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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 [email protected]
Thank you!
