CAREERS NEWS 15th September 2011
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Jobs
Go to http://www.indeed.com.au/ and type apprenticeship or traineeship in the “what”
box.
Or try other searches from http://www.mhscareers.com/JobSearch.html.
FREE Year 10 School Certificate Workshops
English, Mathematics and Science Key Learning Areas
Choose one of the following Sessions:
Auburn: Thursday 29th September 9:00am - 3:00pm
Bankstown: Tuesday 27th September 9.00am - 3.00pm
Burwood: Wednesday 28th September 9:00am - 3:00pm
Liverpool: Saturday 24th September 9:00am - 3:00pm
http://www.alpha-omega.org.au/
48 Hour Film Project
Kickoff: Friday, September 23rd, 6-7pm
Place: Riverside Theatres Parramatta, Corner Church and Market Streets, Dropoff:
Sunday, September 25th, 6.30pm - 8.30pm
www.48hourfilm.com
UTS: Sydney International Animation Festival
http://www.siaf.uts.edu.au
Canberra Institute of Technology at Floriade
The horticulture, floristry and fashion teaching areas, as well as CIT's children
services, fitness and culinary areas will be involved.
http://cit.edu.au/home/news/events/2011/floriade/
UNSW School of Chemistry Information Evening
Thursday 22 September 2011
For Year 10, 11 and 12 students, parents, careers advisors and Science teachers.
Location: Foyer, Chemical Sciences Building, F10, UNSW Kensington campus
Time: 5.45 pm – 7.30 pm
T: 02 9385 4666
E: science@unsw.edu.au
Registration for this event is essential.
http://www.science.unsw.edu.au/chemistry-information-evening/
Robertson Scholars Program Scholarship
For commencement Semester 2 2012
Value $50000 per annum
2 Scholarship(s) available
Applications close 9 December 2011
Study at Duke University and the University of North Carolina in the USA.
https://scholarships.online.unsw.edu.au/scholarship/sc_al_search_detail.display_schol
arship_details?p_session=&p_scholarship_specific_id=607&p_schedule_id=901
http://www.robertsonscholars.org/index.php?type=static&source=1564
Central West Group Apprentices have made a move… To Skillset
Apprenticeships & Traineeships for 2012
www.skillset.com.au
Department of Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy Year 12
Graduate Program, Canberra
Commencing in January 2012, includes Certificate IV in Government.
Applications close at 11.30 pm on Sunday 18 September 2011.
Tel: 02 6271 7020
graduate@dbcde.gov.au
http://www.dbcde.gov.au/careers/entry_level_graduate_programs/year_12_graduate_
program
Ella Baché College Open Day
Saturday 24th September, 2011
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
College is located in North Sydney, NSW
Next Enrolment January 30th, 2012. Applications are currently open for 2012.
Attendance is FREE but registration is essential!
Contact us on (02) 9432 5055 or register online.
http://www.ellabachecollege.edu.au/study-on-campus/attend-a-college-open-day
National Youth Theatre Company
For 15 - 25 year olds.
Based in Enmore, Sydney.
Applications now open.
www.nytc.com.au
RTA Aboriginal Secondary Scholarship Program
For students studying year 11 or 12 at high school or TAFE.
Scholarship worth up to $5000.
Applications close 30 September.
For questions or assistance with your application email:
Aboriginal_jobs@rta.nsw.gov.au.
http://www.rta.nsw.gov.au/careers/features/aboriginal_scholarships.html
Dancelife's Guide to Full-Time Dance Study
Information re dance and performing arts courses in Australia for 2012.
http://www.dancelife.com.au/wpcontent/uploads/2011/08/DanceLife_Online_Guide_To_Dance_and_Performing_Arts
_Courses_2012.pdf
http://www.dancelife.com.au
UNSW Aviation Open Day at Bankstown Airport
17th of September 2011, 10am to 12 noon
UNSW Flying Operations Unit, Building 570, Airport Avenue, Bankstown Airport.
A briefing at 11am and light refreshments will be provided.
http://www.aviation.unsw.edu.au/news/2010/UNSWAviationOpenDay.html
NIDA Short Courses in September/October 2011
Australian Capital Territory: Canberra
New South Wales: Byron Bay, Coffs Harbour, Wagga Wagga
Queensland: Brisbane, Cairns, Rockhampton, Sunshine Coast, Townsville
Victoria: Bendigo, Melbourne
Tasmania: Hobart, Launceston
http://www.nida.edu.au/ABOUT-TOURING-COURSES/default.aspx
Scholarships for Children of Veterans intending Tertiary Studies in 2012
You must be the child, adopted child or grandchild of a person with operational
service, or three or more years continuous full-time other service, as a member of the
Australian Army, Navy or Air Force.
