From the Head of Career Development

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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Pilot Information Evening

The Flight Options Flight Training Centre at the Sunshine Coast Airport is conducting an information evening on Tuesday 27 th October at 5.30pm. Students interested in a career in the aviation industry are encouraged to attend and are asked to RSVP...
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Zonta Club Amelia Earhart Bursary 2015

Each year the Zonta Club of Caloundra provides the Amelia Earhart Bursary to female Year 12 students who are planning to study Science, Engineering, Mathematics or Aeronautical studies at a tertiary level. The bursary may be used at any university...
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Post Year 12 Information Session

This week the current Year 12 students participated in a presentation about post Year 12 key dates, important information about their results, QTAC and contact details for the holidays. As the students leave the college a month before their results...
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Spotlight on Health Careers

a) What is the difference between Biomedical Science and Medical Laboratory Science? The biggest difference is the career outcomes! Biomedical scientists may be employed in biomedical research, biotechnology and pharmacy industries or in clinical...
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Upcoming Key Dates - Career Events

28 th October: Australian Institute of Creative Design, Brisbane campus Open Day ( http://www.aicdedu.com.su/openday/ ). 30 th – 31 st October: Academy of Design, Brisbane campus Open Days ( http://www.academuofdesign.com.au/ ). 5 th November: USQ...
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RSL Youth Development Program

This program has been designed to recognise and reward the efforts of high-achieving Queensland students. It is a joint initiative of the RSL and Bond University. Applications are due Wednesday 11 th November. For details and to access the...
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Changes to University of Queensland (UQ) Programs

The University of Queensland has announced a number of changes to several programs commencing in 2016, 2017 and 2018. These changes need to be noted with regards to the information printed in the current 2016 QTAC Guide, the 2017 Tertiary...
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