YEAR 10 WORK EXPERIENCE TIMELINE - reminder
Parent Approval Form due
Students receive the Business Agreement Form
Students do not need to have their placement
arranged when they return the Parent Approval
form.
Overdue
Business Agreement Form due
Friday 17 May
Confirmation Form
Wednesday 19 June
Students receive placement details
Employers receive placement reminder/details
Placement begins
Wednesday 26 June
New Uni guides – Careers Room
The following information recently arrived:
 La Trobe (Vic) - Year 10 Guide 2016
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University of Queensland – UQ guide 2014
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ACU - Undergraduate Courses Guide 2014
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University of Sydney – Conservatorium of Music; Bachelor of Visual Arts;
Nursing Medical School; Law; Health Sciences; Engineering and IT;
Education and Social Work; Business; Arts and Social Sciences; Architecture,
Design and Planning; Natural Sciences; Undergraduate Prospectus
University of Victoria - Undergraduate Course Guide 2014 (3 copies);
Postgraduate Course Guide
University of Notre Dame – Undergraduate Prospectus 2014 (3 copies);
Accommodation (2 copies)
Queensland University of Technology - A guide to undergraduate study
2014 (4 copies); Postgraduate courses Health and Science Engineering 2014
(1 copy of each)
University College London (UK) - Undergraduate Prospectus 2014 Entry
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MERICI COLLEGE - CAREERS EXPO
Date:
Venue:
Time:
Thursday 16 May
Canteen
4.00-5.30pm
A great opportunity to talk to representatives from Unis, Public Service, CIT and a
range of organisations which offer great career paths.
BOND UNIVERSITY – Expert panel talking about Business and
Management
If you are in year 11 or 12 and interested in a career in business and management,
Bond University is hosting a complimentary information session where you can hear
from four of Canberra’s successful managers and leaders. Find out about:
 Opportunities for career progression both in Australia and globally
 Salary expectations
 Where genuine opportunities are located
 The value of getting a degree to boost your career prospects
 Plus - get hints, tips and advice on the secrets to success.
A panel of four of Canberra’s successful managers from UberGlobal, Canberra FM,
iinet and Ernst and Young will discuss what it takes to succeed in today’s competitive
workplace.
You will also have the chance to ask questions so you can prepare yourself for a
successful career in business and management.
Date:
Time:
Location:
Thursday, May 23, 2013
5:30pm-7:00pm
Merici College - in the new Bridge Restaurant at the College
10 Wise Street
Braddon, ACT 2612
Cost:
No cost. You can bring a friend or parent/s, but please
register for catering and
seating planning.
Registrations: Please register HERE for your attendance. Light refreshments will
be served at this event.
For further information please contact Terry Crotty on 02 9299 1194 or email
tcrotty@bond.edu.au
A profile of one of the panel members – Michael McGoogan started
UnderGlobal while at age 14 attending school in Canberra. His company grew from
the bedroom of his parents’ house to now be the 3rd largest web service provider in
Australia employing some 70 staff. Michael was recently awarded the 2012 Eastern
Region Emerging Category winner for the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year
Award. Hear his secrets to success and his story about building a successful business
while still at school. “Michael’s philosophy is simple – “If you love what you do, you’ll
never work a day in your life”.
UMAT registrations now open
UMAT test is used specifically to assist with the selection of students into the
medicine, dentistry and health science degree programs at undergraduate level.
UMAT scores can be used for admission to any of the UMAT Consortium universities
ONLY in the year following the test. For example, results from UMAT2013 can be
used for undergraduate medicine or health science courses beginning in 2014 but
NOT 2015. Do not register for UMAT2013 unless you are planning to apply for a
course commencing in 2014 AND you meet the eligibility criteria specified in the
UMAT2013 Information Booklet.
UMAT2013 will be held on Wednesday 31 July 2013. UMAT is offered once a year
only. Registration is open.
Registrations will close at 5.00pm AEST 7 June 2013. Late registrations will be
accepted until 5.00pm AEST 21 June 2013 on payment of a late fee of $65 in addition
to the registration fee.
There are a number of UMAT preparation courses offered, none of which are
promoted by the universities which accept UMAT. One of which is MedEntry.
Funded Certificate III in Fitness in the ACT - The Australian Institute of
Personal Trainers has been awarded PSP Funding by the ACT Government to deliver
Certificate III in Fitness. Participants pay only a $400 administration fee with the
balance paid for by the ACT Government.
This funding is aimed at equity groups who are unemployed and
underemployed and aged between 17-24 years of age. The funding is also
available to existing workers. Face to face courses are being run in Canberra
throughout 2013 but the funding is limited to only 50 places. For more information
please contact Kevin Kalinko on 0438 254 522 or visit the Australian Institute of
Personal Trainers website at www.aipt.com.au .
