CAREER NEWS – 24 June 2015 Mrs Amanda Chahine, Careers Adviser, Catherine McAuley, e: achahine6@parra.catholic.edu.au p: 99849 9113 EVENTS & OPEN DAYS Sydney TAFE: Music Information Session -­‐ Wed 24th June Learn about professional training in Music Performance, Production, Music Business, Live Production, Music Theatre, and Electronic Music Production. TAFE Ultimo, Building M, Level 1, Room M1.15 www.facebook.com/sydneytafemusic Sydney Design School Information Sessions -­‐ Thu 25th June, 6.00pm,Thu 2nd July, 6.00pm Information sessions will run for approximately 40 minutes, and will cover the courses available at the design school and the career opportunities available to graduates. Level 2, 40 Oxley Street, St Leonards Contact: 02 9437 1902 http://sydneydesignschool.com.au/info-­‐sessions/ Macleay College Career Taster Days for 29th & 30th June Macleay College would like to wish everyone a safe and happy holiday! For those students booked for our Career Taster Days, we can’t wait to see you next week. If you haven’t booked but are interested, we’ve still got spaces left! Check out https://goo.gl/BrvnPx and book now! THINK Business -­‐ APM College of Business and Communication – Day In the Life – Monday 29th June Find out what it is like working and studying in the areas of marketing, event management, public relations or business management. Visit an establishment like Google or LinkedIn, meet current students and lecturers and tour the campus. Cost $25 (including lunch, transport and materials). 10am-­‐4pm. The Rocks Campus (visit link for directions). http://bit.ly/1fdKUTt or call 1300 880 610. Billy Blue College of Design and CATC Design School – Day In the Life of a Designer – Sat 4th July Get an insight into the world of design at THINK Design’s workshops. A great opportunity to experience campus life, meet the lecturers, find out about Billy Blue's and CATC's courses. Cost $20. Visit http://bit.ly/1Gl068F or call 1300 845 245. THINK Hospitality -­‐ William Blue College of Hospitality Management – Day In the Life Tue 30 June and Tue 7th July -­‐ Get an insight into the fields of hospitality, tourism or event management. Visit a 5-­‐star Sydney hotel for high tea and enjoy a lunch at William Blue Dining. Participate in workshops, Q&A sessions, meet lecturers and students and join a campus tour. Cost $50. 10am-­‐4pm. The Rocks Campus, 1-­‐5 Hickson Road, Sydney, NSW, 2000. To register visit http://bit.ly/1LbWEDa or call 1300 880 610. UWS Parent Information Evenings Parents and their children are invited to attend information sessions on the journey to university. Visit a UWS campus to find out about the HSC, ATAR, applications, scholarship schemes, HECS-­‐
HELP, courses, campus life and much more. For more details and to register attendance, visit http://www.uws.edu.au/parentinfoevenings. Macquarie University Campus Tours You can never truly know if a uni is right for you until you visit in person and get a feel for the campus. At Macquarie University, we're ready to help you get to know your future home. Dates: 3 July, 10.30am to 12pm 25 September, 5.30pm to 7pm 19 November, 5.30pm to 7pm Register at: http://www.mq.edu.au/study/undergraduate/parents_and_teachers/campus_tours/ Academy of Information Technology Information Nights -­‐ Tue 21st July, Tue 18th August, 6-­‐8pm An interactive seminar providing an opportunity to learn more about the curriculum, course requirements and study pathways at AIT. Level 2, 7 Kelly Street, Ultimo, www.ait.nsw.edu.au/events/ Academy of Information Technology: Free Day Course Sat 11th July, Sat 8th August, Sat 12th September, 10am -­‐4pm AIT offers a number of free one-­‐day courses to improve participant skills and help prospective students determine their future study direction. On each of the listed days, students can choose to participate in either an Intro to 3D Animation course, Intro to Film Editing course, or an Intro to Game Design course. Level 2, 7 Kelly Street, Ultimo www.ait.nsw.edu.au/free-­‐day-­‐course-­‐3/ SYDNEY COLLEGE OF THE ARTS INFORMATION EVENING SCA will hold an Information Evening and two Portfolio Days this year to assist students with preparing to study the Bachelor of Visual Arts. Our Information Evening will be held on Thursday 2 July, 4 -­‐ 8pm. We recommended anyone interested in studying the BVA attend this session, as it covers admissions information and portfolio preparation. www.sydney.edu.au/sca/portfolio_days