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Please note that this blog is intended for the students and parents associated with MacGregor State High School. Please check areas of interest as seen on the blog to confirm dates and other information as there will be occasions when dates will change and the information may not be included in the blog as it may not have been received by the school. Posts prior to July 2021 may have reference to different schools as this blog was initially developed for students when I was the Guidance Officer at another school.








Sunday 15 September 2013

Career Training Institute Study Options 2014

There is a new and exciting training opportunity for year 12 school leavers.  This program has been developed based on feedback from industry and geared towards what school leavers have told us they are looking for after year 12.

Key results shows
  • Many students simply do not know what they want to do
  • Have not had enough exposure to life to know where their interest or passion lies
  • Students wanted a gap year and travel  but do not have the financial means to cover this
The Solution

A combination of Diploma qualifications which can be completed over a 12 month period and will involve travel and work experiences.  Students undertaking this program will complete either a double or triple diploma in:
  • Diploma in Travel / Tourism, Hospitality and Management
  • Diploma in Hospitality and Events
 Advantages 
  • Students will gain formal qualifications and understanding of industry in major employment areas
  • Holding the double or triple diploma can pathway into University if they choose to study further
  • Choosing to study at University and gain credit, reducing time and costs at University
  • Exposure to these industries may assist students in finding their ideal career pathway
  • Students will have the opportunity to travel in a safe, secure and educationally enlighten manner
  • Students will gain the skills to enable them to obtain part time work in the interim or whilst at university.
  • Experience personal growth, maturity  and  self esteem as you are exposed to the world and other cultures
  • Vocational placement within various departments of the Watermark Hotel & Spa, Gold Coast.
Opportunities

On successful completion of their course students will have the opportunity to apply for the following positions
  • One year internship at Disneyworld Florida
  • USA summer camps
  • Working in Ski fields – Australia, America/Canada and Europe
  • Working holiday England, - pre arranged jobs in UK hotels
  • Working in accommodation properties in Malaysia.
 Expressions of interest are now being taken for the double and triple Diploma courses starting February 2014. Contact the Career Training Institute of Australia on 07 5564 9044 for your scholarship application pack. You can visit their website at www.ctia.edu.au