Gladstone’s Jade Brischke was chuffed when she secured a job with Catholic Education, even before completing her teaching studies.

Ms Brischke, who will start a new career as a school teacher at ???? this year, gained her job on the strength of her initial results in the Graduate Diploma of Learning and Teaching (GDLT) at Central Queensland University.

The former Arts (Honours) graduate spent a year in Japan teaching English in 2005 and was seeking further study options when she became aware of the GDLT.

“Initially I had some reservations about the course being external, but these were quickly laid to rest when I considered the advantages,” Ms Brischke said.

“Most importantly, the course enabled me to continue living in Gladstone and I would be able to study in the comfort of my own home.

“I felt even more at ease when I made contact with the program leader, Rickie Fisher and all his wonderful staff.

“Even though the course was external, at no time did I feel isolated or at a loss as to what I needed to do”.

Ms Brischke said the GDLT was easily accessible via the Blackboard web interface and she could work through the topics at her own pace.

She said the 3 residential schools enabled her to meet other students and share her thoughts, ideas and frustrations with others.

“I thoroughly enjoyed my time at CQU studying the GDLT and I encourage anyone who is interested in education to investigate this course”.