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NEWSLETTER VOLUME XXXIV No 18 CRN 10 16th November, 2017 WESTERN SYDNEY UNI HSC TRUE REWARD APPLICATIONS ARE NOW OPEN Closes 11 December Offers will be made on 14 December Receive an early offer for entry to a degree based on corresponding HSC subject bands, if you do well in your subjects at school, it is recognised that you can go on to do well at university. Offers will be made on December 14 ‐ the same day HSC results are released, and a full day before ATARs are released. It’s also earlier than any UAC offer rounds based on HSC outcomes. To apply for Western Sydney University HSC True Reward early offer program, click the bu on from the link below. You will need your HSC student number and 4 digit PIN to get started. h ps://www.westernsydney.edu.au/informa onabout/bonuspoints/early_offer_2018?icid=HP‐OMC‐ earlyoffer2018_hsctruereward WESTERN SYDNEY UNIVERSITY CAMPUS IN SYDNEY CBD Western Sydney University Sydney City Campus is now based in Elizabeth Street offering courses in Business, Communica on, Engineering, Health Sciences and IT. Find out more at www.westernsydney.edu.au/city Western Sydney University College: The College Diploma programs The College at Western Sydney University provides students with a clear pathway to Western Sydney University through its comprehensive range of Founda on Studies and Diploma programs. Depending on your results, comple on of a Diploma course guarantees you entry to the second year of the corresponding Bachelor degree at Western. Diploma courses are offered in a format to prepare students with a variety of skill levels, from those who have a compe ve ATAR, to those who did not receive an ATAR at all or who have not studied for a long me. Applica on is made through Universi es Admissions Centre (UAC) – refer to Pathway course descrip ons for courses offered by The College (not all Diploma courses are available in each term). For further informa on, visit westernsydney.edu.au/thecollege, call 1300 897 669 or email study@westernsydney.edu.au MACQUARIE UNIVERSITY WOMEN IN ENGINEERING EVENT Macquarie University has partnered with Power of Engineering to bring you the Women in Engineering event on Wednesday 24 January 2018. Students are invited to a day of ac vi es and workshops to learn how engineering can shape our future and tackle global challenges.
By joining this event students will: find out what engineering is and what engineers do learn about different career pathways and opportuni es meet female engineers working in the industry meet our current engineering students who will give you insight into their studies and how/why they chose to study engineering design, create, and build during interac ve, hands‐on workshops. Female students in Year 9 or 10 in 2018 who are interested in engineering, science and mathema cs, are encouraged to register now to be part of this exci ng event. WHEN: Wednesday 24 January 2018, 9.00am ‐ 4.00pm WHERE: Price Theatre, 23 Wally's Walk, Macquarie University, NSW 2109 COST: Free. Morning tea and lunch will be provided. RSVP: by Wednesday 10 January 2018 REGISTER at: h ps://www.cvent.com/c/express/610174e4‐cdd6‐43d3‐ 8807‐b9eb4b1c51fd Contact Future Students for more details about this event: E: futurestudents@mq.edu.au TAFE COURSES INFORMATION TAFE NSW Design Centre Enmore Open Day 6 December and 31 January. 6.00pm to 8.00pm. 110 Edgeware Rd, Enmore. Are you a student seeking a crea ve challenge? Join any one of the informa on sessions for: Entertainment Design & Illustra on Graphic Design, Industrial Design Interior Design & Decora on Jewellery Object Design & Manufacture 3D anima on & Concept Art h ps://www.facebook.com/events/155878185001144/ Business Course Info Sessions at Sydney TAFE ‐ St George and Gymea St George TAFE 29 November. 6.00pm to 7.00pm. Corner of President Avenue and Princes Highway, Building F, Lower Ground, Room FLG19 h p://sydneytafe.edu.au/newsevents/events/informa on‐session‐your‐business‐course‐career‐development‐8 and 6 December. 6.00pm to 7.00pm h p://sydneytafe.edu.au/newsevents/events/informa on‐session‐your‐degree‐means‐business‐3 Gymea TAFE 22 November. 6.00pm to 7.00pm. Corner of Hotham Road and Kingsway, Building A, Ground Floor, Room AG01 h p://sydneytafe.edu.au/newsevents/events/informa on‐session‐your‐business‐course‐career‐development‐7 Informa on on all TAFE Business degrees and courses for Business: Management Human Resources Small Business Leadership Project Management Audi ng Digital Marke ng h p://sydneytafe.edu.au/careers/business‐management Australian Border Force Career Opportuni es Australian Border Force Find out about career opportuni es in the opera onal arm of the Department of Immigra on and Border Protec on at: h p://www.border.gov.au/australian‐border‐force‐abf/abf‐careers/career‐with‐abf h p://www.border.gov.au/abf‐careers/Pages/Stasi‐video.aspx
