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Highlights in this issue:
- Upcoming ACW Careers Events
- Uni News & Open Days
- Employment Opportunities
- Scholarship Information.
Year 12 students recently had the opportunity to attend the annual ‘University Showcase’. The University Showcase is a collective run of institutions visiting local high schools to provide tertiary education information to young people who do not have as much engagement or the opportunity to engage with university and vocational providers.
It included a short presentation by touring university representatives and other tertiary education providers. The presentation encompassed both a freestyle presentation and an expo style component. Institutions presented a different topic such as student life, costs, scholarships, how to apply and accommodation.
It was then followed by a small expo for students to meet institution representatives and collect information. It was a great opportunity for students to obtain information about university and tertiary pathways and ask any questions they may have about education and training after Year 12.
The College would like to offer Year 11 and 12 students the opportunity to participate in the Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA) Course and Responsible Gambling Services (RGS) Course. The RSA course is the required course for Queensland (QLD) hospitality workers serving alcohol in a hospitality venue. This course provides nationally recognised SITHFAB002 Provide Responsible Service of Alcohol Statement of Attainment and allows successful participants to work in licensed venues. The RGS course provides nationally recognised SITHGAM001 Provide Responsible Gambling Services Statement of Attainment and to provide responsible gambling services and information to customers who require assistance with their problem gambling. Successful participants can work in venues that host licensed gambling.
The College would like to offer Year 10, 11 and 12 students the opportunity to participate in the Work Safely in the Construction Industry course. Successful completion of the course is awarded with a construction 'White Card'. This card and course are mandatory requirements under Queensland's Workplace Health and Safety Regulation 2008 for all persons wishing to carry out construction type work or frequenting a construction site. If students wishing to complete work experience, obtain employment or secure a traineeship or apprenticeship in a trade involving construction, they will need to have successfully completed the accredited course and have obtained their White Card.
The College is offering a first aid skillset course for students in Years 11 and 12. This first aid course is a cluster of units from the Certificate III in Fitness. These units are HLTAID009 Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, HLTAID010 Provide Basic Emergency Life Support, HLTAID011 Provide first aid, and HLTWHS001 Participate in Workplace Health and Safety. This course intends to provide participants with the skills and knowledge necessary to effectively respond to emergency situations by providing First Aid. The course may offer two (2) points towards the Queensland Certificate of Education (QCE).
For students wishing to participate in the first aid skillset course, more information and permission forms will be made available for the course closer to the date.
ESPRESSO MACHINE 'BARISTA' COURSE - 26 - 28 MAY 2025
The College would like to offer Year 11 and 12 students the opportunity to participate in an Espresso Machine Operation Skillset Course. This is a three-day course that provides students with the skills and knowledge to work in Barista environments. This is a useful course for many hospitality pathways and the course has the benefit of potentially awarding two points towards the Queensland Certificate of Education (QCE) to successful students.
More information and permission forms for the course will be made available closer to the date.
YEAR 10 WORK EXPERIENCE BLOCK - 16 - 20 JUNE 2025
In Year 10, the College runs a Careers program that aims to prepare students for their senior phase of learning and assist students in making decisions around career and education pathways. As part of the Careers program, Year 10 students are offered the opportunity to participate in a week of work experience. This year the work experience program will run in Term 2, Week 9, Monday, 16 June to Friday, 20 June 2025.
For more information please see Mrs Porter or Mrs Meerdink.
VIDEO SPOTLIGHT
In this section, we will 'spotlight' a video that may be useful for students in their career development. For this issue, the video is one created by 'CareerAddict' and discusses the importance of creating a career plan.
Click here to watch.
Explore Careers is a Careers and Employment Program, designed to bring school students and their future employers together.
They regularly release a digital magazine outlining different career paths and opportunities. This month, they discuss the Retail & Hospitality Industry. Click here for a copy of the magazine.
HARNESS YOUR HUMAN SKILLS
Human skills are the secret to success in employment.
What are Human Skills?
They’re the abilities that help individuals to connect with others, make decisions, overcome challenges, and adapt to new situations.
