Try a Trade these school holidays

Published 1:00pm 7 September 2023

Australian Trade College North Brisbane will host Try a Trade and Chef by Trade events at its Scarborough campus during the September school holidays.

The Try a Trade and Chef by Trade Day events are fun and provide young people with an opportunity to discover first-hand what it’s like in a workshop and to get ‘hands-on’ in a range of different trade areas.

The events will be held on Thursday, September 28, with the day running from 9am-3pm. Registration is at 8.30am in the College Hall.

The Try a Trade and Chef by Trade events are open to young people aged 14-17 years.

They range in price from $20 to $50 and cover all materials, eye and ear protection and lunch.

Some programs require participants to wear their own steel-capped safety boots.

All of the college’s trade programs are available at each event:

Registration is essential. Payment must be made at the time of registration.

Feedback from previous events has shown participants enjoyed the hands-on experience, being treated like a young adult, and seeing what learning a trade looked like.

Chef By Trade

The Chef By Trade Holiday Cooking School is open to anyone aged 14 to 17 years with a passion for food. The college’s chefs will guide students through a variety of savoury and sweet dishes. Students will enjoy lunch together devouring the dishes they prepared on the day.

The Chef By Trade Holiday Cooking School cost is $50 per participant.

Click here to discover more and register for the Chef by Trade Holiday Cooking School.

How Try a Trade Day helps

Australian Trade College North Brisbane (ATCNB) Principal Brett Kavanagh says the holiday program offers young people aged 14-17 years an opportunity to ‘step into the world of trades’.

“It's not just a day off; it's a day to discover your potential and ignite your passion,” he says.

“Our commitment to providing a caring environment, supported by industry-qualified staff and cutting-edge facilities, ensures that every participant can explore their interests in a safe and supportive atmosphere. It's a chance to truly 'live a day in the life of a Trade College student.

“Join us for 'Try A Trade Day' and let your curiosity flourish. We believe that this program is not just about learning skills; it's about finding inspiration, opening doors to exciting career paths, and experiencing a safe working environment where your dreams can take shape. Don't miss out on this great opportunity to discover your potential.”