ST SPYRIDON COLLEGE
CAREERS NEWS NEWSLETTER VOLUME XXXV No 23 CRN 15 nd 22 March, 2018
GUEST SPEAKERS Presentations from several guest speakers have been organised for Year 11 and 12 students. These will be held in T1 at lunchtime on the dates advertised. Students are strongly encouraged to make note of these dates and attend to find out about the different institutions and their courses and to ask questions. Below is a list of the guest speakers booked so far:
INSTITUTION UNSW CO-OP PROGRAM
DATE OF VISIT Lunchtime in T1 FRIDAY 4TH MAY
SYDNEY UNI
FRIDAY 11TH MAY
NOTRE DAME UNI
TUES 22ND MAY
ACU
FRIDAY 8TH JUNE
WESTERN SYD UNI
TUES 19TH JUNE
MACQUARIE UNI
TUES 26TH JUNE
ST SPYRIDON COLLEGE CAREERS WEBSITE If you haven’t already, please have a look at the new Careers website. Students in Years 10, 11 and 12 and parents can access information via the different links, read the latest Careers Newsletter and make appointments with me via the site. Here is the link, please bookmark it for future reference also: https://sites.google.com/stspyridon.nsw.edu.au/careers/home
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AUSTRALIAN CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY (ACU) New degrees - Bachelor of Sport and Outdoor Education; Bachelor of High Performance Sport ACU will offer a suite of new courses in 2019 designed for specific career paths. The new three-year Bachelor of Sport and Outdoor Education includes optional registration as a teacher and is designed for students wishing to focus on outdoor education and recreation. http://www.acu.edu.au/courses/undergraduate/exercise_science/exercise_science/bachelor_of _sport_and_outdoor_education ACU Early Offer Community Achiever Program ACU’s Early Achievers’ Program is now the COMMUNITY ACHIEVER PROGRAM, better reflecting the nature of the eligibility criteria and the on-going community activities in which these ACU students participate. Applications are open from 1 May to 31 July, with successful applicants receiving conditional offers by late August. Go to: acu.edu.au/community-achiever ACU Passion for Business – Early Entry Program ACU believes passion and commitment to learning are important. Passion for Business is a guaranteed early entry program designed to nurture your learning passion and give you a step up in your future business career. Guaranteed* entry into the ACU Business or Commerce course (as offered through QTAC, UAC or VTAC) of your choice. Receive an Early Offer from ACU in September, before ATARs are released.
https://www.acu.edu.au/study_at_acu/pathways_and_entry_schemes/year_12_student _entry/passion_for_business ACU Elite Athlete and Performer Program We understand you might need support to maintain sporting or performing excellence while studying. The Elite Athlete and Performer Program (EAPP) is designed to give you that support, and encourage excellence in both your sport/performing and academic life. https://www.acu.edu.au/student_experience/student_life/elite_athlete_and_performer_progra m UTS: NEW PATHWAY TO PHYSIOTHERAPY- SPORT AND EXERCISE SCIENCE NEW MAJOR UTS are offering a new major- Exercise Therapy- in the B. Sport and Exercise Science. This is a guaranteed pathway into the Masters of Physiotherapy. All Sport and Exercise courses are run at the new Rugby Australia/UTS building at Moore Park, which has state of the art sporting facilities and labs and they also offer internships working with the rugby teams, Sydney Swans, NRL and AFL. YEAR 10 STUDENTS: UNSW ENGINEERING WORK EXPERIENCE - 25th-29th JUNE The School of Civil & Environmental Engineering (CVEN) in conjunction with its Industry Advisory Committee will be holding a work experience program to promote engineering career options to high school students. The program will be run during Week 9 of Term 2: from Monday 25th June to Friday 29th June, and will be available to Year 10 students across NSW. The program will allow students to experience engineering projects firsthand across six areas of the civil and environmental engineering field, namely:
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• Coastal and Port Infrastructure • Structures and Design • Construction and Project Management • Water, Wastewater and Environment • Road, Transport and Geotechnical Engineering • Surveying and Geospatial Engineering Daily field trips will be 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. Students selected for the program will be required to meet daily at 8.50am, at Central Station, with each day of the program finishing at approximately 4pm at UNSW. Students must be available to attend the full five day program. UNSW CVEN is interested in receiving applications from Career Advisors on behalf of students who are self-motivated, reliable, punctual, and who have a strong mathematical ability. Importantly, students must have an interest in pursuing a career in engineering. Any interested Year 10 students should see Ms Hakos as soon as possible to receive an application form.
