CHRIS Page is one of the lucky ones. He has embarked on studies that should secure him employment in one of the state’s most in-demand professions.
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The first year Charles Sturt University (CSU) student began his one-year bridging course earlier this year to gain entry into CSU’s education degree.
At 18 years of age the Bathurst-born student is exactly what CSU is looking for – regional students who want to work in regional areas after completing their university qualification.
With just seven out of 10 university graduates securing full-time work after their degree in 2013, CSU offers better odds for their graduates – with 81.1 per cent obtaining full-time work.
“I’d be lying if I didn’t have some fears of getting employment after I finish,” Mr Page said.
While he may be a few years from finishing his CSU degree, securing a job is already foremost in his mind.
“I’ve applied for a scholarship where I’d get $5000 for each year, and at the end of the degree I’d get $7000 if I go to a place where there’s not many teachers, like Broken Hill,” Mr Page said.
Knowing that CSU’s students have more chance of obtaining full-time work after their degree was a relief, according to Mr Page.
“It’s a little bit more reassuring. It’s a better feeling to know there’s a better rate, at the end of the day that’s why you go to university – to get a job,” he said.
