Careers News

Congratulations Pacific Lutheran College 2023 Graduate, Georgia Fergusson – Scholarship Awarded

Congratulations to Georgia Fergusson who has been awarded a $3,000 Griffith University Chancellor Scholarship to put toward her studies in the Bachelor of Game Design. At the Scholars Assembly in February, we congratulated our 2023 graduates on being awarded scholarships. Evy Gover has received a partial scholarship for a 2 year degree of Musical Theatre with The New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts, School of Film and Television. Evy’s partial scholarship is valued over $20,000 US. Abigail Tracey was also awarded a $10,000 scholarship from QUT for Women in Science, Mathematics and IT Merit. Hugo Winten who was offered a QUT Excellence in Creative Industries Scholarship having a value of $10,000.

For Year 12 students wanting to explore tertiary scholarship options please book an appointment with Veronica Sanmarco, Head of Career Development via the booking app: Pacific Lutheran Careers Support

Work Experience Opportunities – Sunshine Coast Council and Queensland Parks and Wildlife Services

To be eligible for work experience with the Sunshine Coast Council or Queensland Department or with Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service & Partnerships, you must:

·       be a at least 14 years old

·       be enrolled with an Australian secondary or tertiary education provider

·       gain approval from your education provider

·       gain written confirmation of Public Liability and worker’s compensation insurance from your education provider

Please follow the links to Work Experience | Sunshine Coast Council Careers or Work experience | Department of Environment, Science and Innovation, Queensland (des.qld.gov.au) or book a time to discuss work experience options with: Pacific Lutheran Careers Support

UCAT & Pathways into Medicine Information Session - Free Webinar on Wednesday 3rd April 2024

The National Institute of Education (UCAT NIE) is proud to present the free information seminar all about UCAT and the undergraduate pathways into medicine and dentistry.

Year 12 students considering a career in medicine or dentistry, will need to sit a compulsory entry exam known as the UCAT (University Clinical Aptitude Test) before they can apply for relevant placements in the aforementioned fields of study within most universities.

This forum is an excellent opportunity for teachers, students, and parents to find out about the UCAT and to have their questions answered by an expert who has been working in the field. The session is PACKED with loads of valuable information during which we will be covering the following topics and more.

·       What is UCAT? UCAT scores? UCAT Sub-tests?

·       The Undergraduate Selection Criteria

·       Application process into universities for medicine and dentistry

·       When and who can sit the UCAT

·       UCAT vs GAMSAT - How is UCAT different?

·       Can you prepare for the UCAT?

·       Undergraduate medical school interview explained and medical school interview preparation advice

·       Gap Year

·       Alternative degrees and career choices

·       Q&A

Please REGISTER for the webinar

Mrs Veronica Sanmarco, Head of Career Development