Upcoming Careers Events

The middle part of the year is a very busy time for careers-related information events and expos and university open days. When attending these events, it’s important to do some planning to make sure you get good value out of your time investment.

If you are planning to attend a careers event, spend some time planning ahead. Look at what will be available there and decide who you want to talk to, what activities or workshops you would like to participate in and what specific information you are seeking, as well as any questions you have.  

When you are there, don’t be afraid to ask direct and specific questions to get the information you need. Make sure you also allow time to explore what else is there, other than the things you came to ask about, see and do – sometimes, the best career ideas spring out of an expected conversation, or the discovery of something you knew nothing about.

After the event, spend some time reflecting on what you saw and heard. Look through any brochures you collected. Think about how the information you have gathered might influence your future decision making. If you would like to talk it all through, make an appointment to speak with Mrs Wanda Hayes.

Below is a list of highlight events between now and the school holidays. Please click on the links for details of each event.

• 24^th - 25^th May: Brisbane Careers and Employment Expo
• 29^th May: Defence Careers Information Session – Maroochydore
• 6^th June: Hotel and Tourism Management Institute – Information Session – Brisbane
• 2^nd July: Bond University International Relations Experience Day – Gold Coast
• 4^th July: Australian Catholic University Mid-Year Open Evening – Brisbane

UQ – Young Scholars Program

This program provides high achieving Year 11 students with an opportunity to discover, learn and engage with UQ's academic community and like-minded students from across Queensland. For more information, visit the Young Scholars Program webpage. The five-day residential camp at St Lucia campus will be held from 1^st – 5^th December 2019. Applications for the program open on Monday 27^th May.

Bond University – 2020 Scholarships Open Online

Bond University’s scholarship program offers many full-fee and part-fee scholarships as well as cash bursaries. Most scholarships can be used for any single or combined program at Bond (except for the Medical Program). Visit the Scholarship webpage for more information, to download the scholarship brochure and to access the application tips. Scholarship applications for Year 12 students must be lodged online using the Bond University application form.

Mrs Wanda Hayes, Head of Career Development