FROM HEAD OF SENIOR STUDIES AND CAREERS, KATH KNOWLES
Notre Dame – Getting to Know Nursing
Get to know what it’s really like at Notre Dame’s Getting to Know Nursing event. Attendees will have the opportunity to meet academic staff and hear from a guest speaker on a current innovative nursing topic.
Tuesday 22 May, 6pm
160 Oxford St, Darlinghurst
Places are limited. Please register here or contact 02 8204 4404 or sydney@nd.edu.au for further information.
UTS Law Undergrad Info Evening
Tuesday 19 June 2018
Discover why studying at UTS will give you an edge! This event is open to Year 11 and 12 students, and their parents. Careers advisers and teachers are also welcome to attend. Register here .
Business, Engineering & Technology Cadetship programs for Year 12
Professional Cadetships Australia (PCA) provides year 12 students with the opportunity to apply for a cadetship with leading companies. The cadetships provide cadets with paid employment while they undertake university studies. Applications are made online. Business Cadetship applications open 5 March and close 16 May 2018 Engineering & Technology Cadetships open 30 April and close 22 June 2018 For more information and to apply visit – https://www.professionalcadets.com.au/index.asp
SAVE THE DATE! Career Kickstarter – Business and Accounting – 23 May@ Luna Park
Previously known as “Meet the Business Leader”. Year 12 students are invited to attend to meet with and hear from business leaders in Industry. Students will also learn about work experience and scholarship opportunities. Registrations will open in the coming weeks.
NIDA HSC Workshops & Study Days
HSC Drama Performance
A comprehensive course for Years 11 and 12 to broaden understanding of performance styles and develop improvisation, acting and devising techniques.
Cost – $615
16–20 April 2018, 10am–5pm
8–12 Oct 2018, 10am–5pm
HSC IP Study Day
HSC IP Study Day is a fantastic way for students to explore the creative process from conception to successful completion. Participants gain a practical understanding of what is involved in the project area of their choice.
Tuesday 30 October 2018, 9.30am–3.00pm
HSC in the Holidays March Seminars
Subject-specific seminars designed to provide insight and understanding from expert HSC Teachers in the lead up to the half-yearly exams.
UTS Seminars
Saturday 3rd & Sunday 4th March
Macquarie University Seminars
Saturday 10th & Sunday 11th March.
Defence Jobs Info Sessions
February 28, 6:30pm
Parramatta: Army Officer Information Session
ADF 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
US Athletics Scholarship and General Information Sessions
The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and EducationUSA have two information sessions in March on US college athletics scholarships and programs.
Interested teachers, students, parents, careers, advisors, and counsellors are invited to attend. The sessions will cover core course requirements, amateurism, and advice and support on the application process.
Thursday 15 March
6pm – 7.30pm
Meriden School
Lecture Theatre
Entry on Margaret Street
Strathfield, NSW 2135
Register now
Friday 16 March
5pm – 6.30 pm
Freshwater Senior Campus,
Northern Beaches Secondary College
153 Harbord Road
Freshwater, NSW 2096
Register now
For more information, contact:
Michael Charlton
Director, Media
michael.charlton@nesa.nsw.edu.au
(02) 9367 8248
UAC Favourite Uni Courses for 2018
THE majority of Year 12 students have received their offers to uni and the stats are in—Health, Law and Business were the most favoured fields of study. Data released today by the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) indicates a strong preference among applicants for health degrees, with the Bachelor of Medicine at UNSW topping the list at 1,322 unique first preferences. Two other medicine degrees and a nursing degree also made the top 10 list.
UMAT Registrations are now open
Registrations close 1 June, and the testing date is 25 July 2018.
Find out more
Academy of Film, Theatre & Television Open Day
You’ll be able to soak up the culture, learn about the best way to finance your studies, meet our tutors and speak to current students about their experiences. Find out why AFTT is now Australia’s most contemporary fully immersive arts academy.
Saturday 12th May 2018, 9.30am to 2.30pm
41 Holt Street, Surry Hills
The Hotel Career Expo
7 May @ Sofitel Sydney Wentworth
The Hotel Career Expo is your opportunity to go behind the scenes of this amazing industry and kickstart your new career with great rewards, internationally renowned training and strong management pathways.
Meet highly influential professionals in the hotel industry and discover more about the opportunities available in some of Australia’s best hotels.
AIT After School 2D Animation Workshops
This after-school workshop gives students the opportunity to experience all of the steps involved in creating a polished full-colour 2D animation. In the final workshop, outlining and colouring will be the main focus and the final exported animation will be sent to each participant.
These workshops will run every Tuesday for five weeks beginning on May 1st 2018 in Ultimo.
AIT After-School Special Effects in Film Workshops
This workshop provides students with an introduction to desktop Special Effects compositing and motion graphics using Adobe After Effects.
These workshops will run every Thursday for five weeks beginning on May 3rd 2018 in Ultimo.
JMC Academy VR Workshop
You can learn all about the future of VR as a technology and creative industry, how VR brings together multiple creative disciplines, and how to prepare film and animations for VR – an overview, tips, industry standards and pitfalls to look out for with VR creation.
Tuesday 27 March, 4.30pm
561 Harris St, Ultimo
Become a Drone Pilot
Upcoming course dates for RePL training in Sydney:
12 March (Monday) – 16 March (Friday)
30 April (Monday) – 4 May (Friday)
21 May (Monday) – 25 May (Friday)
AFTRS Upcoming Courses
Our courses are the perfect way to learn new skills, have fun and make new friends and are taught by industry professionals at AFTRS’ state-of-the-art film, TV and radio studios in Sydney.
