Growing up, Abrianna moved around a lot so moving from one school to another has become somewhat second nature to her. Constantly moving had its drawbacks though, because it meant Abrianna always had to make new friends and adjust to new teachers and school environments.

Abrianna also experienced bullying at her previous school, which affected both her learning and mental health.

Finding it difficult to keep up with her schooling, one of her family members had heard of BUSY Schools and suggested this to her. Adrianna was willing to give BUSY Schools a try.

“I began Year 11 at BUSY Schools Shailer Park earlier this year and straight away I noticed the students are friendly, I can keep up with the schoolwork because the teachers take the time to explain things to me when I’m having trouble understanding something,” said Abrianna.

“I get along really well with all of my teachers. They take the time to get to know me whilst maintaining the professional student-teacher relationship. They also ensure everyone is receiving the assistance they need to stay up to date in their studies,” Abrianna added.

Abrianna recently began work experience at Screen Printing, which she is enjoying. Screen Printing are also excited to have her onboard and have already discussed a potential traineeship following the work experience.

Employment Pathways Officer at BUSY Schools Shailer Park, Karlene Feldbauer, said “There are a lot of great employers out there that are willing to help students and give them the chance to kickstart their careers.”

“I suggested this company for Abrianna because she is really creative and loves building character designs and making videos with them, so I thought this work experience might offer some artistic opportunities for her and I knew she would be a great fit.”

Lee Aitken, CEO for BUSY Schools, said, “It is great when we see students like Abrianna thriving in the BUSY Schools environment. Our staff work together with students to help them find career pathways that suit their desires and abilities”.

Abrianna is now thriving in her education and is exploring career pathways through work experience, thanks to BUSY Schools.

For more information, visit https://www.busyschools.qld.edu.au/

MEDIA CONTACT:                     

Michelle Ryan, BUSY At Work

0407 169 029 or email michelle.ryan@busyatwork.com.au

The BUSY Schools Shailer Park campus opened at the beginning of this year with the very first intake of students for Year 11 Term 1. Since then it has been full steam ahead with many students undertaking a range of work experience activities and exploring different career pathways, all while undertaking their schooling.

One of the students, Calleb Heron, has already started a school-based traineeship, getting a head start into a career path while still at school. Calleb was recently signed into the traineeship by BUSY At Work, an Australian Apprenticeship Support Network provider, and, like BUSY Schools, a part of The BUSY Group.

While undertaking his school-based traineeship, Calleb spends one day a week at his new workplace, automotive service company, Millard Tyre and Service Centre. He benefits through learning on the job skills while studying to complete a Certificate II in Automotive Tyre Servicing Technology.

As for all school-based apprenticeships and traineeships, this one day a week at work becomes part of Calleb’s school curriculum and contributes to his Queensland Certificate of Education.

Despite this being his first job, Calleb has proven to be a tenacious and dedicated employee, never missing a day and taking himself to work each week via public transport, which includes both a bus and a train trip to get there.

Calleb’s supervisor at Millards, Jess Lee, stated, “Calleb has proven himself during his time here and displays a great level of maturity, sometimes staying back after finishing time”.

Calleb, who has always been interested in cars, has stated he stays back at times because he is enjoying the work so much.

“For young people in their senior schooling, working out what you want to do after school can be daunting. BUSY Schools support all students to find their ‘niche’ based on their strengths and what they like doing.

“Calleb seems to thrive in a hands-on learning environment and thanks to the traineeship, he’ll have a head start in his chosen industry including contacts, references and most importantly the skills and experience”, CEO for BUSY Schools, Lee Aitken stated.

Calleb is starting a traineeship while still at school which will give him a great start to a career in automotive services.

Enrolments are still available for the Shailer Park and Cairns campuses, in time for Term 2.

BUSY Schools is also opening a new school for the Brisbane region, in Salisbury, ready for Term 2, and enrolments are being taken now.

To enquire, or for more information regarding BUSY Schools visit www.busyschools.qld.edu.au or
contact 1300 176 472 or email admin@busyschools.com.au

MEDIA CONTACT:                     

Michelle Ryan, BUSY At Work

0407 169 029 or email michelle.ryan@busyatwork.com.au