Noteworthy items:

• Information sessions for Year 12 students interested in applying to university or TAFE for 2020 will be held in coming weeks
• Students have been provided an updated list of application dates and details of some large employers for 2020 apprenticeship intakes
• Reminder that the University of Southern Queensland Open Days are coming up (Toowoomba – 18^th August, Ipswich – 24^th August)
• Applications for an apprentice Diesel Fitter with Southern Downs Regional Council close on 2^nd of September. Details have been provided to students.

Year 10 SET Plan Meetings

It was wonderful to meet with so many Year 10 parents for their child’s SET Plan discussion last week. These discussions centred around students’ plans, including career aspirations, senior subject selection and future training and education. I would like to thank those parents who were able to come along. I understand that it wasn’t possible for all parents to attend and would encourage those who weren’t able to be present to have discussions with their child about these topics. To help with these discussions student SET Plans can be viewed in the student’s secure portal on the College careers website at www.acwcareers.com.

Year 10 Work Experience

Year 10 students can complete work experience this year in the last week of Term 3 (17^th to 21^st of September). Year 10 classes will not run in that week in the hope that all students attend work experience. The aim of such work experience is to give students the opportunity to develop their employability skills and their understanding of the world of work and career pathways. This time is quickly drawing near and students should be finalising their plans for their work experience and returning their work experience agreement forms. If any students have queries or need assistance, they should see me as soon as possible.

USQ Television and Radio Two Day Experience

The University of Southern Queensland is offering a two-day program for students interested in working in Television and Radio. This is an opportunity, limited to just 35 school students (25 Television and 10 Radio) to take two days out of their school holidays (Monday 23 & Tuesday 24 September) to engage with USQ academics, current students and industry partners. Students need to register for the program at https://www.usq.edu.au/study/faculty-events/2019/09/tv-and-radio-two-day-experience.

Army Reserve

For more careers information, tips and news please view the careers newsletter that is regularly emailed to Year 10, 11 and 12 students or view it online at www.acwcareers.com.