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CAREERS NEWS NEWSLETTER VOLUME XXXV Nº 35 CRN 27 th 9 November, 2018
UNIVERSITY INFORMATION DAYS IN DECEMBER Most universities are holding information days around the time of the release of HSC results and ATARs, so the current HSC students can ask questions about courses, entry criteria, etc, before finalising their preferences (by 16th December), for the main round of offers released on 20th December. Students in the HSC class of 2019 can also attend these days to explore the university campuses and gain information. Details are below: ACU Know Your Options:
North Sydney Campus 10 – 12 December 2018. 10am – 2pm 13 – 14 December. 2 – 6pm 40 Edward Street, North Sydney
Strathfield Campus 10 – 12 December 2018. 10am – 2pm 13 – 14 December. 2 – 6pm 25A Barker Road, Strathfield
https://www.acu.edu.au/connect_with_acu/events/know_your_options_information_sessions? internal=main-site-tile
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Notre Dame University Sydney Info Day 2018 Saturday 15th December 9am - 3pm Info Day is your chance to explore the opportunities open to you as a future Notre Dame student. Connect with academics, explore their mentoring and leadership programs, understand the course offering, and get all of your last minute questions answered. To find out more, register your interest and you will receive updates and reminders close to the day. University of NSW Info Day 15th December: https://www.futurestudents.unsw.edu.au/info-day University of Sydney Info Day 15th December: https://sydney.edu.au/study/admissions/events-for-students/undergraduateevents.html University of Wollongong Campus Tours - Fridays Wollongong Campus: https://studentcrm.uow.edu.au/Ellucian.ERecruiting.Web.External/Pages/EventLists.aspx?ID =1 UTS Info Day 15th December: https://infoday.uts.edu.au/ Macquarie University – Explore Your Options Week December 13 – 22 | Macquarie University See what’s on offer when you study at Macquarie. During this time, you can chat one- on-one with advisers about their flexible courses and pathways to uni, visit the campus and check out all the facilities. It’s a great opportunity to get your questions answered. Find out more - https://www.mq.edu.au/study/events/explore-your-options-week The Australian National University – Advisory Day December 14 | International Convention Centre, Darling Harbour December 14 | Pop-up Village, Ellery Crescent, Canberra At the Advisory Day, you will have one-on-one access to advisors, as well as representatives from academic Colleges. They will answer your questions, no matter how general or detailed. Find out more - https://www.eventbrite.com.au/o/the-australian-national-university4847694979
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OTHER UNIVERSITY NEWS Western Sydney University – HSC True Rewards Direct Entry Western Sydney’s unique program makes an early offer into a University degree based on corresponding HSC subject band outcomes, not the ATAR. Find out more - https://www.westernsydney.edu.au/future/study/application-pathways/hsctrue-reward.html?icid=fs-omc-hsctruereward University of Wollongong – Scholarships At the University of Wollongong (UOW), scholarships and grants will help you reach your goals with scholarships ranging from $2000 for a single year to $40,000 for the duration of a degree. Find out more - https://www.uow.edu.au/about/scholarships/index.html New South Wales Police – Recruitment Information Session December 1 | 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. Find out more - https://www.police.nsw.gov.au/recruitment/news/information_sessions Medview – Uncovering the UCAT November 26 | Sydney Unsure about changes in medical school admissions testing? Come decipher the shift from UMAT to UCAT for Australian med school admissions. Find out more - https://www.eventbrite.com/o/medview-11179498502 CAREERS IN STEM INFORMATION BOOKLETS These online booklets have a variety of interesting information about Maths, Science, coding and Engineering careers, courses and pathways into jobs. Worth a look! o
‘Careers In Stem – Maths’ Online Booklet
https://issuu.com/refractionmedia/docs/cwmaths18_issuu_2 o
‘Careers In Stem – Science’ Online Booklet
https://issuu.com/refractionmedia/docs/cwsci18_issuu o
‘Careers In Stem – Code’ Online Booklet
https://issuu.com/refractionmedia/docs/cws_code18_issuu o
‘Careers In Stem - Engineering’ Online Booklet
https://issuu.com/refractionmedia/docs/cweng18_issuu
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Defence force Australia – Defence Careers Info Session November 21 | Sydney Thinking of a career in the Australian Defence Force but not sure if you’re best suited to Navy, Army or Air Force? Find out more - https://www.facebook.com/pg/DefenceJobsAustralia/events/ Defence Force Australia – Health Careers Info Session November 7 | Canberra Make a difference to people’s lives in a rewarding Health role in the Australia Defence Force. Find out more - https://www.facebook.com/pg/DefenceJobsAustralia/events/ Defence Force Australia – Women in Defence Info Session November 26 | Sydney Looking to develop your skillset or simply progress your career? Speak with current serving Women in the Australian Defence Force and learn about opportunities in the Navy, Army or Air Force. Find out more - https://www.facebook.com/pg/DefenceJobsAustralia/events/ UTS & Macquarie University – ACE the HSC Free Seminars November 11 | UTS Building 6 November 18 | Macquarie University Discover the secrets to HSC success across a series of free seminars. Designed for both students and parents, the ACE the HSC Seminars are tailored to those beginning their HSC year and those in Year 11 next year. Find out more - https://www.hscintheholidays.com.au/our-program/ace-the-hsc-freeseminars-november/ State Library of New South Wales – HSC Help January 8 | Awesome Ere Sources for English January 8 | Awesome Ere Sources for Legal Studies January 9 | Awesome Ere Sources for History January 16 | Awesome Ere Sources for History January 16 | Awesome Ere Sources for English January 17 | Awesome Ere Sources for Legal Studies
A great way to kick-start your HSC journey is with free HSC Help Introductory Sessions in the January school holidays. These sessions focus on how you can access free online resources from anywhere, anytime, on any device. Standard, Advanced or Extension English Legal Studies Society & Culture History Book now and share with your friends. These popular sessions will fill up quickly!
