Careers Newsletter 12 2018

ST SPYRIDON COLLEGE

CAREERS NEWS NEWSLETTER VOLUME XXXV NÂş 31 CRN 23 st 31 August, 2018

OPEN DAYS Many universities, TAFEs and other tertiary institutions have been holding their Open Days over the past few weeks. Many students attended the Open Days last Saturday 25th August, at UTS, Sydney University, Ultimo TAFE and Notre Dame University.

On Saturday 1st September, UNSW and ACU (North Sydney) will be having their Open Days.

ACU at Strathfield are holding their Open Day on Saturday 8th September. Students and parents are encouraged to attend; you can register on their websites beforehand, or just turn up on the day.

Some universities, such as Wollongong University and Macquarie University also have free campus tours, which can be booked via their websites.

YEAR 12 APPLICATIONS TO UNIVERSITY Last Friday, UAC guides were distributed and the process for applying for university through the UAC website was explained to the Year 12 students. In order to apply, they need their NESA student number and UAC PIN (emailed out to them by UAC in July). If any students can’t find the email with this PIN or has lost it, they can phone UAC on 1300275822 (or 97520200 from mobiles). The cost of the application is $70 until 28th September, after which it rises to $200. Students are encouraged to apply before leaving school.

Applications for the Schools Recommendation Scheme (SRS) through the UAC website also close on 28th September.

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Students who have experienced disadvantage can also apply for the Educational Access Scheme (EAS) through the UAC website. Those students should see me so I can explain the application process and give assistance if needed.

Students are also reminded to update their contact details with NESA through the students online portal.

I am available for any help or advice which may be needed to navigate these applications and/or to discuss career and course options.

SCHOLARSHIPS Year 12 students are encouraged to apply for the many scholarships on offer at the different universities. Use the links provided to search for and get information about available scholarships: SYDNEY UNI SCHOLARS: http://sydney.edu.au/scholarships/undergraduate/year12/sydney-scholars-award.shtml UNSW SCHOLARSHIPS: https://www.scholarships.unsw.edu.au/ MACQQUARIE UNI: https://www.mq.edu.au/study/why-study-here/scholarships/domesticscholarships-and-grants UTS: https://www.uts.edu.au/futurestudents/scholarships?prize=1&subjects=&phrase=&genders=All&course_types=All&full_ti me=1&part_time=&course_area%5B0%5D=1&scholarship_type%5B0%5 ACU: http://www.acu.edu.au/study_at_acu/fees_and_scholarships/scholarships_and_financial_supp ort/scholarships_browser WOLLONGONG UNI: https://scholarships.uow.edu.au/scholarships/search

CO-OP SCHOLARSHIPS (THESE ARE HIGHLY COMPETITIVE, REQUIRE MORE DETAILED APPLICATIONS AND ARE WORTH $$$$) UNSW: https://www.coop.unsw.edu.au/ MACQUARIE UNI: https://www.mq.edu.au/study/why-studyhere/employability/cooperative-education-program UTS: IT: https://www.uts.edu.au/scholarship/bachelor-information-technology-co-operativescholarship-program UTS: ACCOUNTING: https://www.uts.edu.au/future-students/business/businesscourses/undergraduate-programs/bachelor-accounting/application UTS: WOMEN IN ENGINEERING AND IT: https://www.uts.edu.au/futurestudents/engineering/essential-information/scholarships-and-prizes/women-engineering-and-it

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UNIVERSITY OF CANBERRA – VIRTUAL TOURS Anytime | Campus Tour Explore our campus and facilities as if you were there.

Find out more - https://www.canberra.edu.au/on-campus/campus-tours/virtual-tours ACU EARLY ENTRY -PASSION FOR BUSINESS (P4B) ACU’s Passion for Business (P4B) program offers students an early competitive edge. We know there’s more to you than your exam results and your passion and commitment counts.

P4B is a guaranteed early entry program designed to nurture your learning potential and give you a step up in your future business career.

Applications are OPEN NOW – apply on their website, then apply through QTAC, VTAC or UAC with an ACU Business Course as your highest eligible preference.

Find out more http://www.acu.edu.au/about_acu/faculties,_institutes_and_centres/law_and_business/school_ of_business/passion_for_business

ACU EARLY ENTRY-PASSION FOR LAW (P4L) If you’re currently in Year 12 and passionate about studying law, ACU’s Passion for Law (P4L) program offers you an early competitive edge. We know there’s more to you than your exam results and your passion and commitment counts. P4L is an early entry program designed to nurture your learning potential and give you a step up in your future law career.

