Careers Newsletter 11 2018

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CAREERS NEWS NEWSLETTER VOLUME XXXV Nยบ 30 CRN 22 th 17 August, 2018

APPLYING FOR UNIVERSITY AND TERTIARY COLLEGES The process for applying for entry to universities and other tertiary institutions will be explained to the Year 12 students after they finish their HSC trial examinations next week.

The UAC guides, containing information about all the courses on offer, will also be distributed. The students will be encouraged to apply after this, and to ensure they apply before 28th September to avoid late fees.

Students who have experienced any disadvantage during Years 11 and/or 12 and who wish to apply for the Educational Access Scheme (EAS) can see me for information about the application process and will also need to see Mrs Katsogiannis.

Students who wish to apply for the Student Recommendation Scheme (SRS) for entry into participating universities will also be provided with information on how to apply.

Year 12 and Year 11 students are encouraged to attend the Open Days which are being held over the next few weekends (see the details below). Students can register to attend through the university websites.

OPEN DAYS THIS COMING WEEKEND Saturday 18th August MACQUARIE UNIVERSITY TAFE GYMEA Sunday 19th August WESTERN SYDNEY UNIVERSITY NEXT WEEKEND On Saturday 25th August: All these Sydney CBD Tertiary Institutions will be open: - SYDNEY UNIVERSITY

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- UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY SYDNEY (UTS) - NOTRE DAME UNIVERSITY - TAFE ULTIMO IN 2 WEEKS Saturday 1st September: UNSW; ACU (NORTH SYDNEY) Saturday 8th September: ACU (Strathfield) ANU is coming to Sydney On August 28th, from 5.30- 7.00 pm, the ANU Admissions, Scholarships & Accommodation Roadshow will give you: Information on what it is like to study at ANU; An update on the new domestic admissions model that will be in place from 2019; the chance to hear from Professor Marnie Hughes-Warrington; and a forum to have your questions answered.

To register please go to http://www.anu.edu.au/study/events/anu-is-coming-to-sydney Defence Force Australia – Submariner Career Info Session August 23rd | Canberra August 29th | Parramatta Travel the world, build lifelong friendships and tackle new challenges. Learn more about letting your potential take you places with a career as a Navy Submariner.

Find out more: https://www.facebook.com/DefenceJobsAustralia/community/

Study Overseas Info Evening Wednesday 29th August | 5.00 – 7.30pm | Ascham School | Packer Foyer and Theatre The intention of this evening is to provide Year 10, 11 and 12 students and parents with an opportunity to speak with international tertiary institutions from the USA, Canada, the UK, Japan and Abu Dhabi about undergraduate tertiary study. EducationUSA will deliver a presentation about the USA undergraduate application process in the Packer Theatre from 7 7.30pm.

This event is free - registration is now open at www.trybooking.com/406832 This event will be held in the Packer Foyer at Ascham School, 188 New South Head Road, Edgecliff. There is NO onsite parking. Ascham has easy access directly across the road from Edgecliff Station and there is plenty of parking available in the Edgecliff Shopping Centre.

Any enquiries may be directed to Gillian Sloan, Tertiary Education and Careers Adviser gillian.sloan@ascham.nsw.edu.au UOW Early Admission applications are now open.

Students can start an application at https://www.uow.edu.au/early-admission/index.html Applications close at 5pm on Friday August 24th Macquarie University – STEM Boot Camp - NSW October 8th | Australian Hearing Hub, Macquarie University, NSW Are you a Year 9 or 10 school student who has a passion for Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM)? Do you want to tackle the challenges we face as humans and make a difference to society?

Registration closes 28/9/2018.

Find out more http://events.mq.edu.au/events/stem-boot-camp/event-summaryc2a6da58a6534cfe8c27cc119b6f8eff.aspx

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Speech & Audiology Info Evening at Macquarie University 4th September, 5.45pm to 7.30pm The Australian Hearing Hub, Level 1 Lecture Theatre, 16 University Avenue, Macquarie University Discover how you can become a qualified audiology or speech pathology professional with a Master’s degree from Macquarie University at our free information session. There is currently demand within Australia and internationally for qualified professionals in speech pathology and audiology. https://www.mq.edu.au/about/events/view/speech-and-audiology-information-evening/ Australian Defence Force – Women in Army Adventure Camp – QLD September 25th -27th | Townsville The Women in Army Adventure Camp will provide a hands-on and interactive experience for young women who are considering a career in the Australian Army.

The Camp is open to female students in Years 10, 11 & 12 aged between 16 – 18 years of age. Applicants must have passes in (or currently passing) Year 10 English and Maths and will need to provide proof of grades as part of their application.

Find out more or download the info pack.

The Hotel School to host Discovery Day on 30th August On 30th August, The Hotel School will host Discovery Day. Students will have a chance to meet our current students and engage in a networking lunch with our alumni. Discovery Day will be held on our CBD campus, located on 60 Phillip Street, Sydney. The event will commence sharply at 11:30am. To register: https://hotelschool.scu.edu.au/events/studentdiscovery-day-sydney/ How I Got the Job – Web Developer During a high school work placement at a graphic design firm, Jarrad’s supervisor was so impressed with his design skills that he offered him an apprenticeship. He's never looked back and now runs a successful design firm in Sydney and is teaching web design at TAFE. Watch his story - https://www.fya.org.au/video/how-i-got-the-job-the-web-developer/ Study Medicine Information Resource Medical degree information is complex, it’s hard to compare degrees and detect when details have changed.

The new Study Medicine website enables students to maximise their chance of becoming a doctor by providing details of the 57 direct entry medical degrees and degrees that lead to undergraduate or postgraduate medicine You can find Study Medicine on Twitter, Facebook or email: admin@studymedicine.com.au Find out more - https://www.studymedicine.com.au UTS – Young Women in Engineering and IT Day 11th September and 9th October This free one-day event gives female high school students in years 8-12 an inside look at life as a student/professional in the engineering and IT industry. Get immersed in hands-on activities and engage with our students and industry guests at our state-of-the-art Faculty of Engineering and IT building. https://www.uts.edu.au/future-students/undergraduate/our-courses/find-right-course/eventsand-info-sessions

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Engineering Girls Day Out at UNSW 5th October. 9.00am to 5.30pm The Roundhouse, UNSW Kensington campus Female students in Years 9-12 are invited to Engineering Girls Day Out, a one-day miniconference to explore the different engineering disciplines, meet like-minded friends and be inspired by female role models in the industry. Free to attend, lunch and snacks provided.

Register at: http://bit.ly/2LhwCVL Ms G. Hakos Careers Adviser

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