Human Skills include:
- Communication and Collaboration
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
- Problem-solving
- Digital Literacy
- Adaptability and Resilience
- Customer Obsession
Why are Human Skills Important?
Not only do these skills help individuals navigate everyday life, employers
are actively looking for them!
Human Skills are special because they:
- Are used in all jobs and can transfer between roles and workplaces
- Differ from technical skills and personal qualities
- Can’t be replaced by technology, and will only become more important as technology evolves
- Can be learned, developed, and improved
For more information or to view the Human Skills guide, please click here.
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Be a UniSQ student for a day UniSQ is welcoming Years 11 and 12 students on campus for the upcoming 2025 Experience UniSQ Days. Held at Toowoomba, Springfield and Ipswich campuses, these events encourage high school students to explore their study options and find their passion. Students will participate in tailor-made sessions across different study areas and can ask lecturers any questions they might have.
Date: 2 April 2025 Time: 8:30 am - 2:30 pm Location: UniSQ Toowoomba
Date: 4 April 2025 Time: 8:30 am - 2:30 pm Location: UniSQ Ipswich
Date: 4 April 2025 Time: 8:30 am - 2:30 pm Location: UniSQ Springfield
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BiG Day In
BiG Day In events are for students in Year 9 - 12 . They give students the opportunity to explore careers in technology and gain insight into ‘university life’ so they can make better informed decisions about their future.
At the BiG Day In students can learn about courses, degrees, work experience, internships, apprenticeships and engage with hands-on demonstrations.
Students will attend sessions covering career paths, career opportunities, the latest developments, and the future of technology. In the breaks, they will visit exhibitor stands to speak with Company and University representatives.
Dates:
- Sunshine Coast, 5 March 2025
- Brisbane, 3 June 2025
- Gold Coast, 14 August 2025
Click here for more information.
Bond University Virtual Open Day | Saturday 5 April, 2025
Experience Bond's different approach to learning at the Virtual Open Day. Register to unlock content, available to students on-demand, and watch the broadcast streamed live from campus on Saturday, 5 April 2025 from 12:00pm AEST.
Register now to gain early access to content about the possibilities at Bond and unlock the livestream at 12:00pm AEST on Saturday, 5 April 2025.
Register now, by clicking here.
University of Sydney - International Science School | 2- 15 July, 2025
From 2 - 15 July 2025, 110 top science students from across Australia and around the world will gather online for ten days of science.
The University of Sydney are looking for talented, enthusiastic year 11-12 students from across Australia — rural, regional and remote; public schools and independent; north, south, east, and west.
Students can join the university for two weeks of research talks, lab tours, hands-on experiments and social activities.
Transport, accommodation, meals and activities are free/
Applications are due by midnight Friday 4 April. Click here for more information.
Discover Australian Catholic University, | April 9, 2025
Experience university life firsthand at the 2025 Discover ACU. This free event, tailored to students specific study interests, offers an in-depth look at what it is like to be a university student.
At the Brisbane ACU campus, students will find a range of sessions on topics including business, education, nursing, midwifery, paramedicine, occupational therapy, physiotherapy, speech pathology, law, and criminology, plus guided campus tours.
Find out more and register, click here.
University of Queensland Career Pulse | April 24, 2025
Explore the career paths open to students at UQ’s free, career-focused event for high school students. Students will hear from academic staff, industry professionals, UQ graduates and current students.
Students can nominate to attend up to three career-focused sessions out of UQ's program, with themes covering:
- Sustainability
- Innovation
- Technology
- Leadership
- Human connection
Find out more and register, click here.
University of Queensland, UQ Skills | 16 May, 2025
'Experience UQ Skills' on Thursday 16 May, is a free, full day of hands-on, interactive workshops at UQ Gatton for Years 9 - 12 students considering vocational study including apprenticeships and traineeships, in agriculture, allied health, animal care, entrepreneurship or maritime (boating) (including VETiS, Certificates, Diplomas Apprenticeships and Traineeships). Registrations close on 2 May 2025. Click here to find out more.
