University Early Entry Schemes

If your child is considering a university pathway after school, you may be interested to know that many universities allow Year 12 students to secure a conditional place at university before they sit the end of year exams.

Many universities manage their own early entry programs, so students apply directly to the university instead of through a Tertiary Admission Centre - though sometimes students will need to apply through both.

Each institution has a different application process and opening/closing dates, so it is important to do your research. For information about every early entry program available in Australia, please click here.

New School-Based Trainee

Congratulations to Year 11 student, Mickayla Meacle-Lyell, who recently signed up for a school-based traineeship with Ningana Retirement Village. Mickayla will be working towards a Certificate III in Individual Support. A huge thank you to Vivienne Taylor for providing Mickayla with this fantastic opportunity.

Busy at Work Career and Industry Evening 2025

Students and local businesses had the exciting opportunity to network last week at the Busy at Work Career Industry Evening held at Myall Youth and Community Network Centre. It was a fantastic opportunity for students to connect with professionals from a diverse range of industries including the police force, health, engineering, beauty and different trade areas. Business representatives formed panels to answer questions, share their expertise and experiences and provide an insight into their career journeys.

Aspire 2Health Day

On Wednesday 28 May, a small group of students in Year 9 and 10 attended the Aspire 2Health Day at the PCYC in Dalby. This was a fun and interactive day giving students an insight into the day in the life of a health professional. Students learnt about a broad range of professions in the health industry such as midwifery, nursing, pharmacy, medicine, physiotherapy and paramedicine. These interactions showed students how important teamwork and communication skills are to help to solve a patient’s puzzle considering a patient’s history and symptoms which then enables the best possible care and treatment to a patient. Students also learnt about different pathways that can be taken to become a health professional.

University Open Days 2025  

Students who are interested in a university pathway are strongly encouraged to attend University Open Days. There's no perfect university that works for everyone. The "best" university is the one that's right for you - your goals, your learning style, and your interests. 

Open days are your chance to go beyond the glossy prospectuses and Instagram-worthy campus shots to explore the campus, meet current students and staff, and get a real feel for what studying at a particular institution might be like. We recommend students attend when they are in Year 11 and also look at residential Colleges as their applications open early in the year when the student is in Year 12.

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 OLSCC 2025 Careers Dates  

Queensland Police Service Community Safety & Career Expo – Toowoomba

Location: Toowoomba TAFE Oval

Date: May 31, 2025

If you are curious about a career in policing or other emergency services, please consider attending the QPS Toowoomba Community Safety & Career Expo to connect with Queensland Police Service officers and representatives from various emergency services and community groups.

Please click here to find out more and register.

Global Footprints Scholarship

A Global Footprints Scholarship gives young Australians the opportunity to travel the world, learn about sustainability and shape a better future for yourselves and the world. Scholarships are available for young people in Agriculture, Horticulture and many Trades.

Value: $9,000 AUD

Close Date: June 1, 2025

Please click here to find out more.

The ABC Heywire Competition 2025

Heywire is a lived experience storytelling competition from the ABC, calling for stories from young people aged between 16-22 in regional, rural and remote Australia. Entries must be a true story about an aspect of your life. Stories can be in any format: text, video or audio — whatever form suits you best! 

Close Date: September 1, 2025

Please click here to find out more.

Careers Appointment Booking 

Should you or your child wish to book a meeting with the Careers team, please email Tracey.Boland@twb.catholic.edu.au 

Ms Jacqui McIlroy

Acting Careers Development Practitioner