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Mr David Russell | Curriculum Co-ordinator / Student Advisor

Careers News 29 June 2017

Careers

Year 10 Subject Information Night for Senior Courses This Subject Information Night about Year 11 and 12 courses will be held on Tuesday 25 July 2017. The evening will commence at 6:30pm in the Staff Common Room with a meeting about the various levels in English, Maths, Science and History courses and the new syllabuses for these courses that are being introduced for Year 11 in 2018. After this at 7:30pm there is an information session in the MPC about the requirements for an HSC and ATAR. Following the MPC meeting, there is an opportunity to look at subject displays in the CAPA Theatre and talk to teachers about various courses. The evening should conclude by 9:15pm.

Specific subject talks detailing information about various HSC courses will be held at school early in Term 3 in readiness for students to express their subject preferences for further study. An information booklet will be given out on the night which contains a survey form for students to indicate their subjects of interest. The survey form will be due on 11 August. Using students’ expressions of interest, determination will be made as to what subjects are to be offered for 2018 Year 11 and what groupings of subjects will be in place from which students will make their subject choices. A variety of options exist for students finishing Year 10… some may go on to senior school and consider subsequent University study… for these students awareness of University requirements may be helpful in terms of subject choice. The UAC booklet about University entry in 2020 may be a helpful resource for these students… http://www.uac.edu.au/documents/publications/year10-booklet-20.pdf Another option is an apprenticeship and/or the workforce. For information about apprenticeships, visit… http://www.aapathways.com.au/Home There are also opportunities through specialist Colleges such as Bedford College where Childcare and Business Diploma courses can be studied… https://www.bedford.edu.au/

Year 12 – UAC Application and ATAR information

Your personal UAC PIN will be sent by email in July ready for applying for University courses through UAC which opens in early August. Note that you will need your UAC PIN and your NESA student number to apply. Many institutions accept application through UAC (e.g. University of Newcastle, Macquarie University). Some organisations receive applications directly (e.g. Avondale College) – students apply directly to these organisations rather than through UAC.

Your UAC PIN will be sent to your email address that is listed with NESA – please see Mr Russell if you want your email address changed or you can do this yourself by accessing your personal information at NESA via your Students Online account.

Your ATAR will be available online from the UAC website in December the day after HSC results are released. UAC will not be posting out UAC notices. You will be able to download and print your ATAR notice from the UAC site. To access your ATAR you will need your NESA student number and your UAC PIN.

Please see Mr Russell if you need more details or clarification.

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Year 10 Careers Expo Excursion The Careers Expo excursion was held on Tuesday (27th June) at Avondale College. The Expo presented opportunities for students to find out about a variety of career areas and avenues of further study. A multimedia showcase was presented providing information about a variety of vocations, including apprenticeships, and indicating areas of possible future work where there are expected skill shortages e.g. tourism and aged care. In the main Expo hall, students were able to investigate areas of personal interest by talking to career and institution representatives and collecting printed material to take away and read. Universities, TAFE, private colleges were represented along with various other organisations such as the Defence Force and Central Coast Council.

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Macquarie University News

Calling all high performing Extension 2 Maths students We’re excited about our new Bachelor of Actuarial Studies with the degree of Bachelor of Professional Practice Co-operative education program (Co-op) available for 2018 entry. This highly competitive course will see students alternate between classroom studies and vocational placements throughout the four-year course, while also receiving a scholarship valued at $18,200 per year for the duration of the course. High performing 4-unit (Extension 2) Mathematics students (or equivalent IB students) interested in the actuarial profession are strongly encouraged to apply for the Co-op program. Applications are now open. Student with questions? Call us on (02) 9850 6410, send us your query through ask.mq.edu.au or come along to Open Day on 19 August where you can attend presentations and speak to our academics.