DISCOVER CONTEMPORARY ART AND DIGITAL DESIGN AT THE UNIVERSITY OF SYDNEY Are you interested in contemporary art or digital design? Our winter workshops are the perfect opportunity for students to experience what it’s like studying at the University of Sydney. More Information: Contemporary Art Workshops www.sydney.edu.au/sca/events/winter_workshops Digital Design Workshops:www.sydney.edu.au/architecture/events/winter_workshop University of Notre Dame -­‐ A Day in the Life of a Nursing Student – 1 July Thinking of a career in Nursing? Join us for a Day in the Life of a Nursing Student and find out what it’s really like! Students attending the day will have the opportunity to meet academic staff, engage in clinical activities, experience a Nursing lecture and tour our campus. Lunch is provided. 10.30am, 160 Oxford St, Darlinghurst, FREE, Contact: Anne-­‐Maree McCarthy : sydney@nd.edu.au / 02 8204 4404 South Western Sydney Institute: Information Sessions Fashion Design and Technology: Wed 24th June, 10am, Macquarie Fields, Building B, Level 1, Room B.1.11 Travel and Tourism: Thu 25th June, 9.30am – 6.00pm, TAFE SWSi Bankstown Campus, J Block – Room J413 https://swsi.tafensw.edu.au/About-­‐SWSi/Key-­‐Dates#eventDetail UTS Discover Session: Nursing -­‐ Wed 22nd July 6.00pm An interactive workshop where participants can learn more about the working life of a nurse. http://www.uts.edu.au/future-­‐students/health/about-­‐health/events-­‐and-­‐brochures/discover-­‐sessions GENERAL INFO Young workers info Know your rights and entitlements as a young worker. Check out: www.fairwork.gov.au/find-­‐help-­‐for/young-­‐
workers-­‐and-­‐students Conservation Volunteers Conservation Volunteers runs a variety of single and multi-­‐day volunteering projects and are looking for interested people to take part. www.conservationvolunteers.com.au/get-­‐involved/volunteer YEAR 12 MATTERS ACU’s new Passion For Business (P4B) program This program is about providing a unique opportunity for student’s with a passion for business. Are you a current Year 12 student studying a business related subject at school and want to gain an early competitive edge? Passion for Business (P4B) is an early entry program designed to nurture your learning passion and give you a step up in your future business career. Visitwww.acu.edu.au/p4b UTS: Engineering Industry Merit Based Scholarships -­‐ Open: Mon 6th July, Applications Close: Mon 5 th October A number of Industry Sponsored scholarships are available to provide financial support for the first year of the Bachelor of Engineering Diploma in Engineering Practice degree. Contact: +61 2 9514 2666 or FEITOutreach@uts.edu.au http://www.uts.edu.au/future-­‐students/scholarships/0000017874 HSC Trial Preparation Lectures at UTS, Macquarie University, UOW and the University of Newcastle. During the July holidays, a series of lectures will be held with experienced HSC teachers/markers. All two hour lectures cover the core areas of study, tips/strategies for each section of the exam and detailed study notes. Prices starting at $20. Visit http://hscintheholidays.com.au (ph) 1300677336 HSC EXAM PREPARATION There is still time to get in some last minute HSC revision with our Kickstart Workshops. These hands-­‐on workshops will run in the July school holidays in the disciplines of Biology, Chemistry and Physics at the University of Sydney Camperdown Campus. Students can register individually to attend the sessions at http://sydney.edu.au/science/outreach/high-­‐school/kickstart/school-­‐holidays.shtml UNIVERSITY OF NOTRE DAME EARLY OFFER PROGRAM Applications are open to have a guaranteed place at university before you sit your HSC. Demonstrate your contribution to your community/ church, cultural pursuits, academic excellence or sport. Study arts and sciences, education, law, nursing, philosophy and theology. Closes 31 July. www.nd.edu.au/earlyoffer University of New England HSC Prep Day – 9th July school holidays HSC sessions in preparation for trials on English and Chemistry at the UNE campus in Parramatta, level 1, 232 Church St. Contact: KMitchell@parracity.nsw.gov.au *CAREERS LUCKY DIP COMPETITION* Question: Which university is running A Day in the Life of a nursing student? Be the 6th student to email Mrs Chahine (draft a new email, don’t hit reply) with the answer in the subject line. Then come and see me anytime today to take your pick from the Careers stationery goodie bag!