A night in the Army Reserve, WARWICK | 25 March, 2025
The Careers Department assists with the sign-up process and provides support to students completing a school-based apprenticeship/traineeship. If students have any questions regarding a potential school-based apprenticeship please see Mrs Porter in room 611.
RECENT STUDENT SCHOOL-BASED APPRENTICE SIGN UPS
Congratulations to Patrick Denny for recently signing up to a Certificate III in Concreting with Ty Gardner Concreting.
Congratulations to Peter Dunn for recently signing up to a Certificate III in Outdoor Power Equipment Technology with Matt's Mowers & More - STIHL Shop Warwick.
Congratulations to Ashton Collins for recently signing up to a Certificate III in Agriculture with APL Warwick.
Congratulations to Nate Stewart for recently signing up to a Certificate III in Plumbing with Gordon Cooper Plumbing.
Congratulations to Georgia Lee for recently signing up to a Certificate III in Business with Charchy's on Westside.
Congratulations to Joseph Blake for recently signing up to a Certificate III in Agriculture with Blake Dairy Farm.
WORK EXPERIENCE
The Careers Department assists students in finding placements with employers, aligned with their career pathways.
If students would like to complete some work experience they should see either Mrs Porter or Mrs Meerdink to discuss their options further.
Congratulations to Felicity Madsen for recently completing a week of work experience with Talk'nHeads.
Congratulations also, to Isaac Gale for recently completing a week of work experience with Warwick Automotive.
AUSTRALIAN NATIONAL UNIVERSITY | TUCKWELL SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
The scholarship is awarded for three to five years of undergraduate study at ANU, and is valued between $76,000- $136,000 including:
- Financial support
- Leadership development & enrichment
- Mentoring & support
- Health & wellbeing
- Scholars House accommodation.
Who can apply?
ANU is looking for people who have done the best with what was available to them and have a clear sense of what their future should look like.
All eligible applicants are considered against four criteria:
- Academic potential and achievements
- Other significant achievements of any type
- Demonstration of the Tuckwell Attributes
- Connection and commitment to Australia.
Apply in 2025 to commence in 2026.
Stage 1 – opens early March 2025 and closes on 14 April 2025. Students should provide personal details and information on their academic and extra-curricular activities.
For more information, or to apply, please click here.
University Headstart
University of the Sunshine Coast (UniSC)
Join the UniSC's Headstart Information Evening. Headstart is the chance for students in Years 10 – 12 to get a taste of university life while still in high school. In Headstart, students complete first-year uni subjects and accrue credit towards a degree.
If any students are interested, there is UniSC Headstart Information Evening this March.
Online via Zoom: Wednesday 26 March
5.30pm – 6.30pm
Register at Headstart Information Evenings | UniSC | University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Australia
Intro to Engineering – Year 9 and 10
The 2025 QUT Introduction to Engineering is a one-day event for Year 9 and 10 students interested in discovering more about engineering.
Students will participate in two hands-on workshops in different engineering disciplines. Each workshop is designed to challenge creativity, knowledge of maths and science, and to introduce middle years students to the engineering paradigm.
Location: QUT Gardens Point Campus
Date: March 22, 2025
Engineering Link Project – Year 11 and 12
The 2025 Engineering Link Project is a one-day event for Year 11 and 12 students interested in discovering more about Engineering.
Students will participate in two hands-on workshops in different engineering disciplines. Each workshop will challenge their creativity, knowledge of maths and science, and introduce them to the engineering paradigm.
Location: QUT Gardens Point Campus
Date: March 22, 2025
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Early Entry: Australian National University applications open soon Students interested in studying at ANU (Canberra) in 2026 can begin applying direct to the Australian National University with applications opening on 3 March 2025. Applications are free and include applying for admission, accommodation and scholarships in one application. Offers will be initially released in September using Year 11 or equivalent results and adjustment factors to calculate a selection rank. Students who receive an offer need to complete their final year and obtain an ATAR or equivalent. Click here to find out more. |
Bond Business School Year 12 Extension Program
Students can get a head start on their studies with the Bond Business School Year 12 Extension Program, which comprises two-day workshops designed to prepare them for university life.
