Changing careers
5 tips to speed up your uni application
Read more about 5 tips to speed up your uni applicationIf you’re considering a degree, the university application process may feel a little overwhelming. There are a few steps involved and a fair bit of paperwork. But, don’t despair. Heed these words of advice from CDU’s Manager of Admissions and Scholarships, Kara Blohm, to smooth your journey.
Rock bottom to robot coding rockstar: Meet Joel
Read more about Rock bottom to robot coding rockstar: Meet JoelJoel Benesha is what you’d call a high achiever. During his time at CDU, the software engineering honours student has been the recipient of over ten scholarships. But things haven’t always been this way. Joel failed Year 12 and “hit rock bottom.” He talks about how he picked himself up and turned his life around.
It wasn’t easy returning to school as a mature student for Karita
Read more about It wasn’t easy returning to school as a mature student for KaritaYou might look at a list of Karita McCarthy’s recent accomplishments and think that studying comes naturally to her. As a Bachelor of Nursing student at CDU, Karita has certainly had a string of successes. But it wasn’t always that way...
From a four-year apprenticeship, to a four-decade job
Read more about From a four-year apprenticeship, to a four-decade job“When I was growing up in Darwin, I didn’t really hear much about mechanical fitters,” said Eddie Clarke, who’s currently pursuing a Certificate III in Mechanical Engineering at Charles Darwin University.
Why I changed careers at 30
Read more about Why I changed careers at 30Daniel had a career in banking, but after eight years he realised that it wasn't the career for him. He shares how he decided to put passion ahead of profession, and study his hobby.
Pathways to get into university
Read more about Pathways to get into universityThe path to university study isn’t always linear. Not everybody goes straight from high school into higher education.
Why I'm finally doing a teaching degree: Wendy's story
Read more about Why I'm finally doing a teaching degree: Wendy's storyAfter a decade or so of working in a range of jobs and raising two daughters, Wendy shows us it's never too late to follow your passion. She's studying a teaching degree online at CDU from her home in Victoria while juggling family and work.
Why I changed careers to become a teacher: Sallie's story
Read more about Why I changed careers to become a teacher: Sallie's storyAfter 15 years as an event manager, Sallie decided it was time for a change after her second daughter arrived. She took the plunge and applied to study a teaching degree online at CDU, which she'd been thinking about for a while. Here's how she's putting her creativity, organisational and time management skills to task as she juggles her teaching degree, family and three jobs.
What will a health science degree teach you?
Read more about What will a health science degree teach you?If you’re hunting for a job, having a health science degree is a good thing. A very good thing, according to the Australian Government. That’s because our ageing population, the NDIS (National Disability Insurance Scheme), and the concerning increase in chronic disease are driving jobs growth in the health care sector.