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School-based apprenticeships and traineeships – your way into the minerals and energy industry

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Apprenticeships and Traineeships - An apprentice or trainee is a person employed under a training contract. Apprenticeships and traineeships provide a combination of employment and structured training. School-based apprenticeships and traineeships (SATs) allow high school students to work for an employer, train towards a recognised qualification, and complete their secondary school studies.

Careers in Energy - Useful for employers looking for employees and for young people looking for a job

Drillin.com.au – Queensland Resource Council (QRC) Student Ambassadors sharing what is not well known about getting into the resources industry.  Check out their blogs to see how a range of engineering and science disciplines relate to the resource sector. Through their Facebook groups, check out the hundreds of scholarships that are available and apply for vacation work or graduate jobs with minerals and energy sector companies.

Mining Careers - Gain access to specialist training and the latest tools and equipment that comes from working in one of the world’s most technologically advanced industries. Enjoy dynamic teamwork, safe working environments and flexible rosters that let you balance work with family and leisure.

Oresome Resources – OresomeResources provides free educational resources and teacher professional development to assist the teaching and learning of minerals and energy. Great for students looking for accurate up to date information about the resources sector.

Queensland Resources Council - the peak industry association with more links to interesting sites.

Spatial Technologies (GPS GIS) - a range of opportunities available to support you on your journey into the spatial industry.