Did You Know You Can Do Work Experience at QPAC?

QPAC, Brisbane, offer work experience opportunities to students to allow them to gain an understanding of how the Performing Arts Industry operates and to receive advice about pursuing a career in the arts industry. The program offer experience across the technical disciplines of production: specifically lighting, staging and sound technology. Placements take place during a 5-day week (Mon – Fri) block. Placements are dependant on show and venue activity. Find out more here.

Santos Science Experience

The Santos Science Experience is a unique program for students in Years 9 and 10. Each program is designed to provide students with the opportunity to engage in a wide range of fascinating science activities under the guidance of scientists who love their work. Programs can vary from between 1 to 4 days in length. Programs run throughout the year in multiple locations. For more information Click on the brochure here and see upcoming dates here.

Aspiring Teacher Grant 

If you have decided to become a teacher, the Aspiring Teacher Grant will help get you started. If successful, you will receive a one-off lump sum grant payment for $2,500 for general applicants or $5,000 for rural and remote residents during your first semester of study to assist with study-related expenses such as a computer, textbooks and stationery. Click here to find out more and see if you meet the eligibility criteria. 

JCU NOW Webinar 

JCU NOW is for high achieving Year 11 and 12 students who want to be ready for tomorrow by studying first year university subjects alongside their high school subjects. Find out more at the upcoming webinar where you can explore the range of available subjects, how to participate in JCU NOW and how you can save time and money on your degree while earning QCE and degree credits. Send in your question(s) and JCU will try to answer as many as possible during the live webinar. 

Date: Thursday 24 November 2022

Time: 7 pm - 8 pm (AEST)

Join via: Phone, tablet, or other computing device (no webcam needed)

Register to attend here.

Engineering Your Future 

The science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) sector overall has grown by 85% since the 2000s, and is expected to grow by another 12.9% within the next five years. In particular, the engineering sector is currently experiencing a surge in demand, particularly in areas relating to public infrastructure, natural resources and renewable energy. The truth is that no matter what you are interested in, engineering is likely to play a part - from filmmaking and software development to automation and biomedical devices.  Not only that but Engineering graduates are in the top 5 highest paid graduate salaries. For more information, please visit the Engineering Your Future website.

Australian Space Discovery Centre

The Australian Space Discovery Centre is inspiring the future workforce to sustain and grow the national space industry with a goal to triple the size of the sector to create 20,000 new Australian jobs by 2030.

There’s much more to a career in space than being an astronaut. There are many exciting career paths to follow right here on Earth. Space law, medicine, design and manufacturing, robotics and data analysis. A wide range of skills is needed to support the growing space sector. Space is a multidisciplinary domain and needs all sorts of skillsets and types of people.

Read more about the different types of careers in space.

Positions Vacant – Year 12 Graduate 

• Ross Gray Motor City are seeking to employ an apprentice motor mechanic. Interested students should send their resume to Maryann Borg at recruityou@westnet.com.au
• Zac's Meats currently have an opportunity for an apprentice butcher. To apply, please drop your resume into the shop at 54 Burnett Street.
• Barolin Physiotherapy Services are seeking applications for an Administration Assistant for approximately up to 28.5hrs per week. Experience in an administration/reception role is preferred but not essential. Find out more and how to apply here.
• McGrath Estate Agents Bundaberg, are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Front Office Manager to join their high performing team. Find out more about the position and how to apply here.
• The Marketing Department here at Shalom are offering a graduate traineeship position where you will complete a Certificate III in Business Administration while assisting with photography, social media, graphic design and much more. Find out details and how to apply here.

The Pathways Team
Mrs Liza O’Donnell, Mrs Kathy Laing & Mrs Julia Fox
Liza_ODonnell@shalomcollege.com
kathryn_laing@shalomcollege.com
Julia_Fox@shalomcollege.com