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Competitions, Programs and Events
Have a think about what you love doing and how you could have a crack at it with a bit of training in science, engineering, technology or business.
What's
the easiest way to launch your great idea, pick up hot business tips
and/or get your name out there in bright lights? Pump up the possibilities
for your future with these programs.
Most
of the programmes have excellent prizes (cash, travel and heaps more!)
and you can come up with your own project topic so that it focuses on
what really interests you. The programs can even help to set you up
with a mentor: someone who has been-there done-that and who can help
you out. If you've got a dream idea but lack the technical expertise
or background to make it happen... a mentor can be really helpful.
Programs
focusing on science, engineering and technology
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An intense
science based research project that aims to solve or investigate
a problem scientifically. Pretty much any area of science is on
the cards and there are some massive cash prizes available. Do
it by yourself or with up to two mates.
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Creativity
in Science and Technology Awards. CREST looks at a project to
solve problems in the real world; think of a creative product
or solution that makes the world a better place or life a little
easier. You choose your own project - heaps of students do CREST
instead of normal assignments. But wait there's more... there are
no due dates!
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Find
a creative sustainable solution to an environmental problem. If
you care about your local environment and want to act to make
a difference, solve a problem, help someone out... then this is
the project for you. You can work by yourself, in a team or even
with your whole class. State-based
Science Teacher Association awards.
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EngQuest is a competition that seeks to encourage primary and secondary students interest in engineering, science, maths and technology through innovation and entrepreneurship. EngQuest started in Victoria and expanded in 2004 to include South Australia, Western Australia, Tasmania and the Northern Territory. EngQuest is available to primary and lower secondary students in every state and territory of Australia. More info. |
Programs
focusing on Business
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As
part of a team you run a computer-simulated business, selling
your own invented product (your product can be anything - it doesn't
even have to be possible!) and making all the decisions. Buy factories,
employ workers, film and edit your own TV ad and even try to sell
your product to other students. ABW takes over your school for
a whole week.
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As part
of a real small business your team can come up with and manufacture
its own product and try to sell it in the real world - run your
own small business. Young Achievement Australia helps with the
development of a business plan, raising cash to start things up
and even puts you in touch with business experts.
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