Careers News
Quantum Computing School Summer Camp
Monday, 16 January 2023, 9:00 am - Friday 20 January 2023, 5:00 pm
Online
Applications open soon for the 2023 SQA Quantum Computing Summer Camp — delivered by Qubit by Qubit (QxQ), a leading educational organisation in quantum, in collaboration with Sydney Quantum Academy (SQA).
Join us to dive into quantum computing during our 1-week summer camp designed for high school students. Learn about the fascinating world of quantum physics, to explore quantum phenomena like superposition and entanglement.
The summer camp includes special workshops where you’ll learn how to code quantum gates and circuits — the building blocks of quantum algorithms using IBM’s quantum coding language, Qiskit.
Held virtually on 16-20 January 2023 with a bonus day in person, the summer camp will be open to Australian high school students (9-12) and recent school leavers.
No prior quantum or coding knowledge is required or expected, and there are many full scholarships available! Scholarships are prioritised for students underrepresented in STEM.
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Quantum Australia 2023
Tuesday 21 February 2023, 9:00 am - Thursday 23 February 2023, 5:30 pm
Sheraton Grand Sydney Hyde Park & Online
Quantum Australia Conference and Careers Fair will be held on 21 to 23 February 2023 in Sydney and online.
Australia’s premier quantum industry event presented by Sydney Quantum Academy returns in 2023. The three-day online and in-person program will explore the theme ‘Building the foundations for a quantum economy’.
Join prominent quantum experts from across the globe for thought-provoking panels and presentations on the industry’s latest developments and innovative collaborations.
Conference speakers and panellists will cover the state of the nation, cyber security, sustainability, quantum chemistry, commercialisation, software and hardware, the role of government and much more.
A Careers Fair will also provide potential employers with a unique opportunity to engage with Australia’s in-demand emerging talent, early career researchers and students.
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Camp America | Online Information Session
Tuesday, 6 December 2022, 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Online
It’s time to travel. Work as a Camp Counsellor in 2023 with Camp America to for an immersive cultural exchange that will challenge and reward you while making lifelong friends and experiencing the very best of the USA.
Our session will have heaps of tips and tricks to make your dreams reality and make application stand out. Get a full rundown of what your Camp America experience could look like. Bring mum, dad and your best friend, all are welcome.
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SCCE | Exchange Webinar
Wednesday, 7 December 2022, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Online
At SCCE, we understand that there is a lot to consider when going on exchange, which is why we are happy to offer these regular online information webinars to teach you all about your student exchange options. Our online sessions go for approximately 60 minutes. They will guide you through everything from you need to know about our programs. There is also time at the end of the presentation to ask questions, providing a wonderful opportunity to interact with both our staff and other future exchange students.
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WEP | Student Exchange Info Session
Tuesday, 6 December 2022, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Online
Imagine making friends from all over the world, learning about yourself and the world around you and seeing sights you could only dream of! Find out more about your student exchange opportunities at WEP’s online info session.
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Grok Cyber Comp
Is your school cyber secure? Test your students’ cyber security skills in this free online competition.
Cyber Comp is an online competition to test your students’ cyber security skills.
The competition is open for 2 weeks from November 28, 2022. Students must complete the competition in one sitting and they are given a 45 minute window in which to do so.
Cyber Comp is free for all Australian students in years 5-12.
After taking part in Grok Cyber Comp students will:
- Have a greater understanding of why it is important to protect their personal information
- Know how to create stronger passwords
- Be able to evaluate emails and text messages to reduce the risk of falling victim to scams
- Understand what to do if they receive a scam email or message
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BlueShift Business Case Competition
The 2023 QUT BlueShift expressions of interest are now open.
BlueShift is a business case competition for secondary school students. Students work in small teams to develop real business solutions for a real business.
Participants compete in teams of three or four to analyse the business challenge and prepare a written solution to a real business case.
Teams with the best submissions present their ideas to a panel of judges at the BlueShift finals held at our Gardens Point campus in Brisbane.
Each member of the winning team receives:
- a $2,000 QUT scholarship
- a $250 EFTPOS card
- a prize pack from our sponsors.
Your school also receives a $3,000 cash prize from QUT.
Up to two regional or interstate teams that qualify for the finals will be eligible to receive up to $2,500 per team (maximum four students and one teacher/mentor) to cover their flights and transfers to Brisbane.
Registrations are open now, and the competition closes on Tuesday, 27 April 2023.
Find out more and enter here:
Melissa Dillon & Robyn Cardamone
Careers & VET Coordinators