Sydney University Talk Two representatives from University of Sydney spoke to students at an optional student meeting on Friday last week in CAPA 5. Students from Year 10, 11 and 12 were welcome and had the opportunity to hear about Sydney Uni’s courses and extra-curricular activities, scholarships and accommodation and also watch a short video about the university. A number of questions were asked after the talk and students were given reading material to take away.

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Alphacrucis News

For more information, visit https://www.ac.edu.au/

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Avondale College News Avondale President's Scholarship The President’s Scholarship is one of Avondale’s most prestigious scholarships. It is awarded to students from selected secondary schools throughout Australia and New Zealand who demonstrate a rare combination of academic excellence (likely to achieve a university ranking in the top 20% of their state, territory, or country), leadership and service to their school, family, church and community. Eligible recipients may have up to a maximum of one gap year after completing secondary school. Value: Up to $8,000 over the duration of the course Applications open: June 2017 Submit applications by: 4 August 2017 Download the Avondale President's Scholarship Form

Avondale Service/Leadership Scholarship (New Students)

Avondale offers up to seven Service/Leadership Scholarships to new students from Australia and three to new students from New Zealand. Value: $5,000 ($1,250 for each semester) for two years of study in any undergraduate or Outdoor Recreation VET courses. Applications open: June 2017 Submit applications by: 4 August 2017 Download the Service/Leadership Scholarship (New Students) form

For more information, see Mr Russell and/or visit http://www.avondale.edu.au/future-students/scholarships/

Chef Information

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UNSW News Co-Op scholarships and Rural Engineering scholarships Applications for the 2018 Co-op Program are open.. To help students navigate the Co-op application portal and answer some of the frequently asked questions, this year we have created some simple registration and application tutorial videos.

Mining Engineering

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2018 Camp Counselors USA program

Australian Film, Television and Radio School Australian Film Television and Radio School Open Day" 12 August. 10.00am to 3pm, Building 130, The Entertainment Quarter, Moore Park, Sydney. Find out how to start and progress your career in the screen and broadcast industries with the Australian Film Television and Radio School. This is a great opportunity to see our state-of-the-art facilities, meet our professional tutors, learn about our undergraduate and postgraduate courses and see for yourself why AFTRS is the #1 film, TV and radio school in Australia. http://www.aftrs.edu.au/events/aftrs-open-days

Notre Dame University – Sydney

Course info sessions at Notre Dame over the school holiday break. Students can book a session using the link shown here Course Advice Sessions or they can book at www.nd.edu.au/events/sydney where they can also see the other events in the coming weeks. 3-12 July 2017 at Broadway – book a half hour session If know what you would like to study at uni, that’s great. Book a session and come along to Broadway and discuss the course you want to do, the units you’ll study and the career opportunities. If you’re not sure which course you’d like to do at uni, that’s ok too. Come along and we’ll discuss the range of courses that are available and the unique Notre Dame student experience. We can also talk about the entrance requirements, the Notre Dame application process, key dates for your application and much more. Our course advisors can help you find a course that aligns with your interests, strengths and aspirations. Bring yourself or come with family and friends. You can also take a campus tour at the end of your course info session. If you are not able to find a time that is available, call us on 02 8204 4404 and we’ll organise a time for your course advice session

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Scholarship Opportunity – Property Valuation

