Careers News
Careers News
Mrs. Beattie, Mr Learoyd and Mrs Sanmarco are here to help students navigate their career paths and achieve their full potential. To book an appointment with one of the team please follow the link.
VET Qualifications – Costs
A reminder for students that choose to study multiple VET qualifications, that government funding only allows for one free course. If you are planning to undertake a 2nd or 3rd VET Qualification, it will be a fee for service arrangement. The enrolment and payment of these fees is directly arranged between the Registered Training Organisations (RTO) and the parent/guardian. Please note this does not include the Certificate II Hospitality Course delivered by PLC, however, does apply to the Certificate II Sport Coaching & Certificate III Fitness.
Please referr to the link here for funding information.
Sunshine Coast Trade Training Centre – August Information Evening and 2025 Enrolments Due
Information Evening Thursday 29th August 2024, 5:00pm – 6:00pm- First round Friday 30th August 2024
SCTTC will be hosting an information evening on Thursday 29th August at 5:00pm -6:00pm, 40 Bower Street, Caloundra. This is a good opportunity for students interested in a 2025 enrolment and their parents to tour the centre and gain an overview of the courses on offer at SCTTC. Their certificate courses provide Year 11 and 12 students with valuable skills through industry recognised practical training and work place links in their chosen field.
Certificate II Automotive Vocational Preparation
Certificate III Aviation (Remote Pilot)
Certificate II Electrotechnology
Certificate II Sustainable Energy
Certificate II Plumbing Services
Certificate II in Retail Cosmetics
School Holiday Programs
Griffith University | Year 12 Academic Bootcamps during School Holidays - September 16th to September 26th, 2024
Griffith’s Academic Bootcamps are highly effective four-day courses run in the September school holidays, designed to help Year 12 students achieve their full academic potential in their final external exams. They aim to improve confidence and understanding in senior science and maths subject areas, reducing anxiety around assessment and preparing students for future tertiary study.
On-campus subjects
• General Maths
• Math Methods
• Chemistry
• Physics
• Biology
• Psychology
Online subjects
• General Maths
• Maths Methods
• Chemistry
• Physics
• Biology
The University of Queensland-UQ | InspireU STEM Camp during School Holidays - September 15th to September 20th, 2024
The InspireU STEM Camp allows Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students in Year 11 or 12 in 2024 to join a week-long camp to explore science, technology, engineering and mathematics study options and careers. The camp is perfect for students planning on going to university to explore what degree to study and build their knowledge about university life. The program exposes you to various career and study options at UQ. You’ll be given a holistic experience of university life, which is delivered in collaboration with current Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander university students, UQ’s faculties and industry partners. You’ll attend jam-packed, engaging sessions with a hands-on components.
You’re eligible if you:
• are of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent
• are enrolled in high school at the time of application
• are enrolled in ATAR subjects and eligible for an ATAR score
• have a school attendance rate of 90% or greater.
You will:
• participate in a week-long on-campus residential camp
• attend engaging sessions to further understand STEM disciplines
• take part in practical, hands-on experiences
• explore UQ facilities and services
• connect with current Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander university students
• meet fellow high school students.
SAE Institute | Open Day 2024, Brisbane- August 24th, 2024
Come along to SAE’s Open Day and find your future in creative media! Open Day is your ticket to everything SAE – get a taste of our courses in workshops, explore activations on campus and get some hands-on experience with our state-of-the-art facilities.
Whitehouse Institute of Design | Open House 2024, Brisbane- August 24th, 2024
Are you excited by design and dreaming of a creative career? Whitehouse Institute of Design, Australia invites you to Open House, a day where you can explore our courses and the endless possibilities within the world of design. Explore your study options, meet our incredible team, and tour Whitehouse’s unique facilities. Whether you’re interested in Fashion Design, Interior Design or Creative Direction and Styling, this is your chance to see what Whitehouse has to offer.
CQU | Engineering and Aviation Webinar- August 26th, 2024
Join us for the CQU Engineering and Aviation webinar. Discover the dynamic career of an engineer, where you will develop creative and innovative solutions for our modern day society. Learn about our diverse course options, majors, pathways and more. If Aviation is in your sights, you can expect to hear about two career trajectories – either a pilot or an airline and airport operations expert. Learn about the course structure, residential schools, the career possibilities and more.
Get your questions answered by our course experts and the CQU Support Squad!
CQU | Diagnostic Imaging Webinar- August 28th, 2024
Join us for the CQU Diagnostic Imaging webinar, specifically exploring our career-ready Echocardiography, Medical Imaging and Sonography courses. Enjoy a career where you can help people using cutting edge technology. Our diagnostic imaging courses are designed alongside industry and involve extensive work placements. Hear how this means you’ll get the practical experience you need to graduate job ready in your chosen stream. Get your questions answered by our course experts and the CQU Support Squad!
Mrs Veronica Sanmarco, Head of Career Development