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What can Charles Darwin University offer NT school leavers?

By Margo Baas

School Segment and Events Manager

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Y Past – Present - Future

• In 2003 NTU changed into Charles Darwin University and we have turned a new leaf

• Doing VET better

• New Higher Ed programs

• Improved facilities

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ABOVE: Arts, Law and Science buildings

LEFT and BOTTOM: Chinese Gardens

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Y LEFT: Technology & Electrical Engineering labs

BOTTOM: Library building

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LEFT: Library Express Kiosks

BELOW: Library Learning Precinct

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Y VET Areas of study

• Automotive• Business• Engineering• Horticulture &

Aquaculture• Hospitality• IT• Retail• Tourism• Hairdressing• Beauty Services

• Carpentry• Community Services• Fitness• Plumbing• Multimedia• Project Management• Conservation & Land

Management• Library/ Information

Services

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Y Higher Education Areas of Study

• Business• IT• Law• Nursing• Pharmacy• Education• Engineering• Humanities• Marketing

• Social Work• Psychology• Humanitarian &

Community Studies

• Exercise & Sports Science

• Environmental Science

• Creative Arts & Industries

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Y Future in Higher Education course offerings

• Market Research to ensure offering of programs that are in line with market demand. E.g. Physiotherapy

• Work integrated learning eg. Bach Engineering Co-op

• Flexible study options

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Let’s hear it from the students themselves

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Y Hannah Sheppard

• VETiS

• School based trainee and apprenticeships

• Leave school with a NTCE and VET qualification

• Alternative entry to HE

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Y David Heath

• 4th Year student Bachelor of Social Work

• Field placement at CDU

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Y Kirby Lawler

• 2nd Year • Bachelor of Laws

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Y Why take on further education and training?

• Further study strengthens employment prospects

• HE Graduate outcomes

• Strong local demand for graduates

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Y CDU wants to work with you

• To keep our talent in the Territory • Provide experiences and information

at the right time/place• Science and Engineering Challenge,

Try a trade, Taste of Uni and HE Discovery Day

• Utilise our facilities, Yr 10, 11 or 12 presentation

• Campus Tour with the “works”

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Y For further information:

• See us at the Careers and Employment Expo• Courses and Careers Night

Wed 3 Sept 5-7pm• Yr 10 Discovery Day 15 Oct

Or contact Margo Baas via 8946 6082 margo.baas@cdu.edu.au

Thank you!