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Job Skills

According to a new Forum report, ‘The Future of Jobs’, the following skills will be in demand, in order of priority: Complex Problem Solving; Critical Thinking; Creativity; People Management; Coordinating with Others; Emotional Intelligence;...
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Key Careers and Application Dates - February

5 th February Academy of Information Technology scholarship applications close: http://www.ait.nsw.edu.au/scholarship/ . 2016 Griffith Business Year 12 Program applications are due on 5 th February: https://www.griffith.edu.au/business-government/...
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Career Events 2016

Sunshine Coast University Showcase on Wednesday 2 nd March. Year 12 students will attend from 11.00am – 12.30pm. Sunshine Coast Health Careers Expo on Friday 6 th May in Kawana. Brisbane Careers and Employment Expo at the Brisbane Convention and...
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Australian Defence Force Academy (ADFA)

ADFA is holding an information session on Wednesday 24 th February in Maroochydore. Students who are interested in this pathway are encouraged to attend. The session will commence at 6.00pm at the Defence Force Recruiting office (37 Primary School...
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University Showcase Day

Year 12 students will attend the University Showcase on Wednesday 2 nd March. The showcase is a travelling roadshow of representatives from Queensland universities, TAFE and the Defence Forces. Permission slips will be sent home soon.
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Year 12 Parent Information Evening

The Year 12 Information Evening will be held at Pacific on Tuesday 16 th February. Mrs Natasha Purcell, Careers Counsellor
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New Careers Counsellor

I am very excited to be joining the Pacific Lutheran College community in the role of Careers Counsellor, taking over from the wonderful work of Mrs Ainslie Reid. I have worked in the Secondary School system for 15 years, assisting students with...
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Farewell

As this is my last contribution to the Compass newsletter, I would like to take the opportunity to thank the Pacific community for their support and interest in Career matters while I have been Careers Counsellor at the college. It is essential that...
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Australian Defence Force Academy (ADFA) Offer

Congratulations to Year 12 student, Josh Sarvari, who has received his ‘Letter of Offer’ from ADFA to commence his studies for the position of Joint Battlefield Airspace Controller in the Royal Australian Air Force. It was a long and exhaustive...
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Australian Defence Force (ADF) Information Sessions

The Maroochydore Recruitment Office will present an information evening on trade careers in the Navy, Army and Air Force on Wednesday 4 th November. The evening will be held at the Maroochydore Recruitment Office (37 Primary School Court) and...
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