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Career Development and Transition Pathways

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​​​Personality determines career success 

We know that matching what you’re naturally good at with careers that require those skills is logical, but it’s not a connection that is obvious to all. After all, having an interest in a career or course doesn’t always mean that you're going to be good at it. In the workplace, personality strengths are directly correlated with career achievement and whether you’re happy and fulfilled in your job. The better your career fits who you are, the more quickly you’ll reach your goals. That also extends to educational choices for students.

Career development is about recognising your strengths and personal attributes. Develop your sense of self by being involved in work experience, excursions to Universities, TAFE and Career Expo’s. 

See links below to career information to explore the opportunities. 

The changing nature of life, learning and work 

Over the last decade it has become evident that the way we live and work has been dramatically altered by factors such as globalisation, the rapid increases in information and communications technology and significant demographic shifts. 

The concept of a ‘job for life’ no longer exists. Most individuals will change jobs numerous times throughout their working lives.

There has been a trend away from permanent employment to more varied working arrangements such as contract and project work. 

Gone are the days where a person could gain a single qualification which would sustain them throughout their entire working lives. 

In addition to job-related skills, individuals now need skills such as communication, problem solving, teamwork and personal attributes such as adaptability, resilience, enthusiasm and openness to new ideas.

In an environment where individuals are likely to transition between a variety of life, learning and work roles, they need to be empowered to design and manage their careers. In the face of increasing choices and challenges, some people lose their way or give up. Those that flourish are self-managing individuals who know their strengths and their limitations, have the confidence to follow their dreams and are willing to seek help from and to support the career journeys of others.

University pathways

Work Experience​​

Students will have the opportunity to do Work Experience in Years 10/11/12, in any of the three Term breaks, or negotiated at alternate times throughout the year. Redlynch State College encourages all Senior Students to participate in Work Experience. 

It is invaluable for students to investigate and sample an area of work that they may have an interest in for the future. 

For those students in Year 10 the process also assists parents and students with subject selections in Years 11 & 12. 

Subject selections are made during Term 3, so to gain the most advantage from Work Experience, it is preferable that students complete Work Experience in the school holidays where possible.

Work Experience Dates for 2023

April Term Break                              

Week 1 – Monday, 3​​ April to Thursday, 6 April(Good Friday Holiday) 
Week 2 – Tuesday, 11 April to Friday, 14 April 

June/July Term Break                      

Week 1 – Monday, 26 June to Friday, 30 June
Week 2 – Monday, 3 July to Friday, 7 July

September Term Break                    

Week 1 – Monday, 18 September to Friday, 22 September                                                Week 2 – Monday, 2​5 September to Friday, 29 September


Hard-copies of the above form can be collected from & returned when complete, to Mr. Luke Forgie who is based in the Administration block.

Once completed this form provides Public Liability Insurance which covers students for personal accident insurance whilst on work experience. 

Students wanting work experience in construction, landscaping, workshops and similar industries, will also require a Workplace Health & Safety Card (White Card). 
This training can be completed through various providers, such as TAFE North, visit https://enrolnow.tafeqld.edu.au/courses/18519/construction-industry-white-card at a cost of $65 (minimum age 15 years). 

No student will be placed in these industries without a White Card.​

If you require any additional information in relation to Work Experience please email Mr Forgie - lforg2@eq.edu.au or Transition Patheways Officer Rebecca Meyer​

School Based Apprenticeships & Traineeships (SATS) - Trades 

Australian Defence Force (ADF) recruitment

The benefits of an ADF career:

The Australian Defence Force offers excellent opportunities for your son or daughter to grow, develop, and fulfil their potential. Ours is a unique and supportive environment that offers exciting, rewarding and challenging experiences along with many other benefits such as:

  • Leadership, character and life-skills development
  • The opportunity to make a difference on humanitarian missions and disaster relief operations
  • World-class training and educational opportunities
  • Ongoing investment in career development
  • A good salary plus allowances and subsidies
  • Free medical and dental cover
  • Job security

Please see the current list of Queensland Defence Force work experience placements.

For more information contact Luke Forgie via email lforg2@eq.edu.au​ or phone 4039 9222.

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Last reviewed 23 August 2023
Last updated 23 August 2023