St Patrick’s Technical College is now seeing amazing results from the inaugural Information Technology (IT) program with three students securing the first traineeships for the College in the IT industry.

The senior students have been studying a Certificate III in Information, Digital Media and Technology while completing their SACE and have been mentored by major tech companies such as Saab Australia, DXC Technology, PMB Defence and BAE Systems Australia.

Students Ethan Cooper-Smart and Cameron Grimmond have been accepted into the first South Australian Microsoft Traineeship Program, employed through MEGT’s Group Training program, and have been placed with a host employer within the Microsoft Australia network for on-the-job training and development. Students commenced their traineeship on Monday 23 September 2019, undertaking a Certificate IV in Information Technology.

Student Brock Pearson has secured a traineeship with Maxima and hosted by Calvert Technologies, a comprehensive IT solutions, services and support provider and has commenced his traineeship undertaking a Certificate IV in IT Networking.

The IT students have been involved in various P-TECH projects mentored by major tech companies including BAE Systems Australia, PMB Defence, Saab Australia, DXC Technology and Century Engineering. Projects such as VEX Robotics, Subs in Schools and a remote target detection system enabling access to the latest technologies used in the industry and strengthening their prospects for employment.

The St Patrick’s Technical College team works with an extensive network of employers, industry associations, training providers and group training organisations to source opportunities for students to start their trade careers.

Nearly 1000 St Patrick’s Technical College students have commenced apprenticeships/traineeships in South Australia. Read more about St Patrick's Technical College on their School Directory Page.