Providing knowledge and transitional support to secondary school students
Join us in 2024 as part of our commitment to higher education and building vibrant, connected and resilient communities through shaping the next generation of responsible business or government leaders.
Information about our November Ambassadors Program for years 9, 10 and 11, and the 2025 Schools program is now available below.
Ambassadors Program
Years 9, 10 and 11
The GriffithBUSINESS Ambassadors Program provides students with the support they need for a career in business, tourism and hospitality, or in government. Through a series of on-campus experiences, they will develop their knowledge through the lens of social innovation and enterprise.
A Griffith lecturer hosts the day conducting a presentation on a Business, Accounting, Economics, or Tourism and Hospitality topic. Following the presentation students complete an interactive activity, working with students from other schools to generate a response to the task. Students are also provided with information on degrees offered by Griffith that align with the topic, as well as additional information related to tertiary study options.
For further information on the November Ambassadors program for years 9, 10 & 11 below.
Responsible Leaders Challenge
Years 10 and 11
The Responsible Leaders Challenge is aligned with the senior school curriculum and empowers budding entrepreneurs and marketers to unleash their creativity and business acumen.
This in-school challenge requires participants to work in teams to devise compelling solutions for contemporary business problems set by real businesses.
Better Business Conference
Year 12
The transition for secondary students into university study can be overwhelming, complex, and competitive. The Better Business Conference aims to support students in their transition from the supported framework of school, to the flexible and autonomous nature of tertiary studies.
Held in June 2024 the Better Business Conference is an immersive on-campus day designed to help Year 12 students take the next step towards a successful career in modern, sustainable business, tourism and hospitality, or government.
Professional Development for Teachers
Secondary school teachers are recognised for the vital role they play in students’ transition to tertiary studies. The GriffithBUSINESS Schools Program offers a series of professional development workshops to support you in providing a curriculum that is up-to-date with current practice
Topics
Seminars with a focus on hot topics of Business, Accounting and Economics will be offered each school term, and held in person or online to support with the new curriculum. Seminar dates and topics will be announced soon.
Teacher Network Hub
You're invited to join our Teacher Network Hub where educators can find new teaching resources and case studies that will support the new syllabus commencing in 2025.
Benefits
A certificate of participation will provide you with evidence of your professional development. You will also have the opportunity to attend a short networking session following the workshop.
Teachers Workshop: Enterprising skills for the 21st century
with Professor Naomi Birdthistle, Director, Griffith MBA
The Enterprising skills for the 21st century workshops for 2024 have concluded. If you have missed out, you can download the teacher handbook and student workbook below.
Scholarships
As a means of recognising Year 12 students’ commitment to pursuing tertiary education, a number of Pro-Vice Chancellor Griffith Business School Scholarships are available.
To find out if your school is eligible, please email gbs-schools@griffith.edu.au