Australian Academy of Fashion Design Open Day Sydney ‐ 18 November. 1.00pm. University of New South Wales, Scien a Building, Kensington Campus, High Street, Sydney. View students' work, meet the teachers and learn about their Cer ficate and Diploma course op ons. Reserve your place online at: h ps://www.fashiondesignacademy.com.au/open_day_booking.php Defence Forces Info Sessions and Events Wollongong: 16 November, Defence Careers Informa on Session Parrama a: 16 November, Music Careers Informa on Session 20 November, Army Reserve Commando Info Session 22 November, Women in Defence Informa on Session 23 November, Engineering Careers Informa on Session See h ps://www.facebook.com/pg/DefenceJobsAustralia/events/ Interna onal College of Management Parent Info Evening Thursday 30 November The evening takes the format of a facilitated Q&A session with representa ves from across ICMS including senior academic staff, college management, Industry Training and current students. Drinks and canapés will be served upon arrival. Register ‐ h ps://www.icms.edu.au/event/parents‐informa on‐evening‐2017 The Hotel School (Intercon nental) Discovery Day 22 November, 11:00 am – 3:00 pm @ 60 Phillip Street Sydney Register ‐ h ps://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/the‐hotel‐school‐discovery‐day‐sydney‐ ckets‐39507861076 Trial a Trade at William Angliss Ins tute Tuesday 12th December 10am – 12pm, Register now Tuesday 16th January 10am – 12pm, Register now The trial‐a‐trade sessions are short, two hour glimpses into these exci ng roles: Aspiring chefs will learn their way around an industrial kitchen and hone their cooking skills. Budding pa ssiers and sugar lovers will learn some tricks of the trade behind the crea on of their favourite delicious treats and confec onery. Up and coming baristas will learn about what it takes to become a star barista, and get to know what goes into making the perfect coffee. Travel, events and hospitality industry hopefuls will try their hand at fun ac vi es within each of these areas. This fascina ng look behind the scenes is the ideal opportunity for students to realise their passions, discover a career pathway or even uncover a talent they never knew they had. Register now ‐ h ps://www.angliss.edu.au/register‐for‐trial‐a‐trade Careers Advisory Service 18 to 20 December. 9.00am to 5.00pm. HSC students can talk to a NSW Department of Educa on careers adviser on 1300 300 687 or webchat and email via the Careers Advisory Service website. The website also contains helpful informa on about course choices, employment opportuni es, career pathways and training op ons. h p://www.careersadvisoryservice.com/
USEFUL SITES AND ARTICLES UNSW YEAR 12 MEDICINE INFORMATION EVENING 2017 VIDEO Students interested in applying for entry into undergraduate medicine at UNSW can view the video of their informa on evening held earlier this year: h ps://med.unsw.edu.au/node/301601764 Rise of the machines: What jobs will survive as robots move into the workplace? h p://www.abc.net.au/news/2017‐07‐06/what‐jobs‐will‐survive‐as‐robots‐move‐into‐the‐workplace/8685894 Working in Retail See this video (as well as many others) about how working in retail can be more than ‘just a job’. h p://www.skillsone.com.au/vidgallery/dive‐into‐retail/ Careers with STEM Term 4 Magazines If you are interested in study or a career in science, technology, engineering or maths, you might want to check out the latest Careers with STEM magazines. They are full of interes ng and inspiring stories about where study in STEM can take you. h ps://careerswithstem.com/read‐it‐here/ Volunteering Website For students seeking opportuni es for volunteering, the following sites may be helpful. Filter results for “youth” volunteers, and remember to ensure your parents are involved in planning any volunteer work and that they are fully aware of the details: h ps://www.volunteer.com.au/ h ps://www.vinnies.org.au/page/Get_Involved/Become_a_volunteer/ h ps://makeadifference.volunteering.nsw.gov.au/volunteering/in‐sydney‐nsw‐2000? even d=0&goodfor=1&organisa onid SCHOOL HOLIDAY EVENT MACLEAY COLLEGE CAREER TASTER DAY
On Wednesday 13th December, students have the op on to try out a number of exci ng (and emerging) roles including life as a content creator, digital designer, sports publicist, digital journalist or as an entrepreneur. Sessions include: Developing the Perfect Crea ve Brief | Adver sing & Media Preparing for the Big Game | Sports Business Run Your Own Music Fes val | Event Management What Is PR, and How Do You Do It? | Public Rela ons How to be a Journalist in the Digital Age | Journalism Crea ng Viral Content for Digital Media | Digital Media Social Media Marke ng, Uncovered | Marke ng Launching a Start‐Up: Phase One | Entrepreneurship It’s a free event with lunch provided, and conveniently located at their Surry Hills campus at 28 Foveaux St, 200 metres from Central Sta on. Students who would like to a end this day need to RSVP at the link below ; there are limited places available: h ps://www.macleay.edu.au/career‐taster‐day‐registra on‐december