Tuesday 21 July 2009
Western Downs Careers Expo - cancelled
Due to proposed industrial action by QTU the Western Downs (Year 10) Careers Expo has been cancelled. However students and other interested people are encouraged to attend the Chinchilla Rotary Careers evening on Wednesday 29th July @ Chinchilla Cultural Centre 4pm - 8pm.
Tuesday 16 June 2009
Careers Expo Special Guest
Dr Andrew Borrell
Andrew gained Bachelor and Masters Degrees in Agricultural Science from the University of Melbourne and a PhD in Crop Physiology from the University of Queensland. He is a Churchill Fellow and Leader of the Queensland Government’s Hermitage Research Station. Andrew is a Senior Principal Research Scientist and currently leads the Australian end of an international project aimed at cloning the key “stay-green” genes for drought adaptation in sorghum. Andrew has worked at the village level in Indonesia for the past 16 years, using science to promote sustainable agriculture and human welfare. He has just begun new research projects in sub-Saharan Africa and India. He recently served as Secretary-General of the Asian Crop Science Association.
Andrew has spoken about his research on national and international TV programs such as the ABC National News, Lateline, and the ABC’s Asia Pacific Nexus Program. He has presented lectures on his research in 15 countries, including lecture tours in Japan, USA, UK and France. He has published over 100 scientific papers in journals, books and conference proceedings.
Andrew is also an experienced adventurer and mountaineer. He’s climbed in Australia, the Himalayas, Japan, US, Indonesia and, most recently, New Zealand’s Southern Alps. Andrew is married to Carolyn and they have three sons (Steve, Chris & Leigh). His favourite past-time is surfing with his sons.
Andrew gained Bachelor and Masters Degrees in Agricultural Science from the University of Melbourne and a PhD in Crop Physiology from the University of Queensland. He is a Churchill Fellow and Leader of the Queensland Government’s Hermitage Research Station. Andrew is a Senior Principal Research Scientist and currently leads the Australian end of an international project aimed at cloning the key “stay-green” genes for drought adaptation in sorghum. Andrew has worked at the village level in Indonesia for the past 16 years, using science to promote sustainable agriculture and human welfare. He has just begun new research projects in sub-Saharan Africa and India. He recently served as Secretary-General of the Asian Crop Science Association.
Andrew has spoken about his research on national and international TV programs such as the ABC National News, Lateline, and the ABC’s Asia Pacific Nexus Program. He has presented lectures on his research in 15 countries, including lecture tours in Japan, USA, UK and France. He has published over 100 scientific papers in journals, books and conference proceedings.
Andrew is also an experienced adventurer and mountaineer. He’s climbed in Australia, the Himalayas, Japan, US, Indonesia and, most recently, New Zealand’s Southern Alps. Andrew is married to Carolyn and they have three sons (Steve, Chris & Leigh). His favourite past-time is surfing with his sons.
Saturday 16 May 2009
An exciting opportunity to advise your future workforce
In view of the national skills shortage, it does take some effort to promote your business to the right person who one day may become your best salesperson, tradesperson, office assistant or professional employee who helps your business to be a success.
This year on Wednesday 29 July, Chinchilla State High School will host the Western Downs Careers Expo for the Secondary School students of the Chinchilla, Tara, Miles, Wandoan and Taroom districts and other interested parties. The event will be conducted in a similar format to last year.
The focus of the day is to:
In view of the national skills shortage, it does take some effort to promote your business to the right person who one day may become your best salesperson, tradesperson, office assistant or professional employee who helps your business to be a success.
This year on Wednesday 29 July, Chinchilla State High School will host the Western Downs Careers Expo for the Secondary School students of the Chinchilla, Tara, Miles, Wandoan and Taroom districts and other interested parties. The event will be conducted in a similar format to last year.
The focus of the day is to:
- Showcase the local area to our students for employment as well as the tertiary education options.
- Give advice for students and parents to gain better information about the careers selection process.
- Allow the local businesses to highlight their job needs and profile their businesses in the local community.
- Co-ordinate other activities in the afternoon such as hands-on sessions.
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