Do you (or will you) need a young employee?

Belridge Graduates available soon!

As the school year nears an end for our year 12 students, and ATAR students prepare for the WACE Exams in November, some of our VET pathway students will be hoping to enter the workforce at a unique and difficult time, many businesses traditionally employing young people in industries like retail, tourism and hospitality have been impacted by COVID, resulting in the current youth unemployment rate of 20%+.

At times, the best way to get a start in a job is by word of mouth, or by knowing someone looking to employ a trainee or apprentice, or entry level worker. Most graduates are, or will soon be 18 years of age, with driver’s licences and some experience in voluntary, unpaid and part time jobs.

We have many graduating students with excellent literacy, numeracy and ICT skills, who will have recently completed a WA Certificate of Education (in December),

Some of our students have focused their vocational and industry knowledge in many fields and occupations, having completed AQF Certificate II, II and IV qualifications:

• Automotive technology (AUR20716 – Certificate II)
• Business (BSB20015) - Certificate II)
• Building and Construction (CPC20211) - Certificate II)
• Community Services (CHC22015)- Certificate II)
• Electrical services (UEE22011) - Certificate II)
• Engineering (MEM20413- Certificate II)
• Events (SIT30516) - Certificate III)
• Health Science (HLT33215) - Certificate III)
• Population Health (HLT36015) - Certificate III)
• Hospitality (SIT20316) - Certificate II)
• Information & Communication Technologies (ICT30118) - Certificate III)
• Outdoor Recreation (SIS20213) - Certificate II)
• Sport & Recreation (SIS30115) - Certificate II)

Any of our newsletter readers who may be able to (or know someone who may) offer one of our graduates a job in any industry area are welcome to phone the school on 9408 8000 or email belridge.sc@education.wa.edu.au

Year 12 Graduates Alex Jones (left) and Cameron Swift (right) have secured apprenticeships and will be on their way to being tradies, starting their apprenticeships next term. Alex has completed 52700WA Certificate II in Plumbing as part of his WACE course load, and will start his apprenticeship with local plumbing group Pegasus Plumbing & Gas, while Cameron will start his electrical apprenticeship with Balcatta based EOS Electrical. Good luck!

Jobs and Skills Centres

Your one-stop-shop for career, training and employment services for students, employers, job seekers and the community.

Are you a business, student, jobseeker or career changer looking for free advice and information on training and employment?

Then look no further, visit us at one of our three North Metropolitan TAFE Jobs and Skills Centres or go to Jobs and Skills WA website to see an overview of what's on offer. 

You can visit or contact the Jobs and Skills Centre at: joondalupjsc@nmtafe.wa.edu.au

Carlos Notarpietro
Associate Principal