SSC Careers News 04 2019

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CAREERS NEWS NEWSLETTER VOLUME XXXVI Nº 41 CRN 33 nd 22 March, 2019

UNSW CO-OP SCHOLARSHIP INDUCTION CEREMONY On Friday evening, 8th March, Margarita Psaras, from our 2018 HSC class, was inducted into the UNSW Co-op Scholarship program in a ceremony held at Leighton Hall in their Scientia building. This prestigious scholarship program, worth over $18000 per year of study, will allow Margarita to undertake internships with some of Australia’s leading companies whilst studying for her B. Actuarial Studies. Congratulations Margarita! We look forward to hearing about her future endeavours as well as those of all our past students.

Year 12 students and parents can find out more about the Co-op program at: https://www.coop.unsw.edu.au/

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YEAR 12!!! UTS CO-OP SCHOLARSHIPS OPEN Round 1 applications for UTS co-op scholarship programs - the Bachelor of Accounting and Bachelor of Information Technology are now open.

BACHELOR OF ACCOUNTING CO-OP PROGRAM If you are a high achieving school leaver and believe you could be one of Australia’s future business leaders, then the Bachelor of Accounting cooperative education scholarship program has been designed just for you. The Bachelor of Accounting provides you with a multi-skilled accounting degree with strong emphasis on both accounting and financial management, both essential business tools.

Register for the next Information Evening on Tuesday 14th May 2019, 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm AEST Register now: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/uts-bachelor-of-accounting-bacc-coop-scholarship-information-evening-tickets-55060807357?utm_term=eventurl_text Applications are now open for the Bachelor of Accounting Apply now: https://www.uts.edu.au/future-students/business/businesscourses/undergraduate-programs/bachelor-accounting/application The latest UTS Bachelor of Accounting Course Guide is available Download now: https://www.uts.edu.au/sites/default/files/201902/BAcc%20Brochure%202019.pdf BACHELOR OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY CO-OP PROGRAM The BIT is a highly competitive course – it’s been designed with future leaders in mind. To get in, you’ll need to demonstrate how you stand out from the crowd.

You’ll be assessed on these key criteria:  Your application form  A face-to-face industry interview at UTS  Your Selection Rank Successful students generally achieve a Selection Rank of 85 - 99.95; however, your ATAR is just one component of your application.

The interview is your chance to show your passion for technology, your involvement in extracurricular activities, your communication and interpersonal skills and your desire to carve out a career as a senior leader in your field.

Please note: applications for 2020 are open from 4 March - 8 September 2019. Interviews will be held in early October at UTS, Ultimo.

How to apply Applying for the BIT is a multi-step process. Here’s what you need to do:  Submit your UTS BIT online application Complete the UTS BIT online application form.  Submit your UAC application (applications open in April) Nominate the Bachelor of Information Technology (UAC code 603210) as one of your preferences with the Universities Admissions Centre (opens external site).  Attend an interview If you’ve submitted a strong application, you will be invited to attend a face-to-face interview at UTS. Apply now.

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UPCOMING EVENTS AT UTS: 17 April 2019 Discover Midwifery

24 April 2019 Year 11 and 12 HSC Economics and Business Studies workshop

14 May 2019 Bachelor of Accounting Co-op Scholarship Info Evening

UNSW BUILT ENVIRONMENT WORKSHOPS  18 April. 9.00am to 4.00pm  10 July. 9.00am to 4.00pm  18 July. 9.00am to 4.00pm For years 10, 11 and 12, incorporate Design, Architecture, Planning and Construction to solve a real-world challenge. The workshop aims to investigate better solutions to enhance the lives of children and elderly living in a city.   

18 April register here: https://www.events.unsw.edu.au/event/experience-unsw-builtenvironment-workshops-0 10 July register here: https://www.events.unsw.edu.au/event/experience-unsw-builtenvironment-workshops-1 18 July register here: https://www.events.unsw.edu.au/event/experience-unsw-builtenvironment-workshops-2

ACU Community Achiever Program The Community Achiever Program (CAP) was previously named the Early Achievers’ Program (EAP).

The program offers future students who are active in their community early entry to their undergraduate course of choice. It also provides opportunities to enhance leadership and volunteering skills.

If you’re successful in applying for the CAP, you could receive an offer to study with us as early as August. https://www.acu.edu.au/study-at-acu/admission-pathways/i-volunteer-regularly UTS: INFORMATION EVENINGS Discover Midwifery Wednesday 17 April 2019, 5.30pm | Register Discover Nursing Wednesday 17 July 2019, 5.30pm | Register Wednesday 13 November 2019, 5.30pm Registrations haven't opened for this session yet. Please check back in late July 2019.

Get a taste for what you can study in health at UTS at one of our Discover Health sessions.