Applications are OPEN NOW – apply on their website, then apply through QTAC, VTAC or UAC with an ACU Law Course as your highest eligible preference. You must gain a minimum ATAR of 78/OP 11 Find out more: http://www.acu.edu.au/about_acu/faculties,_institutes_and_centres/law_and_business/school_ of_law/passion_for_law_early_entry_program CATCHMENT ADJUSTMENT FACTORS (BONUS POINTS) FOR MACQUARIE UNIVERSITY FOR ST SPYRIDON COLLEGE STUDENTS You may now be eligible for five additional adjustment factors through Macquarie University's new Catchment Adjustment Factor Scheme. This means that, including subject bonus points, you may now be eligible for up to 10 adjustment factors (bonus points) in total.

If you qualify for adjustment factors, they are added to your selection rank and may improve your chances of receiving an offer for your preferred degree. Macquarie offers five additional adjustment factors to students who live or go to school in Macquarie’s catchment region.

These are called catchment adjustment factors. Use the tool below to check if your postcode qualifies. If you qualify, you will automatically receive five adjustment factors when you have a Macquarie course listed as one of your preferences through UAC. St Spyridon College qualifies for these.

Find out more - https://www.mq.edu.au/study/admissions/entryrequirements/domestic/macquarie-entry/adjustment-factors/catchment-adjustment-factors

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HOTEL SCHOOL INFORMATION EVENING 26TH SEPTEMBER Phillip St Sydney, 5.30-7.00pm This will be a great opportunity for you to: Know more about 'The Hotel School Advantage', meet academic staff & current students, go on a campus tour and ask questions. https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/the-hotel-school-sydney-info-evening-tickets49072098969?_cldee=Z2hha29zQHN0c3B5cmlkb24ubnN3LmVkdS5hdQ%3d%3d&recipien tid=contact-844a3c1fc562e711812170106fa12a51ef42e22d67404be4b03e15fed9764d3c&utm_source=ClickDimensions&utm_medium=email &utm_campaign=Sydney%20Info%20Evening%202018_Sept&esid=6cfa4e3c-0da4-e8118198-e0071b659ec1

BILLY BLUE COLLEGE OF DESIGN INFO NIGHT September 4 | 6pm – 8pm | Ultimo | We know choosing the right course is top priority and a BIG decision, that's why we make sure everyone is on deck to answer your questions at Info Night; lecturers, students, graduates, campus support staff and our Course & Careers Advisors.

Find out more - http://www.billyblue.edu.au/news-events/upcoming-events ACADEMY OF FILM, THEATRE & TELEVISION – OPEN DAY - NSW SEPTEMBER 22 | SURRY HILLS If you are searching for information about a career in Film, Acting or Stage Management then come along open day and learn how to build your creative future. Find out more at: https://www.aftt.edu.au/events/opendays/register-for-our-next-open-day

THE INTERNATIONAL SCIENCE SCHOOL 2019 7 JULY – 20 JULY 2019 The International Science School is an amazing, all expenses paid two weeks of science at the University of Sydney. Join 140 other top young scientists from years 11 and 12, from around Australia and across the world, for inspiring talks by world-leading researchers, tours of scientific labs, hands-on experiments and activities, and a packed social program. ISS scholarships cover all travel and program expenses so there is no cost to the ISS scholars and their families. Applications open early 2019 – you can register to be alerted when registrations open.

Find out more - http://sydney.edu.au/science/physics/international-science-school/ Study Medicine - FREE Trial A new free trial feature has been added to Study Medicine. See how medical degree and degrees leading to medicine are structured and compare degrees to maximise your chance of becoming a doctor using Macquarie as an example https://www.studymedicine.com.au/ See also the latest listing of deadlines (September) for all medical programs in Australia https://www.studymedicine.com.au/deadlines/ You can find Study Medicine on Twitter, Facebook or email: admin@studymedicine.com.au

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EducationUSA School Holiday Information Sessions EducationUSA will be offering two free general information session at the U.S. Consulate General during the school holidays. Open to students, parents, coaches and teachers. The sessions are divided into two parts - the first part is relevant for all students and addresses general guidance on U.S. undergraduate study, including university application procedures and standardized testing, the second part will focus on information for students-athletes.

Those who are not interested in the student-athlete section will be able to leave after the first part.

