DXC Technology have signed up to be part of the College’s P-TECH Australia program. Phuong Trinh, DXC Technology software engineer is photographed with StPatsTech software engineering student Alex Wilton at DXC Technology, Mawson Lakes.To meet the demands of Adelaide’s burgeoning Defence industry employers must be more hands-on in helping produce the next generation of workers,Continue Reading »
‘Wyong High School students get a taste of foodie careers’ – Central Coast Business Review, Central Coast NSW
Wyong High School’s primary industry resources along with a STEM-focused academic program that connects industry with education is providing career opportunities for local students. Pathways in Technology (P-TECH) is a world-leading educational model that offers high school students an industry-supported pathway to a science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) related qualification. The Australian Government hasContinue Reading »
‘Program boosts students’ digital media skills’ – The Educator Australia
The Educator Australia – September 5, 2018: In 2016, the Pathways to Technology (P-TECH) program – an educational concept from New York – arrived in Victoria. Not-for-profit Skilling Australia Foundation (SAF) partnered with interested stakeholders to develop the local version of the program, aimed at providing industry-supported pathways in order to increase the number ofContinue Reading »
‘Training the next generation of foodies’ – The Educator Australia
The Educator Australia – August 29, 2018: Molecular gastronomy is a personal passion of Rosalia Ram, who teaches Technological and Applied Studies (TAS) and hospitality at Wyong High School on the Central Coast of NSW. It’s what you’d see TV chef Heston Blumenthal do and talk about – the chemical and physical transformations that happenContinue Reading »
Job-readiness program revs up Philip’s career
After finishing high school and taking a gap year, Philip Qurbanpur decided it was time to kick his career into gear. In 2017, his mate, Jehan, completed a job-readiness program and consequently scored an automotive apprenticeship. As Philip was also passionate about the automotive industry, he decided to drive down the same road as Jehan.Continue Reading »
TAFE study is not a plan B – Hobart Mercury, Hobart
Vocational graduates are more likely to get a job and to be better paid than university graduates, writes Jenny Dodd. It’s fair to say that for many years, probably decades, vocational education and training has had an image problem in Australia. This became even more apparent when university entrance became more accessible for more families.Continue Reading »
‘P-TECH Courses Prepare Students for Occupations of the Future’- The Australian
The Australian – August 29, 2018: This innovative model deserves to be widely adopted As a nation, we need to deliver on the promise that our children, regardless of wealth or background, are entitled to every educational opportunity possible to help them reach their full potential. Advancing an innovative workforce in an age of rapidContinue Reading »
‘P-TECH skills’ – The Geelong Independent
The Geelong Independent – August 30, 2018: Industries across Geelong recognise Newcomb Secondary College’s P-TECH Program for its innovative curriculum. The program offers a tertiary qualification and genuine workplace experience for students in years 10 to 12. Key Geelong organisations are partners, providing one-on-one mentoring and project-based training. P-TECH is introduced to students in yearContinue Reading »
APpeTite program kick-starts Ruby’s career
Indigenous on her Father’s side, Ruby Stanley is from the Yirrganydji tribe of Townsville, North Queensland. While 20-year-old Ruby currently lives in Pakenham, Victoria, her family ensures she maintains a close connection with her culture by sharing stories, teaching her parts of the language, and showing her how to play Aboriginal musical instruments among otherContinue Reading »
‘Trades Tap Into Technology’ – Townsville Bulletin
Townsville Bulletin – August 28, 2018: Here in Townsville, our hardworking trade professionals drive our local economy. A wealth of regional infrastructure programs and growth in the resources sector has put our skilled workforce back in action. This has driven increased demand for apprentices, which creates excellent employment opportunities for our region’s young people. “SomeContinue Reading »
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