A free University of the Sunshine Coast course will offer Sunshine Coast adults the chance to explore pathways to higher education and map out new career plans.
USC will run the University Skills For Community (US4C) course at its main campus at Sippy Downs on 22-23 January.USC spokeswoman Veronica Sanmarco said the two-day program was facilitated by experienced USC advisers and designed for adults of all ages who have not studied formally for some years or had not finished high school.
“This is the ideal course for people to sample higher education and discover what career and study options are open to them,” she said.
“It will help to demystify university and provide a supportive environment to build their confidence and develop essential academic skills.
“They will have the opportunity to turn formal and informal learning gained from work and life experience into academic reading, writing, speaking and critical thinking skills.”
The program also gives guidance around career decision making. At the end of the course, participants can arrange to have individual sessions with USC career advisors to help develop study and career plans.
Workbooks are provided free of charge and there are no tuition costs. To register email pathways@usc.edu.au, phone 5430 2893, or visit www.usc.edu.au/us4c
