Wednesday, August 7, 2024

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Mackay and Whitsunday Life

BCHS Student Travels To Brisbane For Work Experience

Burdekin Catholic High School Year 10 Student, William Jones had the exciting opportunity to attend a week of work experience with Urbis Brisbane.

A multi-disciplinary practice specialising in the areas of planning, design, heritage, policy, valuations, transactions, economics and research, Will travelled to Brisbane to immerse himself in all the company had to offer.

Over the course of the week, Will learnt numerous design programs and visited several different sites, including the Queen’s Warf construction site where he was granted a guided tour of Level 7; the location which will soon see the opening of the largest on podium open lawn area in Brisbane. Level 7 additionally encompasses an outdoor cinema, jacuzzi, high-end infinite swimming pools, bars and restaurants, all overlooking spectacular views over the Brisbane River and onto Southbank.

Will met industry professionals from various disciplines and learnt the ins and outs of the design industry, understanding the important role urban designers and landscape architects hold within today’s society.

Work Experience stands as a highly valuable opportunity for students to gain an understanding of how their career prospects exist within the workplace. Will’s travels have left him feeling very thankful as he was able to experience “what its really like” in the real world.

William Jones immersing himself in work experience with Urbis in Brisbane.

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