Year 12s, this section highlights my take on important sources of information you may want to access during Year 12. Whether you are planning to:

Ü enrol at university or TAFE

Ü sign up for a traineeship or an apprenticeship

Ü enter the workforce

Ü take a GAP year, or

Ü upgrade your results . . .

you will find answers to frequently asked questions by following the links below to other pages and websites. Take what you want and leave the rest, but please consult me if the information you need is not included.

Kevin Ayers (Guidance Officer)

What’s news?

What’s on?

QTAC Guide 2010 - Secure your copy ASAP by calling in to the guidance rooms. On time applications close on Wednesday, 30 September.

Bonus Rank Schemes - Boost your rank for entry to Brisbane's major universities by passing Maths C, French, Japanese and/or university-level subjects completed during Year 12.

>> Griffith University

>> Qld University of Technology

>> University of Queensland

Powerpoints unplugged - printouts of presentations delivered in Year 12 Access sessions:

>> QTAC Guide 2010

>> Applying for a Tertiary Place

2009->2010 - The 2009 Career and Course Events Calendar is your guide to major events at universities, TAFE institutes, private colleges, employers, government agencies, support services, etc.

Career and Course Event News

Going to Uni?

Going to TAFE?

Going to Uni - information about going to university for current and prospective students and their families.

>> Going to uni

QTAC Website - online applications for entry to tertiary courses at University

>> QTAC Home Page

>> Year 12 - How to Apply

>> International Students – How to Apply

>> Year 12 Students Without an OP

>> Institutions List (Uni, TAFE & College)

>> Key Dates

>> Course Search

>> Study costs

>> Fees and Charges

>> Special Consideration

>> Additional Qualifications

TAFE Queensland: industry-relevant programs giving you leading-edge skills to help get you into the workplace faster or prepare you for further study. Start now by searching:

>> TAFE Queensland

>> Metropolitan South TAFE

>> Southbank Institute of Technology

>> SkillsTech Australia

>> Brisbane North TAFE

>> Gold Coast TAFE

>> Sunshine Coast TAFE

QTAC Website - online applications for entry to tertiary courses at TAFE Institutes:

>> TAFE Queensland

Cha$ing a $cholar$hip?

Looking for work?

Scholarships search: alphabetically or by region, organisation or subject:

>> MyFuture

University scholarships for academic or sports excellence, low income students, Indigenous students, accommodation, etc:

>> Australian Catholic University

>> Griffith University

>> Queensland University of Technology

>> University of Queensland

>> University of Southern Queensland

>> University of the Sunshine Coast

>> University of New England

TAFE scholarships for commencing students:

>> Southbank Institute of Technology

Commonwealth Learning Scholarships for students from low socio-economic backgrounds and Indigenous students:

>> Going to uni: Scholarships

Applicants for engineering, science and resource-related management degrees:

>> Queensland Resources Council

Note: Please check closing dates carefully.

Local positions that are open to Cleveland High school leavers:

>> Check “What’s New?” above.

Other positions: try these sites with Australian jobs to get you started:

>> Australian Job Search

>> Australian Workplace

>> Career One

>> Commonwealth Government jobs

>> Day Work (casual/part-time)

>> Defence Force Jobs

>> JobsGuide

>> My Career

>> Now Hiring

>> Queensland Government jobs

>> Seek

Taking off for a GAP year?

Want to become a tradey?

A break from study after Year 12, especially before study at university or TAFE, is something you might like to consider. These links could be helpful:

>> Antipodeans Abroad

>> Australian Defence Force Gap Year

>> Camp America

>> Gap Activity Projects

>> Go Volunteer

>> International Exchange Programs

>> Overseas working holidays

>> Rotary Youth Exchange Program

>> Tutors Worldwide