Find out more about our courses at an info session, then head on a tour of our world-class facilities. https://www.uts.edu.au/future-students/health/why-health-uts/events-and-brochures/discoversessions

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UTS - DISCOVER SPORT AND EXERCISE Thursday 18 July 2019, 1.00pm Registrations haven't opened for this session yet. Please email health@uts.edu.au if you want to be notified. https://www.uts.edu.au/future-students/health/why-health-uts/events-and-brochures/discoversessions STUDENT AND PARENT INFO NIGHT - MACQUARIE UNIVERSITY 1st May This event is an opportunity for students to learn how our innovative courses will prepare them for the future, learn about our early entry, adjustment factors and pathway programs and discover how our location within the Macquarie Park Innovation District will help them connect with future employers. - E: futurestudents@mq.edu.au. P: 9850 6767 MACQUARIE IN A DAY - MACQUARIE UNIVERSITY 17 & 18 April For Years 11 and 12 students. This is a great chance to experience what a day in the life of a Macquarie student is really like. On the day students will be able to get a feel for the campus, sit in on lectures and demos and experience practicals and tutorials. For more information and to register, see Mq.edu.au/mqinaday

MEDICINE, DENTISTRY - NIE SIMULATED UCAT DAY WORKSHOP FOR YEARS 10, 11 OR 12 Find a date and location that suits you from 11 March to 22 July.

Our workshops are designed to cover every section, the various types of UCAT-style questions to be encountered and how to tackle them: NSW Sydney 12-May-19 Sunday UNSW - Kensington Campus Enrol Now NSW Sydney 7-April-19 Sunday UNSW - Kensington Campus Enrol Now NSW Sydney 9-Jun-19 Sunday UNSW - Kensington Campus Enrol Now https://www.nie.edu.au/ucat-courses/simulated-ucat-day-workshop YEAR 10 SUBJECT SELECTION EVENINGS UNSW will be holding several information evenings for Year 10 students and parents, during April and May. These events fill up quickly, so register “asap” if you are interested in attending.

The following link will provide further information and registration details: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/year-10-subject-selection-evening-registration YEAR 10 ENGINEERING DAY AT UNSW Thursday 23rd May UNSW Experience Engineering Day allows students to experience the innovative and creative ways that engineers solve real-world challenges.

High school students in year 10 are invited to choose an engineering theme that includes three interactive hands-on workshops at UNSW Kensington campus. These workshops give

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students a taste of the extensive range of engineering disciplines and careers available to them.

Throughout the day, students have the opportunity to speak to academic staff and current students to find out more about the various engineering degrees and opportunities on offer at one of Australia's leading Universities.

Morning tea and lunch will be provided.

Interested students should see Ms Hakos as soon as possible to be included in the day.

UNIVERSITY OF NOTRE DAME – GETTING TO KNOW NURSING EVENING Tuesday 14 May. 6:00pm – 7:30pm 160 Oxford St, Darlinghurst Dreaming of a career in Nursing? Come along to our ‘Getting to Know Nursing’ event and find out why Notre Dame is ranked the Number 1 University for Overall Quality of Educational Experience in Australia (QILT).

At this session, you will have the opportunity to:  Learn more about our nursing program and unique admission process  Meet the Dean and other academic staff  Chat to current nursing students about life at Notre Dame  Explore our purpose-built Darlinghurst campus Apply directly on the day.

Places are strictly limited. Please register below or contact us on 02 8204 4404 or sydney@nd.edu.au for further information. https://www.notredame.edu.au/events-items/getting-to-know-nursing ACU Elite Athlete and Performer Program The Elite Athlete and Performer Program (EAPP) is designed to give students who are top sporting or artistic performers the tools they need to achieve balance across their active and academic lives.

The program comes with a range of benefits, including:  adjustment factors (bonus points) to your entry score  early timetabling  academic support (deferred exams, extensions, special considerations)  access to travel grants and scholarships. https://www.acu.edu.au/student_experience/student_life/elite_athlete_and_performer_progra m ACU Passion for Business – Early Entry Program

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NOW OPEN!

Let your values create value. Our Passion for Business (P4B) program gets you guaranteed early entry into an ACU business course, so you can focus on completing school with the knowledge you’ve been awarded a place in the degree of your choice.  an early conditional offer from ACU before receiving your ATAR/OP from the Tertiary Admissions Centre and prior to completing your final exams  access to our Academic Skills workshops, CareerHub and networking events  study abroad opportunities https://www.acu.edu.au/study_at_acu/pathways_and_entry_schemes/year_12_student_entry/p assion_for_business

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TORRENS UNIVERSITY- BILLY BLUE DESIGN- WORKSHOPS Spend a day at Torrens University and discover what a day in the life of a design or gaming student is REALLY like. Their workshops are free, and an ideal way to get a feel for what you like, what you don’t like and where you might see yourself in the future. You won’t know until you try!