University Open Days
NSW/ACT Open Days
University of Sydney Open Day -Sat 31 August
Australian Defence Force Academy Open Day - Sat 31 August, 9am to 4pm
Australian Defence Force Academy, Northcott Drive, Campbell
University of New South Wales Open Day - Sat 7 September, High Street,
Kensington
University of Newcastle Open Days
Central Coast Campus – Sat 17 August
Newcastle Campus – Sat 24 August
Port Macquarie Info Session – Thu 29 August
Macquarie University Open Day - Sat 14 September, 10am to 4pm, Balaclava
Road, North Ryde
Australian National University Open Day - Sat 31 August, 9am to 4pm, Barry
Drive, Acton
University of Canberra Open Day - Sat 31 August, University Drive, Bruce
Victorian Open Days
La Trobe Open Day
Shepparton Campus: Fri 9 August
Mildura Campus: Wed 14 August
Bendigo Campus: Sun 18 August, 10.00am – 4.00pm
Melbourne Campus: Sun 25 August, 10.00am – 4.00pm
Albury Wodonga Campus: Fri 30 August, 4.00pm – 8.00pm
Monash Open Day
Berwick, Gippsland and Peninsula Campuses: Sat 3 August, 10.00am –
4.00pm
Caulfield, Clayton and Parkville Campuses: Sun 4 August, 10.00am – 4.00pm
Swinburne University of Technology Open Day - Sun 4 August, Hawthorn
Campus
University of Ballarat Open Day - Sun 25 August
University of Melbourne Open Day - Sun 18 August
VU Open Day - Footscray Park Campus: Sun 25 August, 10.00am – 4.00pm
Queensland Open Days
Bond University - 14 July 2013 (Sunday)
Griffith University - 11 August 2013 (Sunday) Gold Coast, Nathan and South Bank
campuses
James Cook University - 25 August 2013 (Sunday) (Cairns Campus); 31 August
2013 (Saturday); (Townsville Campus)
Queensland University of Technology (QUT) - 28 July 2013 (Sunday) (Gardens
Point campus); 19 August 2013 (Monday) (Caboolture campus)
University of Queensland - 4 August 2013 (Sunday) (St Lucia campus); 7 August
2013 (Wednesday) (Ipswich campus); 18 August 2013 (Sunday) (Gatton campus)
University of Southern Queensland - 4 August 2013 (Sunday) (Fraser Coast
campus); 18 August 2013 (Sunday) (Toowoomba campus); 25 August 2013 (Sunday)
(Springfield campus)
University of the Sunshine Coast - 11 August 2013 (Sunday) (Sippy Downs
campus)
Contacts at University of Technology Sydney
Discover Human Movement, Sport and Exercise at UTS
http://www.nmh.uts.edu.au/discover/sport-exercise.html
Discover the Midwife in U@UTS
Contact: http://ask.uts.edu.au or (02) 9514 4911
http://www.nmh.uts.edu.au/discover/midwifery.html
University of Technology Sydney Law Undergraduate Information
Evening
Contact: katerina.manos@uts.edu.au
http://cfsites1.uts.edu.au/law/news-events/events-detail.cfm?ItemId=33778
Discover the Nurse in U@UTS
Contact: http://ask.uts.edu.au or (02) 9514 4911
http://www.nmh.uts.edu.au/discover/nursing.html
University of Notre Dame Day in the Life of a Nursing Student
Contact: Sydney@nd.edu.au or (02) 8204 4404
http://www.nd.edu.au/events/a-day-in-the-life-of-a-nursing-student
University of Western Sydney Campus Experience
Students can join a small group of prospective students and be taken on a guided tour
around UWS by a current student. Contact: 1300 897 669.
http://future.uws.edu.au/future_students_home/events_at_uws/campus_experien
ce
Private Colleges
Australian International Conservatorium of Music Open Day
Sat 18th May, 11am to 2pm
114 Victoria Road, Rozelle
Contact: admin@aicm.edu.au or (02) 9555 1666 http://www.aicm.edu.au/
Study with QANTM College for a Day
13th July & 12th October, 9am to 4:30pm
Experience a full day of hands-on training in the field of creative digital media.
http://sydney.qantm.com/en-gb/content/2421/Events_and_Workshops
Scholarships and Cadetships
University of Technology Sydney Bachelor of Information Technology Cooperative Scholarship Program
Round one applications are due Friday 21 June. Round two applications open
Thursday 1 August and close on Thursday 30 September.
