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Recruit for hard-to-fill, entry-level jobs.
Improve your company’s recruitment with school-based apprentices and trainees
Tech talent is at a premium. Given the tech industry’s rapid growth and the fact that all companies are employing tech professionals, finding and retaining high-calibre employees is time-consuming and costly.
The ACS School 2 Tech Transition project, which is part of the Queensland Government's Good people. Good jobs: Queensland Workforce Strategy 2022–2032, connects employers to keen, qualified and tech-passionate high school students studying ICT30120 Certificate III in Information Technology.
Under the program, employers can find students able to fill the following roles:
- Helpdesk Officer
- IT Customer Service Support
- Data Entry Assistant
- Web Design/Integration
- Network Support Officer
- Keyboard Operator
The ACS School 2 Tech Transition project, which is part of the Queensland Government's Good people. Good jobs: Queensland Workforce Strategy 2022–2032, is a work-study course that guarantees a minimum of one day a week for up to 24 months of paid work experience.
The program is designed to develop the students technical and interpersonal skills such as communication and teamwork. Carefully matching these students with local, reputable companies like yours, ACS strives to provide the support and mentoring necessary to ensure their successful journey and industry growth beyond their work and
study experience.
The ACS School 2 Tech Transition project facilitates and supports:
- Reputable employers seeking to secure and nurture young, dedicated tech talent
- Employers that recognise the value of school-business relationships in communities for industry.
- Students into the ICT30120 Cert III in Information Technology qualification, as well as providing career guidance throughout.
As an employer, you can manage students in the ACS School 2 Tech Transition project like any other member of staff, supervising their training and development. In return, you guarantee paid employment for a minimum of one day a week for up to 24 months.
ACS will manage the process from start to finish, recommending a shortlist of students and remaining in touch throughout as a mentor to the student and support for you and your business.
Students with work-ready skills
Apprentices and trainees on the ACS School to Tech Transition project learn relevant skills, including:
- Developing teamwork
- Providing ICT advice to a client
- Identify IP, ethics and privacy policies in ICT environments
- Managing personal and workplace information
- Enhancing critical and creative thinking skills
- Applying introductory programming techniques
Register your company’s interest
Click the button below and send a quick email to register interest in the ACS School 2 Tech Transition project.
School-based Apprenticeships and Traineeships (SATs)
SATs provide high school students with an opportunity to earn vital work experience and an income while studying for the Queensland Certificate of Education.
“The wide range of specialised fields available, enable training providers to align study programs with the employment role being performed.”
Melanie Alexandra, Education Services Advisor, Independent Schools Queensland
Trusted education partners
The ACS School 2 Tech Transition project is delivered by a Registered Training Organisation (RTO), which is approved by the Queensland government.
An Australian Apprenticeship and Support Network (AASN) provider will liaise with employers to support the recruitment, training and retention of apprentices and trainees. AASN providers will also help in the selection of an RTO, provide a contract and administrative support and check eligibility for government subsidies.
Students' benefits
Launch your tech career.
Career advisors' benefits
Deliver the next generation of tech professionals.
About ACS
At ACS, we champion the technologies, skills and people critical to Australia’s growth, diversity and security.
We facilitate the ACS School 2 Tech Transition project by connecting motivated students with recruiting employers. We assist for the duration of an SAT, liaising with the school, RTO, AASN and the employer.