From the Careers Desk
Welcome back to the Careers space for the 2024 academic year. There are many career education opportunities planned for the students this year including Work Experience, First Aid, Manual Handling, White Card and Espresso Barista course for year 10 students, Industry Dinner for year 9 and year 12 ATAR registration and QTAC applications in August, just to list a few. Middle Years students will also be involved with career education intensive days in term 3 and the annual Careers expo will also be held in July. Please see all the key dates that will be listed below. The Careers Office is looking forward to developing students career development and education during the year.
School Based Apprenticeship
Congratulations to Year 10 student, Nate Boundy for his School Based Apprenticeship with Boundy Constructions. Nate will be trained in a Certificate (III) in Carpentry and attend weekly on the job training with Boundy Constructions. We wish Nate, all the best in his chosen career.
Experience UniSQ Days
The University of Southern Queensland, Toowoomba Campus will be holding Experience UniSQ Days for Year 11 and 12 students who are interested in attending tertiary studies after school. These days offer students to explore their campuses, take part in specialised sessions in different study fields, and get a feel for student life at UniSQ. If you are interested in attending one of these campuses, you are required to register on the link below.
UniSQ Toowoomba 14 March 8.30am – 2.30pm
UniSQ Ipswich 15 March 8.30am – 2.30pm
UniSQ Springfield 15 March 8.30am – 2.30pm
Experience UniSQ Days | University of Southern Queensland
Future Careers – Minerals and Exploration Industry
For students interested or want to know more about careers in the minerals and exploration industries, Central Queensland University have information for students wanting more information on these possible pathways. Please click on the link below.
Shape Your Future Innovate Our World – Start your career in minerals and energy.
Apprenticeship Opportunities
Jimbour Beef and Bacon Pty Ltd are offering a traineeship in Certificate (11) Meat Processing at their business located in Jimbour. Any students interested or seeking a career in the agriculture sector please contact the business owner Mr. Steve Donovan on 07 46636137 or contact Mr Garside when school returns in 2024.
Key Dates
19 April Yr 10 White Card Training
15 May Yr 9 Industry Dinner
29 May Aspire2Health
10-14 June Yr 10 Work Experience
(tbc) July Dalby Careers Expo
August Yr 12 ATAR Registration & QTAC Applications
2-4 September Yr 12 Barista & RSA
9-10 September Yr 10 Manual Handling & First Aid Course
11-13 September Yr 10 Barista Course
(tbc) October Yr 12 SBA/Traineeship Employer thank you lunch.
University Open Days 2024
UniSQ
Ipswich 11 August 10am-2pm
Springfield 11 August 10am-2pm
Toowoomba 18 August 10am-2pm
Griffith University
Nathan Campus 11 August
Gold Coast 11 August
QUT
Kelvin Grove 28 July 9am-3pm
Gardens Point 28 July 9am-3pm
Mr Dean Garside
Career Development Practitioner