The program offers students $16,000 during each year of their studies and will
undertake two six month full-time industry placements. The course has a 100%
employment rate for its graduates.
http://www.uts.edu.au/future-students/information-technology/itundergraduate/bit-co-op-benefits
Engineering & Technology Cadetships
Applications are now open for the 2013 Engineering & Technology Cadetships
(ETCAD) Program run by Professional Cadetships Australia (PCA).
Engineering Cadets will combine work within the Naval Marine business of RollsRoyce Australia with university study in Sydney in mechanical engineering, electrical
engineering or naval architecture. Alternatively, cadets may choose a flexible entry
engineering degree.
Technology Cadets will combine work at the Westpac Group in Sydney city with
university study in computer science, information technology or information
systems. Alternatively, cadets may undertake a commerce or arts degree and select
information systems as one of their majors. Technology Cadets will be well-placed to
pursue a career in ICT and/or business.
Applications for the ETCAD Program close on 21 June. Students apply online at
www.etcad.com.au
Short Courses, Workshops, Holiday Programs
The ConocoPhillips Science Experience
The Science Experience is a multi-day science program for students in Years 9 or 10.
Students will get to meet and share ideas with students from other schools while they
learn more about the future in science, technology and engineering.
Australian National University, Canberra – Wed 9th to Fri 11th October (Apply before
Sun 15th September)
http://www.scienceexperience.com.au/
National Youth Science Forum 2014
Applications to Rotary Clubs close 31 May 2013. Current Year 11 students need to find
a Rotary Club to sponsor them to attend.
Session A (Canberra): Monday 6 January – Saturday 17 January, 2014
Session C (Canberra) Monday 20 January – Sunday 2 February, 2014
http://www.nysf.edu.au/
Gap Year and Student Exchanges
Gap Year Medical Placements
This program gives hospital work experience for students who are applying to
medical or nursing school. Placements are for students from age 16 upwards in
Africa, India and the Caribbean.
http://www.gapmedics.com/
Lattitude Global Volunteering Free Flights Competition
Lattitude is offering the opportunity for one lucky winner to receive a free return
flight to their Lattitude placement this year. The competition is on Facebook and
requires applicants to like the Lattitude Facebook page and tell them in 50 words or
less why they want to volunteer with us.
Competition closes Fri 21 June https://www.facebook.com/lattitudeaustralia
Antipodeans Abroad GapBreak Information Night. An informal evening to
find out about volunteering and taking a gap year, meet staff and returned
volunteers, and ask questions to get to know Antipodeans better. Placements are
available throughout Asia, Africa, North and South America, and Europe. Sydney:
Tuesday 28th May 6:30-7:30PM, , 303A, 282 Victoria Ave, Chatswood. Register
online at www.antipodeans.com.au/info-nights.htm or call 02 9413 1522.
Projects Abroad – Overseas Volunteer and Work Experience – Information
Evening Tuesday 14th May, Sydney Central YHA, 11 Rawson Place, Sydney 2000.
6.30 – 7.30. This information evening will give senior school students and their
parents the chance to meet with staff and volunteers to discuss programmes and join
in discussions on the practicalities of overseas volunteer work. Programmes are
available for school leavers and for year 10 & 11 students during their summer break.
Registrations are requested, www.projects-abroad.com.au/about-us/meet-us/ or
1300 132 831.
Competitions
The Australia Institute’s National Youth Writing Competition
Entries due by Fri 17th May, 5pm.
People aged 17-25 are invited to write a 1000 word opinion article about which
government policy they would change. The winning entry will be sent to all Federal
MPs, Senators and The Australia Institute members, and the writer will be awarded a
prize of $500. Contact: (02) 6206 8700 http://www.tai.org.au/nywc
On April 29, Bond University opened its popular annual short film
competition BUFTA, where Year 11 and 12 students have the chance to win a full
tuition scholarship to study a Bachelor of Film and Television at Bond University.
Celebrating over fifteen years of exceptional student short films, Bond University’s
Film and Television Awards are recognised as one of the richest competitions of its
kind in Australia.
Future Leaders Writing Prize
The Future Leaders Writing Prize recognises and rewards talented young writers.
Year 11 and 12 students in Australian secondary schools are invited to submit writing
(fiction or non-fiction on any topic, 800 to 1,000 words).
The winner will receive $1,000 and have their writing published. Submissions are
due electronically in a word document by 1 July 2013 to: helen@futureleaders.com.au
Details about Future Leaders Awards & Publications in 2013 are at:
http://www.futureleaders.com.au
Apprenticeships, Traineeships and other vacancies
Australian Apprenticeships Pathways Practice Aptitude Quizzes
These quizzes show the expected level of literacy, numeracy and comprehension that
people attempting an apprenticeship in that field should have.
http://www.aapathways.com.au/Career-Resources/Practice-Aptitude-