ST SPYRIDON COLLEGE
CAREERS NEWS NEWSLETTER VOLUME XXXV Nº 33 CRN 25 th 28 September, 2018
REMINDER: NEW CAREERS WEBSITE Please look at the St Spyridon College Careers website for information about a variety of topics, including tertiary courses, universities, TAFE, Defence forces and career research websites. https://sites.google.com/stspyridon.nsw.edu.au/careers/home Year 12 Checklist For Applying Through UAC Here is a checklist for Year 12s when applying for university or colleges. Early bird applications close on Friday 28th September. Read the post: https://www.uac.edu.au/media-centre/news/year-12-checklist-for-applyingthrough-uac COLES CHRISTMAS CASUALS Coles are recruiting for casual positions during the Christmas holidays. Lodge an expression of interest application online: 1. Visit ColesCareers.com.au and click on Job Search 2. Click on Express Your Interest and Apply Now
Australian Catholic University – Know Your Options December 10 | Strathfield December 10 | North Sydney
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Come along to ‘Know Your Options’. Our information sessions are where you can talk to experts about your course and career path, learn about alternative entry and admission pathways, explore our campus and meet staff and students. Find out more -
https://www.facebook.com/pg/Australian.Catholic.University/events/?ref=page_inter nal WSU HSC True Reward – Early Offer Program Applications close 10 December It’s important to acknowledge and play to your strengths because, ultimately, your strengths will determine your future. This is the premise behind HSC True Reward - a program that recognises the strengths of each individual. Applications are now open. This program is open to all 2018 NSW HSC students. Start your application to Western now and make sure you tick YES in the HSC True Reward section. Find out more - https://www.westernsydney.edu.au/future/study/application-pathways/hsctrue-reward.html The University of Sydney – Portfolio Day – School of Architecture, Design & Planning October 6 | Darlington, NSW The Portfolio Day is a great opportunity for you to meet academic staff and receive feedback on your portfolio. You can also choose to submit your portfolio for admission on the day if you're feeling confident. Find out more - https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/portfolio-day-2018-sydney-school-ofarchitecture-design-and-planning-tickets-49925335021 The University of Sydney's E12 Scheme - Online Applications Now Open via UAC's SRS Applications close 28 September The Early Offer Year 12 scheme includes a scholarship and lower ATAR requirements. Students able to prove financial hardship to UAC via EAS will be eligible. Applicants must include supporting documentation. More info: http://sydney.edu.au/future-students/domestic/undergraduate/e12/ New Admission Pathway for Charles Sturt University’s Communication and Creative Industries Degrees Acting and Performance, Theatre Media A student’s ATAR/VCE doesn’t always reflect their potential. Charles Sturt University’s (CSU’s) individual assessment program enables us to make conditional offers to Year 12 students interested in acting, advertising, animation, art, design, journalism, photography, public relations, radio, sound design, television or theatre media – based on an interview, audition or portfolio review. http://scci.csu.edu.au/courseconsultation/ Applying for Med Guide The Australian Medical Students' Association has put together a guide for students wishing to apply to medical schools. It aims to provide clear, concise information and advice to students and can be found here: https://www.amsa.org.au/applying4medguide TAFE NSW Degree Early Entry Program Early entry applications close October 31, 2018 No matter what happens come December, with our Early Entry program you could receive a conditional TAFE NSW Degree offer. No ATAR required.
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Applications are now open - Apply Now Discover their degrees - https://www.tafensw.edu.au/degrees Find out more - https://www.tafensw.edu.au/early-entry-program UNSW – Art & Design Campus Tours - NSW September 27 | Paddington Campus October 4, 11, 18 & 25 | Paddington Campus November 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29 | Paddington Campus December 6, 13 & 20 | Paddington Campus Get a sense of creative campus life and go behind the scenes to see a range of cutting-edge design workshops, digital production facilities, traditional fine arts studios and museumstandard galleries. Find out more - https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/unsw-art-design-paddington-campus-tourstickets-42221232844? UNSW – Friday Campus Tours - NSW September 28 | Kensington October 5, 12, 19 & 26 | Kensington November 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30 | Kensington December 7, 14 & 21 | Kensington Campus Tours take approximately one hour, including a 15-minute presentation and cover a substantial portion of the Kensington Campus (both Upper and Lower Campus) so bring your walking shoes and all of your questions. Find out more https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/unsw-campus-tour-registration20748648767 UNSW – Saturday Campus Tours - NSW October 3 | Kensington November 3 | Kensington December 1 | Kensington Campus Tours are guided by highly trained and experienced Student Ambassadors who can tell you the ins and outs of study at UNSW while showing you all that the University has to offer. Find out more - https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/unsw-saturday-campus-tour-registration21693842868? Western Sydney University – Scholarships Q & A - NSW October 15, 16 & 17 | Western Sydney University The information provided by the Scholarships Team at these sessions will be relevant to undergraduate domestic students. Find out more - https://www.facebook.com/events/2392797620732147/ Event Management Bootcamp – 2 Day Intensive 27 & 28 October | Surry Hills | 16+ years Ever wondered what an event manager actually does? Interested in getting behind the scenes of a major event? Would you like to meet events professionals on the job? This two-day Event Bootcamp intensive is designed for people with an interest in a career in events but who need a clearer idea of what it’s all about. The course is a low-cost, highintensity backstage pass to the world of events. By the end of this short course you will have a real understanding of the event manager's role while gaining experience behind the scenes of a major event.
