Careers Update - 12 September 2024

Pimpama 12 September 2024

For Parents

The future of STEM careers: Guide for Parents

Discover why STEM careers are the future, explore diverse opportunities, and learn how to guide your child's journey to success.

Information relevant to Year 12

Griffith Academic bootcamps in September holidays

Week Two: 23rd - 26th September 2024 - 9am - 3pm daily

Griffith’s Academic Bootcamps are highly effective four-day courses run in the September school holidays, designed to help Year 12 students achieve their full academic potential in their final external exams. https://www.griffith.edu.au/griffith-sciences/science-on-the-go/stem-pathways/academic-bootcamps

Traineeships (SATs) on offer for Year 11 students

These vacancies are updated on a regular basis as new vacancies are offered. If a student is interested in a school-based trainee/apprenticeship and there is not one listed in the vacancies, they can source an employer on their own who would be happy to take them on as a SAT.

Traineeship Vacancies: Click here

Articles to Read

Discover 7 interesting documentaries that are perfect for students interested in environmental careers. Read the article by clicking the button below:

Read more: 7 Environmental conservation documentaries that are actually good Read more: How to become a wildlife biologist 10 Cool jobs in animal rescue

Veterinary program launches, first course announced for 2025:

Spurred by the chronic shortage of veterinary professionals in Australia and particularly in regional areas, Southern Cross University is launching two new Veterinary courses. The first degree to be offered will be a three-year Bachelor of Veterinary Technology, delivered at the Northern Rivers campus for the first time in 2025. Veterinary Technologists play a crucial role in the field of veterinary medicine, akin to frontline primary health care workers for humans.

SCU: Veterinary Program Launches

Considering a STEM pathway? Get inspired to take the next step!

This latest Explore Careers digital ‘zine issue is bursting with career advice that will leave any student who is considering a STEM pathway inspired to take the next step! Click below to discover why a STEM career could light up your future!

7 Jobs for people who love to Travel

From travel blogging to international consulting, find out how you can turn your love for exploring new places into a rewarding job.

Read more: If you have a passion for travel and exploring new places, why not turn that love into a career?

Courses for jobs that don’t exist yet: Future-proofing your degree

Ever feel like the world is changing so fast that by the time you finish university, the job you’re studying for might not even exist anymore? You’re not alone.