Workshop Types:  Communication (Graphic) Design  Interior Design  Branded Fashion Design  Photography  Digital Media  Gaming Saturday 13 April, 9:30am–1:30pm Sydney https://www.torrens.edu.au/about/events-andworkshops?utm_source=sfmc&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=tua-t1-ditl1-190318#all

TAFE AND APPRENTICESHIPS Apprenticeship Interview - What we look for.

What do interviewers want in an apprenticeship interview? https://www.migas.com.au/news/apprenticeship-interviews-what-do-we-look-for/ Australian Apprenticeship Pathways Industry Information Investigate in detail a wide range of career fields on offer for apprenticeships and traineeships. https://www.aapathways.com.au/careers-for-australian-apprenticeships-traineesh/industryinformation Essential Energy Apprenticeships If working outdoors and in a team environment is appealing to you, an apprenticeship with Essential Energy may be the perfect way to kickstart your career.

During your apprenticeship you will work towards a trade qualification while learning on-the job. Your apprenticeship journey will be supported by a great crew and a professional training team.

If you would like to express your interest in the 2020 Apprentice intake, please register online. You will then be kept up to date on when applications open. https://www.essentialenergy.com.au/careers/apprenticeships?fbclid=IwAR15NDniwqTy8_Dl 6SYsRWXApDKKqY4AOnxLxBwZLr1RFmdvD44WK47fLvc Qantas Group Pilot Academy We train our pilots to the highest standards and we can draw on almost 100 years of aviation experience. We want to help shape the next generation of pilots and that’s why we’re establishing the Qantas Group Pilot Academy. It will open its doors in 2019 with an initial intake of 100 pilots, and once it’s fully established we aim to train up to 500 pilots a year.

We expect the typical entrants to be high school or university graduates with a strong academic performance. After 18 months of classroom, simulator and real world flight training

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you’ll graduate. The training could lead to employment with one of the Qantas Group airlines, including Jetstar. https://www.qantas.com/au/en/about-us/our-company/pilot-academy.html NSW POLICE FORCE – RECRUITING INFORMATION SESSIONS Saturday 13 April 2019 Time: 9.00am - 12.00pm Tickets available 8.00am 29 March 2019 And Saturday 15 June 2019 Time: 9.00am - 12.00pm Tickets available 8.00am 31 May 2019 NSW Police Headquarters, 1 Charles Street, Parramatta Attend an information session to find out more about being a NSW Police Officer and the recruitment process. Sessions are generally run at Police Headquarters, Parramatta. Due to limited availability and space, bookings will be accepted from prospective applicants only. https://www.police.nsw.gov.au/recruitment/news/information_sessions Police Recruitment Process Learn about the process and the requirements here: https://www.police.nsw.gov.au/recruitment Australian Federal Police Entry Level How to go about applying for entry level positions. https://www.afp.gov.au/careers/entry-level-recruit-policing-and-protective-service-officerrecruitment Join their Facebook Recruitment group for info and updates at: https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=www.afp.gov.au%2Fcareers%2Fentry-levelrecruit-policing-and-protective-service-officer-recruitment Teach in a Rural NSW School Years 10 -12 who are interested in becoming a teacher in a rural NSW school? The NSW Department of education is offering scholarships to school students with a guaranteed permanent job, financial assistance throughout the course of study and 6,000 appointment allowance and $7,500 per year of full time study. Head to this website to find out more: https://www.teach.nsw.edu.au/getpaidtostudy/teach-rural-scholarships Enter here to receive alerts and updates: https://nsw.us3.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=1b73da7775cca263240290668&id=c01c5cfffe DEFENCE JOBS INFO SESSIONS No matter what force you wish to join or the type of defence career, you will find the right event option for you by going to this site: https://www.facebook.com/pg/DefenceJobsAustralia/events/ SCORE A SPORTS SCHOLARSHIP TO A TOP US COLLEGE Did you know that playing a sport can actually help you get into a top US university?

Did you know that playing a sport can help you pay for tuition and living expenses at a top US university? Learn the ins and outs here: https://www.crimsoneducation.org/au/blog/us-college-sports-scholarships

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NIDA AUTUMN SCHOOL HOLIDAY CLASSES 13 to 27 April Years 7 to 12 NIDA offers introductory through to advanced courses for children and young people during the school holidays in a variety of disciplines including creative play, drama, acting on screen, music theatre, singing & acting, public speaking and more. https://www.open.nida.edu.au/holiday-classes AIE OPEN DAY – SYDNEY Saturday 18 May Discover the courses designed to get you started in game development, 3D animation and visual effects at the AIE Open Day on Sat 18th May. Sydney, Melbourne Canberra and Adelaide campuses will be opening their doors to visitors eager to find out about upcoming full-time and part-time courses.

