CAREERS UPDATE – YEAR 11
MAY 2014
Semester 2 Certificate Course Opportunity - CERTIFICATE IV Business or CERTIFICATE IV
Interactive Digital Media
Polytechnic West is offering Year 11 high school students the opportunity to apply for a position in the
Certificate IV Business or Certificate IV Interactive Digital Media commencing second semester 2014 and
concluding September 2015. Students if accepted will attend on Fridays at the Thornlie Campus from
9.00am – 3.00pm. This is an extremely competitive course as it may assist in alternative entry options into
University. Applications require a Resume, Cover Letter, School Report and other supporting evidence to
highlight their interest in this course. This is opportunity is only available to students on a non ATAR
pathway. Interested students/parents can contact Jane Hamburg either by phone or by email on
jane.hamburg@education.wa.edu.au for further details”.
CURTIN UNIVERSITY
Maths Enrichment Program for years 5-11
There will be 16 weekly sessions held at the Curtin University campus in Bentley, which are schedule in two
8 weeks block. One block is in Term 2 (from Monday 5th May to Friday 27th June) and the other in Term 3
(from Monday 21st July to Friday 12th September). The sessions for each year level are listed on the
website. The cost for two terms in 2014 is $319 per student (including GST). Places are limited and early
applications are advised. For more information go to http://maths.curtin.edu.au/enrichment.cfm or contact
the Department of Mathematics and Statistics on 9266 7624 or email: mathsenrichment@lists.curtin.edu.au
2015 NATIONAL YOUTH SCIENCE FORUM (NYSF)
Students currently in year 11 are eligible to apply for and attend NYSF the following year. This is a 12 day program
for students moving into Year 12 who are thinking about a career in science, engineering and technology.
Attending NYSF can help prepare students to make informed decisions about courses and careers in the sciences
and gain a professional skill set to help them realise their potential. 2015 Session Dates:
 Session A Canberra
Monday 5 – Saturday 17 January 2015
 Session B Perth
Monday 12 – Saturday 24 January 2015
 Session C Canberra
Monday 19 – Saturday 31 January 2015
For more information go to: http://www.nysf.edu.au/
Each year, Rotary Clubs around Australia work with the NYSF to select participants to attend the January
Sessions. Expressions of interest close 31 May. Even though the closing date is at the end of the
month, there are quite a few steps involved in the application process, including finding a local rotary club to
nominate you, so start NOW!
How to apply for the NYSF 2015
Three easy steps
 Step 1 Find a Rotary Club
 Step 2 Register online
 Step 3 Submit the application
For more information go to: http://www.nysf.edu.au/applying
EDITH COWAN UNIVERSITY
Events:
Business and Law Careers Evening - Mount Lawley - Wednesday, 21 May, 6.00pm. Register for this
eventat: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/567ZRW8
Campus Tour - Mount Lawley - Thursday, 22 May, 11.00am - 12.00pm.
Register for this event at: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/MRTJPKX
MURDOCH UNIVERSITY
Open Night - 21 May, 6.30 – 8.30 pm. Kim Beazley Lecture Theatre.
Murdoch University will be opening its doors for another series of Murdoch Open Nights. These exciting
events are designed to help you decide what you’d like to study and consider all of the options available.
All their courses will be on display and their academic staff will be available to answer your questions
about how and why you should study at Murdoch. RSVP: http://www.murdoch.edu.au/Futurestudents/Domestic-students/Latestevents/rsvp/?title=Open+Night&when=21/05/2014&where=Kim%20Beazley%20Lecture%20Theatre&time
=06.30pm-08.30pm
NOTRE DAME UNIVERSITY
Courses Information Evening and Expo: Drill Hall (ND25), which is located on Mouat Street Fremantle
(follow the signs on Mouat Street). These evenings will start with a full courses expo from 5.30pm, followed
by an Admissions presentation commencing at 6.00pm. They are an ideal opportunity to speak with
academic staff and access the most up-to-date information regarding courses.
