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What can Charles Darwin University offer NT school leavers?. By Margo Baas School Segment and Events Manager. 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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What can Charles Darwin University offer NT school leavers? By Margo Baas School Segment and Events Manager
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
ABOVE: Arts, Law and Science buildings LEFT and BOTTOM: Chinese Gardens
LEFT: Technology & Electrical Engineering labs BOTTOM: Library building
LEFT: Library Express Kiosks BELOW: Library Learning Precinct
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
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
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
Hannah Sheppard • VETiS • School based trainee and apprenticeships • Leave school with a NTCE and VET qualification • Alternative entry to HE
David Heath • 4th Year student Bachelor of Social Work • Field placement at CDU
Kirby Lawler • 2nd Year • Bachelor of Laws
Why take on further education and training? • Further study strengthens employment prospects • HE Graduate outcomes • Strong local demand for graduates
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”
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!