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There is a 10% discount exclusively for Students – just use Bootcamp10 at checkout. Find out more - https://eventbootcampsydney.eventbrite.com/?aff=mhscareers Teach. NSW Scholarships Teacher Education Scholarships $5000 per year of full-time study & $3000 appointment allowance plus a permanent teaching job Teach. Rural Scholarships $7500 per year of full-time study, $500 per week for your rural practicum, up to $50k upfront course contribution fee & $6000 appointment allowance plus a permanent teaching job Great Teaching, Inspired Learning Cadetships Part time job while studying plus a permanent teaching job on completion Find out more - https://www.teach.nsw.edu.au/getpaidtostudy Patrick Careers Academy PCA (previously St Patricks Business College), offers a great alternative to university for those wishing to gain qualifications and a career in business. PCA is running Information Sessions for all students and parents in October and November 2018 at their city campus, Level 7, 451 Pitt St Haymarket 2000 on these dates: o o
Thursday 4th October , from 4.30-6.30pm Saturday 6th October, from 11.30am-2.00pm
Contact Lynne on 82529963 or email info@pca.edu.au to RSVP, or for further information. Wentworth Institute Information Day and Scholarship workshop for Digital Media Wentworth Institute offers a Bachelor of Interactive Media for students interested in 3D design, animation, game design and motion graphics. They will be holding an Information Day on Saturday 13th October, from 10am-3pm. For more information, visit www.win.edu.au, email scholarships@win.edu.au or call 82529999. The Hotel School –Info Evening –Sydney 26 September. 5.30pm to 7.00pm 60 Phillips St, Sydney If your interest is hospitality, tourism or business management and you want to explore a global career path then join us at our information session. The session is designed to provide you with information on the courses offered at The Hotel School, you can speak with the academic team and experience the campus. Come and discover how to make a start in the hospitality and tourism industry. https://hotelschool.scu.edu.au/events/sydney-information-evening/ SAE Qantm – Study for a Day October 6 | Sydney Are you interested in studying Animation, Graphic Design, Film or Games? Join us for the day to explore and have your questions answered. Find out more - https://sae.edu.au/news-and-events/events/
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SAE Qantm – Info Night November 22 | Sydney If you're considering studying creative media, Animation, Audio, Design, Film or Games, speak to the staff and lecturers and discover how you can pursue your passion in these dynamic and expanding industries. Find out more - https://sae.edu.au/news-and-events/events/ Torrens University – Hospitality Open Day – Sydney January 19 | The Rocks Campus Tour the vibrant, heritage-listed campus and student run restaurant, William Blue Dining. Speak to Industry Advisers about how to break into your dream career and talk to the Course & Career Advisers about pathways and scholarships. Meet the lecturers and join information sessions. Find out more - https://www.torrens.edu.au/about/events-and-workshops/hospitality-openday-sydney USA COLLEGES ENTRY INFORMATION SESSIONS EducationUSA will be offering two free information session at the U.S. Consulate General Sydney during the school holidays. 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 student-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 SCHOOL HOLIDAY EVENTS JMC Academy High School Holiday Workshops - Sydney The workshops are an opportunity to check out the JMC Academy campus while getting a taste of what studying your passion with Australia's leading Creative Industries provider is like at this fun, engaging and hands-on program! These workshops are strictly for high school students in years 9 - 12. From Studio To Stage Workshop | Friday 12th October 2018 Discover Visual Communication Workshop | Friday 12th October 2018 Find out more - https://www.jmcacademy.edu.au/sydney-high-school-workshops Code 4 Fun – School Holiday Workshops 8-12 October Coding is a challenging yet rewarding experience. As the digital landscape continues to change so will the way in which we communicate within it. Once you learn how to code the only limit of what is “possible” is your imagination. Learning how to code will allow the
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students of this generation to become architects of the future. At Sydney Programming School, we ensure that our students are equipped with the necessary tools to help them build their very own games, apps and interactive stories. Kids start from Scratch to advance to real programming languages such as Python, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, Phaser and Unity3D programming. https://www.code4fun.com.au/
Art Gallery of NSW Cartoon Workshop in School Holidays Learn some fundamental cartooning skills in this introductory workshop. Draw a range of fun cartoon faces, experiment with facial features to develop your own characters. The class will do some playful drawing exercises to gain skills and confidence. Visual inspiration will be provided. Develop a character of your own to tell a story which will form a concertina book. Beginners very welcome, no drawing experience needed. All materials provided. Cost is $55 for nonmembers. For ages 10 years + Find out more - www.artgallery.nsw.gov.au/calendar/teenage-holiday-workshop-funky-faces/
Ms G. Hakos Careers Adviser
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