From the Careers Desk
The University Journey for Year 12
From August 2, the eligible ATAR students wanting to apply for university in 2024 started their journey by applying through the QTAC application process. It has been a hive of excitement taking the journey with the twenty-two current year 12 students who have applied for university placements for next year. It is a privilege to announce that as of the end of week 8, the college have had nine year 12 students offered early placements at two universities in Queensland. These have been in courses in Digital Creative Arts and Industries, Nursing Science, Education in Early Childhood, Primary and Secondary teaching, Engineering, Business and Sports Sciences. The success of our students not only comes down to the dedication and hard work of the students, but the tireless efforts of the teaching staff, and the support of parents towards the student’s education and wellbeing. These early offers for these students provide them with the knowledge that they have a pathway into the next year and future studies. But we also need to remind these students to keep up with their studies and retrieval learning leading into the external exams, in Term 4. It is also important that we encourage those students who will need to patiently wait for the release of the ATAR results in December and the subsequent offers from universities for placement in courses for future studies. After thirteen years of dedication and hard work, our students are starting to see the benefits from their education, and we congratulate them on their achievements.
School Based Apprentice/Trainee and Employer Lunch
Parents/Careers with students currently in year 12 and attending a traineeship/SBA would have received an invitation, via email, to attend the annual Year 12 school-based apprenticeship and trainee employer thankyou luncheon. This is being held on Thursday 12 October from 1:00pm to 2:30pm at the Russell Tavern in Dalby. Students are to wear their full formal uniform (including polished shoes) and we will transport them from the College to the event in the College Bus. Please ensure that you and your child RSVP for this event by 27 September to the Toowoomba Catholic Schools Office 4687 4350 or leesa.vanzandbergen@twb.catholic.edu.au
Important Dates: Up and Coming Events – Save the Date
- 12 October – SBA/Trainee Employer thank you lunch – Russell Tavern 1pm -2:30pm
UNIVERSITY OPEN DAYS 2023
JCU Virtual Open Day
Virtual Open Day
Tuesday 12 September 2023, 3pm – 7 pm - Register online
Australian Catholic University
Early Offer applications open
24 July – 18 September 2023
Apprenticeship Opportunities
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 for further details.
QBuild Career Opportunities –
Exciting Apprenticeship Opportunities with QBuild (mailchi.mp)
Brown Electrical – Toowoomba – School-based apprenticeship Cert III in Electrotechnology (Yr 12 Only)
Focus on Kitchens – Toowoomba – Full time apprenticeship Cert III in Cabinet Making (Yr 12)
Mr Dean Garside
Career Development Practitioner