Luke Howarth (Petrie, Liberal Party) Share this | Hansard source

I rise to quickly congratulate all the year 12 students in my electorate of Petrie. Well done on 12 years of education. You have worked hard, and I am sure the future will hold great things for you.

I have a couple of quick tips that I want to pass on. First, if you are studying next year, whether at university or TAFE, try to also get a part-time job. Having a part-time job gives you some experience as well as the academic credibility when you apply for a job. It looks great on your resume when you have finished. Second, set yourself goals for each year. After New Year every year, set yourself some goals for the year and a make five-year plan as well—and do not give up if you do not achieve them at first. Third, have some mentors. If you want to be a plumber, a teacher or an entrepreneur, find someone in that field that you can talk to and get some great tips from when you leave school. So, my three tips for year 12 leavers are: get a part-time job while you are studying, set yourself goals and find yourself a mentor.

Finally to all the year 12s: well done, once again. Stay safe during schoolies week. Have a great Christmas and ensure that you stay busy and active in the new year. The best thing you can do is to not sit around, but stay really busy and active. That will look great on your resume when you enter the full-time workforce in the near future. Congratulations again!

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