DID YOU KNOW?

Australia Needs 60,000+ More Digital Workers Every Year

9 out of 10 employers' reference digital skills as key requirements in job applications.  According to the Digital Skills Organisation, Australia is forecast to need an additional 60,000 digital workers per year over the next five years and our current rates of IT graduates at the tertiary level are already falling well short of this demand. Adaptive technologies such as automation, advanced robotics, machine learning and augmented reality are already making their way into blue-collar and white collar industries alike. One example may be the mining and resources sector. Many large-scale mines now employ drones to conduct aerial surveys of their sites, creating 3D scans that are then used in augmented and virtual reality environments. Australia is the largest user of autonomous trucks in the world, using almost triple the amount of the second-largest user. Industries such as graphic design, illustration and copywriting, rely heavily on digital skills with no sign of slowing down.  Digital Skills Organisation was developed to address the skills shortage and have developed a great (less than 2 minute) video about how digital literacy can be used in careers. Click on the following link to watch now: https://digitalskillsorg.com.au/learners/

CQUinversity Welcomes new Cohort of Doctors-in-Training

CQUniversity has welcomed 34 new medical students to Central Queensland and Wide Bay, as the second cohort of the Regional Medical Pathway (RMP) program begin their studies. Welcome events were held in both Rockhampton and Bundaberg last week to mark the occasion. We are very excited to see five local high school graduates from Bundaberg, two from Hervey Bay and four from Rockhampton joining the pathway this year, demonstrating that the goal of "home grown doctors" is truly underway.  Read more here about the program.

University Early Entry Quick Facts

If you’re in Year 12 this year, you’ve probably already started thinking about university. But you don’t need to wait until the end of the year – early entry programs are more popular than ever.

Early entry gives you the chance to receive an offer to uni before you’ve finished your exams. This can give you peace of mind and help you be more relaxed during what can be a stressful time.

We’ve put together some interesting stats about early entry over the last year, and what you might be able to expect this year. Find out more HERE.

ADF Careers Information Session

Last week we had the ADF Careers Information Session at Shalom for students interested in gaining more information relating to careers within the Navy, Army and Airforce. It was a well received session with 90 students attending.  It was an interesting and engaging session.  If you missed out don’t worry these guys will be again attending Shalom for our Careers Expo in July.

EVENTS & OPPORTUNITIES

School Holiday Programs

Attention Year 10, 11 and 12 Creators – SAE Creative Media Institute “Create for a Day School Holiday Workshops”

What is Create for a Day? Click here for more information.

Expand your skills and work on inspiring creative projects in the fields of Animation, Audio, Design, Film, Games, Music Production, or Song writing. 

Interested in Live Theatre? Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC) offers both work experience placements and internships. These opportunities allow students to gain an understanding of how the Performing Arts Industry operates and to receive advice about pursuing a career in the arts industry.

Engineering Robotics & Electronics 2 Day Camp at CQU

The Pathways Team
Mrs Liza O’Donnell, Mrs Kim Toll, Mrs Monique McLucas & Ms Jacinta Cook
Liza_ODonnell@shalomcollege.com
kim_toll@shalomcollege.com
monique_mclucas@shalomcollege.com
jacinta_cook@shalomcollege.com