From the Career's Desk
Careers Expo 2023
The annual Careers Expo was held on Friday 21 July at Dalby PCYC. OLSCC students from years 9 to 12 and students from Dalby and surrounding districts as far as Millmerran to Quinalow, were invited to attend the expo.
Exhibitors included those from Dalby and travelling from as far as the Gold Coast, set up their stalls and presented opportunities of future careers on offer for the students. Local businesses provided students with opportunities in an eclectic range of careers. It was also exciting to have a large range of national and multinational business represented at the expo that also provided students with a range of opportunities from aviation, Defence, police, energy, mining and agricultural, earth moving machinery, manufacturing and plant equipment. A number of universities and training organisations were also on hand to speak to the students on future post high school education opportunities.
It was evident during the day that the students were very engaged with this opportunity to meet exhibitors and develop an understanding and appreciation of the careers available in their future. An event of this size and nature takes a great deal of planning and preparation.
A big thank you to Tracey Boland and the grounds staff from OLSCC, Dalby BEST group, assisting staff from Dalby State High School, and the Dalby Christian College. We would also like to thank OLSCC students, Olivia Koehler, Emma Donaldson, Travis Tia, Cooper and Cobie Wedrat for their assistance in setting up for the Expo. The day could not have gone ahead without the sponsorship and assistance from Origin Energy and sponsorship from University of Southern Qld (UniSQ), we thank you for your generosity and support.
Middle School Career Day Special Visitor
During week 1 of term 3, year 7 students attended career intensive day held on Thursday 13July at the College. These students experienced activities that are designed to give them an insight into the world of careers and employment post high school education.
These students were treated to a special visit from past graduating student from 2020, Patrick Boland. Patrick gave a special insight, to the year 7 students into the career of a commercial pilot. As a part of his presentation, Pat provided students with images and videos of his travels as a pilot, with his job of transporting passengers to all parts of Queensland and interstate. As a part of his presentation to the grade, Patrick also impressed upon the students to work hard at school, so that it gives them every opportunity to follow their dream career. I would like to thank Patrick for giving up his precious time to spend it with the year 7 students.
Important Dates: Up and Coming Events – Save the Date
- 1 August Year 12 Students Queensland Tertiary Application Centre (QTAC) opens.
- 2 August ATAR students register an account for ATAR and QTAC.
- Year 12 Barista Course – 4-6 September
- Year 12 RSA Course – 6 September
UNIVERSITY OPEN DAYS 2023
Griffith University
Gold Coast & Nathan Campuses
Open Day Sunday 13 August, 9am -2pm
QUT Open Day
Gardens Point & Kelvin Grove Campuses
Sunday 30 July 2023, 9.00-3.00pm
UQ Open Day 2023
St Lucia Campus
Sunday 6 August, 9am – 3pm
Gatton Campus
TBC
UniSQ Open Days
Springfield & Ipswich Campus
Sunday 13 August 2023
Toowoomba Campus
Sunday 20 August 2023
JCU Virtual Open Day
Virtual Open Day
Tuesday 12 September 2023, 3pm – 7 pm - Register online
Southern Cross University
Gold Coast
6 August 2023
Southern Cross University Open Day
Australian Catholic University
Brisbane
Saturday 26 August 2023, 10am – 2pm
Early Offer applications open
24 July – 18 September 2023
QTAC Information Evenings
The Queensland Tertiary Application Centre (QTAC) presented online information sessions for parents and students during week 7 of term 2. A copy of these sessions can be found below.
Year 10 QTAC information evening held in term 2 on the ATAR and QTAC Process
Year 12 QTAC information evening held in term 2 on the ATAR and QCTAC Process.
Apprenticeship Opportunities
Golden West are offering an apprenticeship in Cabinet making in Dalby please see the link Golden West Apprenticeships - Current School-based Opportunities (mailchi.mp)
Plumbing – A local plumbing business is offering an SBA in plumbing for a student who is interested in this rewarding trade and career. Driver’s licences in preferred. Please see Mr. Garside or Mrs Boland for further details.
Mr Dean Garside
Career Development Practitioner