Register interest on 1800 620 361 or by FAX: 02 9213 7307 or Email:
avcat@dva.gov.au
Applications close on Monday 31st October 2011 at 5pm.
http://www.avcat.org.au/
3-day intensive filmmaking workshop for 11-16 year olds
Dates: Wed 05 Oct - Fri 07 Oct
Time: 10.00am – 5.00pm [Inc 2 x 30min breaks]
Cost: $310
http://www.metroscreen.org.au/BookingRetrieve.aspx?ID=104051
UNSW Faculty of Engineering Rural Scholarships
$10,500 per annum for up to four years, subject to satisfactory progress
Available to encourage and assist students from rural and isolated areas.
Applications close: 30 September 2011
http://www.eng.unsw.edu.au/information-for/future-students/high-schoolstudents/admission/scholarships
UNSW Faculty of Engineering Admissions Scheme
ATAR 91.00+: Admission on basis of ATAR (or equivalent)
ATAR 81.00-90.95: Admission on basis of FEAS
Applications close Friday 11th November 2011.
Email: feas@unsw.edu.au
Tel: +61 2 9385 5201/5131/5128
Fax: +61 2 9385 5244.
http://www.eng.unsw.edu.au/feas
Law Relocation Scholarship at the University of Tasmania
$5000 relocation scholarship to all eligible interstate students who choose to study a
combined degree with law at UTAS.
T: (03) 6226 7510
E: Kira.White@utas.edu.au
W: http://fcms.its.utas.edu.au/law/law/index.asp
Royal Agricultural Society of NSW Foundation Grants & Scholarships
Rural Scholarships support people in tertiary education who demonstrate a passion
for rural issues and the determination to make a difference.
Several scholarships to the value of $5,000 for full-time study or up to $1,500 for
part-time study are available.
The JB Fairfax Award for Rural Journalism aims to encourage university students
to pursue a career in rural journalism upon graduation.
The Award includes a scholarship of up to $10,000 and practical work experience at
Rural Press and the 2011 Sydney Royal Easter Show.
Applications close 30 September, 2011.
http://www.rasnsw.com.au/828.htm
Future Doctors Information Evening
To provide students with an insight into the process of gaining entry into an
Australian Medical School.
29th September 2011 & 29th March 2012
7:00pm at Wallace Lecture Theatre, The University of Sydney
Cost $135
www.futuredoctors.com.au
Au Pair in America
Live and work as a nanny in the US for 12 months.
Information sessions in Sydney:
Wednesday 14 September 2011
Wednesday 12th October 2011
Wednesday 9th November 2011
Wednesday 14th December 2011
All sessions start at 6pm.
Call 1300 889 067 or email info@aupairamerica.com.au to register.
http://www.aupairamerica.com.au/
Campbelltown Apprenticeships & Traineeships Information and Interview Day
Saturday 24th September
Email jobs@mygateway.org.au or call Emma on 4627 1388.
Dental Assistant Traineeship Information Day
Western Sydney Local Health District.
Thursday 6th October 2011 at 9.30am,
Lecture Theatre 2, Westmead Hospital Education Block
Register by Monday 19th September 2011 by phone 98457535 or email
Alison.webb@wsahs.nsw.gov.au
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Health Jobs
Hundreds of different, secure and well-paid jobs.
Financial support to train or study.
www.australia.gov.au/healthheroes
Joy Mining Apprenticeships 2012
Apprenticeships at Moss Vale and Unanderra in:
Engineering Mechanical (Fitting & Machining)
Electrotechnology (Electrician)
Engineering Fabrication (Boilermaker)
http://joy.subscribe-hr.com/
State Transit Apprenticeships
Apprenticeship program that develops mechanics and body builders.
Sydney and Newcastle.
Closing Date: Wednesday 21 September 2011
http://www.statetransit.info/career-opportunities/apprenticeships
Le Cordon Bleu Full Scholarship
Six full scholarships worth $67,350 each.
Bachelor of Business Degrees in International Restaurant Management (Sydney and
Adelaide) or International Hotel Management (Adelaide only)
Applications by Friday, 30th September 2011.
http://www.lecordonbleu.com.au/scholarships2011
NEW Financial Services Curriculum Framework for anticipated implementation
from Year 11, 2012
Students can study the Accounting stream of the Framework, covering the skills and
knowledge offered in the current TAFE-delivered Accounting HSC VET course, or
they can choose the Financial Service stream, which covers a broader range of skills
in financial services relevant to a range of industries.
http://news.boardofstudies.nsw.edu.au/index.cfm/2011/9/12/Do-your-students-knowabout-the-new-VET-Financial-Services-Framework-for-2012
EF High School Year Overseas Information Meetings
Sep 20, 18:00 - 18:45 Online information meeting
www.ef.com/highschool
Sep 22, Canberra,17:00 - 18:00 Belconnen Community Centre
Swanson Court, Belconnen ACT 2616
Sep 24, Sydney, 11:00 - 12:00 EF Language School
5-7 Young Street, Circular Quay, Sydney 2000
Oct 04, Sydney, 18:30 - 19:30 EF Language School
5-7 Young Street, Circular Quay, Sydney 2000
Oct 04, 18:00 - 18:45 Online information meeting
www.ef.com/highschool
Oct 15, Sydney, 11:00 - 12:30 EF Language School
5-7 Young Street, Circular Quay, Sydney 2000
Oct 18, 18:00 - 18:45 Online information meeting
www.ef.com/highschool
Oct 25, Canberra, 17:00 - 18:00 Belconnen Community Centre
Swanson Court, Belconnen ACT 2616
Oct 25, Sydney, 18:30 - 19:30 EF Langauge School
5-7 Young Street, Circular Quay, Sydney 2000
www.ef-australia.com.au/highschool
Studying an Accredited Psychology Course
The Australian Psychological Accreditation Council (APAC) works with universities
to accredit their psychology courses.
