From the Careers Desk
Micro-skills and Work Experience Year 10
At the College, all year 10 students are provided with opportunities to develop skills and knowledge that will enhance their understandings and chances in the world of careers and work. This year, the year 10 students will be attending work experience during week 9, of term 2. This week, the students will be provided with their work experiences packs. One pack will be for the student and families, and the second pack will be for the host employer. There are timelines for students to meet with the work experience applications. Students and families need to pay close attention to these key dates.
The year 10 students have currently been provided with White Card enrolment forms. The white Card training will be provided by Downs Group Training on the Friday of Week 1, Term 2. White Card training is compulsory for all students in Year 10 as it provides the necessary mandatory safety training, especially when attending work experience at industrial, agricultural and construction sites. Additional training will be provided to the year 10 students during the remainder of the academic year including, First Aid and Manual Handling and Expresso Barista Course. The Expresso Barista course is for those who are interested in the food and beverage or tourist industry. It is also an excellent course for those who will be seeking part time work in year 10 or when they attend future studies post-secondary school education.
Queensland Training Awards
Nominations are now open for the 2024 Queensland Training Awards, celebrating excellence in training and the transformative power of skills. Across a range of categories, the annual awards recognise the outstanding achievements of apprentices, trainees, students, teachers, trainers, training providers, community-based organisations, and employers. If you are interested in nominating yourself, please click on the link below for further information. Nominations close at midnight, Tuesday 12 March 2024.
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
19 July Yr 9-12 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
UniSC
Moreton Bay 21 July
Sunshine Coast 4 August
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
Mr Dean Garside
Career Development Practitioner
