From the Careers Desk
Opportunities abound. The number of career choices and opportunities provided for the students at the College by the Dalby commercial and industrial community has been brilliant and encouraging for the future of our young people. As a member of the College community since 2013, I can recall that the main choice for graduating students in the distant past was to move to the Gold Coast, Brisbane or the Sunshine Coast to seek employment or to attend University. By providing opportunity for local training and employment, the Dalby community ensures the reduction of the pull of our young people to these metropolitan areas, ensuring we keep our youth in the region as future contributors to the local community, economy, and society. The following students have all been offered and accepted positions of school-based apprenticeships or traineeships in the last few months.
Sonny Redding – Carpentry SBA, Cassidy Homes
Judd Alderton – Boilermaker SBA, Simplicity
Alex Nothdurft – Certificate 3 in Agriculture, SBA, MJB Farms
Emily Clapperton – Early Childhood Education SBA, Beck Street Kindergarten
Amy Cartwright – Early Childhood Education SBA, Beck Street Kindergarten
Karlie Falvey – Certificate 3 Community Health SBA, Ningana
Patrick Forbes – McDonalds Traineeship
Lexie Kimpton – Heavy Diesel Mechanic, SBA, RSA Dalby
Cooper Wedrat – Heavy Diesel Mechanic, SBA, CLASS Harvesters
Gabby Anderton – Certificate 3 in Agriculture, SBA, Wenham Farming
Nadine Garside – Library Services Traineeship, Western Downs Regional Council
Brett Young – Carpentry SBA, New State Builders
Samuel Garside – Refrigeration Mechanic, SBA, Goldings Airconditioning
Joey Sankey – Carpentry, SBA, GJ Gardner Homes
Congratulations to all these students on their first steps on the journey into the world of work.
Opportunities currently exist for several positions.
- CLAAS Harvesters are currently offering a school-based apprenticeship as a parts interpreter at their office located in Dalby.
- Golden West Joinery are currently offering an apprenticeship and school-based apprenticeship in Certificate 3 in Cabinetmaking.
Please speak to Mr. Dean Garside or Mrs. Tracey Boland if you are interested in any of these opportunities.
Future Career Education Events
Year 10 students will undertake career education courses at the College in Week 4 of Term 1.
13 to 15 February: Expresso Barista Certificate 2 – Aroura Training (Elective)
16 February: Manual Handling and First Aid Theory - DGT Training
17 February: White Card Safety – DGT Training
20 February: CPR and First Aid practical – DGT Training.
Important Dates: Up and Coming Events – Save the Date
- Thursday 9 February 2023 University Showcase (at UniSQ)
- Wednesday 10 May 2023 Industry Dinner (Yr 9 & 10 Students)- information will
be forwarded soon.
- Monday 13 March 2023 St Leo’s & Women’s College (UQ Residential Colleges)
Visit for Yr 11 & 12 Students - PAC
- Tuesday 28 March 2023 UniSQ Experience Day – Toowoomba Campus
(See below)
- Thursday 30 March 2023 UniSQ Experience Day – Springfield & Ipswich
(see below)
- Friday 21 July 2023 Dalby Careers Expo (information will be sent)
University of Queensland Residential Colleges Visit
St Leo's and Women's College Visit year 11 & 12 students
Stephen Foley will be visiting the College on Monday 13 March to speak with students who are interested in applying for College Accommodation for University placings (UQ, QUT, Griffith, ACU) for 2024. Please encourage your child to attend this meeting if they are interested in University Accommodation in Brisbane.
Where: Performing Arts Centre
Who: Yr 11 & 12 Students
When: Monday 13 March
Time: 11.30am
2023 Experience UniSQ Days
If your child is in Year 11 or 12, they can get an exclusive sneak peek into study areas to help them explore the different directions for their life after school. They will hear from our world-class lecturers, take part in real-life experiments and activities, and get a feel for life as a university student. Spaces are limited, so register now to secure their spot by clicking on the link below.
Toowoomba Campus 28 March 8.45am - 2.30pm
Springfield Campus 30 March 8.45am – 2.30pm
Ipswich Campus 30 March 8.45am – 2.30pm
University Of Southern Queensland Announcement
Important information for current Year 12 students.
We are excited to let you know about the Toowoomba University Showcase evening scheduled for Thursday 9 February. This evening will have a variety of Tertiary Institutions visiting the Toowoomba region. Expected institutions include: UniSQ, Griffith Uni, Bond, QUT, ACU, UNE, QTAC, UniSC, JCU, SCU and UQ.
This evening will include an opportunity for students and parents to hear from current university students about their journey and experience at university. It is also a chance for students to engage and ask any questions related to getting into university, managing university studies and what university life is like. This event will conclude with a career expo style session where students and parents can speak with each university representative, ask questions, and collect information.
When: Thursday 9 February 2023
Where: University of Southern Queensland | Steele Rudd College
Time: 5:30pm Start – 7:00pm
We are excited to invite your Year 12 students and their parents/guardians along for this fantastic opportunity to engage with a variety of institutions and discover the options available post-school.
Dean Garside
Careers Development Practitioner
