Left to Right: Shane Crispin , Claire Cartwright (WSSC), Lacy Hunter (Do My Hair Kings Den Barber), Makenzie Keys, Danny Howard (Apprenticeship Support Australia). Front Middle: Nathanyal (Nate) Keys.

A SBAT for Nate means he can make a great start on his career while working towards his Year 12 completion. Employer Lacy said He is an amazing young man full of passion , willing to help other staff and is already forging his own style in the shop. Nate said he is so lucky to have this opportunity , encourages others to do as he did, find somewhere you like and take it on. Claire from WSSC said Nate is an inspiring young man who found an equally inspiring supportive business to achieve great things together.

Thanks to Lacy, the Do My Hair Kings Den Barber team for being passionate supporters of young people like Nate. Thanks also to Danny at Apprenticeship Support Australia , Nate’s Family, the WSSC VET Hairdressing Team & the WSSC Careers Team for making this possible.

For info on turning your career passions into inspiration please contact Head Start SBAT Coordinator, Shane Crispin M: 0476 076 258 E: shane.crispin@education.vic.gov.au

Shane Crispin
Head Start SBAT Coordinator

A School Based Traineeship for Aurora means she can make a great start on her vocational studies
whilst still completing school, she will also be supported by Sloane WSSC Careers Advisor, Shane HeadStart SBAT program and Pippa Maddocks from MAS National, ensuring a wrap around support structure for SBAT students. Employer Natasha said it has been so wonderful to watch Aurora grow into being the educator. She is a natural with the children in her care. Aurora said her confidence has grown so much in this role. Pippa from MAS National said that the Head Start model provides great opportunities for future pathway opportunities in a supportive environment .

We are very proud of Aurora for exploring this pathway in a growing industry , we thank Natasha , the Cubby House Early Learning and Care Centre team for being an inclusive and a passionate work place for all the students they host.

For information on School Based Apprenticeships and Traineeships (SBAT’s), please contact Head Start Coordinator, Shane Crispin shane.crispin@education.vic.gov.au

Working with Shane Crispin Head Start SBAT Coordinator, Tracey Jacobs from MEGT he has since been able to become part of the professional Cavalier Homes Albury ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳ via a Head Start School Based Apprenticeship after the success of his placements where Seth displayed great skills and fitted into the team so well.

Seth is currently working one day a week with Cavalier; said he was loving the work and the team. Murray Mallee Training Company is where Seth is going to be Studying the Certificate III in Carpentry qualification very soon. His onsite work supervisor Ben Paddles said Its great for young people to get experience in the industry and see them get a Head start which he wished was around when he was at school. Tracey Jacobs from MEGT Apprenticeships said It is fantastic to work with ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳Senior Secondary College and the Head Start program as it’s an awesome way to introduce the next generation to great pathways.

Congratulations Seth on using your initiative utilising your personal connections in taking on this pathway and we thank Lyle, Ben , the Cavalier Homes Albury ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳ team, MEGT for providing these exciting opportunities for our young people.

For information on School Based Apprenticeships and Traineeships (SBAT’s), please contact Head Start Coordinator, Shane Crispin.
M: 0476 076 258
E: shane.crispin@education.vic.gov.au

Working with Shane Crispin Head Start SBAT Coordinator he has since been able to become part of the professional ITL Painting Services via a Head Start School Based Apprenticeship after the success of the work experience placement where Brodie displayed great skills.

Brodie is currently working three days a week with ITL and at the end of this school year will go into a full-time apprenticeship with them continuing also with Murray Mallee Training Company in the Certificate III in Painting & Decorating qualification.

Brodie said he was unsure of what he was going to do after school and now his SBAT has helped him really set him up. His Employer Troy said I think the Head Start SBAT model is great because it provides support for Brodie this year and his first year out of school something not heard of before. Troy also said It places his business ahead of the end of year apprentice recruiting rush and provides Brodie with a clear plan.

Congratulations Brodie on using your initiative in taking on this pathway and we thank Troy, ITL Painting Services team for providing these life changing opportunities for our young people.

Topics in this edition:

• Applying for Scholarships
• Early Entry Programs
• Medicine, Dentistry, Oral Health
• GAP Year Programs
• Work Experience
• Open Days
• Career Events

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Topics in this edition:

• Applying for Scholarships
• University course search tools
• Information about applying for Medicine, Dentistry or Oral Health courses
• Careers events
• Setting goals for the school year

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• Applying for University and TAFE courses
• Why is it so important to gain post-school qualifications?
• Preparing for the digital workforce of tomorrow
• Australian Catholic University – updates and initiatives
• La Trobe University – new pathway programs
• ATAR notes – resources for VCE and HSC students
• STEM careers
• Toolkits to help you get a job
• Upcoming virtual events and recorded webinars

If you haven’t already, NOW is the perfect time to book an appointment with the Careers@WSSC Team to help you prepare for the upcoming application period.
Please feel free to email us or drop into the Careers Office to book an appointment.

From 2021, the cost of some university courses will change. Currently, the Government provides funding to universities for courses at different levels according to the study areas. Essentially, the Government funds part of your degree, and you pay the rest – this is called the ‘student contribution amount’. There are currently 3 levels of student contribution bands. You can see these at

From 2021, student contribution bands for certain study areas will either increase, decrease or stay the same.

What does this mean for me?

How this will impact you will depend on what you study in 2021. For example:
Courses in nursing, teaching, languages, agriculture and maths will significantly decrease. Courses in science, health, architecture, environmental science, IT and engineering etc., will decrease.

Courses in medicine, dental and veterinary science etc., won’t change.
Courses in law and commerce will increase. Courses in humanities and social sciences will significantly increase by around 113%. Bookmark the Study Assist website and check regularly for updates to university fees and HECS-HELP and FEE-HELP information: www.studyassist.gov.au/

• Virtual Careers Expo – this Thursday and Friday!
• Early Entry programs now open
• Careers in Medicine Info Session
• Uni of Melbourne Info sessions
• Careers in Maths and Data
• Building a Resume
• Universities taking direct applications
• Creative Media open days
• Exploring careers in Photography
• Careers in Sport
• Commerce vs Economics ?
• Inside Monash Sessions

Please make time to register and attend the Virtual Careers Expo this Thursday 7^th and Friday 8^th May  – it runs between 12pm and 8pm! You can register here: