01/03/2018 Online 06/03/2018 Brisbane, QLD 20/03/2018 Gold Coast, QLD 27/03/2018 Brisbane, QLD 09/04/2018 Online Gap years – Make them Meaningful with a Purpose Recent from Canada suggests that taking a year off after Year 12 does not necessarily assist students who are unsure of their career path. Without a plan, a year out of formal education can be characterised by few ambitions or aspirations about how this time is spent. Alternatively, a formal gap year is known to offer many significant benefits. A formal gap year involves students in structured activities such as paid-work, volunteering and other forms of self-development related to possible future career options. This type of gap year enables students to try out a range of activities that can assist them in their career decision making. According to the research, students who have a purposeful gap year are less likely to drop out of further study pathways. High School Volunteer Projects Projects Abroad have recently announced their High School Projects for Summer 2018/19. These projects are designed for Year 10 and 11 students and consist of two-week group trips to locations in Cambodia, Nepal, Fiji, Samoa, Sri Lanka and Thailand. The projects mix volunteer work with cultural activities. Visit the to find out more. How does a gap year help your career? An article on the suggests that a purposeful and structured gap year can help your career in the following ways: A gap year is a chance to really discover yourself away from the crowd and noise. Self-awareness is an important skill for career decision making. When selecting a gap year, people tend to follow their hearts, finding opportunities that naturally correspond with their interests, passions, or hobbies. This provides an opportunity to check out potential careers. Some gappers take this opportunity as a chance to discover, rather than explore, what it is that they're passionate A gap year develop new skills e.g. confidence, self-sufficiency, flexibility, leadership, humility, the ability to think outside of the box, team work and the ability to learn how to deal with others from vastly different cultures and world views.
– This prize is designed to recognize talented young photographers. – This is designed to expose talented young musicians (18 to 30 years) to international jazz performers and networks. The due date for all categories is 31 May 2018. See the for details. Opportunities from Brisbane City Council is a Brisbane City Council program with free space, equipment and staff support to young people aged 12-25. Visible Ink provides spaces to meet for organised activities, resources to help get your ideas off the ground and staff to support to provide you with help and information. Their aim is to assist young people to be enterprising, get visible and stay informed. - imagine if you received a toolbox, one which would not only help you secure the job you really want, but also be awesome at it! We’re not just talking about technical knowledge (you probably have that already), but the additional traits, attitudes and skills which will help you to stand out of the crowd. That skills toolbox is generationYOU. Proudly supported by Brisbane City Council, genYOU Inspire is a series of short events that bring together local legends with a single goal – to help Brisbane’s young people unleash their potential at work and in life! Know someone who’s 17-25 and looking to boost their job prospects? The Brisbane City Council has a Youth Employability Program that is hosting an event on how to create a CV and cover letter for maximum impact. The next session is being held on 1 March 2018, from 5.30pm to 7.45pm. Visit the to book your place and review the FAQ’s for the event. Upcoming Events: 01/03/2018 Brisbane, QLD 11/04/2018 Brisbane, QLD 06/06/2018 Brisbane, QLD 07/08/2018 Brisbane, QLD 10/10/2018 Brisbane, QLD QTAC and Tertiary Entry Certificates, Diplomas and Bachelor Degrees – How are they different? In Australia, we have a national system of qualifications called the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF). At the end of Year 12, you can apply for the following qualifications from the Framework. These qualifications can differ in length, content and competitiveness as shown below.