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General News Graduate Outcomes - Is going to University worth it? With the fees you’ll pay and extra time spent hitting the books, you’re probably wondering if uni is ‘worth it’. Will you get a job? How much will you earn? Read on to get the facts. https://www.gooduniversitiesguide.com.au/education-blogs/tertiary-study/is-uni-worth-it Australian Maritime College Open Day 12 August If you love the ocean or boats then you will find something special to suit your interests here. Unable to attend, then book a campus tour. http://www.amc.edu.au/about-amc/news-and-events/events/amc-open-day UNSW Co-op Program Closes 30 September All programs offer industry experience. There are now 24 programs available in the fields of Business, Science, Engineering and Built Environment. All Co-op scholars in Accounting and Business Management; Finance and Banking; Commerce Information Systems; and Marketing will enrol in a 4 year B.Com (Co-op) Degree. Co-op scholars completing their degree in the Business Information Systems and Actuarial Studies are also awarded four year degrees, the B. Information Systems (Co-op) Degree in Business Information Systems and the B. Actuarial Studies (Co-op) Degree. Co-op scholars undertaking Engineering, Science and Built Environment programs will enrol in the aligned existing undergraduate program at UNSW. If you successfully progress to the interview stage you will be invited to attend a Briefing Day and an Interview Day. You will be asked to accept your interview online. http://www.coop.unsw.edu.au/future-students Robertson Scholars Leadership Program– Study in the US Closes 1 December The Robertson Scholars Leadership Program seeks to assist students who have demonstrated passion and potential to become great leaders in college and beyond. The Program valued at up to $50,000 per annum provides full tuition, room and board. Robertson Scholars at UNC will receive an additional living stipend (to cover travel, books, etc). In addition, support is provided for three summers of service, research and travel. Value $200,000. https://scholarships.online.unsw.edu.au/scholarship/sc_al_search_detail.display_scholarship_details?p_schedule_id=3497&p_scholarship_specific_id=1097 https://robertsonscholars.org/apply/international/ Macquarie Entry Navigator The navigator looks at your academic results in relevant HSC subjects to your engagement in your local community, previous study or work experience – and everything in between. You’ll be able to compare all of our entry programs and work out which ones suit you best and you’ll quickly discover you have more options open to you than you first thought. http://www.mq.edu.au/study/macquarie-entry-navigator Macquarie Technology Taster Day 5 July For Year 11 and 12 students who are keen study – and carve out a career – in the field of technology. It’s all about you getting a taste of what a day in the life of a Macquarie IT or Engineering student is really like. http://www.cvent.com/events/technology-taster-day/event-summary-c6499cf8391e4994b06f6275aac0e10f.aspx University of Notre Dame A Day in the Life of a Nursing Student 5 July . 10.00am to 2.00pm 160 Oxford St, Darlinghurst

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Thinking of a career in Nursing? Join us for a Day in the Life of a Nursing Student and find out about a career in the Nursing profession. Students attending the day will have the opportunity to find out about the Notre Dame Nursing program, meet academic staff, engage in clinical activities, experience a Nursing lecture and tour our campus. Lunch is provided. http://www.nd.edu.au/events/2017/a-day-in-the-life-of-a-nursing-student NECA Electrical Apprenticeships If you are interested in a career in the electrotechnology industry please contact us on mailto:apprentice@necatraining.com.au%20 or call on (02) 9744 2754. http://www.necagt.com.au/ A Day in the Life of a Designer 8 July. 9.30am to 3.30pm. 46-52 Mountain Street, Ultimo http://www.torrens.edu.au/about/events-and-workshops#Sydney A Day in the Life - Hospitality 8 July. 9.30am to 3.30pm. Hospitality 1-5 Hickson Road, The Rocks http://www.torrens.edu.au/about/events-and-workshops#Sydney A Day in the Life - Business 8 July. 9.30am to 3.30pm. 1-5 Hickson Road, The Rocks http://www.torrens.edu.au/about/events-and-workshops#Sydney Macleay College Advertising & Digital Media, Sports Business, Public Relations, Entrepreneurship, Journalism, Marketing Taster Day & Open Day Career Taster Day 7 July. 11.00am to 4.00pm https://macleay.edu.au/events/career-taster-day/ Open Day - 19 August. 9.00am to 2.00pm L2/28 Foveaux St, Surry Hills https://macleay.edu.au/events/open-day-sydney/ Sydney Design School Interior Decoration Masterclass 11 and 12 July. 9.30am to 4.00pm You will be designing a space in your own home so we will teach you how to measure your space, draw a simple floor plan and take photographs. It costs $385 http://sydneydesignschool.com.au/masterclass/ Sydney Design School Information Session 30 June. 1.00pm 6 July. 6.00pm If you’re passionate about becoming an Interior Designer or Interior Decorator then we invite you to come into our studios to learn more. Register for an Information Session or come to one of our Open Days to find out which course is best for you. While you’re here, have a look around and view our graduate’s exciting work. http://sydneydesignschool.com.au/info-sessions/ Billy Blue College of Design Day in the Life of a Designer – 8 July. 9.30am to 3.30pm Open Day – 12 August. 11.00am to 3.00pm 46-52 Mountain Street, Ultimo http://www.billyblue.edu.au/news-events/upcoming-events AIE Online Experience Day 8 July If you have ever wanted to study 3D animation, game design or VFX for film online with AIE then our Online Experience Day is an ideal opportunity to find out more. Course overview sessions will be running on the range of online courses in 3D animation,

