Careers and Pathways

Young Endeavour Youth Scheme

Applications for the Young Endeavour Youth Scheme for voyages from January to June 2023 are now open. This is a world recognized youth development program, which since 1988, has been conducted on board Young Endeavour. It has evolved into a highly acclaimed program which encourages young Australians to achieve their full potential. Since 1988, more than 14000 young Australians aged 16-23 have joined national sail training ship Young Endeavour on a life-changing voyage.

The emphasis of each voyage is on building skills and attributes to develop each participant into a better team player, a more effective communicator and leader – skills that are readily transferable to everyday life and career settings.

How to apply

To sail in Young Endeavour you need to apply online. Applications are chosen by ballot, which is like a lottery. This helps provide equitable access to the program and ensures a mix of youth crew join each voyage. There are two ballots a year. If you are unsuccessful on your first application, you can update your voyage preferences for more chances to join the crew. There are no fees to apply. You simply submit an application at any time.

Who can join a voyage

To apply you need to be an Australian citizen or permanent resident, aged 16-23 years, weigh less than 120kg, be able to swim 50m and in general good health. No sailing experience is required.

UNIQyou

Are you looking for inspiration or simply lack the knowledge about certain careers and working in certain industries?

UNIQyou O-Week is an incredible (and rare!) opportunity for girls to speak directly to women shaping some of Australia’s most important industries and future jobs. This is done through supervised 1:1 video calls and is open to Year 9 to12 girls from any school anywhere in Queensland. The program runs from 17 to 21 October but you need to book now.

This program provides the opportunity:

• For you to connect with inspirational women in exciting roles and industries
• Have your questions answered through a 1:1 personal experience
• Gain “behind the scenes” insight to some of Australia’s most well-known companies
• Build an understanding of different, and sometimes untraditional ways, you can get where you want to go
• Arm yourself with valuable information to empower your decisions for your future pathways

Students interested in studying medicine

Fraser’s Medical is an organisation where students pay to attend courses, seminars and mock interviews to prepare for UCAT, GAMSAT and university interviews which are part of the university entrance requirements to study medicine.

Fraser’s Medical has waived the fee for one of their UCAT preparation seminars to Clayfield College students (usually $299). The course which runs over 3 days in the upcoming holidays is suggested for students in Years 10 and 11. A pathways to medicine course designed for Year 10 students is free, online and running on 18 September. 

If you would like more information, please contact me or Fraser’s Medical directly.