The Central Queensland University STEPS program has 2 reasons to celebrate in Gladstone this weekend.

Not only will 43 students be graduating from STEPS, but there will also be celebrations taking place to commemorate the 20th anniversary of this pre-university program.

The STEPS graduation will start at 5.30pm on Friday, October 6, in the Rex Metcalfe Lecture Theatre, Leo Zussino Building at CQU Gladstone followed by the 20th anniversary celebrations commencing at 7pm in the Grand Court.

The STEPS program provides a pathway into university while at the same time giving students the confidence and skills considered necessary to a successful undergraduate study experience.

STEPS bridges the gap for those students who would not otherwise have had the pre-requisite skills and knowledge to be accepted to tertiary study.

“The greatest thing about the STEPS program is the success rate speaks for itself. Students do go on to greater things and as the name suggests it is a step in a different direction. Some students will have chosen higher education studies either here at CQU Gladstone or another university while others might use their new skills to assist them in finding employment,” said CQU Head of STEPS, Ms Karen Seary.

The 20th Anniversary Celebration on Gladstone campus marks the opportunity for past students to congregate and share the successes they have gained since completing the program and to meet with students who have only very recently graduated from the 2006 STEPS program.

“I am really looking forward to catching up with former students and staff members,” Muriel Strahm said.

All enquiries, please contact Muriel Strahm on 4970 7327 or m.strahm@cqu.edu.au.