2024 Scholarship Recipients
Congratulations to James Grimshaw for receiving the University of Newcastle
Vice-Chancellor's Award for Academic Excellence in Year 12.
Pictured is James receiving his Award from Careers Adviser, Mr Paton.
We would also like to congratulate Mayha Mead-Davies and Paige Thompson who received the Vice Chancellor's High Achievement Prize from the University of New England.
Year 10 Work Experience and Structured Workplace Learning
All Year 10 students are reminded that compulsory Work Experience is fast approaching. Students should be making enquiries now to attend workplaces during the week of November 27th until December 1st in Term 4, especially if they are considering travelling interstate.
Work Experience is a valuable opportunity to assist students with the planning of their career path. It is also a chance for students who intend to leave school to showcase their abilities to prospective employers.
All the necessary guidelines and permission forms can be accessed on our Career website at www.mcauleycatholiccollegecareers.com
Completed documents are due on Friday, November 10th
Now may also be a good time for Year 10 students to think about participating in the Structured Workplace Learning Program at MCC. The Structured Workplace Learning (SWL) Program is for students who intend to leave school at the end of Year 10, and it is an opportunity to promote themselves, raise their profile and improve employability options during Term 4 before leaving. The Program provides benefits to employers by contributing to the development of workplace skills and entry-level skills in their industry, providing access to a pool of future paid apprentices, enabling employees to mentor young people in their career decision-making process and encouraging students to become involved with businesses in their local community. Benefits to students include:
- Improving understanding of the work environment
- Development of networks
- Obtaining industry feedback and a professional referee
- Enhancing opportunities for an apprenticeship, casual or part-time employment
- Providing an opportunity to try-out career choices before leaving school
Students find their own workplace based on their interests and attend their chosen workplace one day per week or fortnight depending on circumstances. Students are covered by CCI Insurance whilst enrolled in the program. There are documents to complete and return before students begin, and then they must complete a booklet as they progress and keep in regular contact with Mr Paton.
In previous years many students who were enrolled in SWL gained apprenticeships. Students who are interested in SWL are encouraged to visit the Careers Office to speak with Mr Paton.
Reminders for Students
Students are reminded that if they can no longer attend work experience/placement on their organised days, it is the student's responsibility to inform the School and their work experience/placement employer of their absence.
Year 12, 11 and 10 are reminded to check their school email regularly as I send information on University Open Days, early entry, the university application process and employment opportunities to students.
Visit the link below for important upcoming student career opportunities and dates:
