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CAREERS NEWS NEWSLETTER VOLUME XXXV Nº 36 CRN 28 rd 23 November, 2018
ALTERNATE ENTRY TO ENGINEERING COURSES UNSW Faculty of Engineering Admissions Scheme Students can apply online for entry to engineering courses at UNSW through the FEAS. If your selection rank (ATAR plus adjustment factors/bonus points) is within 10 points of the cut-off for the course, you may receive an offer based on your FEAS application. The closing date for this scheme is 30th November. See: https://www.engineering.unsw.edu.au/study-withus/high-school-students/faculty-of-engineering-admissions-scheme-feas UTS Engineering and IT Questionnaire Did you know you can support your UAC application with the Engineering & IT Questionnaire? If you fall short of the ATAR by 1-3 points, UTS will still consider your application if you complete the questionnaire and demonstrate a strong motivation to study engineering or IT. Spend 20 minutes completing the Engineering & IT Questionnaire, and give yourself the best chance to get into your preferred course at UTS. The questionnaire opens on 1st April closes on Sunday 16th December 2018 at 12am AEDT. A minimum selection rank of 80 must be achieved for your questionnaire to be considered. This selection rank cut-off includes your raw ATAR and adjustment factors. Your questionnaire will not be considered if your preferred course has reached capacity. The questionnaire does not apply to the Bachelor of IT Co-operative Scholarship. Universities Admission Centre (UAC) – ATAR & Offers Live Q & A Friday 7 December | Online Join UAC for an “ATAR, applying and offers” Facebook Live stream. They will be talking about what the ATAR is, how it is calculated, how to apply, entry pathways and how the
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Australian Catholic University – Scholarships ACU offers a range of scholarships to support students during their time with us. Scholarships fall into two categories, Merit and Equity. These are open to future and current ACU students. Applications should be submitted online directly to ACU. Find out more http://www.acu.edu.au/study_at_acu/fees_and_scholarships/scholarships_and_financial_supp ort JMC Academy – Open Day Wednesday 23 January | Sydney On the day you can take a tour of the facilities and learn why JMC continues to lead the way in Creative Industries education. You’ll also have a chance to chat with current students and heads of department about studying abroad, industry internships and scholarships. Find out more - https://www.jmcacademy.edu.au/events/open-days Academy of Interactive Entertainment (AIE) – Work Experience The AIE Work Experience Program is a great way for secondary school students in years 10 to 12 to learn about the interactive entertainment and digital industries. The week will open the door to the range of career possibilities in the industry and allow students to get hands-on with the tools of the trade. Places fill quickly! Any students wishing to apply must see Ms Hakos first to have the work experience approved by the Principal. Find out more - https://aie.edu.au/student-information/work-experience/ NSW Police Recruitment Information Session- Parramatta - Save the Dates 1 December. 9.00am - 12.00pm Tickets available 8.00am 23 November 2 February 201. 9.00am - 12.00pm Tickets available 8.00am 18 January 2019 13 April 201. 9.00am - 12.00pm Tickets available 8.00am 5 April 2019 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. https://www.police.nsw.gov.au/recruitment/news/information_sessions College of Event Management – Info Session January 16 | Sydney: Come and see for yourself why a qualification from College of Event Management will equip you with the right knowledge, practical experience and industry connections to work in today’s global event management industry. Hear from the CoEM Team about the industry, our specialist event management courses and career opportunities. Find out more - https://www.collegeofeventmanagement.com.au/info-session/ OVERSEAS UNIVERSITIES, EXCURSIONS AND WORKSHOPS Legal Leaders Delegation April 2019 | Geneva - Brussels - The Hague - UK Dreaming of a career in law? Don't miss this incredible opportunity to experience life at top European law firms, universities like Oxford and Cambridge and more! Visit https://events.crimsoneducation.org/LLD/ for tour highlights and to download the comprehensive information booklet.
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STEM Accelerators Tour April 2019 | United States Take your passion for STEM to a whole new level! Experience life and labs at the best US colleges like Stanford, UC Berkeley and UCLA as well as getting behind the scenes of Silicon Valley heavyweights like Facebook, Google and Apple. Visit https://events.crimsoneducation.org/STEM/ for tour highlights and to download the comprehensive information booklet. US & UK Uni Basics Webinar - Applying, Funding and Academic Benchmarks Saturday 8th December Summer is the perfect time to learn how to get into top US and UK universities! Register for this free webinar which will go through all the basics including 12 and 24 month application timelines, the expected costs and the academic benchmarks of studying at the best universities in the world! This webinar is suitable for Year 9-12 students and parents. Register here: https://event.on24.com/eventRegistration/EventLobbyServlet?target=reg20.jsp&referrer=&ev entid=1868686&sessionid=1&key=AD452F3B90229DB99ABD3673D71F11D5&regTag=& sourcepage=register
EDUCATION USA is holding School Holiday General Information Sessions in January for students wishing to apply to study at US colleges. Session 1: January 16th, 2:00pm – 4:00pm U.S. Consulate General Sydney Booking essential: https://edusajan16.eventbrite.com.au Session 2: January 23rd, 2:00pm – 4:00pm U.S. Consulate General Sydney Booking essential: https://edusajan23.eventbrite.com.au NIDA – Holiday Workshops These workshops are for all ages, Drama School, Acting 101, Improvisation and more. Courses starting in early December running through to end of January. Find out more - https://www.open.nida.edu.au/courses/How+/School+Holidays TAFE NSW – Apprenticeships & Traineeships Get a qualification and on-the-job training with an Apprenticeship or Traineeship that will prepare you for a great career and give you skills to last a lifetime. The apprenticeships and traineeships offered at TAFE will allow you to get a head start on an exciting new career and earn while you learn. Find out more - https://www.tafensw.edu.au/study/types-courses/apprenticeships-traineeships Pre-Apprenticeship Finder Tool A pre-apprenticeship is entry level training which can provide a pathway into the industry of your choice. Generally, they are offered in the traditional trades industries, such as Carpentry, Electrical, Plumbing and Automotive. Our Pre-apprenticeship Finder resource has a list of pre-apprenticeships being offered by providers which can be searched by industry and location.
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Once in the finder, select your persona, location and click on the 'Pre-Apprenticeships' button. You can view specific start dates, contact details, potential costs and any eligibility requirements. Start searching: https://www.aapathways.com.au/complex-search Find out more - https://www.aapathways.com.au/job-hunting-for-australian-apprenticeshipsand-tra/pre-apprenticeship-search Microsoft – Traineeship Program Microsoft is proud to launch the Microsoft Traineeship Program, which aims to support over 150 people take their first steps into a technology career. Commencing with a pilot in Sydney in 2019, the Program will combine a Certificate IV in Information Technology and Microsoft Certifications with paid work experience. This combination of knowledge and experience will set students up to embark upon a successful career, as well as help address the technical skills shortage in Australia. To find out more and apply - https://news.microsoft.com/en-au/features/microsofttraineeship-program-overview/ CHRISTMAS AND CASUAL JOBS Students looking for casual and Christmas holiday jobs may find the following websites helpful. Search for “casual” jobs in the Sydney area: www.seek.com.au www.indeed.com.au www.spotjobs.com.au INTERESTING WEBSITES AND ARTICLES The Best Jobs of The Future What jobs will be in demand in the future? You don’t need a crystal ball to find out. According to a report by the World Economic Forum, here are the 8 jobs every company will be hiring for! https://www.careerfaqs.com.au/news/news-and-views/future-jobs
Ms G. Hakos Careers Adviser
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