There are many options open to young people in their final years of schooling. How do Catholic schools support young people to prepare for life after school?
Students in Catholic schools come from a diversity of backgrounds and have a variety of interests, skills, talents and life aspirations. The curriculum in Catholic schools is designed to cater for this diversity and offers a full range of programs to suit students’ needs. Catholic secondary schools provide highly successful vocational education and training courses to prepare students for the world of work and academic courses for those seeking entrance to university or other forms of tertiary education. There is an excellent record of achievement in both vocational and academic areas of schooling in Catholic schools. The longstanding reputation for academic excellence in Catholic education in Queensland has more recently been enhanced by the recognition of Queensland Catholic schools as national leaders in vocational education. Students graduate from Catholic schools with qualifications which form a sound foundation for their future careers. A feature of Catholic education in Queensla
