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Universities
ADFA Open Day
Sat 27th August, 9.00am – 4.00pm, Northcott Drive in Campbell, ACT
Defence and University staff will be available to provide careers and course information. ADFA Navy
Midshipmen and Army and Air Force Officer Cadets will also be available to talk to attendees about life at
ADFA. Open Day will also provide an opportunity to see a range of displays from the Army, Navy and Airforce.
https://www.unsw.adfa.edu.au/adfa-open-day
Curtin University: Commerce Information Evening
Thursday 26th May, 6:30pm - 7:30pm @ Curtin University, Bentley Campus
Prospective students will have the opportunity to find out more about Commerce degrees at Curtin
University. Attendees will also be able to check out Curtin’s newest business facility - the Agency - which
is used to track online trends.
http://news.curtin.edu.au/events/commerce-information-evening/
ECU Entry Pathway
ECU’s Portfolio entry pathway assesses prospective students’ ability to succeed in higher education
based on a portfolio of evidence. This pathway caters for school leavers with a near-miss ATAR for their
chosen course and school leavers who did/will not obtain an ATAR. Not available for all courses.
http://www.ecu.edu.au/future-students/year-12s/how-to-get-into-ecu/entry-pathways/portfolio-entry
Murdoch University: WACE Preparation Series
Monday 4th - Friday 8th July @ Murdoch University, South Street Campus
Year 12 students are invited to attend the T.E.E Consultants WACE preparation series, hosted by
Murdoch University. The preparation series aims to help students with study & exam techniques, whilst
focusing on specific subject/s.
Cost is $175 per subject (2 hours per day for 5 days - total of 10 hours).
http://www.experience.murdoch.edu.au/event/waceprep/
UWA Year 10 Science Camp for Indigenous Students
Monday 11th - Friday 15th July
The camp provides participants with a hands-on experience of science, engineering, medicine and
technology. There is an emphasis on fields relevant to Indigenous communities in Western Australia,
including sustainability, health, ecology, conservation, infrastructure, water, energy and mineral resources.
http://www.sis.uwa.edu.au/outreach/camp
TAFE & Apprenticeships
Directions WA: Apprenticeship Opportunities
Directions is a community based, not for profit organisation working with employers, students and
jobseekers in WA. They currently have a number of junior apprenticeships available:
- Carpenter Apprenticeship (Perth CBD)
- Automotive Vehicle (Light) Apprenticeship (Freemantle)
- Wall & Ceiling Fixing Apprenticeship (Perth CBD)
- Plastering Apprenticeship (Perth CBD)
- Chef Apprenticeship (Margaret River)
- Engineering Mechanical Apprenticeship (Canning Vale)
Directions are also taking expressions of interest for a number of other positions that are not yet open.
Find out more: https://directionswa.com.au/job-seekers/job-opportunities/
GTSW Apprenticeship & Traineeship Vacancies
The following first year apprenticeships and traineeships are available in Busselton and the surrounding
suburbs:
- 1 x Cabinet Making
- 1 x Business Traineeship
Applications close Wednesday 20th May.
http://www.gtsw.com.au/group-training-company/vacancies/
Private Colleges
Australian College of Beauty Therapy: Open Day & Information Evenings
ACBT is based in Perth and provides education in beauty therapy, make-up artistry and salon
management.
Register now to attend an Information Evening and/or Open Day by emailing enquires@acbt.com.au
http://acbt.com.au/
West Australian Aviation College Open Day
Sunday 22nd May @ Western Australian Aviation College
This open day at the WA Aviation College will feature free introductory seminars on learning how to fly
taking place at 11:30am, 1:30pm & 3:30pm.
http://www.becomeapilot.com.au/content/page/learn-to-fly.html
Other News
Australia’s Highest Paying Jobs
http://www.seeklearning.com.au/study-and-career-advice/seek-job-trends/australias-high-paying-jobs
Clinical Coding Courses
HIMAA offers online courses in Elementary and Comprehensive Medical Terminology and Clinical
Coding. These courses may be of interest to those wishing to pursue work or a career in clinical coding in
hospitals or day procedure centres.
http://himaa2.org.au/education/
Education HQ: Student Guide 2016
Student Guide 2016 is a definitive study and career guide available for Australian students. The Guide will
include all the vital information for school leavers pursuing further study to find their perfect career path.
Student Guide 2016 is available to pre-order now, with distribution scheduled for mid-July.
http://student.educationhq.com/magazines/student-guide/
Entrepreneurship: MyFuture
The MyFuture website has a new page about entrepreneurship, including a quiz to see if you are ready
to undertake it as a career path.
http://myfuture.edu.au/career-insight/entrepreneurship
Junior Tall Poppies Awards
These awards, for students aged 15–17, recognise students who can develop projects in their schools to
encourage the study of science and educate the public about the importance of science to society.
