From the Careers Desk
Year 9 Career Industry Dinner
For the last four years, students in Year 9 have been offered an opportunity to attend the Careers Industry Dinner, which is a community event where students from the College are able to mingle and ask employers questions regarding a career pathway in many areas of an industry in the region.
On Wednesday 15May, 12 students and family members attended this annual career event at the Dalby Bowls Club. The students were seated at tables dedicated to various career opportunities and spoke to industry representatives on how they could enter this type of career and what they needed to have in the way of skills or training to succeed. An open question and answer session was also held on the night where students and parents could ask questions of the panel members on how they started in their career and what was needed to be successful on the career pathway. This is always a very positive experience for our young community members as it is a very important stepping stone for young people to investigate their career pathway for the future.
Luke Griffiths presented staff from FKG with a Certificate.
Luke Griffiths, William Barwick, Eric from FKG and Joshua Barwick
(Dalby Allied Health) and Charlotte Bennie
Key Dates for 2024
29 May Yr 9&10 Aspire2Health (limited numbers)
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
17 October Yr 12 SBA/Traineeship Employer thank you lunch
Experience UQ Skills Day
Students in Years 9-12 who are interested in vocational education options are invited to attend the UQ Skills day on Friday 21 June. If you would like to take your child to this event, please see the details and registration link below.
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Date: |
Friday, 21 June 2024 |
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Time: |
9:00am-3:00pm (AEST) |
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Location: |
UQ Gatton campus (5391 Warrego Highway) |
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Catering: |
Morning tea and lunch will be provided |
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RSVP: |
Register to attend before Friday, 7 June 2024 |
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Cost: |
Free |
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Transport: |
Parents are responsible for transporting their child and attending the day to supervise their child. |
Scholarships to Study Tech and Travel
The Westpac Young Technologists Scholarship is specifically designed for recent high school graduates who are passionate about STEM and want to take their studies to the next level. This scholarship is a unique opportunity to strengthen your passion and expertise in technology and inspire new ways of thinking.
The scholarship is valued at $20,000, with $15,000 over three years going directly to you to cover your course fees, learning materials, or living expenses, plus $5,000 to travel to Singapore to attend the Disruptive Leaders Program and learn how technology can be used to tackle pressing global challenges.
You will also receive access to internships, networking and mentoring opportunities, as well as lifelong membership to the W100 Alumni Network.
Up to 35 Young Technologists Scholarships are awarded annually in partnership with five leading Australian universities for approved STEM-related degrees. Ready to take your tertiary studies to the next level? Applications open 2 September. To find out more and stay ahead of key dates, register on the link below:
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
QUT
Gardens Point & Kelvin Grove 28 July 9am – 3pm
UQ (University of Queensland) – registrations open in July
St Lucia Campus 4 August 9am – 3pm
Gatton Campus 18 August 9am – 3pm
Apprenticeship Opportunities
Mr Dean Garside
Career Development Practitioner