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The QUT Chapter of Golden Key follows the mission, vision and values defined by International Headquarters. We encompass a diverse community with members ranking the top 15% across all faculties in QUT. We provide our members a number of activities and events to help enhance their professional networks (corporate events), support the local community (community events) and socialise with the general public (social events). At QUT we have a stronger emphasis on professional development as well as community service and social growth.
Take a look at the sections below to learn more about the QUT Chapter of Golden Key. If you would like to learn more about Golden Key International take a look at our about Golden Key International page or visit the official Golden Key 'About Us' webpage.
Advantages of Getting Involved:
Deeper involvement with our Chapter's activities can expose you to a variety of leadership, professional and soft skills (including liaising with businesses, facilitating groups, and managing events). It can also provide you opportunities to make new friends, travel to exciting locations around the world, and support your local community.
Participation in Golden Key can positively change your lives in ways you may have once thought were impossible. By attending meetings and volunteering time to support our Chapter, you will inherently enhance your personal, professional and leadership skills. How has Golden Key affected our lives?
"Being an active Golden Key member has provided me with countless opportunities for personal growth and development. I have been able to establish career contacts and have also been fortunate to work with many like-minded people on various Golden Key projects. I definitely would encourage everyone to become an active member – you never know where it might lead..."
Ms Shan Georgina Hughes
(QUT Chapter President, 2008)
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"My GK experience has opened my eyes to what University can really offer. It's so much more than just a society.... It's social, it's networking and it's life-long friends. And it doesn't have to end after your degree does. It continues for as long as you want to be involved."
Ms Emma Cillekens
(QUT Chapter Vice President, 2008)
"The most valuable thing Golden Key has given me has been the opportunity to meet other students from outside my faculty, and indeed outside Brisbane and Australia. I have formed many lifelong friendships through Golden Key, with people I would otherwise never have met. Golden Key has also give me the opportunity to be part of a team doing something other than a university project and, occasionally, the opportunity to step up and lead."
Mr Andrew O'Brien
(QUT Chapter Graduate Advisor, 2008)
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"The Golden Key International Honour Society has helped me become a leader amongst my peers and in the community in which we operate. These skills transfer to my current career and have contributed to making me a well-rounded candidate for perspective employers. The organisation has given me the chance to grow and learn from others from all walks of life through their community service endeavours. My membership continues to bring great friends and experiences, and crucial corporate networks."
Ms Larissa Fennell
(QUT Chapter Community Service Chair, 2008)
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"Being an active Golden Key member has allowed me to make a vast number of contacts, both professional and social and both in Australia and overseas. It has also allowed me to gain experience in the organisation of community and social events. I would recommend for any member to become more active in the Golden Key society as it is a really enjoyable experience and the friends you make are irreplaceable..."
Ms Marilla Dickfos
(QUT Chapter Treasurer, 2008)
"When I first started, I never thought of becoming an Executive member or being so actively involved. Raising my hand as a Golden Key volunteer has opened doors for me, as it has improved my confidence, enriched my soft and professional skills and helped me establish countless friendships spanning across the world. Involvement with Golden Key is definitely a worthwhile experience. Give it a try - you won't regret it..."
Mr Donald Gee
(QUT Chapter Web Engineer, 2008)
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Membership Benefits:
The QUT Chapter of Golden Key provides its members a portal to a variety of services and events including scholarships, conferences, networks, tools and activities. These are organised to help members grow as well rounded individuals, widen their professional networks and encourage altruistic conduct through community service.
Professional careers are established during study. Your membership with the Golden Key provides potential employers legitamite and verified recognition of your academic achievements (a beneficial addition to a professional resumé). Golden Key also provides a number of member exclusive benefits, including scholarships and in partnership with Lode, GK-Unlocked, which is a candidate database links employers and GK members together (students, graduates and alumni). GK-Unlocked is aimed to allow Golden Key members to build an online profile to be searched by employers and recruiters.
Services to the community and extra-curricular activities play an equally important role in personal development. Golden Key Local Chapters organise a series of activities and events which benefits the community, enriches personal growth and instils personal satisfaction. The QUT Chapter incorporates all of these benefits with additional focuses for its members and the local community, including:
- Academic Achievement: Golden Key recognises your achievement and can assist you to unlock your future as a successful academic or professional. Golden Key International offer a number of scholarships, higher education opportunities and even employment.
- Professional Networks: Potential employment often depends on both knowledge and professional communicative abilities. The QUT Chapter organises a number of corporate events. Members are also encouraged to use applications including Lode as part of the GK Unlocked partnership to develop your profile and resumé for potential employers.
- Community Service: QUT Golden Key engages in community events to inspire mutual growth and make contributions to our nurturing society. Events are held annually, primarily focusing on helping underprivileged children, young students and the general community. Particular highlights include, 'Christmas in July' and 'Tutoring for Schools'.
- Social Interactions: Social interaction plays an equally significant role in personal development and balanced lifestyle. The QUT Chapter has organised numerous social events to allow members and the general community to interact, socialise and enjoy memorable experiences. Social events vary depending upon suggestions provided to the This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. , however we have received a lot of good feedback from recent participants.
Golden Key also connects you with students throughout the University. Friendships are forged instantaneously, on both a domestic and an international level with life long relationships established in areas, sometimes, seemingly oblivious to you.
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