The day will include presentations on different areas of industry to get into as well as information about AIE full-time and part-time courses and entry requirements. Student work will be on display and teachers will be available to speak with you one on one about courses and how AIE can get you into a creative career.

Register – https://aie.edu.au/aie_event/open-day/ AIE Industry Experience Day 18th April 13th July 3rd October AIE’s Industry Experience Days are a great opportunity for students in Years 10, 11 and 12 to learn about the local and international game development, 3D animation and visual effects industries. Students will get the opportunity to learn about the different pathways to get into the industry, 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.

The sessions are run by industry professionals who have worked on some blockbuster games and films. Everything is provided for you to participate in the hands-on workshops and you will be using the same software that is used in the industry.

If you are thinking about a career in the games or film industry then we highly recommend registering for the free event.

Register here – https://aie.edu.au/aie_event/industry-experience-day/ SYDNEY THEATRE COMPANY WORK EXPERIENCE IN SCHOOL HOLIDAYS Mon 7 – Fri 11 Oct | 9am – 4pm | Fox Studios | Moore Park Applications open Mon 22 Apr 2019 Applications close Fri 26 Jul 2019 Twenty-five Drama students in Years 10 and 11 from across NSW have the opportunity to participate in the immersive, interactive Work Experience Week.

Work Experience Week enables students to explore many facets of STC and gain a broad understanding of the workings of a theatre company. Each day focuses on a different STC department, including programming, direction, set and costume design, marketing and corporate sponsorship. Working in groups, students complete activities in the roles of different creatives and STC staff, and present their ideas in informal presentations. Students participate in tours, panel discussions, workshops and activities run by STC staff and creatives.

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The program endeavours to inspire a love and appreciation of the theatre-making process, as well as foster the next generation of arts industry professionals. For more information, contact workexperience@sydneytheatre.com.au STEM CAREERS WITH DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE Find out about the type of career you could build with the Department of Defence, Science and Technology, following your interest in science or technology. There are several interesting case studies on this site. https://www.dst.defence.gov.au/careers/stem-careers MEDICINE | ANU AND UCAT APPLICATIONS FOR 2020 ADMISSION Find details for every medical program in Australia and the deadlines you need to know here https://www.studymedicine.com.au/deadlines/ You can find Study Medicine on Twitter, Facebook or email: admin@studymedicine.com.au Kenvale College – Barista Course Saturdays 38 High Street, Randwick This is a great opportunity for students to acquire a qualified unit of competency during the holidays, and perfect for those who want to equip themselves with basic barista training to work in the hospitality industry.

The course will include, but not limited to, preparing and serving tea and coffee, the origins of tea and coffee, fundamentals of using a coffee machine and milk frothing.

Any questions, please contact us at enquiries@kenvale.edu.au / 02 9314 6213 For more information and to keep posted on events visit: https://kenvale.edu.au/news-events/short_courses/barista-courses 13 SIMPLE WAYS TO STUDY MORE EFFECTIVELY- FROM DEAKIN UNIVERSITY Exams, essays and projects can be a stressful prospect for even the most level-headed students. The nerves are there for good reason. Exams are daunting. Essays and projects take hard work. You need to be able to recall and communicate all the relevant information that was crammed into your comprehensive syllabus. This link has some useful tips to enhance your study: https://this.deakin.edu.au/study/13-simple-ways-to-study-more-effectively Meet People in These Different Finance Careers - Videos Economist https://studentedge.org/career-life/find-a-career/economist Chartered Accountant https://studentedge.org/career-life/find-a-career/chartered-accountant Business Analyst https://studentedge.org/career-life/find-a-career/business-analyst Finance Broker https://studentedge.org/career-life/find-a-career/finance-broker 7 Paths to Computer Science Careers Meet 7 people taking wildly different paths to a career in computer science, ending up in unexpected places https://careerswithstem.com.au/7-paths-computer-science-career/

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Explore the Careers of Women STEM Leaders These women are at the forefront of the industry. The program explores six dynamic female role models and their individual career journeys with companies on the cutting-edge of technological innovation in Australia. https://dayofstem.com.au/wis.html The story behind Canva Melanie saw a problem and invented a solution, then used her ingenuity to make it a reality.

Canva is the leading online graphic design platform that's changing how we design. Plus, she came up with the idea when she was just 19. According to Perkins, one of the most important things to remember when building any successful startup is to get started. “If I listened to all naysayers, knew the stats about how many startups fail or realised everything I would have to learn to make Canva work, I never would have got started.�

Read the story - https://www.entrepreneur.com/article/329883 Extracurricular Opportunities Platform is Live If you're looking for extra-curricular opportunities outside of the classroom, then Crimson's Extracurricular Opportunities Platform is the best place to start your research. Search from over 1,200 local, national and international opportunities. Join for free today to start searching: crimsonecl.com

Ms G. Hakos Careers Adviser

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