ST SPYRIDON COLLEGE
CAREERS NEWS NEWSLETTER VOLUME XXXV No 21 CRN 13 rd 23 February, 2018
NEW ST SPYRIDON COLLEGE CAREERS WEBSITE The new Careers website has been launched! Students in years 10, 11 and 12 can now make appointments to see me through this site. As well, information and sites for many different topics can be accessed through links on the page. Access to the careers website is via the link below. Please bookmark it for future use! https://sites.google.com/stspyridon.nsw.edu.au/careers/home HSC in the Holidays March Seminars The subject-specific seminars have been designed to provide students with insight and understanding in the lead up to the half-yearly exams. UTS Seminars Saturday 3rd & Sunday 4th March Macquarie University Seminars Saturday 10th & Sunday 11th March Find out more and register - https://hscintheholidays.com.au/our-program/hsc-halfyearlyexaminationseminars/ UMAT Registrations are now open Year 12 students wishing to study undergraduate Medicine or Dentistry in 2019 need to sit for the UMAT this year. Registrations close 1 June, and the testing date is 25 July 2018. Find out more - https://umat.acer.edu.au/ Blue Mountains International Hotel Management School Open Day Sat 3rd March - 9:30am to 2pm Personalised tour of the campus. Interactive practical workshops. Chat With lecturers, instructors and students. Free Lunch is provided. Where: 1 Chambers Rd, Leura NSW 2780 Reserve your spot now - http://info.bluemountains.edu.au/open-day2018/?utm_source=organicwebsite&utm_medium=homepagebanner&utm_campaign=Ope nDay
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Torrens University Business Open Day Saturday 21 April 10am to 2pm, The Rocks Campus Open Day is a great opportunity for you to discover the strong industry partnerships, the modern campus facilities and interactive online platforms available for students. Register here - http://www.torrens.edu.au/about/events-and-workshops/sydneyopendaybusiness2018 TAFE NSW 2018 Career Guide Get your copy of the Career Guide from TAFE by downloading it here https://www.tafensw.edu.au/contact?rto=Hunter%20%26%20Central%20Coast Find Out How Many Credit Points Your TAFE Qualification Will Be Worth This credit transfer website is a guide to credits available for completed TAFE NSW qualifications to articulate into a University or Higher Education Provider degree. https://credittransfer.tafensw.edu.au/
AUSTRALIAN DEFENCE FORCE GAP YEAR APPLICATIONS OPEN A Gap Year in the Australian Defence Force is more than just a great way to try out a career in the Navy, Army or Air Force. It’s a fulfilling year of adventure, experiences, mateship, learning, leadership and travel. Find out more - https://www.defencejobs.gov.au/students-and-education/gapyear/? faqCategory=1454724d-6b5c-4a69-b6fd-7ce4341b9fa4&faqTag=recruitment-process
PROJECTS ABROAD OVERSEAS VOLUNTEER PROGRAM For students eager to discover the world, to give something back and learn about themselves, a Projects Abroad High School Volunteer program can offer the opportunity. Projects Abroad offers a unique opportunity for students in years 10 and 11 to embark on a safe, sustainable and worthwhile service trip alongside a group of like-minded students from across the globe, while contributing positively to communities in need. This year's trips run from 9 - 22 December 2018 and 6 - 19 January 2019, in Fiji, Cambodia, Nepal, Sri Lanka and Thailand. From Conservation and Construction to Care and Community work, there's an option to suit everyone. These projects are fully supervised, and consist of a mix of practical volunteer work and cultural activities Projects Abroad regularly run information sessions in cities across Australia – a great opportunity to meet the staff and recently returned student volunteers, have your questions answered and find out what it's really like to volunteer overseas.
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Information Events: Sydney - Tuesday, 27th February Register at: https://www.projects-abroad.com.au/more-info/informationevents/?utm_source=targeted_newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_content=openday_findo utmore&utm_campaign=HSS%2BNewsletter Online – 19th March: Their online information session will focus solely on the High School Projects and gives you the opportunity to tune in from wherever you are, listen to the presentation and ask all your questions. Register at: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/6469381670791320577
APPRENTICESHIPS AND TRAINEESHIPS Employment Vacancies AUSTRALIAN TRAINING COMPANY For all enquiries about employment opportunities through Traineeships or Apprenticeships, contact Group Training (GTO) on (02) 9704 1500 or visit www.austrg.com.au to view the current vacancy list.
CAREERS INFORMATION: USEFUL WEBSITES What is it like to be a nutritionist? Read the article here – http://this.deakin.edu.au/career/what-its-really-like-to-be-anutritionist www.myfuture.com.au www.jobjump.com.au http://www.mybigtomorrow.com.au/ https://sites.google.com/stspyridon.nsw.edu.au/careers/home
Ms G. Hakos Careers Adviser
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