This week has been National Careers Week and here at the College we have had to be very creative in how we have celebrated this week. The College Library has had a fantastic display for students which has included Staff profiles. Next week, these profiles will move out around the College for everyone to see. Students will be able to get an insight into the pathways that their teachers have taken and how they ended up in teaching. I can tell you that there are some fascinating stories.

Students have also participated in phone calls to Griffith University representatives so that they could ask direct questions. In these uncertain times University Open Days will not be going ahead in the traditional sense. Students have direct access to university links and course guides through the Pathways and Careers Canvas page. Students have been encouraged to visit that page regularly and take their parents on a little walk through the information. I continually update the page with information on scholarships, courses, and early round entries as they come to hand. I have also included links to TAFE South West and a link to the Certificate III Guarantee option that is available for all Year 12 students once they have graduated. This is a fantastic option if students are considering a GAP Year. Further to this I have also included the information of the Armed Forces GAP Year program as well. 

Attached is PDF about the University of Southern Queensland’s Accelerated Entry Pathway Program. This course is an excellent opportunity for students who may not attain their desired ATAR or who thought that University was not for them but have decided to apply. The course makes sure that students are university ready by ensuring they are able to meet the requirements of tertiary study. It is a free program and it is also a great program for students who may just wish to improve their literacy skills before going to university. The AEPP also offers direct entry to many University degrees upon completion.

Check out the link below to an article from the Careers Week website on how parents can support their career aspiring students. Parent and carers play such an important role in helping children make career choices and this link will give you some tips on how to offer the best support.