Year 12 Pathway

Information Assembly

Welcome

Lilli Wyatt & Connor Hartley

2020 School Captains

Welcome

Acknowledgement of

Country

Mr McDougall

Head of Department - Senior

School

Next Step Data & Options

Next Step

Past pathways (2018 cohort ) – 75% response rate in June 2019 289 out of 384 students.

Main destination*

• 48.4% continued in some recognised form of education and training. The most common study destination was bachelor degree.

• 38.8% transitioned directly into paid employment and no further study.

• 11.4% seeking work or not engaged in education or work (travel/health)

Main Destination*

Studying 48.4%

• 32.5% Bachelor Degree

• 9.7% VET qualification

• 6.3% Apprenticeship or Traineeship

Employment 38.8%

• Full time 9.3%

• Part time /casual 29.4%

What are they studying?

1. Health

2. Management and Commerce

3. Society and Culture

4. Creative Arts

5. Engineering and Related Technologies

6. Natural and Physical Sciences

7. Education

8. Food Hospitality and Personal Services

vary slightly in

order each year

around 18 to 20%

of graduates

What industry are they working in?

29.4% Part time *, 9.3 % Full time

1. Accommodation & Food Services 38%

2. Retail Trade 27%

3. Arts and Recreation Services 7%

4. Construction 6%

5. Education and Training 6%

6. Other Industries

Ms Bradford

Principal Senior Secondary

Tertiary Pathway

• Consider Cost

• Consider your interests as well as the likelihood of getting employment after graduation.

• Consider things like the universities:• Graduate employment rate

• Student satisfaction ratings

• Exchange Programs ect.

Tertiary

• QTAC

• Southern Cross STAR application

• Direct entry to TAFE and Bond

• Registered Training Organisations (RTOs)-large range of certificate 3s, 4s and Diploma courses

• University Colleges

• Preparing for Success course at SCU –18years

TAFE Pathway

TAFE 1. Check the courses that are under the

governments scheme

https://desbt.qld.gov.au/training/training-careers/incentives/freetafe

2. Check where your course is available

http://www.skillsgateway.training.qld.gov.au/ (This website also allows you to look for paid courses)

3. Apply

Examples of Courses Available for free at TAFE for school leavers

• Cert III Horticulture

• Cert III Dental Assisting

• Cert III Community Services

• Cert III Health Support Services

• Cert III Manufacturing Technology

Cert III Guarantee

• Certificate 3 Guarantee Funding - even if students have completed a qualification at school- visit www.desbt.qld.gov.auor speak to any RTO

• Hospitality qualifications- Ignite and Aurora

Gold Coast Trades College Boot Camps

• Construction

• Electro Technology

• FREE

• Completed in 10-12 Weeks

Mr Steve Jones

Guidance Officer - Senior

School

QTAC Applications

Please Remember…

• All parents/guardians/students have been emailed the full QTAC Powerpoint presentation

• All parents/guardians/students have been emailed QTAC how to apply video

• All students have been given hard copy of QTAC guide

• How to apply workshops will run weekly at school

• Universities and Guidance Officer available this afternoon for questions

• Guidance Officer available for support at school in J block

TAFE

Gold Coast TAFE

• To support Year 12 graduates into work, the Queensland Government offers free TAFE in high priority areas.

• Speak to TAFE in LL34-LL36 to get more information

Click the link for access: https://tafeqld.edu.au/information-for/school-students/year-12-fee-free.html

TAFE Links

• Gold Coast TAFE Course Guide 2021:

https://issuu.com/gcitaus/docs/20-1751_tqgc_course_guide_2021_inhouse

• Direct Entry: https://go.tafeqld.edu.au/direct-entry

• Scholarships: https://scholarships.tafeqld.edu.au/

Looking for Work

Writing a resume

• Include information that is relevant to the job

• Match your skills and qualifications to the job

• Review and check

Looking for Work

Job Interview

• Find out about the employer and job

• Arrange transport and be on time

• Practice you answers to interview questions

• Think about your personal presentation

• Make a good impression

• Follow-up after the interview

Mr Mitch Kennedy

Deputy Principal

Providers & Questions to Ask

Firstly…

• Thankyou

Key message

• A key message to take away – almost all Year 12 students are university eligible should they wish to pursue this path

• Entry to SCU via the STAR Program (don’t have to be ATAR eligible)

• Tertiary entry to a range of Universities through Cert III, Cert IV and Diploma qualifications

• Tertiary entry through ATAR (released after marking of external exams)

In the Library now

• Students will now head to the Library (top floor)

• A range of universities, training organisations, TAFE, Trade Colleges, apprentice-ready workplaces

• QTAC desk re university applications as well – Mr Jones

Questions to ask providers

• Entry requirements/pre-requisites of course?

• Costs/funding associated with courses?

• Employment outcomes

• Options re deferral/gap years?

• Practical advise for workforce agencies

• Scholarship programs for universities?

PROVIDER ROOMS CATEGORY

Defence Force LL34-LL36Employment/Education

& Training

Gold Coast TAFE LL34-LL36 Tertiary

Griffith University LL34-LL36 Tertiary

Ignite Education LL34-LL36 Employment & Training

The Learning Collaborative LL34-LL36 Employment & Training

Mission Australia LL34-LL36 Employment

Aurora LL37-LL38 Employment & Training

Bond University LL37-LL38 Tertiary

Gold Coast Trades College LL37-LL38 Employment & Training

Prestige LL37-LL38 Employment & Training

Southern Cross University LL37-LL38 Tertiary

Study and Play USA LL37-LL38 Tertiary

PROVIDER ROOMS CATEGORY

MAS Experience LL39-LL40 Employment & Training

MEGT LL39-LL40 Employment & Training

Riveria LL39-LL40 Employment

Young Tourism Leaders LL39-LL40 Employment & Training

Study Gold Coast – Mobile

Hub

Underneath

LibraryInformation

Thankyou

• Parents, thankyou for your time, input and investment

• Year 12’s, use this access to tertiary providers and options next year wisely – gain the information you need to prepare for 2021