Transition and Pathways Specialist

The National Youth Science Forum Year 12 Program is a 12 day residential program designed to give students a broader understanding of the diverse study and career options available in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) and to encourage continued studies in these fields.

Participants will:

Visit science and technology related laboratories and facilities,
Go on site tours,
Listen to lectures,
Take part in workshops,
Go to social events, and
Participate in group activities that improve communication and presentation skills

Participants also take part in sessions on entrepreneurship, critical thinking, how to work together effectively, and more. The focus is not solely on academic achievements, but on developing well-rounded individuals who have the skills and confidence to determine their futures.

To apply for the National Youth Science Forum Year 12 program, you must:

Be in year 11 in the year you apply, to attend the following January,
Be an Australian citizen or resident, and/or studying full-time in an Australian high school, and
Be considering pursuing a university degree at an Australian university to study science, engineering, technology, or a related discipline.

In 2020, there will be three separate sessions running for the National Youth Science Forum Year 12 Program with the following locations and dates. Each session has places for up to 200 students. Successfully selected students are not necessarily allocated a session in their home state.

Session A: 1 - 12 January – CANBERRA

Session B: 8 - 19 January – BRISBANE

Session C: 15 - 26 January – CANBERRA

Click here for more information on how to apply . Applications are open from 1 March to 31 May each year.

Rotary Youth Exchange

As a Rotary Youth Exchange student, you’ll spend up to 12 months living and studying overseas.

During your exchange you’ll learn a lot about yourself, the culture of your adopted host families and the diversity of your host country.

Apply here - Rotary Youth Exchange

Australian Defence Force Gap Year

Get the opportunity to experience what a career in the Navy, Army or Air Force could be like.

Have a year full of adventure, make new friends, gain new skills, leadership, and travel.

An ADF Gap Year is a truly unique opportunity for you to grow and figure out what next step you’ll take in life.

Find out more or sign up for information about 2020 places here.

Employers supporting students

Find an employer who supports student workers

There are plenty of employers out there who love to support young people wanting to work.

With plenty of benefits to working during your high-school years getting a casual or holiday job, could be really advantageous. Benefits include:

Earning money (of course)

Gaining work experience

Learning valuable skills

Adding valuable content and references to your resume

Getting an idea of careers that you might like to pursue

If you’re struggling for ideas about where you’d like to work, we’ve listed a few potential employers below:

Super Group Retail (includes BCF, Rebel, MacPac and Supercheap Auto)

If you have something specific in mind, don’t be afraid to contact the business that you would love to work for. You never know where it could lead, and employers love employees who take some initiative.

2019 Questacon Work Experience Program

Questacon is Australia’s National Science and Technology Centre, we strive to promote greater understanding and awareness of science and technology within the community. We’re committed to making that experience fun, interactive, and relevant.

We are seeking school students looking to gain work experience in a number of industries including science, technology, engineering, tourism or museum sectors and retail. Our work experience program covers a variety of work areas at Questacon.

To be eligible, students must be in Years 10, 11 or 12 only and be participating in a school-sponsored work experience program.

Find out more –

2019 Questacon Work Experience Program

Applications open: Monday 29 April 2019

Applications close: Monday 27 May 2019

Upcoming Career Events

1 March 2019:

Defence Force Gap Year Applications open

UCAT applications opened

4 March 2019:

ANU Applications opened

ANU Tuckwell Scholarships open