Changing careers
It wasn’t easy returning to school as a mature student for Karita
You 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...
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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.
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Why I changed careers at 30
Daniel 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.
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Pathways to get into university
The path to university study isn’t always linear. Not everybody goes straight from high school into higher education.
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Why I'm finally doing a teaching degree: Wendy's story
After 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.
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Why I changed careers to become a teacher: Sallie's story
After 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.
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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.
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Your top 10 questions answered: CDU TAFE
Considering a vocational education and training course, but have some lingering questions? Here, CDU TAFE answers your top 10.
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What kind of TAFE certificate or diploma should I study?
What’s the difference between a Certificate I, II, III, IV and Diploma? Which is right for me? Do I have start at the beginning or can I skip a few levels? Here, we break down the options and simplify your choices.
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