From the Careers Office
Career Counselling
For any students wanting to discuss career information, post-schooling pathways, job skills etc. please see Mrs Dyer in the Careers Office.
Phone: (07) 3010 1158
Email: adyer@slc.qld.edu.au
Careers Website
For the latest information, we recommend visiting our Careers Platform. There, you can access up to date resume and cover letter templates, gain insights into work experience opportunities in 2024, explore presentation slides used in information sessions for both students and parents, make a tax file number application and explore university study options while still in school.
Term 4 Date Claimers
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QTAC applications due
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ASAP
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Year 12 students studying university in 2025
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Medicine and Dentistry Information session
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23 October 3.15 - 5pm
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Open to Year 10 and 11 students considering Medicine or Dentistry as a career path.
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ADF Information session
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6 November 3.15 - 5pm
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Open to Year 10 and 11 students considering a Defence pathway.
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Medicine & Dentistry Information Session
Any students currently in Grades 10 or 11 who are considering study options in Medicine or Dentistry are invited to attend and information session on Wednesday 23 October at 3:15pm in Rice 1 and 2. At this event, students will hear from representatives from:
- UQ
- Griffith University
- Bond University
- University of Sunshine Coast
- James Cook University
The university representatives will speak about the study options available at their institutions in these fields, the entry requirements, and students have the opportunity to ask any specific questions they may have about the course offerings. Please register here to attend this event.
Work Experience
Work Experience
Congratulations to all of the students who completed work experience over the September school holidays. Over that week we had students participate in a variety of areas, such as:
- Retail
- Hospitality
- Warehousing
- Electrical
- Physiotherapy
- Politics
The feedback from employers was exceptional, with our students demonstrating enthusiasm, asking questions and generally demonstrating a keenness to build their employability skills.
Our final round of work experience will be taking place in the first week of the next holidays (2 – 6 December). Any students over the age of 14 are welcome to apply (please note that current Grade 12 students are not eligible, as they will have graduated by that time).
Interested students need to apply by close of business on Friday 4 October 2024 through the following link. Use Student Rego Code 78356
QTAC Applications
Grade 12 students intending to study at university or TAFE next year (including those intending to apply this year and defer their start until 2026) are reminded to please submit your QTAC applications as soon as possible. Note that some courses are now closed for applications. If anyone has not yet submitted their application and needs assistance, please contact the Careers Office as soon as possible.
I will be going through submitted applications over the next few days and will email any students if there are concerns about their application, so please ensure you check your emails regularly.
The Educational Access Scheme (EAS) Reminder
If you have been negatively impacted by circumstances beyond your control, EAS may assist you in reaching your study goals with rank adjustments. Categories include:
- Financial hardship
- Illness or disabilities
- Home responsibilities
- English language difficulties
- School environment
Please click here to learn more about each category and download the relevant coversheets outlining supporting documentation required.
Commonwealth Teaching Scholarships
The Commonwealth Teaching Scholarships Program supports new undergraduate and postgraduate teaching students to meet the costs of their study in an accredited teaching degree. In exchange, recipients will be required to undertake a commitment to teach in government schools or government-run early learning settings after graduating from their degree.
Scholarships of up to $40,000 per student are available for new full-time undergraduate teaching students (up to $10,000 per year for a four-year qualification) and up to $20,000 for new full-time postgraduate teaching students (up to $10,000 per year for a two-year qualification).
Commonwealth Teaching Scholarships - Department of Education, Australian Government
Year 13 Opportunities for School Leavers
Year13 is an online resource for post school options. You can find out information on:
- Find your path - Motivate, Educate, Resonate
- Discover, Uncover, Support
- Interesting articles
The Australian Government Services Australia website provides information to help you choose your next step if you have just finished or will soon leave school. Information that you can find on the website includes:
- Help to decide what to do after school
- Help to prepare for your next steps
- Help for apprentices or trainees
- Help to continue study
- Help to get a job
- Help with other life changes
MS AMY DYER
Careers Counsellor