Potential for earning sparks Stephanie's study journey
Published on 14 March, 2013
Indigenous student Stephanie Joyce admits she was not a big fan of study when younger and struggled with deciding on what she wanted to do after leaving school.
After completing Year 10, she initially worked in admin support in the legal industry but grew bored and moved into labour hire.
"After watching men come into the office as fitters and seeing the amount they made I decided that's what I wanted to do," Stephanie says.
"I worked as a trades assistant in the mines before getting an apprenticeship with Stanwell Power Station. During my trade there were a number of aspects I enjoyed that made me want to pursue further study."
Stephanie has now started her Associate Degree of Engineering with CQUniversity alongside her role as a Trainee Mechanical Technician at Stanwell. She's been offered a permanent role as a mechanical technician at Stanwell.
She attributes her progression at University to having completed the enabling program known as TEP (Tertiary Entrance Program).
"The best thing about TEP was the flexibility it offers," she said.