2018 is here and many of us will have already thought of some New Year’s resolutions for the year. But, did you know that only 9.2% of people actually achieve their New Year’s resolutions?
At Macquarie Community College, we don’t want you to fail – we want you to succeed in living life to the fullest and embracing lifelong learning!
In helping you to achieve, we’ve included a six month plan to kickstart your 2018 goals. As winners of the 2018 NSW Adult Learning Award, we are proud to present you with all of our courses. They’re guaranteed to help you live life to the fullest.
NEW YEAR, NEW YOU! START GOOD HABITS FOR THE YEAR
JANUARY, 2018
It’s the new year! Why not kick start your new year’s resolutions by enrolling into one of our summer short course offerings. Some of our personal favourites are bushwalking, photography, crochet, furniture restoration and dancing. But there are loads of new courses, too! Whether it’s lifestyle change or self-improvement you’re after, we have the answer. This won’t be your last chance, but, as we always say: start the way you mean to continue! Keep your eye open for new season course offerings throughout the year.
Next steps: Once you’ve selected your course, go to our website. In the search box at the top right hand corner of the screen, type a couple of keywords from the course name and click on the correct search result. Alternatively, go directly to our leisure and self-improvement menu and apply for one of the short courses coming up soon. Set an alert and add course details to your calendar.
INTERESTED IN FURTHER STUDY? GOVERNMENT SUBSIDIES MAY BE AVAILABLE
FEBRUARY, 2018
NSW Government subsidies are available for many of the accredited training courses offered by Macquarie Community College. Read about Smart & Skilled, Community Service Obligation or Traineeships on our website and max out your potential without maxing out your credit card or taking on a massive loan.
Next steps: Talk directly to our helpful Customer Service Team on 1300 845 888 or have an online chat with one of our friendly sales consultants when you browse the courses you’re most interested in. We’ll step you through how to apply for any subsidies you might be eligible for and enrol you as soon as possible.
TIME TO CONSIDER A CAREER CHANGE
MARCH, 2018
It’s never too late to start a new career. Don’t put off this goal any longer. Enrolling early means that you can get your course knocked over before the end of the year. Just imagine: you could be working in an entirely different industry by Christmas! More than likely, well before!
The nationally recognised and accredited training courses we teach at Macquarie Community College give our students entrance to growing industries with lots of job opportunities (read Joan's story). Our students love their talented, committed trainers (read Ali's story).
1. Aged Care, Home Care or Disability Care
2. Child Care
3. Business and work skills (these include self-paced, online or paper based courses that allow you to learn when it’s convenient)
Next steps: Visit our vocational courses online. Have a chat with our helpful Customer Service Team on 1300 845 888 and they can help you work out what particular course to enrol in.
SAVE THE DATE FOR HARMONY DAY
MARCH 21, 2018
Another thing we’re super proud of at Macquarie Community College is our diversity. Students of all ages, cultural backgrounds and religions make friends and help each other improve their lives with learning. Harmony Day gives us a chance to celebrate the beauty, flavour and talent of all our community members.
CELEBRATE NATIONAL SENIORS WEEK WITH A TECH SAVVY SENIORS COURSE
APRIL 1–10, 2018
Check out our computing courses and update your skills so that you can connect with others and navigate easily in our technology-rich world (read Lance's story).
1. Tech Savvy Seniors familiarises people who are new to technology with how to navigate their new devices and how to use basic software and social media platforms.
2. Microsoft Suite looks at how you can make the most of word processing and accounting software.
3. Social Media introduces you to the best platforms to stay in touch with family and friends, and make new connections.
Next steps: Call us on 1300 845 888 to learn more about the best course for you.
SAVE THE DATE FOR AUSTRALIA’S BIGGEST MORNING TEA
MAY 24, 2018
Every year, Macquarie Community College supports the Cancer Council by hosting Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea. Let’s face it, it’s really another great excuse to catch up and try out each other’s favourite food — all in the name of a good cause!
Next steps: Like our Facebook page and keep an eye open for more details of when and where a Macquarie Community College’s ABMT is happening near you.
SAVE THE DATE FOR REFUGEE WEEK
JUNE 18–24, 2018
Come along and help us celebrate Refugee Week. You will hear amazing stories of inspiration from people who have made a new life for themselves through community education.
These stories may inspire you to take an English language course and improve your communication skills too:
2. English for work and study or industry specific English
There are so many learning options at Macquarie Community College and we don’t want you to let anything get in the way of living your best life. Start now, before January melts into June, and you haven’t yet made a difference to your habits and circumstances.
Let Macquarie Community College help you live your best life. Take out your smartphone, open your calendar and let’s get started…
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