--- title: "Career Accelerator" site: "Scotch Global Accelerate" url: "https://global.scotch.wa.edu.au/accelerate/programmes/career-accelerator" description: "The Career Accelerator is a six-day career immersion with full accommodation, meals, tuition, and transport. Develop the workplace skills employers wish you knew – while developing key connections that could accelerate your career trajectory." published: "2023-09-27" updated: "2026-06-11" --- # Career Accelerator The Career Accelerator is a six-day career immersion with full accommodation, meals, tuition, and transport. Develop the workplace skills employers wish you knew – while developing key connections that could accelerate your career trajectory. Path: Programmes › Career Accelerator The Career Accelerator is a six-day career immersion for ages 18 to 25. Develop the workplace skills employers wish you knew and establish key connections that could accelerate your career trajectory. Full accommodation, meals, tuition, and transport are included. Connecting young talent to industry ### [Contact us](https://global.scotch.wa.edu.au/accelerate/contact) Link: https://www.youtube.com/embed/xzCt9x6cgS4 ### Our 2026 programme Key information ### Duration Six days ### Location Scotch College, Perth ### Cost $3,000 per person (including GST) ### Hit the ground running ### Empowering students The work landscape has never moved faster. Employers need agile employees who can think on their feet, confidently communicate, and thrive in diverse teams. We’ll teach you how. ### Connecting young talent to industry ### Connections to industry Get a foot in the corporate door through immersive training, mentorship and real-life projects. ### A holistic approach ### Finding your personal brand From personal branding to yoga, you'll learn to develop your best self. By understanding what’s truly important to you, align your values with your future. ### The power of connection ### Building connections Connect and learn alongside likeminded people to create networks and understand different workplaces, industries and career opportunities. ### Learn from the best ### Ongoing mentoring Your opportunities continue to open up long after the program finishes. Get access to ongoing mentorship and development to help shape your future. ## Structure ### Strategy and Discovery Uncover your purpose, define your passion, and profile your personal journey in the future of work. ### Leadership Development Learn self-awareness, communication, problem-solving, and positive influence – essential skills for tomorrow’s leaders. ### Skills for the future Mentors help navigate challenges and reveal blind spots as you create solutions to real problems. You'll master teamwork and workplace basics as the foundations for workplace success. ### Applied learning and skills Engage in hands-on labs where you create resumes, develop digital CVs, and gain insight into the graduate landscape for a practical advantage. ### Influence and deliver Amplify your impact by working in teams, presenting collaborative ideas, and engaging with peers and industry leaders. Form: Accelerate ### School is not the end it is just the beginning School is not the end of the journey; it's just the beginning. Scotch Global is our way of providing the best possible start for more students, enabling them to transition seamlessly from school to further education and eventually into the workplace. [Scotch College](http://www.scotch.wa.edu.au) Quoteauthor: Dr Alec O’Connell, Headmaster of Scotch College, Perth ### Tools for successful career The feedback we received from young people is that it is difficult to know which skills to focus on developing and how to stand out in a competitive graduate market. This programme provides young people with the important tools they need to launch a successful career and draw attention to themselves for all the right reasons. Quoteauthor: Cara Fugill, Head of Scotch Global ### WACA testimonial The Career Accelerator programme left me impressed with the incredible talent and innovative solutions offered by the young university students taking part. Their fresh perspective on engaging the next generation in volunteering to address the decline in community sports volunteers is inspiring. For businesses looking to be part of shaping the future and tapping into the potential of tomorrow’s leaders, getting involved with Career Accelerator is an excellent opportunity. Quoteauthor: Carolyn Turner, Head of Philanthropy and Special Projects, WA Cricket ### Thank you testimonial Zali Young Congratulations on shaping 22 individuals into leaders who are ready to enter the workforce, with 'gold nuggets' of knowledge and invaluable connections. Thank you so much for the amazing opportunity Narelle. I garnered so much value from this programme and would highly recommend it to anyone that is offered the opportunity. We not only gained invaluable skills and knowledge, but also a network of friends, mentors and champions – what an experience! Quoteauthor: Zali Young, 2023 participant ### Thank you testimonial Will Chalmers Once again, I would just like to say thank you for the programme! It well and truly surpassed my expectations and I’ve learnt a great deal of valuable skills – thanks. Quoteauthor: Will Chalmers, 2023 participant ### Thank you testimonial Travis Ryan Such an amazing programme, I am privileged to have been apart of it. Thanks to Narelle Goodfield and Cara Fugill for all of their hard work preparing and running the course, as well as all the people who gave up their time to come and speak with us. Quoteauthor: Travis Ryan, 2023 participant ### Thank you testimonial Aydin Hutchinson Thanks again for the course, this has really helped me to expand on what I already know and I hope to use the knowledge I gained to grow as a person in a corporate environment. Thanks so much Narelle for creating this valuable programme it was such a blast. It was just an invaluable programme. Quoteauthor: Aydin Hutchison, 2023 participant ### Thank you testimonial AIM Congratulations to Narelle and the team from Scotch Global. A brilliantly designed and run programme that will be a huge boost to the lives and careers of every participant. Being a mentor was a rewarding opportunity to both support each member of the project team and to help guide the team towards returning a positive contribution to the sponsoring organisations. Quoteauthor: Dr Shaun Ridley, CEO, Australian Institute of Management ### Enrich your career ## Frequently