Students need to be nominated by a teacher. There is also a category recognising the work of teachers.
http://www.growingtallpoppies.com/jtp/
Help Exchange
If you’re interested in taking a gap year, check out Help Exchange. It is an online listing of host organic farms,
non-organic farms, farmstays, homestays, ranches, lodges, B&B, inns, backpacker hostels and even sailing
boats who invite volunteer helpers to stay with them short-term in exchange for food and accommodation.
https://www.helpx.net/
My Skills: Preparing Secondary Students for Work
http://www.pssfw.myskills.gov.au/
Perth Careers Expo 2016
Careers Expo 2016 will be held on 12–15 May at the spectacular Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre.
Entry is free.
Over four days, nearly 100 exhibitors – universities, TAFEs, government departments, training providers
and employers – will present a huge range of career and employment pathways.
http://www.exibit.com.au/
Service Skills Australia
The Service Skills website provides information, resources and videos about a variety of careers in the Sport,
Fitness & Recreation, Tourism, Travel & Hospitality, and Wholesale, Retail & Personal Services sectors.
http://www.serviceskills.com.au/careers
Special Tertiary Admission Test
STAT is used by many tertiary institutions in Australia as part of their admissions procedure for certain applicants.
http://www.uac.edu.au/stat/
Southern Cross Cultural Exchange: Scholarships Now Open
Students can apply for a full scholarship or reduced program fees on a student exchange program.
http://www.scce.com.au/scholarships/
Studentbox
Powered by Curtin University, Studentbox is an online community for students in years 10, 11 and 12
that provides useful tools such as study tips, past WACE exams and cheat sheets.
http://www.studentbox.com.au/
Student Exchange Australia New Zealand Information Sessions
Wednesday 25th May, 7:30pm @ Adina Apartment Hotel Perth, 33 Mounts Bay Rd, Perth
In-Person information sessions run for about an hour and a half and provide an opportunity to get your
questions answered.
http://studentexchange.org.au/info-sessions/in-person-city-sessions/
UN Youth Young Diplomats Tour
Applications close 25th May
Students in years 10–12 are invited to apply for this four-week tour of Europe. Students will learn about
diplomacy in the 21st century from a European perspective.
https://unyouth.org.au/event/young-diplomats-tour/
Women Rock IT Cisco TV Series
Wednesday 27th July, 12pm - 1pm (AWST)
Tune into this free live TV broadcast and hear prominent women at Cisco explain how they turned their
passion for technology into rewarding and successful careers.
http://www.cisco.com/web/SG/partners/womenrock-it.html
Women in the Australian Defence Force Information Session
Thursday 26th May, 6:30pm @ Defence Force Recruiting Perth, 66 St Georges Terrace, Perth.
The Australian Defence Force offers a range of careers for all individuals. Find out more at an
information session.
Book your spot by emailing your details to cptwa@dfr.com.au
https://www.facebook.com/events/1011975238896444/
World Education Program (WEP) Upcoming Information Sessions
These sessions are an opportunity to meet the WEP team as well as recently returned students and will
help you make an informed decision about whether student exchange is right for you and your family.
- BRISBANE: Wednesday 18th May, 7pm - 8:30pm @ Fulton trotter Lounge, 129 Leichardt Street, Spring Hill
- CAIRNS: Saturday 28th May, 10:30am - 12pm @ Centre of Contemporary Arts, 96 Abbott Street, Cairns
http://www.wep.org.au/info/information-evenings
Work Matters Video
The first time a student enters a workplace can be incredibly intimidating, whether it’s for a part-time
job or work experience. This video follows three young people and gives advice on ways to deal
appropriately with different workplace scenarios in an attempt to make entering the workforce a
positive experience for students and their employers.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bn5BipWtuKg&feature=youtu.be
Work Readiness Course
SkillsRoad.com.au has launched a new Work Readiness Course that is available for schools and individual
students to complete online. The interactive course is designed to prepare young adults for the
workforce and can be completed in around 75 minutes.
Total course cost is $29.95 which includes a certificate upon completion.
http://www.skillsroad.com.au/students/training-courses/skillsroad-work-readiness-course%284%29#.VysuzfnoT_B
Coming Soon (See http://www.calendarwiz.com/mhscareers for all events)
Thursday 12th May:
Endeavour College of Natural Health Webinar
Perth Careers Expo 2016
Friday 13th May:
Big Science Competition Online Registrations Close
Saturday 14th May:
Australian Holistic Medicine Open Day
Cultural Care Au Pair Information Session
Sunday 15th May:
WEP Scholarship Opportunities Close
Monday 16th May:
APM Online Study and Course Information Webinar
Tuesday 17th May:
APM Online Study and Course Information Webinar
ECU Teacher Education Information Evening
WAAPA Production Tour
Wednesday 18th May:
APM Online Study and Course Information Webinar
Google Science Fair Submission Deadline
Curtin Psychology Information Evening
Murdoch University: Law, Business and Politics Careers Evening
Trade Careers in the Australian Defence Force Information Session
Saturday 21st May:
Australian College of Applied Education Open Days
Australian School of Management Open Days
SAE Perth Campus Open Day
Projects Abroad Information Session