Olympians, Australian captains and media personalities are inspiring the next wave of elite female athletes.
The Schoolgirls’ Breakfast Career Experience Day was hosted by the Department of Tourism, Sport and Hotel Management (Griffith Business School) and the School of Engineering.
Students find out about wearable sensor technology in Griffith University’s Red Zone.
Professor Graham Cuskelly said it’s a chance for students to understand that careers in sport extend further than just being an elite athlete. In fact, the majority of sports-focused students will find a job in various other roles making up the industry.
“This event provides a chance to explore their options,” Professor Cuskelly said.
“Whether that be in administrating, marketing, officiating, communications, engineering or something else.”
The event has been held on the Gold Coast for the past seven years, but 2017 marked the first time the Nathan campus had played host.
In front of an audience of Brisbane students, experts delved into career opportunities
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