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SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE FOR STUDY IN 2019 AT BEDFORD COLLEGE Bedford College is a not-for profit training organisation established in 1944 by the Baptist Union of NSW. The College is extremely student-centred and has a long-standing reputation for excellence in training within a small, caring, Christian environment. Two scholarships covering 50% of the tuition fee for the 2019 academic year are offered. Applicants may choose from the following 40 week full-time diploma courses at either the Glebe or Norwest Campus. BUSINESS LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION AND CARE COMMUNITY SERVICES Details of the Scholarships and all other information about the College can be found on the website at www.bedford.edu.au ACS Foundation Scholarships These are mostly for university undergraduate students, but you can apply for them once you’re at uni. These internships at some of Australia’s leading companies give you invaluable work experience as well as financial support throughout your studies, and they could increase your chances of getting a job after uni. Find them here https://www.acsfoundation.com.au/index.cfm?action=scholarships&temID=currentscholar William Angliss Job Ready Short Courses There are a stack of short courses on offer during the Summer Holidays, so if you’re looking for something to do, want to boost your resume or need skills to get a better part time job then check them out. Find them all here - https://shortcourses.angliss.edu.au/ FEE FREE APPRENTICESHIPS $285 million = the investment the NSW Government is making in apprenticeships to address skills shortages in NSW. Becoming an apprentice or hiring an apprentice just got 100,000 times easier. That's the number of new apprentices that will have their qualification fees funded by the NSW Government. They've recognised that apprenticeships and skilled tradespeople are the backbone of our state and they are committed to creating a pipeline of skilled Australians to build a better future. View TAFE NSW apprenticeships and traineeships information. How Fee Free Apprenticeships work The NSW Department of Industry will pay the student fee on behalf of any apprentice who commences their apprenticeship training on or after 1 July 2018. The fee will be paid directly to TAFE NSW.
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I'm an apprentice, am I eligible? If you start your Smart and Skilled apprenticeship training on or after 1 July 2018. If you start training with your training provider on or after 1 July 2018 you do not have to pay a fee. View details of the Top 20 apprenticeships:
Electrotechnology – Electrician Certificate III
Carpentry Certificate III
Plumbing Certificate III
Automotive Technician – Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology Certificate III
Hospitality – Commercial Cookery Certificate III
Engineering – Fabrication Trade Certificate III
Hairdressing Certificate III
Electrotechnology – Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Certificate III
Automotive Technician – Heavy Commercial Vehicle Mechanical Technology Certificate III
Engineering – Mechanical Trade Certificate III
Furnishing – Cabinet Making Certificate III
Horticulture – Landscape Construction Certificate III
Carpentry and Joinery Certificate III
Bricklaying/Blocklaying Certificate III
Painting and Decorating Certificate III
Automotive – Mobile Plant Technology Certificate III
Roof Plumbing Certificate III
Telecommunications Technology Certificate III
Electrotechnology – Electronics and Communications Certificate III
Automotive – Body Repair Technology Certificate III
JOBS WITH RED ROOSTER A role at Red Rooster unlocks opportunities to grow as a person, a professional, and a member of our crew. You can develop skills in:
Customer service Food preparation and food safety Time management and prioritisation
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Organisation Communication Teamwork
Shifts range between 4:30pm-10:30pm on school days and 8am-10:30pm on weekends. The following stores are each looking for 10-15 FOH and BOH part-time/casual staff: Carlton: https://redspace.worldmanager.com/careers/position.php?id=2043&source=external&back=in dex Top 10 Skills Employers Look For – Loyalty It’s common sense that when an employer is looking for a new employee, they’d select the person who they think:
will put in the maximum effort at work, wants to be part of their organisation and wants to stay with the company for the mid-to-long term Why? Because they’re more likely to be happy and productive
Read more - http://studyworkgrow.com.au/top-10-skills-employers-look-for-loyalty/ Ms G. Hakos Careers Adviser
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