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game art, game programming and game design offered by AIE. You will get to participate in workshops, guest speaker talks and much more.

http://www.aie.edu.au/oed New York Film Academy Open Days - Film Making, Acting, Screenwriting 29 July. 10.00am to 12.00pm 19 August 9 September 21 October Sydney: 19 Greek St, Glebe. 02 8964 9321. RSVP at: rsvpsydney@nyfa.edu Gold Coast: Southport Central Towers, Central 2E, 5 Lawson Street, Southport . 07 5585 9722. RSVP at: rsvpgc@nyfa.edu https://www.nyfa.edu.au/nyfa-events/ International College of Hotel Management Career Weeks 10 July to 14July 25 September to 29 September Designed to help those considering hospitality or a related business course. https://www.ichm.edu.au/about/careers/career-weeks JMC Academy - Scholarship Applications For 2018 Are Now Open Closes 15 December JMC Academy offers up to 8 Academic Undergraduate Scholarships in each campus, covering one year of tuition fees for any of JMC Academy's eight bachelor degrees. Ph: 1300 410311 http://www.jmcacademy.edu.au/apply/domestic-students/scholarships NIDA School Holiday Programs NIDA offers introductory through to advanced courses during the school holidays in a variety of disciplines including drama, acting on screen, music theatre, singing & acting, public speaking and more. https://www.open.nida.edu.au/holiday-classes Careers with Maths Stories https://careerswithstem.com/profiles/campaign-manager/ Looking at Growth Industries The Department of Employment has projected industry growth over the period to 2019, with Health Care and Social Assistance; Education and Training; and Professional, Technical and Scientific in the top three. https://www.gooduniversitiesguide.com.au/education-blogs/career-guidance/growth-industries-to-2019 Financial Assistance for Regional Students Moving Away from Home If you are living in a regional or rural area and need to move away from home to study next year you are probably feeling anxious about the big move. While metropolitan students are usually able to stay at home until they find their feet, many country students are forced out of their comfort zone as they try to adjust to the student lifestyle, living in a city and the new responsibilities and expenses of living away from home. https://www.gooduniversitiesguide.com.au/education-blogs/tertiary-study/financial-assistance-for-regional-students-moving-away-from-home Discover how to get airline ready in 25 days at Aviation Australia's Flight Attendant Info Session Are you a people person? Do you love to travel? A career as a Flight Attendant could be just for you! Hear exclusive stories from Flight Attendant's and discover how you can get airline ready in just 25 days. Attend the Aviation Australia Flight Attendant Career Session on 27 July, 6.30pm at Qantas Centre of Service Excellence. Register now eventbrite.com.au/o/aviation-australia-7785081755 ENID girls program: careers & wellbeing in-school sessions An online platform and school presentation program dedicated to empowering girls’ to pursue the career and future they desire: showing them opportunities, role models and providing skills, mindsets, confidence, self-belief and support networks to achieve them. ENID creates a community, written by girls, for girls to address issues young girls are currently facing. http://www.enidnetwork.com/

