University Application Information Session

The Queensland Tertiary Applications Centre (QTAC) will open for applications to 2022 university courses on August 3^rd. In preparation for this, we are hosting an information session on university application. This will include information on how to apply, advice on course preferencing and some resources for students to use regarding early entry programs and university scholarships. All Year 12 students and parents are welcome. The session will be held in room 811 in the college sports complex at 3.30pm.

A reminder that tertiary institutions are holding open days and virtual information sessions in coming weeks. For a calendar of events you can visit our college careers webpage at  https://www.acwcareers.com/calendar-of-events.

Year 10 Work Experience

Many of our Year 10 students are organising their placements for the work experience week at the end of this term. This is always a great week with students taking up the opportunity to find out firsthand more about a career of their interest. Year 10 students were provided with an information pack last term. We ask those students experiencing any difficulty in finding a placement talk to their careers class teacher or our college careers department for assistance. Work experience agreement forms for placements are due for return by Monday 9^th of August.

Careers in the Police Service

The Queensland Police Service in conjunction with the Department of Employment, Small Business & Training and The University of Southern Queensland is hosting the Queensland Police Experience Day. This is a careers information day for any Year 10 and 11 students seriously considering a career in the Queensland Police Service. With presentations and information from various sectors of the police service this day aims to provide information about the many different pathways to becoming a Queensland Police Officer. The day is being held on Wednesday 18th August 2021, 9.00am to 2.30pm at Hume Ridge Church of Christ, Toowoomba. Our college has been invited and we have a limited number of places available for students to attend. Interested students should see our careers office before July 27^th.

Careers in Health (Year 10 students)

Aspire 2 Health is a collaboration between the Department of Employment, Small Business and Training – Darling Downs Southwest region, Griffith University, The University of Queensland Rural Clinical School, University of Southern Queensland, Southern Queensland Rural Health and the Queensland Ambulance Service. It is a one-day program held at the Warwick Hospital on the 6th of August and offers workshops and information sessions about careers in the health industry. There are very limited positions available for Year 10 students with a strong interest in a career in the health sector. Students interested in attending should see me as soon as possible to secure their place in the program.

Warwick Careers Expo

This week our college hosted the annual Warwick Careers Expo. It was a great success!

Year 10 SET (Senior Education & Training) Plans

We are currently working with Year 10 students around career and study options, including the options and subject selection for Years 11 & 12. Part of this process is the Subject Fair and information evening on Wednesday 28^th of July. This will be followed up with the development of Year 10 students’ Senior Education and Training (SET) Plans. The Department of Education and Training requires that all schools in Queensland develop a SET Plan with each Year 10 student. These SET plans map students’ learning and career pathways.

The purpose of a SET plan is to help students:

• set and achieve their learning goals after Year 10
• include flexible and coordinated pathway options in their course of senior study
• think about their education, training and career options after Year 12 and make decisions about their learning pathways
• structure their learning around their abilities, interests, and ambitions
• communicate with their parents, teachers and career guidance officers about their learning pathways and post-school plans. (www.qcaa.qld.edu.au)

Year 10 parents are encouraged to be involved in their child’s SET Plan. Letters will be sent home in coming weeks regarding times to meet with college staff and your child later this term regarding their SET Plan.

Remember to check out our college careers website at www.acwcareers.com.