School Holiday Information Session 1 Date: October 2nd Time: 2:00pm – 4:00pm More information and registration School Holiday Information Session 2 Date: October 3rd Time: 2:00pm – 4:00pm More information and registration AIE – Information Evening September 20 | Sydney, Melbourne, Canberra & Adelaide Discover the courses designed to get you started in game development, 3D animation and visual effects. Find out about what full time and part time courses are starting in 2019.

Find out more - http://www.aie.edu.au/information-evening

UNSW ENGINEERING WORK EXPERIENCE WEEK Michael Xeras (Year 10) was selected to participate in the UNSW Civil Engineering work experience week in June this year, during which he undertook many different engineering activities and site inspections at various locations. Here is his report followed by a couple of photos from the week.

Year 10 Work Experience – Michael Xeras “The UNSW School of Civil and Environmental Engineering in conjunction with its Industry Advisory Committee organised an annual work experience program to promote engineering career options to high school students. The program ran for five days in Week 9 of Term 2 and is available to Year 10 students across NSW, with students travelling from Coffs Harbour, Moree and Wollongong. The program allowed students to experience engineering

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projects firsthand across six areas of the civil and environmental engineering field, which were: Coastal and Port Infrastructure, Structures and Design, Construction and Project Management, Water, Wastewater and Environment, Road, Transport and Underground, Surveying and Geospatial Engineering.

Each day revolved around a specific area of engineering. Daily field trips were led by UNSW CVEN staff supported by engineering professionals to a range of engineering sites across Sydney, followed by an afternoon debrief and short report writing session at the UNSW Kensington campus. This opportunity gave me an insight of what engineering really is, and opened up my thoughts of what to choose for my year 12 subject selections. I would consider applying to any student who is interested in engineering. Other than that, it was a great week well spent.”

WORK EXPERIENCE AT AIE Andrew Karaniki (Year 10) undertook some work experience at the Academy of Interactive Entertainment recently. Here is his account of his time there: “During the last week of July, I participated in a work experience program at the Australian Academy of Entertainment (AIE), where I was involved in different activities such as game development, programming, 3D animation and level design. I really enjoyed this opportunity and the experience has helped me to determine a career path in the game development industry.”

VOCATIONAL EDUCATION (VET)/ TRADES/APPRENTICESHIPS NATIONAL SKILLS WEEK 27TH AUGUST TO 2ND SEPTEMBER 2018 VET is designed to provide you with the specific skills, knowledge and workplace experience to help you pursue a career within a defined industry. If you have a specific career in mind, you’d like to start earning straight away, or maybe you just don’t fancy going to University, then you might want to consider a VET course or an apprenticeship.

National Skills Week is designed to break down barriers to VET courses - people tend to think that these courses and apprenticeships are really limited, but VET can provide entrance into most industries and careers, from trades, architecture, engineering and office work, to retail, hospitality and technology.

Learn about the options available with VET, and discover your future career potential within different industries and occupations.

“The fact is that VET qualifications lead to successful, meaningful, professional careers with great salaries and outstanding careers prospects.”

The Hon. Karen Andrews – Assistant Minister for Vocational Education and Skills THE FACTS ABOUT VET AND APPRENTICESHIPS Vocational Education and Training (VET) VET Courses are delivered by TAFEs and other Registered Training Organisers (RTO’s) – there are around 5,000 to choose from, check out the link above to find one near you and see what’s on offer.

The benefits: They offer short courses covering most industries you can imagine (and probably a few more).

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Get a taste of different jobs and choose a career you’d like to pursue.

Any VET courses you do will teach you useful skills that could be transferrable to other industries.

Doing a VET course is going to look great on your CV. VET Courses can be FREE With the importance of VET Skills being recognised by the government for the future growth of Australia’s economy, there are few ways you can access subsidised short courses so you won’t be out of pocket.

Education in Australia is largely state-based, and access to free courses can vary between states.

There is plenty of information out there and it’s really easy to find with a quick internet search.

APPRENTICESHIPS Visit https://www.australianapprenticeships.gov.au/ to find out how you can earn while you learn, get workplace experience in addition to gaining new skills. You can work directly with employers or through organisations who arrange it all for you and you might even have a job lined up before you finish.

You can start an apprenticeship as a school-leaver or if you are just seeking a career change later in life. A secondary school certificate or other qualifications may not be required to secure a traineeship.

VIDEOS Hundreds of Videos about skills and trades A huge variety of short videos about industries out there, future skills required and advice about how to go about getting them.

Real Skills for Real Careers Motivational videos about some the past winners of the Australian Training Awards.

Australian Apprenticeships Ambassadors Speakers Ms G. Hakos Careers Adviser

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