05 Sep 2018
Should your child consider Vocational Education?
Increasing numbers of students in Catholic schools are choosing a vocational education and training (VET) pathway.
Increasing numbers of students in Catholic schools are choosing a vocational education and training (VET) pathway.
Three Catholic school students, a graduate and a teacher are among the finalists in the 2018 SA Training Awards. St Patrick’s Technical College and MTC Training are also up for organisation awards.
St Columba College Year 12 student Simon Knox-Simmons has been recognised for his achievements at the recent PEER Awards Night - undertaking a Certificate II in Electronics, Simon was recognised as the most outstanding student in his course...
Luke Edwards has always been interested in a practical career where he can be active and use his hands.
When he attended an open day at St Patrick's Technical College he knew the purpose-built trade training school for Year 11 and 12 students was the right place for him to achieve his career aspirations.
"I really wanted to gain more practical skills to help me move towards a trade career - possibly plumbing or electrical - so St Patrick's was instantly appealing," Luke says.
Sixteen year-old St Columba College student, Antonio Miceli, handles a cut throat razor with skill.
Imogen Mullholland harvested her first vintage of grapes while still in high school and studying to be a trainee viticulturist.
Ross Neylon never looked back after joining St Patrick’s Technical College at the end of Year 10.
At twenty two years old Ashley Peek was appointed Sous Chef at Adelaide restaurant Stumps Bar and Kitchen – just five years after making the transition from his then school to St Patrick’s Technical College in order to further his career ambitions.