Sam Symes, the New principal of the Australian Trade College North Brisbane had a chat with the Redcliffe Guide about his ambition to help young people find a tangible outcome for their future.
He spoke about the unique opportunity the trade college brings and how the students that attend often have a ‘clearly defined purpose’.
“They very much come because they’re looking for their people, they’re looking for belonging, they’re looking for purpose and reason,” Mr Symes said.
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