CareerForce Australia

04/09/2026

What a powerhouse of local employer representatives for our final panel as part of our Career Academy Bowen State High School providing students with a range of career tips
- sometime you just have to give things a go and see where it takes you
- Have a Plan B in case Plan A doesn’t work out
- know the value of a $
- do your research when applying to entities
- show interest & ask (respectfully) about opportunities
- you won’t necessarily end up where you start out
- try different things
And how down to earth was this? Own up when you muck up!
The energy & enthusiasm was contagious.
Former Bowen State High School Qld Alumini Past & Present students sharing their career journeys to date.
Thank you for investing in ‘grow local connection’ and future workforce
Abbot Point Operations
Tassal - Our Community
Hillery Group
Gilmour Space Technologies

18/08/2026

Career Academy Grow Local Connection back in action Bowen State High School thanks to Abbot Point Operations Hillery Group Tassal - Our Community
And it’s the most gorgeous day in beautiful Bowen - blue skies beckoning.
A full line up for our guest employer panel.

06/08/2026

Sessions jam packed at Career Academy Bowen State High School - students engaged in activities about the all important cover letter and CVs presenting YOU, as well as learning more about terms relevant to the world of work. Such fabulous participation and engagement from students.
Thank you to our guest panellists from Whitsunday Regional Council Hillery Group Tassal - Our Community, nbn local NBN Australia and NQ Aerovation
NQ Aerovation specifically highlighting entry level roles locally and what employers look for + future pathways.
So very appreciative of these businesses investing in future workforce. This is what ‘community’ looks like in action.
Career Academy is made possible for students thanks to major partner Abbot Point Operations and supporting partners Tassal and Hillery Group

04/08/2026

So much opportunity in regions. Give it a go! Apply! You just never know.

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04/08/2026

It’s another gorgeous day in beautiful Bowen and we are pumped and ready for Career Academy Grow Local Connection 2026 Bowen State High School Highlight today is the guest employer panel - all will be revealed.
So much opportunity right here for students. Thank you to major partner Abbot Point Operations and supporting partners Hillery Group and Tassal - Our Community. We could not do this without you.

03/08/2026

Good morning Bowen
Looking forward to welcoming back today our participants of Career Academy Bowen State High School
A big thank you to our major partner Abbot Point Operations for making this possible. And supporting partners Hillery Group and Tassal - Our Community
Principal Mr Harris and the team thank you for your support and welcome. Your commitment to providing students with opportunities is amazing!




Andrew Willcox MP
Mayor Ry Collins - Whitsunday Regional Council

01/08/2026

We were delighted to welcome students Bowen State High School to Career Academy Grow Local Connection last week a dedicated program for career focussed personal development and key information to help make first career choices. Students were highly engaged and it’s a pleasure to be working with these students
The highlight was a guest employer panel where students were up close with representatives from Abbot Point Operations major partner, with Hillery Group and Tassal - Our Community supporting partners - finding out what employers really want and personal stories on the many career pathways.
We could not do this without Principal Mr Harris and team hosting Career Academy and welcome and the amazing contribution of major partner and supporting partners.







Andrew Willcox MP
Mayor Ry Collins - Whitsunday Regional Council

28/07/2026

We’re ready at Bowen State High School to welcome students for Career Academy Grow Local Connection Day 1. Thank you to Abbot Point Operations as major partner for investing in the future of young people and the Bowen region community along with Hillery Group and Tassal - Our Community

23/07/2026

We're excited to be welcoming students next week to Career Academy Grow Local Connection 2026 Bowen State High School. Thank you for hosting again this year to provide this opportunity to your students. Career Academy focusses on identify local pathways and opportunities - 'you don't have to leave to achieve'.
Students will engage directly with local business and industry representatives to explore local opportunities and find out 'what employers really want' to boost their career options. Career Academy would not be possible without the very generous support of major partner Abbot Point OperationsCommunity Program. We appreciate your commitment and participation and belief in the region. We also welcome Hillery Group and Tassal - Our Community as supporting partners for 2026.

10/05/2026

Celebrating all Mum's today and remembering with much love those who are no longer with us. 💐🩷