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AIE Free Workshops in Game Development & Animation AIE's Industry Experience Days are a great opportunity to learn about the different pathways to get into the games and animation industry. Students will discover what should be in a portfolio and will be able to get creative in practical workshops using industry-standard 3D animation and game development tools. www.aie.edu.au/ied HSC DRAMA FEEDBACK SESSIONS AFTT will now be offering High School workshops, open age Short Courses and HSC Drama feedback sessions. This extensive new program will offer tailored introductory and intermediate content, allowing your students to explore their passion and learn the skills required to take the next step in their creative path. High School workshops are designed to give students a taste of what a career in the Film and Acting industry would be like. Guided by industry level tutors, the short courses will afford your students the opportunity to develop skills in Avid, Production Design, Writing, Cinematography, the Eric Morris Acting Techniques or Audition Preparation. The HSC Drama feedback sessions will offer students a fresh perspective on their individual or group project and time to workshop new ideas and performance techniques. Find out more at www.aftt.edu.au/events ACU Open Days Come to ACU's Canberra Open Day on 26 August and find out everything you need to know about studying at ACU. Tour the campus, meet staff and students, discuss entry opportunities, and talk to experts about your study options and career goals. Register to attend for a chance to win a $5000 study trip to ACU's Rome campus! http://www.acu.edu.au/openday University of Sydney: Tailored Open Day Experience for Interstate and Regional Students Saturday 26 August, 10am. Join us for an exclusive experience designed for prospective interstate and regional students. Through access to university recruitment staff, discover scholarship opportunities, on-campus accommodation, global exchange options and the transformed Sydney Undergraduate Experience. Registration required as places are limited. http://www.interstateopenday.eventbrite.com.au AFTRS OPEN DAY, 12 August, 10am-3pm Come along to the Australian Film Television & Radio School's Open Day to progress your career in the screen and broadcast industries. Check out the School’s state-of-the-art facilities, meet industry tutors, learn about the 2018 Diplomas and the Bachelor of Arts Screen: Production. AFTRS, The Entertainment Quarter, Moore Park, NSW 2021. Details: http://www.aftrs.edu.au/events/aftrs-open-days Road Designer in Training with Roads and Maritime Services Road Designer In Training program is a Roads and Maritime initiative where trainees will be working on challenging transport, road and infrastructure projects in NSW while completing the Associate Degree in Civil Engineering with the University of Western Sydney, The College. Upon completion trainees might have the opportunity to apply for a full time position within road design industry. Get a cadetship to become a teacher, apply today! Do you have any Year 12 students who are interested in becoming a teacher? Students can work part-time in a school and get paid whilst studying and graduate with a permanent teaching position with a cadetship from the NSW Department of Education. Applications are now open! Head to our website https://www.teach.nsw.edu.au/getpaidtostudy/cadetships Get paid to become a teacher and be guaranteed a permanent job! Do you have any students who are interested in becoming teachers? Or current teachers looking to re-train? They can get paid to study a subject area in demand. Students are guaranteed a permanent job, $5000 per year of full time study and $3000 appointment allowance. Applications are now open! Head to our website https://www.teach.nsw.edu.au/getpaidtostudy SAT and ACT Standardised Tests A reminder to encourage students interested in studying in the US to sit their SAT or ACT standardised test by the end of year 11. A summary of each test and upcoming testing dates can be found here http://www.internationallyeducated.com.au/single-post/2017/04/27/The-SAT-and-ACT-Standardised-Tests---Updated. Feel free to contact us with any questions www.internationallyeducated.com.au Changes to psychology 4+2 pathway and rural health investment The Psychology Board of Australia has released revised guidelines for the 4+2 pathway to becoming a registered psychologist https://www.myhealthcareer.com.au/psychology/revised-internship-program-guidelines and the Federal Government has invested in rural training hubs for health students https://www.myhealthcareer.com.au/health-industry/regional-health-training-hubs