Mount Carmel has a transition of preparing its students for success after graduation. The College offers Vocational Training (VET) for students who wish to transition to trades or tertiary education.  

Students who undertake study in a Vocational framework at Mt Carmel are required to undertake an industry-based work placement. This work placement is arranged in our region by an external organisation MWLP. MWLP is very active in providing realistic and valuable placements for our students and wants to supply the Australian Industry with quality trainees. They formed the view that in order to encourage students they would work with their partner businesses to identify and rewards student who performed exceptionally well at their placement.

Through 2020 MWLP contacted every business after a placement occurred and gathered feedback. If the student performed well the host was asked if they liked to nominate the student. If the host employer felt the student deserved this their nomination was assessed by a panel and interviewed. The best applicants were then determined and the finalist’s list was drawn up. A very rigorous process.

The College had six students nominated with one student, Declan Doyle of Year 12 Construction being a finalist. Wednesday 24th March all finalists gathered at Oran Park High School to be acknowledged and for the winner to be announced. Declan was in one of the strongest categories with many outstanding nominations. Declan had a genuinely surprised look on his face when he was announced the winner. Congratulations to Declan and his teacher Mr Andrew Medway. The interview panel was impressed with his interest and understanding of construction and his host employer commended his knowledge of construction and his proactive approach to working on site. Well done Declan.