1. CHARLES DARWIN UNIVERSITY What can Charles Darwin University offer NT school leavers? By Margo Baas School Segment and Events Manager

2. CHARLES DARWIN UNIVERSITY Past – Present - Future In 2003 NTU changed into Charles Darwin University and we have turned a new leaf Doing VET better New Higher Ed programs Improved facilities

3. CHARLES DARWIN UNIVERSITY ABOVE: Arts, Law and Science buildings LEFT and BOTTOM: Chinese Gardens

4. CHARLES DARWIN UNIVERSITY LEFT: Technology & Electrical Engineering labs BOTTOM: Library building

5. CHARLES DARWIN UNIVERSITY LEFT: Library Express Kiosks BELOW: Library Learning Precinct

6. CHARLES DARWIN UNIVERSITY VET Areas of study Automotive Business Engineering Horticulture & Aquaculture Hospitality IT Retail Tourism Hairdressing Beauty Services Carpentry Community Services Fitness Plumbing Multimedia Project Management Conservation & Land Management Library/ Information Services

7. CHARLES DARWIN UNIVERSITY Higher Education Areas of Study Business IT Law Nursing Pharmacy Education Engineering Humanities Marketing Social Work Psychology Humanitarian & Community Studies Exercise & Sports Science Environmental Science Creative Arts & Industries

8. CHARLES DARWIN UNIVERSITY Future in Higher Education course offerings Market Research to ensure offering of programs that are in line with market demand. E.g. Physiotherapy Work integrated learning eg. Bach Engineering Co-op Flexible study options

9. CHARLES DARWIN UNIVERSITY Let’s hear it from the students themselves

10. CHARLES DARWIN UNIVERSITY Hannah Sheppard VETiS School based trainee and apprenticeships Leave school with a NTCE and VET qualification Alternative entry to HE

11. CHARLES DARWIN UNIVERSITY David Heath 4 th Year student Bachelor of Social Work Field placement at CDU

12. CHARLES DARWIN UNIVERSITY Kirby Lawler 2 nd Year Bachelor of Laws

13. CHARLES DARWIN UNIVERSITY Why take on further education and training? Further study strengthens employment prospects HE Graduate outcomes Strong local demand for graduates

14. CHARLES DARWIN UNIVERSITY CDU wants to work with you To keep our talent in the Territory Provide experiences and information at the right time/place Science and Engineering Challenge, Try a trade, Taste of Uni and HE Discovery Day Utilise our facilities, Yr 10, 11 or 12 presentation Campus Tour with the “works”

15. CHARLES DARWIN UNIVERSITY For further information: See us at the Careers and Employment Expo Courses and Careers Night Wed 3 Sept 5-7pm Yr 10 Discovery Day 15 Oct Or contact Margo Baas via  8946 6082  margo.baas@cdu.edu.au Thank you!