TAFE QUEENSLAND - GOLD COAST REGION
CAREER BOOSTER Edition No.06 | December 2017
A GREAT DAY IN THE OFFICE FOR IT STUDENT Diploma of Information Technology Networking graduate, Adam Alexander, recently spent 8 weeks doing an internship with Refractor, a local Gold Coast IT company which has led to him being offered full-time employment. TAFE Queensland - Gold Coast Region prides itself on offering hands on training to students and getting them job ready. An important part of this process is allowing students to participate in internships and work placement opportunities with the hope that these may lead to continued employment. For Adam, this has paid off. Adam said that his experience at TAFE really helped him secure his job. “The Diploma of IT Networking gave me the knowledge, skills and flexibility I needed to keep up with the ever evolving IT landscape,” said Mr Alexander.
Owner of Refractor, Steve Doulton, really likes the internship program as it allows both the employer and the student to test the waters. “It was a great way to get to know Adam before employing him whilst allowing Adam to get a feel for what projects he was going to be working on” said Steve. The IT Internship Program allows students to work on industry projects one day a week for 8 weeks. TAFE Queensland - Gold Coast Region offer a unique student career outcome, aided by Job Matching Officer, David Bott. David works with employers, teachers and students to pair graduates with prospective employers. For more information on our Job Matching Program, please contact David Bott E: david.bott@tafe.qld.edu.au P: 0478 855 995
IMPORTANT DATES Southport Open Day Ground Floor Student Hub Thursday 18 January 2018 1pm – 6pm START OF STUDY 29 January 2018 CLOSE OF STUDY 29 March 2018 COMMONWEALTH GAMES 4 April to 14 April 2018
IN THIS ISSUE... • Programs delivered at - Ashmore Trade Training Centre - Southport - Coomera - Coolangatta • Professional Development • Recognition of Prior Learning
Refactor Business Owner Steve Doulton, Student Adam Alexander, Educator Montanna Chisnall, and Job Matching Officer David Bott
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