Apr 16 Music for Film & TV: 13-17
Apr 18 AFTER EFFECTS FOR TEENS: 13 – 17
Apr 23 Video Editing with Premiere Pro: 13-17
Apr 26 HSC Video Intensive: 15-17
Apr 26 Blood & Guts Movie Makeup: 9 – 14
Jul 02 The Real Filmmaking Workshop: 13-17
Jul 09 AFTRS Trop Jr Filmmaking: 10-15
EducationUSA
This U.S. Government Website provides advice to students interested in applying to U.S. colleges and universities. Information includes how to apply, testing, financial aid, visas, and more. The U.S. Consulate General in Sydney has an EducationUSA Centre, and students, parents and career advisers can make appointments to visit the centre.
https://www.educationusa.info/australia
Changes to Police Officer Recruitment Process
The main changes to the recruitment process include no minimum academic requirement, introduction of a University Certificate in Workforce Essentials, the entrance exam is now known as the Police Entrance Exam, copies of transcripts and other mandatory documents need to be certified by a Justice of the Peace, online application via JobsNSW and a case office will contact applicants once applications are received.
ADFA
Australian Defence Force Academy applications are now open. To avoid having to do the application when you are busy with year 12 exams, think about starting your application soon!
Click here for information on how to apply.
Good Careers Guide
A resource that provides students and career advisers access to the relevant tools to explore career, education and employment options. The 400+ job descriptions covered by the guide include information about personal requirements, education and training, employment opportunities and related jobs.
ATO Tax File Number Applications
A tax file number is a unique nine-digit number issued to individuals and organisations to help administer tax and other Australian Government systems. Students need a TFN before they can start any type of paid work.
For information on how to apply click here.
TAFE NSW 2018 Career Guide
For your copy of the Career Guide click here.
Breaking bad study habits
Start the new school year off right with these great tips for staying focused while studying.
Smartphone Apps to Help with Studying
An article features some smartphone apps that can help students to improve their study habits.
Think Education Surviving Year 12 eBook
Think Education have produced a free eBook with tips on how to master your final year of school.
TSFX Exam/Study Tip 3 & 4
https://www.tsfx.com.au/hsc-study-tips
TSFX Edge Online
Edge Online is an online resource portal that provides exclusive resources designed to provide students with the best opportunities to optimise their Year 11 and 12 scores.
https://www.tsfx.com.au/resources/
TSFX: HSC Study Tips – Top Tips from Past Year 12 Students
https://www.tsfx.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/HSC-2016-Study-Tip-1.pdf
Tips for note-taking
https://this.deakin.edu.au/study/students-take-note-and-ace-your-exams
Tips for volunteering
Volunteering is a great way to give to your community, meet interesting people, and learn new skills. It can also be a great way to get some experience on your resume before you get a job. Youth Central have some tips on finding a volunteering position and making sure you’re not being exploited in the role.
Find out which occupations have skills shortages
Choosing a job in an industry where they need more workers is usually a smart decision. Right now, most professions are adequately supplied with large numbers of qualified candidates competing for vacancies. There are shortages for architects, surveyors, sonographers, audiologists and veterinarians, and many trades need more qualified people.
Click here to find out where more people are needed here.
Careers in Sport
This website is for anyone interested in a career in sport and fitness. There is information about recommended qualifications and pathways, along with a list of available positions and courses.
https://www.sportspeople.com.au/
A career in sports psychology
Read this profile to find out what sports psychology is and how you could pursue a career in it.
What is being a forensic scientist like?
It sounds like the coolest job in the world – find out what it actually involves from a forensic scientist over at Careers with STEM.
Where could STEM take you?
https://www.mskills.org.au/media-centre/news#NewsHint=14168
https://upto.com/embedded/detail/5HQ1O?pt=a1SO
STEM Subjects – Why are they in Demand?
https://www.skillsroad.com.au/parents/career-planning/stemsubjects
Surviving Year 12
This article from Youth Central has some great tips on surviving and succeeding in Year 12. Start your year off right by thinking about how you’re going to balance your year.
TSFX Free HSC Survival Guide
The School for Excellence (TSFX) have put together a 36 page guide to help year 12 students achieve the best possible marks in end of school exams. The guide has advice about goal setting, managing stress and procrastination, time management skills, effective learning techniques, planning study timetables and more.
Good Universities Guide Resources
This page has electronic resources on a number of topics, including comparing universities by state or by degree. The information is all sourced from The Good Universities Guide 2018.
https://australiancareersservice.com.au/resources/ – good-university-guide-downloadables
How to choose a degree when you’re unsure
This article from Careers with STEM has some great tips for choosing a university degree if you don’t quite know what you want yet.
How to focus on wellbeing in times of stress
https://www.utas.edu.au/news/2017/10/6/422-how-to-focus-on-wellbeing-during-times-of-stress/
Being a ‘completionist’ rather than a perfectionist
Many people struggle with perfectionism – needing everything to be exactly right. Sometimes the desire to get things perfect prevents us from doing anything at all. This article provides some ideas about getting things done rather than needing everything to be perfect.
Check it out and see if it works for you – https://learningfundamentals.com.au/blog/how-to-be-a-completionist-not-a-perfectionist/
Reachout.com
ReachOut is Australia’s leading online mental health organisation for young people and their parents.
There’s a section on school and study, to help you work through the big decisions.