WESTERN SYDNEY UNI Bachelor of Architectural Design The Bachelor of Architectural Design will be available for mid-year entry in 2018 and then for 2019. The degree provides a combination of skills and knowledge required by contemporary architects. Successful completion enables students to apply for entry into the new Master of Architecture (Urban Transformation) program at Western Sydney University. See https://www.westernsydney.edu.au
NOTRE DAME UNI AND EARLY OFFERS INFORMATION EVENING This information evening will be held on TUESDAY 26 JUNE – save the date. See the website to register for information about applying for early offers: http://www.nd.edu.au/navfuture-students/early-offer-program2
SPEND A DAY AS A STUDENT AT MACQUARIE UNIVERSITY Macquarie University are opening their doors on Tuesday 17 April and Wednesday 18 April (attend one day only) to Year 11 and 12 students. They will have the chance to experience what a day in the life of a Macquarie student is really like. On the day, they’ll be able to: get a feel for our campus sit in on lectures and demos experience practicals and tutorials choose their own subjects and plan their own day ask lecturers and current students questions about life at Macquarie. Lunch and some freebies are provided. WHEN Tuesday 17 or Wednesday 18 April 2018 8.30am - 3.15pm WHERE Macquarie Theatre 21 Wally's Walk, Macquarie University, NSW 2109
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RSVP by Friday 13 April 2018 Register early as spaces are limited at: http://www.cvent.com/events/macquarie-in-aday/event-summary-3e0db8c0748547b18d8044bb12c56a9a.aspx CADETSHIPS Business Cadetships Applications open: 5 March Applications close: 16 May Open to Year 12 students who wish to pursue a business career. Cadets combine university study with paid work at UBS, a top-ranking global bank. Contact Alister Wilkinson at: director@professionalcadets.com.au www.professionalcadets.com.au Engineering &Technology Cadetships (ETCAD) Applications open: 30 April Applications close: 22 June For Year 12 students interested in a career in engineering or in technology. Engineering Cadets combine an engineering degree with paid work at Cubic Transportation Systems, a world leader in integrated transport systems. Technology Cadets combine an IT-related degree or a business degree with paid work at Macquarie Group. Contact Alister Wilkinson at: director@professionalcadets.com.au www.professionalcadets.com.au PRIVATE COLLEGES QANTAS GROUP PILOT ACADEMY The typical entrants are high school or university graduates with a strong academic performance. After 18 months of classroom, simulator and real world flight training you’ll graduate. The training could lead to employment with one of the Qantas Group airlines, including Jetstar. Qantas will be releasing more information about the academy in the coming months. You can register your interest below. https://www.qantas.com/au/en/about-us/our-company/pilot-academy.html
MACLEAY COLLEGE CAREER TASTER DAY Thursday 19th April, 2018. Level 2, 28 Foveaux Street, Surry Hills. Macleay College are hosting a free Career Taster campus on Thursday 19th April, 2018 from 11:00AM - 3:00PM.
