Published Friday, 15 February, 2008 at 09:26 AM
Minister for Main Roads and Local Government
The Honourable Warren Pitt
Main Roads scholarship paves way to successful career
Mackay engineering student Paula Clark is travelling quickly along the road to success thanks to a Main Roads academic scholarship.
About to start her third year of studies at Central Queensland University, Ms Clark said the State Government scholarship would allow her to focus wholly on her studies and guaranteed her a job once she graduated.
The Main Roads scholarship covers all of Ms Clark's university fees, and provides living and text book allowances.
Once Ms Clark graduates, she will complete a four-and-a-half-year contract with Main Roads, which guarantees her a job with Main Roads, opening up opportunities across Queensland.
"I am very excited and grateful for the opportunity to have a guaranteed job with Main Roads after graduation," Mr Clark said.
"This scholarship also allows me to work on some of Mackay's major road projects from the planning stages right through to construction."
Ms Clark started vacation work with the organisation in November 2006 and returned to work with Main Roads during the summer vacation. She is currently working as part of the project team for the $33.6 million Hospital Bridge replacement project.
"To be able to work on such an important and high-profile project is a fantastic experience for me and I'm grateful for the opportunity," she said.
Main Roads Minister Warren Pitt said the professional development of engineers was crucial to the future of Main Roads and industry in Queensland.
"Ensuring that engineering students and graduates are exposed to a broad range of experiences, early in their careers, is an important part of their professional development," Mr Pitt said.
Member for Mackay Tim Mulherin praised the efforts of Paula, who had also received an earlier Main Roads scholarship.
“In early 2006, Paula also received a joint scholarship from Main Roads and Central Queensland University. The scholarship offered a one-off payment at the end of both her first and second years of study,” Mr Mulherin said.
"With skills shortages becoming a way of life for many employers, it's important that we nurture local students and ensure that the opportunities available in bigger cities are also available to them here in regional Queensland," he said.
Main Roads offers scholarships each year to engineering students as well as other in-demand professions. Information on scholarships and employment opportunities at Main Roads can be found at www.thinkdifferent.com.au.
Media contacts: Mr Pitt’s Office 3227 8819; Mr Mulherin’s Office 4957 8422
About to start her third year of studies at Central Queensland University, Ms Clark said the State Government scholarship would allow her to focus wholly on her studies and guaranteed her a job once she graduated.
The Main Roads scholarship covers all of Ms Clark's university fees, and provides living and text book allowances.
Once Ms Clark graduates, she will complete a four-and-a-half-year contract with Main Roads, which guarantees her a job with Main Roads, opening up opportunities across Queensland.
"I am very excited and grateful for the opportunity to have a guaranteed job with Main Roads after graduation," Mr Clark said.
"This scholarship also allows me to work on some of Mackay's major road projects from the planning stages right through to construction."
Ms Clark started vacation work with the organisation in November 2006 and returned to work with Main Roads during the summer vacation. She is currently working as part of the project team for the $33.6 million Hospital Bridge replacement project.
"To be able to work on such an important and high-profile project is a fantastic experience for me and I'm grateful for the opportunity," she said.
Main Roads Minister Warren Pitt said the professional development of engineers was crucial to the future of Main Roads and industry in Queensland.
"Ensuring that engineering students and graduates are exposed to a broad range of experiences, early in their careers, is an important part of their professional development," Mr Pitt said.
Member for Mackay Tim Mulherin praised the efforts of Paula, who had also received an earlier Main Roads scholarship.
“In early 2006, Paula also received a joint scholarship from Main Roads and Central Queensland University. The scholarship offered a one-off payment at the end of both her first and second years of study,” Mr Mulherin said.
"With skills shortages becoming a way of life for many employers, it's important that we nurture local students and ensure that the opportunities available in bigger cities are also available to them here in regional Queensland," he said.
Main Roads offers scholarships each year to engineering students as well as other in-demand professions. Information on scholarships and employment opportunities at Main Roads can be found at www.thinkdifferent.com.au.
Media contacts: Mr Pitt’s Office 3227 8819; Mr Mulherin’s Office 4957 8422