Head Start

Head Start is a program that supports students in years 10-12 to participate in a school-based apprenticeship and traineeship (SBAT) program to develop skills, capabilities and confidence that employers in growth industries need.

Start your apprenticeship in high school

Head Start is a different approach to apprenticeships and traineeships for secondary school students.

Apprentice working with a mentor in a hands-on training environment.

The program lets students kickstart their career by developing the hands-on skills and experience that employers need. Students will spend time doing valuable, paid, on-the-job training that contributes to their VCE, VCE Vocational Major or VPC and leads to a qualification. Head Start students can complete up to 3 days a week of paid employment while completing secondary school.

There are 12 groups of participating schools in Victoria that deliver Head Start together with employers and training providers.

The Head Start program provides:

  • strong support for students and employers
  • quality training through TAFEs and Skills First contracted providers
  • career pathways for students into priority industries
  • payment of training wage in line with the Fair Work Act
  • completion of a trade qualification, or significant progress towards that goal.

For more information, including how to get involved visit the Head Start program website.

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