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The Career Taster Day will give an experiential snapshot of the career you are considering pursuing, whether that be as a content creator, digital designer, sports publicist, digital journalist or an entrepreneur. Sessions include:
Developing the Perfect Creative Campaign | Advertising & Media Preparing for the Big Game | Sports Business Run Your Own Music Festival | Event Management What Is PR, and How Do You Do It? | Public Relations How to be a Journalist in the Digital Age | Journalism User Experience Design & the Jobs of the Future | Digital Media
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Social Media Marketing, Uncovered | Marketing Launching a Start-Up: Phase One | Entrepreneurship
It's a free event and lunch is provided, however places are limited so secure your spot today. Contact: https://www.macleay.edu.au/contact-macleay or phone 1300 939 888 if interested. MACLEAY COLLEGE INORMATION SESSION
Thursday 26th April, 2018, from 4.30pm - 7.30pm. Speak to current and past students about course work, internships, job outcomes and life at Macleay College. This is a free event and refreshments will be provided. For details and to register, go to: https://www.macleay.edu.au/events/info-session-sydney MAKEUP ESSENTIALS WORKSHOP - SATURDAY 28TH APRIL BONUS BRUSH SET TO KEEP The Makeup essentials workshop will teach you all the basic skills and techniques required to perfect your makeup application. Designed for personal makeup skills and for the aspiring makeup artist. A certificate is issued to all students on completion of the course. For Enquiries contact Georgina Toulis PH: 0415 845 888 Website: www.themakeupartistacademy.com KENVALE COLLEGE - BARISTA COURSE Saturday/Upon Demand Course in the Eastern Suburbs This is a great opportunity for students to acquire a qualified unit of competency during the school holidays, and perfect for those who want to receive the fundamentals of barista training to work in the hospitality industry. For more information, please visit http://kenvale.edu.au/news-events/short_courses/barista-courses
OTHER CAREER NEWS HOTEL CAREERS HIGH SCHOOL EXPO
30 May, 4.00pm to 7.00pm Hilton Hotel Organised by the Australian Assoc of Graduate Employers for Year 10, 11&12 students, parents and careers advisers. Meet recruiters from employers including: Accenture, APRA, ATO, BDO, Caltex, Downer Group, EY, Honeywell, John Holland Group, Lendlease, Mars, Nestle, PwC, Westpac. For more information or to register your interest email shanan@aage.com.au ARC GROUP TRAINING Business Traineeships ARC are here to make career development easy! We offer Business Traineeships for recent school leavers wanting to start their career in the Business world. As part of your traineeship, you will work full time in an office junior role, undertake a Certificate III in Business and get PAID! For more information call us on 02 8833 3999 or email your resume to: recruit@arcgroup.com.au
RMS Traineeships and Apprenticeships are offered in:
Business Administration Traineeship Civil Construction Traineeship Road Marker Civil Construction Apprenticeships
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Bridge Carpenter Signal Technician Plant Mechanic Painter Boilermaker
More background information is at: http://www.rms.nsw.gov.au/about/careers/working-with-us/employmentprograms/apprentices-trainees.html Compare These Finance Careers Economist https://studentedge.org/career-life/find-a-career/economist Chartered Accountant https://studentedge.org/career-life/find-a-career/chartered-accountant Business Analyst https://studentedge.org/career-life/find-a-career/business-analyst Finance Broker https://studentedge.org/career-life/find-a-career/finance-broker
AUSTRALIAN FEDERAL POLICE Applications close 5 April. Applications are sought for entry level positions. If you are interested go to: https://goo.gl/D56Xdb Join their Facebook Recruitment group for info and updates at: https://goo.gl/LSKaQ8 SCHOOL HOLIDAY WORKSHOPS UTS BRIGHT FUTURES FOR YEARS 4 - 8 STUDENTS The University Technology Sydney (UTS) is again running a series of exciting as well as educational workshops targeting primary and early secondary school aged students in the April school holidays. The program is called Bright Futures and offers a unique combination of eye-opening experiences based around subjects studied at UTS including Architecture, Communications, Creativity, Engineering and Technology. All workshops cost $100 and are open to Year 4 - 8 students. They will be held on the following dates: Monday 16 April – Puppeteering Workshop: Socks, Rocks and Other Talking Objects Tuesday 17 April – Communication Workshop: Inside Outside Wednesday 18 April – Engineering Workshop: RocketLab Thursday 19 April – Architecture Workshop: Designing, Creating and Constructing Other workshops will be held in the July and October holidays. For further information and to register, see website: https://www.uts.edu.au/research-andteaching/our-research/international-research-centre-youth-futures/what-we-do-5/bright
Ms G. Hakos Careers Adviser 6