The CaPTA Group of Companies wish to advise that the School Based Traineeship Program will be extended and expanded for students interested in a career pathway in Tourism starting early 2009. 

In 2007 we had students from 5 local schools and offered opportunities to nine students.  Three students in Grade 12 have been offered full time positions to finalise their traineeship and are looking to further their careers in the area of Tourism. 

In 2008 we had five new students join the school based traineeship program from local high schools in the region.  For the first time a couple of these students came from boarding schools, so with goodwill and cooperation form students, parents and the schools, we where able to overcome several challenges to make the school based traineeship work for them.

This program is designed to provide local students with the opportunity to experience a variety of roles within the tourism industry in a caring and nurturing environment.  They will learn skills in areas such as Food and Beverage, retail, wildlife and administration whilst they complete a Cert III in Tourism (Operations). 

This program is available to those students enrolled in years 11 and 12 in the 2009 School Year.  Students need to display a strong interest in tourism and commitment to a program that combines both classroom and paid on-the-job- training. 
Trainees may also have the opportunity to work casually on weekends and school holidays when work is available.  Transport to and from the work site is essential.

School Based Trainees are able to apply for training positions at:

• Australian Butterfly Sanctuary and Rainforestation, Kuranda
• The Rainforest Habitat, Port Douglas
• The Cairns Wildlife Dome, CaPTA Booking Centre

To apply students should contact their VET coordinator or monitor the CaPTA web site. Applications will be sought from interested students in late 2008. For further information please do not hesitate to email at careers@capta.com.au