Latest News from Careers
Upcoming Careers Events
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| SAE Creative Media Institute Virtual event and Open Day experience. For those considering studying creative media, this 4-hour program will give you a taste of the courses and career outcomes. | 8 Aug | 10am - 2pm |
| Gold Coast Fresh Futures Market
Gold Coast’s biggest post-school options expo for people with disability, schools, parents and the wider community, at the Gold Coast Events Centre. | 18 Aug | 10am start |
| The Hotel School Industry Insights Day Year 12 students are invited to this free, interactive experience where they will go behind the scenes at one of Brisbane’s luxury 5-star hotels. They will meet staff from key departments and learn firsthand about the life of a hospitality professional. Saturday, 21 August at Sofitel Brisbane Central, 249 Turbot St, Brisbane. Register early - places limited. | 21 Aug | 9:30am - 1:30pm |
| Airways Aviation's Pilot Training Workshop The Gold Coast Academy has three options available for their upcoming 2-hour workshops where potential pilots can learn more about aviation and how to gain their pilot licence. | 24 Aug, 22 Sept, or 24 Nov | 5 - 7pm |
| GC Trades College Try-A-Trade Experience Expressions of interest are now open for Years 9-11 students who would like to participate in the 'try-a-trade' program at Gold Coast Trades College. For four Wednesdays in Term 4, students will enjoy a hands-on trade experience, without using their VETiS funding. | Term 4 | 8am - 2pm |
2021 University Open Days
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- August 7 | Bond University
- August 7 | ACU
- August 8 | Griffith
- August 8 | SAE
- August 8 | UniSQ
- August 12 | Christian Heritage College
Traineeships Available
[view the links below for more about school-based traineeships available for Year 10 and 11 students]
- Aurora
- Ignite
- Training Evolution
- Mas Careers
- Reese Group
- Novaskill
- Imagine
- Taco Bell
- TAFE - Event Cinemas
ADF Information Sessions
- July 27 | 6pm Gold Coast: Army Reserve Info Session
- August 4 | 6pm Jimboomba: Defence Careers Info Session
See all upcoming virtual information sessions...
Online Careers Hub
The 'Where to Next' Hub is available on CareersEvent.com, and provides an informative Careers Hub for senior students and their parents. Visit the hub for access to tertiary webinars, upcoming events and the latest news on careers and courses.
Read More From King's Careers
For a full list of events or to register for the King's Careers Newsletter, visit King’s College Careers.
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