asked questions ### Who is the Career Accelerator designed for? Our Career Accelerator residential programme is designed for third and fourth year university students (aged 18 to 25) who are nearing graduation and would benefit from intensive development on how to navigate their early career choices and shine in a competitive job market. The range of opportunities provided throughout the week offers practical experience, executive level advice and essential workplace skills training. There is ongoing mentorship offered post programme. ### Why would I enrol in Career Accelerator? Our aim is to make the transition from school to university and into the workforce a more informed pathway. The employment landscape has become increasingly complex to navigate and we understand the challenges young people face in obtaining good career advice, as well as the workplace skills organisations need from graduates. Making good career decisions and knowing how to present in your early career will likely influence your work-life happiness and opportunities. Our extensive industry connections, partnerships with universities, research into graduate skills and commitment to assisting young adults on their career path has allowed us to design a world class programme that bridges the gap. Our graduates of the programme explain the transformational learning that has taken place and the enormous opportunities that have arisen out of the mentorship they received. [Scroll down on our Career Accelerator page to read our testimonials](https://global.scotch.wa.edu.au/accelerate/programmes/career-accelerator) ### What are the fees? The fee for each programme depends on the service we are providing. The cost schedule can be found here – [Our fee structure](https://global.scotch.wa.edu.au/fees). ### What recognition will I receive on completion of the programme? Each student who successfully completes the programme will receive a certificate of completion. We encourage this certificate to be shared on professional social media, as the extensive links we have to organisations make it a highly regarded early career programme. Potential employers will view the participation in this course favourably. Whilst this programme is not recognised as prior learning for university courses, they are considered when students are applying for competitive courses, scholarships or alternative entry pathway into university. Additionally, some university courses require work placement hours to graduate, and our course is likely to be recognised in contributing towards this requirement. ### Who is involved with leading the programme? The programme leaders are renowned business professionals and teaching and learning experts who have had decades of experience in training and development. Our staff are friendly, approachable, have plenty of knowledge to share and make the experience fun. ### What if I can’t afford the fees at this time? Whilst there are no formal scholarships available for students, we may be able to source funding depending on your personal circumstances. We have strong partnerships with numerous school alumni, university departments and corporate organisations, who have on occasion, provided funding for capable students to participate in our programmes. If you are unsure if this exists for you, please contact us and we will be able to offer you further information. ### Can this help build my resume and interview experience? Students receive advice, guidance and practical experience for resume and interview skill building throughout the programme. The Head of Accelerate also offers post programme mentorship for graduates to assist with applying for suitable roles, advice on successfully navigating the application process, building relevant networks, resume refinement and negotiating workplace conditions. ### Is there an Alumni upon completion? Students who complete the programme automatically join our alumni that will directly benefit your networking and career opportunities. ### What does a residential mean and what can I expect? Our residential programme requires students to live on campus for the duration of the programme. All participants are accommodated in the Scotch College Senior School Boarding House and meals are served three times a day in our dining room. Dietary requirements are catered for when the information is provided on enrolment. Our accommodation offers comfortable, single lockable rooms, and shared social spaces for students to connect at the end of each day. There are communal bathrooms for each wing of the residence with separate toilet and shower facilities for female and males. Students will need a learning device (laptop), notebook, bedding for accommodation (sheets provided), both a range of casual and business attire, plus an appetite for learning about your future work and career development. ### Do I need to attend the full five days? Yes, this programme has been designed to be delivered over the five days. The programme starts early (usually with Yoga or Mindfulness) before breakfast is served then a full day of learning and activity prior to the evening/dinner speakers. Attendance is required for the full five days. Pre-online educational modules and pre-reading is required prior to the programme. It is anticipated this learning will take approximately six hours. ### What if I don’t know anyone attending? Most of our students don’t know anyone prior to attending the programme. However, the residential style of the programme allows for time to create a network of like-minded students and lasting alumni. Please read our testimonials from previous students who feel that a key strength of the programme were the connections they made. Our graduates of the programme explain the transformational learning that has taken place and the enormous opportunities that have arisen out of the mentorship they received. [Scroll down on our Career Accelerator page to read our testimonials](https://global.scotch.wa.edu.au/accelerate/programmes/career-accelerator) ### What real workplace experiences will I encounter? Our programme offers students a unique opportunity to work on real industry problems, designed by our corporate partners who then offer expert guidance and advice as you work through the problem. This mentorship will see you solve the problem with your peers and present your solution to industry professionals at the end of the week. --- Canonical HTML version: https://global.scotch.wa.edu.au/accelerate/programmes/career-accelerator