Hennessy Catholic College, Young, students Hannah and Kara Mooney have been accepted into the University of Canberra’s (UC) Fast Forward Program. They are two out of only 25 senior students from across the ACT and wider Canberra region selected to participate in the program. 

The UC Fast Forward Program is an exclusive club for Year 11 students that assists them in preparing for life at university. The program allows current Year 11’s to apply and receive a conditional offer for admission into a UC Course. Their continued involvement in the program throughout Year 12, means that Hannah and Kara will receive a guaranteed offer of admission to UC.

Throughout the next 12 months, the girls will participate in career workshops, seminars, activities with industry partners and UC recruitment events. They will also receive a $2,000 study grant once they begin university. The girls will be employed as student ambassadors and will be offered internship opportunities with UC industry partners.

Kara and Hannah are an integral part of the Hennessy community. Earlier this year, they travelled to Cambodia with the College to build homes in the Siem Reap province. Both girls were elected by their peers to be part of the Senior Leadership Team at the College in 2020. They had to demonstrate high levels of personal commitment to leadership, academic achievement, volunteer work and extracurricular involvement in their application. 

“I am very grateful for this opportunity,” said Hannah. “It just shows what hard work and determination can do. I hope to meet new people and learn about the uni lifestyle.”

“The possibility of getting into this program, at first, was a dream of mine,” said Kara. “Now that I’m in the program it shows me I have the motivation and willpower to do anything. I hope the program will fulfill all of my expectations and have a small taste of uni life.”

Hennessy Catholic College Careers Adviser, Leanne McGrath congratulated the girls on their achievement. “This is such a fantastic opportunity for Hannah and Kara. What a wonderful start to their final year of school.”