Careers Corner
Our Year 10 and 12 students are entering a very important part of their Senior school journey. The Year 12 students will be exploring their pathway options post Year 12 and at school we will be helping them prepare for their all important QTAC entries. This year will be very different to previous years, and students will be completing the process of creating their QTAC account and ATAR accounts on 5 August. Prior to this happening, all Year 12 students will need to book a pathways meeting with Mrs Baxter through the College Office commencing the last week of Term 2 or the first, second or third week of Term 3. All students must have attended their pathways meeting prior to 4 August. Any Year 12 students applying for early round offers at the University of the Sunshine Coast, Central Queensland University or the University of Southern Queensland will also have to send through during that week as well. Students applying at Australian Catholic University can also do this through their CAPS program. Year 12 students need to see me about this as soon as possible.
Year 10 students and their parents will also need to book a pathways meeting with me and Mr Hodge will notify parents when this will start happening. At these meetings, we will discuss subject choices as well as opportunities that are available for Certificate courses and Apprenticeships or Traineeships.
University Open Days are going to look very different this year and, as I receive information, I will email it to students and send home the information through the College Newsletter. Below is the latest update from Griffith University.
Griffith University Update
Year 11-12 Parent and Student Information webinar
Back by popular demand! 0ur Year 11-12 Parent and Student Information webinar will be held on Tuesday, June 16 from 5.00- 7.00pm. For registration and further information please refer your parents and students to the following link griffith.edu.au/parent-student-info-webinars
The webinar will include;
- QTAC and Griffith Pathways presentations
- Online chat with Student advisors
Elite Athlete Webinar
Do you have any Elite Athletes at your school? This is a webinar designed especially for elite athlete looking to study at University. Hear how Griffith Sports College can help them to balance their sport and academic goals.
This online event designed specifically for students of years 10-12 and their families, will provide information on:
- Griffith University as the number one University in Australia for elite athlete support
- Sports scholarship opportunities for 2021
- Gaining entry to the Sports College post COVID-19, with limited competition during 2020
- Joining the almost 600 elite athletes already studying at Griffith Uni
Webinar Format
4.30-5.15pm Webinar Presentation (live)
5.15-6.00pm Q&A chat with staff and students
(Registration link to come)
NEW! Year 12 Scholarship
Our Scholarships department are working on a great new initiative especially for current year 12 students. There are 80 of these substantial scholarships available in this program, which is amazing. I will let you know as soon as they have been released.
Griffith OPEN DAY now Open House!
Due to the current restrictions, Open Day will not be moving to an online format. More information will be released shortly.
InspireED Event: QCE and Beyond Careers Expo
With all of the restrictions that are being placed on our communities at the moment, InspirED are bringin us a Virtual QCE & Beyond Careers Expo for all Year 10-12 students and parents.
Visit virtual booths from over 80 University and Higher Education providers and access faculty-specific information. Ask live questions or book a video chat with student advisors or book a video chat.
Find out more and register here.
- 17- 21 June
- QLD and NSW university representation along with QTAC & the QCAA
- Live presentations held throughout the event, along with on demand videos
- Including nine Year 12 ‘subject’ presentations
- Griffith will be available for online Chat throughout the event
Study at ACU Webinar Series
Join us online to have all your questions about studying at ACU answered. Get helpful advice on how to apply, find out more about non-traditional pathways to uni, explore study options and hear from students about what life is really like at ACU.
Ask an ACU Student Tuesday 16 June at 5.00pm
Placements and Internships with ACU Wednesday 15 July at 5.00pm
More sessions will be added in the coming months.
Talk with Industry Series
Join us for one of our Talk with Industry events, a series of webinar panel discussions featuring ACU graduates across a range of different professions. Get helpful advice and find out what it’s really like to work in your area of interest.
Join the webinars to:
- hear from ACU graduates about their work experiences
- get tips and advice for pursuing a career in your area of interest
Talk with Business and IT Professionals Tuesday 2 June at 5.00pm
Talk with Lawyers Wednesday 3 June at 5.00pm
Talk with Occupational Therapists and Speech Pathologists Wednesday 17 June at 5.00pm
Libby Baxter
Careers Development Practitioner