - $10,000 scholarship, membership to QUT's Elite Athlete Program and the College of Excellence

QUT Esport Scholarship - $5,000 scholarship, member to the Tigers Esport Academy Development Program, nutrition and sports psychology services, membership to the QUT College of Excellence and Elite Athlete program

Applications close on 13 January 2025.

Spend your gap year as a volunteer

Volunteering is a great way to:

• Explore a range of jobs (gain work experience)
• Help you make new friends and contacts (expand your network)
• Improve your social, relationship and communication skills
• Increase your confidence and boost your self-esteem
• Keep you healthy, physically and mentally
• Add to your resume
• Help you learn new skills
• Connect to your community
• Develop effective team skills
• Gain a sense of well-being and fulfilment

Read the myfuture article ‘Volunteering’ to understand the full range of benefits you receive through volunteering. For volunteering ideas, you can explore the following websites:

Volunteering Queensland

Go Volunteer

Seek Volunteer

Volunteer with the Red Cross in Queensland.

To support Queensland's Year 12 graduates to successfully transition to employment, the Government is offering fee-free TAFE in high priority qualifications. The training is available through a range of Certificate III level vocational education and training (VET) courses as well as apprenticeships and traineeships. View the courses offered by TAFE Queensland and the full list of high priority qualifications is available on the Department of Employment, Small Business and Training website.

The ATAR you receive isn't always the ATAR Griffith University considers. Your entry rank could be boosted by up to 8.00 points depending on a range of factors including where you live, your background and what you've studied. That's why Griffith has developed an online Adjustment Factor Calculator, so you can confidently see where you stand and maximise your chances of getting into your dream degree. Click here to access the calculator.