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Jerry looks back to go forward with a career switch

"Don't think about the million reasons things will not work out. Think about the one reason it will." Wise words from Jerry Schweitzer, mature age student and career switcher who found his reason by recalling childhood memories.

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Preparing for Employment articles

Turbocharge your career by working in the US

Thanks to an industry partnership with Acadian Ambulance, ECU paramedicine students can leap into high-octane work experience and get exposure to international environments and a pathway to work in the US.

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Why Choose ECU articles

Cohen turns a full circle to kick career goal

Cohen Stickland says he was 'lucky' as a student to get an opportunity to do an internship at the West Coast Eagles Football Club. But he now knows it takes a lot more than luck to achieve your career goal.

From Pepsi can to yes I can: Rhiarn's story

Rhiarn Snowden arrived early in life and was about the size of a Pepsi can. But it was a can with a lot of fizz. Overcoming many personal challenges, she is now on a path to a nursing career, thanks to the support of family and her university.

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Preparing for Uni articles

How to find your way into early childhood education

Highly qualified early childhood educators are in demand in Western Australia and across Australia. Ultimately, you'll need a uni degree, but a new diploma pathway can shorten the length of your university study.

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The WA Experience articles

Where on earth can you live in Perth?

If you're moving to Perth to study, you have all kinds of options – from living on a university campus to sharing a house with new friends or even staying with a family.

What on earth can you do in Perth?

Quite a lot actually. The weather helps. Sure, we have a winter, but even that season won't dampen your exploratory spirits. There's so much to see and do here.

Why on earth would you live in Perth?

You should probably ask the 2 million people who've chosen this wonderful capital city to answer that. But Perth is arguably one of Australia's best kept secrets.