FINISHING YEAR 12 IN 2026?

KEEN TO GET SERIOUSLY READY FOR YOUR CAREER?

Whether you’re 100% locked in or have no idea what's next, this event has your back. Part workshop and part inspirational talk, Seriously Ready will offer you practical tips without being boring. Leave feeling less stressed and more excited about your future.

THREE HOURS / THREE SESSIONS / ZERO BORING BITS

COST: Free (register now as limited tickets are available)
WHERE: James Cook University (Nguma-bada Campus, Smithfield, Cairns)
WHO IT IS FOR: 2026 Year 12 students. The content is suitable whether you’re planning to go to uni or TAFE, enter the workforce, start a trade, take a gap year or follow another awesome path.
WHAT YOU'LL LEAVE WITH: a career strategy for the first 12 months after school that's easy to apply and gets you ahead faster, without hating life.
PERFECT IF: you're feeling nervous about your ATAR, worried about the impact of AI on your future or putting pressure on yourself not to get your career decisions wrong.

HACKS TO GET AHEAD / HELP TO MAKE DECISIONS / HYPE TO GET INSPIRED

For more details about the event, head to unseriouscareers.com/seriouslyready

About the presenter Alana Kilmartin

Alana is the author and founder of Unserious Careers.

After growing up in regional Victoria, Alana's career took multiple unexpected turns. Spectacularly burning out as one of New Zealand's top travel agents became the catalyst for her first book, Unserious Careers.

Since 2025 she has presented to students at over 300 high schools across Australia and NZ. She’s now launching the Unserious Careers Seriously Ready National Tour to help Year 12 graduates kickstart their careers.

A couple of important details

The exact building and room details will be confirmed via email in the week before the event. The calendar event location shows the university campus only.
The content Alana covers at the event will be general in nature and is not intended to be professional career advice. Think of her as a mentor - sharing stories, ideas and hacks to help you start your career with confidence.

Filming and photography will take place at the event.
Here's a link to our privacy policy and event terms and conditions.

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