Future Apprentice Career Service

A personalised career consultation for secondary school students – and their mums and dads – planning for a career in trades

No one knows trades quite like MIGAS, and that’s why we’re pouring 35 years working with apprentices into a teen friendly, practical and enlightening career service for future tradies: the Future Apprentice Career Service (FACS).

Our approach is to help you discover the trade career options best aligned to your skills and talent, match those to recommended trade options, and set you up to pursue an apprenticeship by understanding what’s involved and expected of you.

So, let’s get to the FACS…

Who can access the Future Apprentice Career Service?

The discussion, topics and career report are aimed at students currently completing Years 10, 11 or 12, and/or may already be undertaking a pre-apprenticeship course while at school.

We welcome students to access the Service along with a parent, guardian or important person in their life.

Note: Only Australian citizens, those with permanent resident status, and New Zealand citizens with an eligible work visa may commence an Australian Apprenticeship, and as such this Service is not available for overseas applicants.

How does it work?

We’ll need about an hour of your time starting with a 10 minute chat by phone to learn more about you and your future goals – and to schedule your 45 minute virtual career consultation via Microsoft Teams.

Prior to your consultation we’ll send you a link to complete your personal career report online. You’ll receive a copy of your report and our career expert will unpack the results and insights with you at your appointment.

Depending on your stage of schooling we’ll also discuss apprenticeship openings with MIGAS and tips for applying and interviewing.

What you’ll takeaway

• A personalised Trades Career Report
• A clearer understanding of your personal strengths and how they align to various trade career options
• A comprehensive understanding of the ins and outs of Australian Apprenticeships
• Tips and practical things you can do to prepare for pursuing a trade
• A Career Action Plan that outlines the steps you need to take to set yourself up for a trade post-school
• A look into current apprenticeship job opportunities including potential school-based apprenticeships and full-time apprenticeships (post-school)

Fees and bookings

Career consultations and inclusions are $80, and complimentary for supporters to attend the virtual consultation.

To book, please complete the enquiry form below. Our careers expert will make contact to arrange payment and schedule your consultation.

More about the MIGAS Trades Career Report

The MIGAS Trades Career Report is based on an assessment tool used widely by Australian Universities. It’s been tailored by MIGAS and assessment experts to identify personal strengths and traits and match them to recommended trades career disciplines.

The Career Report provides insights into:

• Your personality style
• Your work-related strengths
• What you are good at
• Your ideal workplace
• The qualities you bring to a job
• Trade career recommendations

MIGAS Career Consultant

Raleigh Wallace, National Programs Manager, is an experienced career advice specialist with more than two decades of expertise in providing guidance to individuals and groups.

He holds a Masters of Human Resources and has worked for many years providing careers guidance to higher education and vocational students.

Raleigh has a passion for helping young people uncover unique strengths and identify fulfilling career pathways. He holds a current working with children card.

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