Thursday, August 15, 2024

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Mackay and Whitsunday Life

Career Academy Launches At Bowen State High School

A dedicated careers’ program has launched for students at Bowen State High School with a focus on know and grow local.

Career Academy Grow Local Connection comprises a five-session program for students to explore local career opportunities of which a key feature is the inclusion of local employer guest panels to dig deeper into just what’s on offer locally, and students hear first-hand about the range of job options and opportunities.

Bowen State High School Principal, Rob Harris has welcomed the collaboration with Career Academy to provide students, not only with personal development but also with ‘a real world’ perspective and what potential employers are looking for which is important for students looking to gain their first job out of school and start their careers.

Mr Harris said Career Academy will equip participating students across year levels, 10, 11 and 12 with greater knowledge to make first career choices and a better understanding of what employers want.

Career Academy Program Director, Maree Franettovich said the Program is focussed on personal skills development for students in a career context to build greater confidence to seek out information, plan and make decisions, and engage in the types of activities required of them to make things happen in relation to their careers.

Pamela Greet, Jake Collins, Susan Brown, Emily Moore, Rob Harris and Maree Franettovich

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