2024 VET Students Careers Summit | Work Placement Readiness
WHEN: Wednesday, 8th May 2023
WHERE: Novella on the Park, 1521 The Horsley Drive Abbotsbury 2176
TIME: 8:30am - 2:30pm
WHO: Year 11 VET students
600 attendees from multiple schools, including students, teachers, and industry experts came together for a day of enriched Vocational Education & Training (VET) focused masterclasses, immersive workshops, and dynamic interactive sessions.
We are thrilled to announce that after overwhelmingly positive feedback from teachers and exhibitors, the VET Summit is returning in 2024! This one day event connecting VET students with employers to acquire skills and knowledge about the workplace and careers, will serve as a foundation for their future work placement success and beyond.
This event was BOOKED OUT in 2022 & 2023, so don't miss out this year and complete the Group Booking/Deposit form on Eventbrite!
INDUSTRY EXPERTS
Your primary role on the day will be representing and promoting your organisation and it's VET Industry as an 'Industry Expert'. This involves providing resources, hosting discussions and showcasing your experience & knowledge to give valuable advice to students. The event focuses on topics that will help students succeed in the workplace, your role is to answer questions students might have about careers, the workplace, your industry and pathways during the Q&A / Speed Careers Mentoring sessions.
“I think the rotation of students between each exhibitor was an excellent idea as it gave them each a great opportunity to speak with every exhibitor that attended, also how it was broken up with fun activities. Students seemed more engaged and weren't afraid to ask questions.” - Yvonne, Apprenticeship Support Australia
"Overwhelmingly well mannered and engaged." - Paul, Productivity Bootcamp
"It was a good chance to engage with small groups of students and have meaningful conversations." - Asha, Western Sydney Airport
THE VET STUDENT CAREERS SUMMIT IN 2023
ULTRAFADE BY RICH FOUNDER, RICH TRAN
Rich Tran is the innovative director and founder of Ultrafade by Rich, a salon renowned for its expertise in barbering and hairdressing. Rich delivered the key note presentation and captivated the audience with his personal journey, detailing his start in the barbering industry at age 15 and the obstacles and stereotypes he overcame along the way.
In a captivating live demonstration, Rich performed a haircut on Sarkees, a Fairvale High School VET student and an avid admirer of his work. This encounter was transformative for Sarkees, who not only received a complimentary haircut and makeover but also gained invaluable advice and mentorship from his idol, along with a free masterclass in barbering, an opportunity unique to this event.
THE VET STUDENTS CAREERS SUMMIT IN 2022
RASHAYS FOUNDER RAMI YKMOUR
Self-made millionaire, Rami Ykmour, is best known as the founder of RASHAYS restaurant franchise, which has now grown to almost 40 locations along the east coast of Australia with more to come! He is also the founder of food and manufacturing facility RUOMKY and customer and safety equipment company GUEST CARE.
Rami believes in the underdog and wants to motivate people in achieving their goals.
Rami kickstarted the 2022 VET Students Careers Summit as the Keynote Speaker by sharing his inspirational career journey and what skills and attributes he looks for in an employee.
USEFUL RESOURCES
Skills NSW website on how to get an apprenticeship, training, options, support, rights and responsibilities and much more
Connecting apprentices and trainees to the right employers
The Australian Apprenticeships and Traineeships Information Services
Information on NSW Industry sectors
Information on school- based apprenticeships and traineeships (SBATs)
Careers NSW: Offers expert guidance on pathways to employment after school - including education and training options and ways to use your existing skills to your advantage. Make an appointment today
Celebrating the best in vocational training at a region, national and international level
Official national directory for VET
Information on government- subsidised training in NSW
SkillsOne television: Hundreds of videos about skills and training
NSW JobTrainer: Provides fee-free training courses for young people, job seekers and school leavers to gain skills in Australia© growing industries
TAFE NSW- All your vocational training needs in one place
Everything you need to know about Vocational Education and Training (VET) in NSW including the latest in VET news and stories
National Skills Commission: Through their research, surveys, modelling and forecasting, the NSC provides unique insights relating to Australia skills capability, emerging occupations, labour market trends and more