Student Pathways
Written by Alison Porter - Career Development Practitioner
Upcoming Events
| Event | Date |
| White Card Construction Course | 7 May 2025 |
| ADF Visit | 14 May 2025 |
| Senior First Aid Skillset Course | 21 May 2025 |
| Senior Barista Course | 26 - 28 May 2025 |
| Brisbane Careers Expo Excursion | 13 June 2025 |
| Year 10 Work Experience Block | 16 - 20 June 2025 |
ADF Visit
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The ADF are coming to the College and will be speaking with any interested Year 10, 11 or 12 students on Wednesday 14 May during Lesson 1.
If students are interested in attending, they must register by Monday 12 May 2025, by clicking on the following link: https://forms.office.com/r/CqM2qZCEQM
Date Claimer: 26-28 May 2025, Senior Espresso Barista Course
The College would like to offer Year 11 and 12 students the opportunity to participate in an Espresso Machine Operation Skillset Course. This is a three-day course that provides students with the skills and knowledge to work in Barista environments.
Dates: 26-28 May 2025 (Practical session 9am – 3pm)
Cost: $240
A letter outlining these details has been emailed home to senior students and parents/guardians. Permission forms are due by 8 May 2025.
Date Claimer: 16 – 20 June 2025, Year 10 Work Experience
This year, the Year 10 work experience program will run in Term 2, Week 9, Monday, 16 June to Friday, 20 June 2025.
As the organisation of work experience can take time, students have been advised of the opportunity and the processes involved in work experience. Year 10 students have had an information session at school and have been provided with an information package and advice on approaching businesses as prospective work experience providers.
Completed Work Experience Agreement documents are to be returned to the Careers Department by Friday, 16 May 2025.
Students are welcome to organise their placements or the Careers team is also available to assist.
Date claimer: 13 June, Brisbane Careers and Employment Expo
Assumption College is offering Year 10, 11 and 12 students the opportunity to attend the Brisbane Careers and Employment Expo on Friday, 13 June 2025. The expo promises to host over 160 organisations and employers with career opportunities. The event is recommended for students considering employment, looking for a career path or seeking career information.
Permission letters will be sent home shortly, and permission slips for students attending are due to be returned to the College before 12 May 2025. Please note that a minimum number of students are required for the excursion. Due to seating numbers on the bus, student seats will be allocated when the attached permission slip is returned.
Coming Soon: Warwick Careers Expo
It is that time of year again that our College is gearing up to host the annual Warwick Careers Expo on Tuesday, 15 July 2025. Local and district secondary schools are invited to this, and we are expecting many students from Years 9, 10, 11 and 12 to attend. Following on from last year’s success of over 30+ exhibitors and over 400+ students from schools all over Warwick, we are excited to again be hosting this event at our College. Members of the public are also welcome to attend.
If you are interested in being an exhibitor at the Careers expo, please contact the Careers Department on (07) 4660 4000 or via email: careers@acwarwick.catholic.edu.au
Graduate Women Queensland (Darling Downs Branch) 2025 Scholarship
Applications are now open for the Graduate Women Queensland (Darling Downs Branch) 2025 Scholarship. The Branch aims to support a female student with their educational expenses whilst studying at University.
Eligibility:
• Female student studying either full-time or part-time
• Enrolled in a tertiary preparation program (TPP) or in a first-year undergraduate program
• Australian citizen, Permanent Australian Humanitarian Visa holder, Permanent Resident of Australia, Temporary Protection Visa, Temporary Humanitarian Stay Visa or Bridging Visa
• Current residency within the Darling Downs regional area.
The application form can be found in the below PDF.
Applications for the Scholarship close on 20 May 2025 and should be submitted by email to: gwqddbranch@outlook.com.