Bundaberg's Chloe McKee used to work at a childcare centre but now has aspirations to become a classroom teacher specialising in early childhood.

Despite having a young son to look after, Chloe managed to complete a 23-week program through STEPS (Skills for Tertiary Education Preparatory Studies) at CQUniversity.

Chloe McKee and her mother Audrey at the STEPS celebration

She's now planning to enrol to study learning management (Early Childhood Education) and says she's grateful for the support from the STEPS team at Bundaberg Campus.

Chloe was among a group of Bundaberg STEPS students who celebrated completion of their programs this week.

During the ceremony the students were addressed by Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic and Research) Professor Jennelle Kyd, who spoke to them about the importance of the skills they have gained in completing the STEPS Program.

Karen Seary, Director of Academic Learning Services also launched the Jenny Simpson Memorial Scholarship, which will be awarded to one STEPS student to assist them in their undergraduate study in 2011.

Following the ceremony, students, family, friends and staff enjoyed a reception in the foyer of Building One at the Bundaberg Campus where they celebrated their success in STEPS in 2010.

Donna Edmunds and Tracy Lee Dunn help Kerryn Read celebrate the end of her STEPS program 
Dominick Woodland marks the end of his STEPS program with his mother Christine. Dominick overcame a long-term illness to complete STEPS and now hopes to study an Associate Degree of Engineering as an external FLEX student