Students must complete APAC accredited and Psychology Board of Australia
approved courses to be eligible for registration as a psychologist.
www.apac.psychology.org.au/Courses.aspx?ID=1045.
www.psychologyboard.gov.au/
Williams Business College Scholarships
Half year scholarships in 1-year programs.
Study areas: Management, Marketing, Business Administration
Closing date: Friday, 5 November 2011
Open Day Saturday 19th November
Contact: Alice Frederickson on 02-9957 5588.
http://www.williams.edu.au/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=52
Year 12 HSC Hospitality Review Workshop
Tips and strategies on getting the best marks in your HSC Hospitality Exam.
Date: Thursday 29th September
Time: 10am till 2pm
Address: Level 9, 171 Pacific Highway NORTH SYDNEY NSW 2060
Free but RSVP is necessary to attend.
http://www.williamblue.edu.au/news/year-12-hsc-hospitality-review-workshop
University of Sydney Flexible Entry to Engineering or IT Degrees
For current HSC applicants whose ATAR may fall up to a maximum of 5 points
below the normal cut-off.
Flexible Entry does not apply to BE/BDesArch, BE/BCom, BIT/BCom, BE/BMedSc,
BIT/BMedSc, BE/LLB or BIT/LLB programs.
Applications close Thursday 5 January, 2012
http://sydney.edu.au/engineering/apply/flexibleentry.shtml
University of Sydney Test drive your future in Engineering & IT
Wednesday 7 December
10am – 1.30pm, Electrical and Information Engineering
1.45pm – 4pm, Information Technologies
Thursday 8 December
9.30am – 2pm, School of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
2.15pm – 5pm, Bachelor of Project Management
http://sydney.edu.au/engineering/testdrive
University of Canberra Principal's Recommendation Scheme
Open to all current Year 12 students studying in Australia.
The deadline for applications is 30 September.
E-Mail principalsrec@canberra.edu.au
Phone: 1300 301 727
Schools wishing to request application forms should contact
Marzieh.Nowrouz.Tafreshi@canberra.edu.au
http://www.canberra.edu.au/principals-recommendation/home
ANU Secondary College Program for Year 11 students in 2012
An enhanced learning experience for Year 11 and 12 students in the ACT.
Classes in Specialist Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Conservation Biology,
Continuing Japanese and Advanced Japanese.
http://www.anu.edu.au/secondarycollege/faq.php
Icares (International Career and Education Services)
Icares.com offers an up-to-date and complete list of Bachelor and Master courses
from around the world on the basis of your personal interest.
http://www.icares.com
Australian College of Applied Psychology Information Evenings
Brisbane - Wed, 23 Nov
Sydney - Tue, 29 Nov
Adelaide - Tue, 29 Nov
Melbourne - Thur, 15 Dec
T 1800 061 199 or email info@acap.edu.au
Website: http://www.acap.edu.au
Projects Abroad Volunteer Organisation Online Information Session
20th September 2011
Time: 6.00pm,
http://www.projects-abroad.com.au/
Australian National College of Beauty Workshops & Information Evening
Workshops
Saturday, 8th October & Saturday, 19th November
$50 including lunch, from 10am to 4pm at 57 Foveaux Street, Surry Hills.
Information Evening on 28th September.
T: 1300 885 385
E: info@ancb.edu.au
W: www.ancb.edu.au
Karl von Busse Institute of Design Open Night, Ulladulla
Friday 23 September, 6.00pm – 8.00pm
44 Deering Street, Ulladulla NSW
Open Night to launch two Open Weeks and a Student Art Exhibition.
RSVP by email admin@idu4design.com or phone 4454 0101
http://idu4design.com/
Karl von Busse Institute of Design Sydney Campus Information Session
Saturday 24 September at 11.00am
Sheraton on the Park Hotel, Beaumont Room
161 Elizabeth Street, Sydney
For students, parents and careers advisers re the new Sydney campus opening in 2012.
Students may bring examples of their creative work, school references etc, if they
would like to have a more detailed personal interview on the day.
RSVP by email admin@idu4design.com or phone 4454 0101
http://idu4design.com/
Redkite Dare to Dream Scholarships
For 15 to 24 year olds living with cancer or who are cancer survivors.
Scholarship can be used to:
Achieve education goals
Pursue work and career aspirations
Follow a passion for a particular area of interest
Applications close: Friday 7 October 2011
www.redkite.org.au/scholarships
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