The Extension Program offers an opportunity that supports the existing Year 12 curriculum across areas such as Business and Mathematics.
The Extension Program is free of charge to students.
Top performing students from the days will be awarded a part-fee scholarships exclusive to the Year 12 Extension Program.
Event Dates
Mathematics Stream
Friday, 11 April and Saturday, 12 April, 2025
Business Stream
Monday, 14 April and Tuesday, 15 April, 2025
Thursday, 1 May and Friday, 2 May, 2025
For more information or to register now, click here.
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University Clinical Aptitude Test for Australia and New Zealand (UCAT ANZ) The University Clinical Aptitude Test (UCAT ANZ) is an admissions test used by the UCAT ANZ Consortium of universities in Australia and New Zealand for their medical, dental and clinical science degree programmes. The test helps universities to select applicants with the most appropriate abilities and professional behaviours required for new doctors and dentists to be successful in their clinical careers. It is used in collaboration with other admissions processes such as interviews and academic qualifications. It is also an opportunity to stand out from other applicants and demonstrate aptitude for a demanding programme of study. The UCAT ANZ is a computer-based test delivered in Pearson VUE test centres throughout Australia, New Zealand and worldwide. Please note that some pathways to medicine / dentistry / clinical sciences will not require the UCAT ANZ. For some applicants a different test may be required. For details candidates should refer to the websites of the universities to which they intend to apply. For more information, click here. |
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
When the Careers Department is advised of any current employment opportunities available to students it will be shared and communicated via email to students, and uploaded to Canvas, and via our Careers wesbite under ‘Vacancies & Opportunities’.
Flyers outlining any employment opportunities will also be displayed in the Careers noticeboards in the breezeway, so students are encouraged to keep an eye out for any updates!
Aurora Training Institute is teaming up with local businesses to create opportunities for students. If any students in Year 10, 11 or 12 are interested in one of the following School-Based Traineeship or Apprenticeship, they should express their interest by scanning the QR Code and submitting a resume.
MAX and BETTY
Max and Betty are a local newsagency with a range of giftwares, occasion wares, accessories, cards, gift hampers and more. They are seeking someone with a great work ethic and a willingness to learn to come join their close-knit team. If this is something students are interested in, apply today by scanning the QR code above.
Year 10, 11 & 12 students may apply.
SUBWAY
The team at Subway are looking for motivated people to join their team. Students need to enjoy working as part of a team, be well-presented and demonstrate good customer service. There will be weekend work as required.
Year 10 & 11 students may apply.
RED ROOSTER
Red Rooster is a close-knit team and are seeking well-presented students with good people skills to join their team. Students must be willing to work rostered shifts and be a team player. Apply today by scanning the QR code above.
Year 10, 11 & 12 students may apply.
AURORA EDUCATION FOUNDATION
The Aurora Education Foundation is a First Nations Peoples organisation that supports Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students to realise their full education and employment potential. Through their interconnected programs and pathways, they walk with students from high school through to university and the workplace, redefining Indigenous educational and employment success. Click here to read more about the foundation and what they can offer students, including the following programs found under Our Work located on the top navigation bar:
- Rise
- High School Program
- Internships
- Scholarships and Study Tour
- Indigenous Pathways Portal
Griffith University | First Peoples School to University Program
NIDA Open First Nations Subsidy
Open Date: January 1, 2025
Close Date: December 31, 2025
The NIDA Open First Nations Subsidy offers subsidised tuition to help young First Nations people who are experiencing financial or other disadvantage achieve their full creative potential. It is open to all First Nations primary or secondary aged students and adults aged 18-25 nationally, regardless of previous experience or professional ambition.
Applications can be made by individuals or by an organisation on behalf of a young person. The subsidy provides a 50% discount off the full cost of a NIDA Open short course of your choice. Participants are required to pay the remaining 50% of the course fee before commencing the course.
Find out more, click here.
Australian National University | Engineering Autumn School
For more information, click here.