Students explore career pathways with TAFE expo
Deciding the right career option can be a daunting task, so it is best find out what's on offer. And the TAFE Careers Expo at CQ University did just that.
1/9William O' Neil from Ooralea (left) and CQU Associate Lecturer in Certificate III Information Technology Niveditha Dopathi at CQ University TAFE Careers Expo Mackay. Ms Dopathi has been lecturing at CQU for 10 years and is excited for the 2022 IT students to begin their learning. Picture: Madeleine Graham
2/9CQ University Diploma of Nursing teacher Jessica Nikolsky (left) and occupational health technician Andrew Harrison from Mount Pleasant at CQ University TAFE Expo. Mr Harrison wants to advance his health career, deciding between a Bachelor of Allied Health or Diploma in Nursing. Picture: Madeleine Graham
3/9CQU hairdresser teacher Anita West (left), CQU hairdresser teacher Lisa Saunders and Mackay MP Julieanne Gilbert (right) at CQ University TAFE Careers Expo Mackay. Ms West said she is excited for the 2022 students to begin their Certificate III in hairdressing.Picture: Madeleine Graham
4/9Shelbi Edwards from Bowen (left) and CQU Marketing Officer Emily Lawn at CQ University TAFE Careers Expo Mackay. Ms Edwards is interested in completing a Certificate II in Animal Studies at CQU. She said she has always loved animals and wants to work as a Vet Nurse one day. Picture: Madeleine Graham
5/9Ooralea resident William O' Neil at CQ University TAFE Careers Expo Mackay. Mr O' Neil wants to study a Bachelor of Information Technology at CQU. He said he has always been good at IT and is ready to take the next step in his studies. Picture: Madeleine Graham
6/9Lydia Mezzen,18, from South Mackay (left) and CQ Allied Health teacher Megan Sutton at CQ University TAFE Expo. Ms Mezzen is interested in completing a Bachelor of Allied Health at CQU. On her gap year last year she worked for a cleaning business when she discovered her interest in working for the NDIS and helping care for people: Picture: Madeleine Graham
7/9Helana King,15, from North Mackay at CQ University TAFE Careers Expo Mackay. Ms King is considering completing a Hospitality Certificate at CQ. She said at this stage she is interested in being a barista. Picture: Madeleine Graham
8/9Lydia Mezzen from South Mackay (left) and CQU Allied Health teacher Megan Sutton at CQU University TAFE Expo. Ms Sutton is passionate about health degrees and said there is a variety of job opportunities for students who choose to study in this field: Picture: Madeleine Graham
9/9CQ University Diploma of Nursing teacher Jessica Nikolsky at CQ University TAFE Careers Expo Mackay. Ms Nikolsky has been teaching at CQU since 2007, and said spending time with the students and seeing them passionate about nursing is her favourite part of her job.Picture: Madeleine Graham