The Careers Department Highlights

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Events

Marriott + Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort traineeship program

Spark Festival - Australia's Festival of Innovation, Technology and Ideas     

  • 12 - 27 October - free online programs on a range of subjects
  • Find out more

Teen Film and Acting Camps

  • Beginning 12 December, 2022, the New York Film Academy offer camps designed for youths and teens from 13 - 17 years. They offer a hands-on, creative and fun learning experience as students create original works and learn from world-class experts from the film industry.
  • Find out more


Information on Careers, Courses and Universities newsletters can be found here: 

Study Work Grow - Open days, information sessions, competitions, scholarships and career-related newsletter :   

·       Edition  12/9/22
·       Edition  3/10/22    
·       Edition 10/10/22

 Read the latest Career Information, click below:

Latest Career Information Bulletin - Edition 16, 2022 Pathways to Entrepreneurship Pathways to Nursing Traineeship Vacancy and Jobs List

Defence Force Information

Gold Coast: Leadership and Management Careers Information Session Defence Careers Virtual Information Session - 19 October 2022

Gold Coast: Leadership and Management Careers Information Session
Gold Coast Defence Force Recruiting Centre, Robina, QLD
Wed 19/10/22, 6:00PM - 7:00PM (AEST) - Information Session

Gold Coast: Pilot & Aviation Careers Information Session
Gold Coast Defence Force Recruiting Centre, Robina, QLD
Tue 25/10/22, 6:00PM - 7:30PM (AEST) - Information Session

Defence Work Experience Program (DWEP) in South Queensland

PROGRAM NAME

WEP NO.

PROGRAM DATES

APPLICATIONS CLOSE

LOCATION

Army Familiarisation Program

WEP/04165/22

21-23 November

3 October

Gallipoli Barracks

Applications may close before the advertised date if large volumes of applications are received. Students are encouraged to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. Please monitor the DWEP website www.defence.gov.au/workexperience for updates on the program. Any questions regarding the work experience programs within South QLD can be forwarded to the South QLD Work Experience Program email address sqld.workexperience@defence.gov.au.

South Queensland Work Experience Program: sqld.workexperience@defence.gov.au
Defence Work Experience Program portal: http://www.defence.gov.au/workexperience/
Defence Youth Engagement portal: http://www.defenceyouth.gov.au/

Registered Training Organisation Courses

Students in Year 10 can apply for external study options to enhance their career options.  Students need to ensure they have good time management skills to cope with the workload. 

GeSS Education courses and pathway options

TAFE and Trade options fill fast and so students need to apply ASAP to secure a place in their desired course.

TAFE Brisbane - courses and fees.  To register EOI apply using this link and enter this code TQB2301

TAFE Gold Coast - courses and fees.  To register EOI apply using this link and enter this code TQGC2301

Gold Coast Trade College - pre-apprentice courses for 2023.  Enrolment form and transport permission

Guides for parents 

The following articles are available to help your child with career investigation and decisions:

Helping your child with career decisions Tips for career planning with your child Ten tips to study smarter Five ways Tech causes stress What type of student are you?

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