Receive ongoing mentoring and support from a dedicated Employment Coach and Indigenous Mentor.
SECONDARY STUDENTS
School-Based Traineeships
Start your career while you're still at school
Spend one day a week in the workplace, earn while you learn and complete a nationally recognised qualification alongside your high school studies.
How does it work?
Work 1 Day a Week
Gain workplace experience alongside professionals, while your still at school.
Earn While You Learn
Get paid above award wages while you learn and build real-world skills.
National Recognised Qualification
Work towards a nationally recognised certificate alongside your VCE, HSC, TCE or equivalent.
Be Fully Supported
Who can do a School-Based Traineeship?
If you're in Year 10 or 11 completing your VCE, HSC, TCE or equivalent, a School-Based Traineeship could be a great fit. You'll complete a fully funded, nationally recognised qualification such as a Certificate II in Workplace Skills or Certificate III in Business.
Some School-Based Traineeship opportunities are identified positions for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander students.
What are the benefits?
Gain real experience
Build confidence by learning alongside experienced professionals.
Develop skills employers want
Communication, teamwork and industry skills employers value.
Discover your career path
Try an industry, explore your interests and discover what you enjoy.
Create future opportunities
Your qualification and experience can help you move into work, further study or your next opportunity.
"My traineeship has helped lead to bigger opportunities. It’s been a learning curve, but the support from both the staff and AFL SportsReady has been amazing. I can’t recommend it enough!"
School-based trainee story
Thriving Team Culture at CBA — Sienna Abdullah
Starting a new job while still at school can feel daunting, but Sienna discovered that a School-Based Traineeship with Commonwealth Bank was the perfect way to gain real-world experience and build confidence. "I've learned so much just from being here and watching how they work."