Current Year 12 student Emily is another one of our ASBA/Trainseehip students. 

Where are you currently working and what are you currently studying?
I am currently working at Capital Hotel Group; they own 3 hotels within Canberra, and I am based at The Pavilion on Northbourne. I am currently studying a Certificate III in Events at CIT. 

What do you enjoy the most about completing a Traineeship?
What I enjoy most is being at work on a Thursday and learning new things from experts within the events field as well as being given the opportunity to complete and apply what I have learnt.

What has been challenging about completing a Traineeship?
The most challenging thing that I have come across is keeping up to date with my CIT work and my schoolwork, you really have to manage your time well to not get stressed or overwhelmed. 

What do you hope to achieve after you finish Year 12?
After Year 12 I hope to have a successful career in event management and to continue learning and get my diploma in Events. 

What advice would you give students looking to get into the Event industry?
A Traineeship is a great way into the Events industry as you get a vast range of experience in different types of events while also studying giving you a jump start into the events industry. 

Below are some Wedding events I have worked on!

Over the years, we have had many generous businesses and organisations become involved in the future pathways of our JPC students. Given the growth of the school, we would like to establish a formal JPC careers community. 

We are currently looking for businesses/organisations who are willing to take on student placements for work experience. This would be for 5 days.

If you are interested in being a part of this community and providing work experience opportunities, please complete the Google form below. We would love to hear from you!

As part of the JPC Senior Expo, families are invited to come along to our Career Expo to talk to a range of education providers, trainers and businesses. Currently we have the following organisations registered to attend:

• University of Canberra (UC)
• University of Canberra College (UCC)
• Australian Catholic University (ACU)
• Australian National University (ANU) 
• Academy of Interactive Entertainment (AIE)
• Canberra Institute of Technology (CIT)
• Australian Federal Police (AFP)
• CIT Solutions
• Australian Capital Training Institute (ACTI)
• FIT College (Fitness Qualifications)
• Australian Beauty Therapy Academy (ABTA)
• Defence Force Recruiting
• Australian Training Company (ATC)
• Masters Builder Association of the ACT
• Sarina Russo Apprenticeships
• Australian Signals Directorate (ASD)
• Housing Industry Association (HIA)
• Luton Properties
• Vinnies
• Rima El-Khoury - Rimarkable Hair
• The National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC)
• Evo Energy
• Skills Canberra
• Gungahlin Family Dental
• ACT Chief Nursing and Midwifery office
• ACT Chief Allied Health Office 
• National Electrical and Communications Association (NECA) 
• Canberra Cat Veterinary

The Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) processes applications for admission to most undergraduate courses at participating institutions (located in NSW and the ACT).

Applications for 2025 entry are now open and Year 12 students can submit applications up until the end of January.

Early bird applications close on 29 September. After this, the fee increases significantly.

JPC Year 12 students may apply for the School's Recommendation Scheme. The information can be found in the link below.

Other important links:

General uni research

• Steps to uni for year 11 and 12 students
• Information about choosing uni courses

Uni application help

• steps to completing your application
• UAC’s Key Dates
• UAC’s Frequently Asked Questions
• How the Educational Access Scheme works (special consideration of a disadvantage) 
• Other early entry/offer schemes for Year 12 students

Early Entry

Applications are still open for early entry into ANU. If you have any questions about the application process, please contact the careers team!

There is an Early Entry Q&A session on the 7th of May. Register below!

Health Science and Psychology at ANU - 23 April

Hear from staff and students from the ANU College of Health and Medicine about our undergraduate programs.

On Friday of Week 1, Term 2, Professor Adam Butt from the Australian National University presented on the career field of Actuarial Studies. This was very interesting and can lead to a variety of jobs! If you would like access to the presentation, please contact the careers team.

The field of Actuarial Studies has a strong growth regarding job opportunities! Have a read about this pathway below:

Open Days:

Early Entry:

The Charles Sturt Advantage is a unique early offer program. It looks at your Year 11 results and your soft skills – things like communication, empathy, resilience and the motivation to create a world worth living in. If you're successful you could receive a guaranteed early offer.

Applications are now OPEN!

Interested in a career with Defence? The Canberra recruitment office host in-person and online information sessions regularly. Speak with current serving personnel at our upcoming information session and ask your questions - is a career in the Australian Defence Force for you?

Click the link below to see upcoming sessions.

FREE upcoming information sessions: please register to ensure you don't miss out!

This forum is an excellent opportunity for teachers, students and their parents to find out about the UCAT, pathways into medicine, and have all questions answered by an expert teacher who has been working in the field since 1999.

Future Doctors Program: 4-Day paid program for ages 14 to 18

Paid workshops:

If you are in Yrs. 10, 11, 12, or you may be older and considering sitting the UCAT in the future, then this program is for you. The Simulated UCAT Workshop program is ideal and often a necessary step towards effective and efficient preparation for the UCAT. There is a cost for this program.

This event will be conducted by the National Institute of Education in partnership in partnership with UCAT Preparation Australia, and MICAS (Medical Interviews and Career Advice Services).