Tuesday 13 May, at 6pm. For further information or to RSVP for this event go to:
http://www.nd.edu.au/events/course-information-evening-may-2014 or contact the university on
future@nd.edu.auor call 08 94330533.
Wednesday 4 June, at 6pm. For further information or to RSVP for this event go to:
http://www.nd.edu.au/events/course-information-evening-june-2014 or contact the university on
future@nd.edu.au or call 08 94330533.
Business, Law & Politics Symposium. Thursday 19 June, 10.00am to 2.00pm. This event is for Year 11
& 12 students and teachers of: Accounting & finance; business management & enterprise; economics; and
politics & law.
Arts & Sciences Symposium. Friday 20 June, 10.00am to 2.00pm. This event is for Year 11 & 12
students and teachers of: Biological sciences; drama; literature; media production & analysis.
Health Sciences Symposium. Friday 20 June, 10.00am to 2.00pm. This event is for Year 11 & 12
students and teachers of: Health studies; human biological science; outdoor education; and physical
education studies.
For further information on these Symposiums ring 08 9433 0533 or email future@nd.edu.au
UWA
Year 10 & 11 Information Evenings. These free information sessions will give you a head-start on making
your child's Year 10 or 11 experience a positive one.
You'll hear:
• about UWA's new course structure;
• how you can help your child choose their upper-school subjects; and
• important dates to keep in mind.
To register your attendance, please choose one of the dates below:
Monday 9 June, 6pm. Register at: http://www.events.uwa.edu.au/event/20140218T075938Z-182930129%40events.uwa.edu.au/whatson/Future Students
Tuesday 10 June, 6pm. Register at: http://events.uwa.edu.au/event/20140218T080630Z-182930666@events.uwa.edu.au/whatson/Future Students
Events: Students are encouraged to register to receive information for school holiday events.
Have you ever wanted to know what it's like to be a student at UWA? You may wish to register for
one of the popular "A Day in the Life of..." events!. These free events provide high school students
with a valuable insight into a typical day at university, with a number of fun, interactive and
informative workshops to participate in. Further information and register interest at
www.studyat.uwa.edu.au/about/events/year-12-students/DITL or Alisan Chan, Prospective
Students Adviser. Applications close.
A Day in the Life of an Architecture Student - Wednesday, 9 July
A Day in the Life of a Chemistry Student - Thursday, 10 July
A Day in the Life of an Engineering Student - Tuesday, 15 July
A Day in the Life of a Business Student - Wednesday, 16 July
POLICE ENTRY INFORMATION SESSION
Wednesday 14 May, 6 – 9 pm. WA Police Academy, 81 Lakeside Drive, Joondalup.
These monthly entry information sessions are aimed at individuals wanting to know more about a career
with WA Police. Sessions include presentations by a Police Officer from Police Recruiting, Police Recruits
and other members of WA Police. The session will provide an overview of WA Police entry pathways, the
selection process and other details regarding becoming a Police Officer. Register at:
http://www.stepforward.wa.gov.au/news-and-events/events/
Another information session will be running on 14 May.
CAREERS AND EMPLOYMENT EXPO
Thursday 15 –Sunday 18 May - Convention Centre, 21 Mounts Bay Road, Perth. This will be held on
Thursday and Friday, 9.00am - 3.00pm, Saturday and Sunday 10am - 4pm. You can find out more by
checking: http://careersandeducationexpo.exibit.com.au/students/show-dates-times
ADF OFFICER CAREERS INFORMATION SESSION
including the Defence University Sponsorship
Tuesday 20 May at 7pm Level 7, 66 St Georges Terrace, Perth, WA. Find out more about becoming an
Officer in the Australian Defence Force and discover what it’s like at the Royal Australian Naval College at
HMAS CRESWELL, the Royal Military College Duntroon and Officers' Training School East Sale. Did you
know that you can become an officer without a degree? The Defence Sponsors University Students and
they receive a salary of up to $44,348 per year if you're an undergraduate. Find out more about becoming
an Officer in the Australian Defence Force at this information session.