Year 10 & Below

The knowledge and skills gained in Years 9 and 10 provide the foundations for student success in Years 11 and 12. The BEARS TEAM provides parents and students with relevant career information and an understanding of the subjects and study requirements for Years 11 and 12 that lead to success after school is over. Our Career Consultants help with:

• Career Interest Review (CIR) to identify individual career interests and how to achieve them with important contributions from parents
• Selecting subjects for Years 10, 11 and 12 and how and when subjects can be changed
• Prerequisite subjects for tertiary study and apprenticeships
• How the Queensland OP system works compared to what happens interstate and overseas

Students in Years 11 and 12 face an increased work load to prepare for tertiary study or a trade or employment. The BEARS TEAM can help students and families with information about:

• Identifying and reviewing career interests with parents suggesting study related to career opportunities
• Information on University degrees, entry requirements, upgrading and scholarships
• Facts about alternatives to uni
• An OP estimation guide for Qld students and how to achieve targets
• Comparison between the Qld OP score and interstate/overseas results
• Time Management and Study Skills

University & College

Whilst Universities offer first year students services relating to their enrolment, orientation and getting around campus there is much more to life as a uni student. Many students choose TAFE, Agricultural and Private College courses as an alternative to university. Some may need short courses to improve their current work situation and others may consider a College course as a pathway to University. The BEARS TEAM helps families with facts on –

• Which university/college and which degree/course is right for you?
• Accepting, rejecting, deferring or changing QTAC and interstate offers
• Creating solutions when you miss out on your QTAC or interstate offer
• Single or twin degrees and majors and minors when choosing subjects
• Selecting subjects and preparing timetables for lectures, tutorials and prac sessions

Career Change - Mature Age Study and Employment Options

The BEARS TEAM can help when seeking a career or employment change. Our career consultants will work with you and partners or family members to identify other career interests and provide information to -

• Identify other career interests and how to make a career change or a career shift
• Further study options for mature age students
• Professional resume and portfolio preparation
• Where to find employment and preparing job applications and interview techniques

Resume Preparation

Gaining quality employment is essential for developing skills and achieving a fulfilling study/work/life balance. Whether a secondary or uni student, a graduate or seeking a career change, our consultants will listen to you and help develop a positive, concise and professional resume.

ACIE - The Shareholder’s and Investor’s Centre

Located in our Brisbane Office, The Centre provides opportunities for members and their families to meet and share approaches and strategies to improve financial decision making. To learn more (hyperlink to page) about The Centre and its membership – Phone (07) 3210 0277 or email bears@bears.com.au