NSW/ACT Careers News - Muirfield High School
Newsletter 17 March 2014
In this Week’s Newsletter:
Universities
New Charles Sturt University DE
Year 10 Future Finder Evenings UOW
University of Sydney Scholarships
NSW/ACT
Careers News
UWS Penrith Observatory Public
QS Ranks Macquarie University in Top 50
Worldwide for Three Subject Areas
Australian Defence Force Academy
University of Notre Dame 2014 Events
Private Colleges
Australian National College of Beauty
Academy of Information Technology Free
Blue Mountains International Hotel
Management School Discovery Days
Communication and William Blue Open
National Institute of Dramatic Art Open
National Institute of Dramatic Art Short
Other News
UN Youth Australia Pacific Project
Southern Cross Cultural Exchange
Minerals Tertiary Education Council
United Nations Alliance of Civilizations –
Projects Abroad Online Information
Student Exchange Australia New
Zealand: On Demand Information
Australian Business Apprenticeships
Universities
UTS 2015 Course Guides
UTS 2015 undergraduate course guides are now available online. https://www.uts.edu.au/future-students/teachers/tools-and-resources/course-guides
Subject Bonus Points at ACU
Students may be awarded up to five bonus points if they have performed well in specific year 12 subjects relevant to the course for which they have applied. To view the courses and subject bonuses visit: http://www.acu.edu.au/study_at_acu/alternate_entry/accessacu
New Charles Sturt University DE Outreach Centre in Sydney
CSU Distance education Centre allows distance education students to meet with University staff and other students.
The Centre provides opportunities for one-on-one meetings and group appointments as well as the opportunity to network with other students. http://news.csu.edu.au/latest-news/education/higher-education/csu-opens-de-study-centre-in-sydney
Year 10 Future Finder Evenings UOW
Tue 8 th April, 6.30pm – 8.30pm, University Hall, Wollongong Campus
Year 10 students are invited to UOW to speak to staff about selecting subjects for year 11 and 12, applying to university and to receive information on the HSC and ATARs. http://www.uow.edu.au/future/events/futurefinder/index.html
University of Sydney Scholarships Information Evening
An opportunity for current year 11 and 12 students to learn about the many scholarships available at the University of Sydney. http://sydney.edu.au/future-students/career-advisers/events/
UNSW Indigenous Winter School
Sun 6 th July – Sat 12 th July
Applications close Fri 11 th April
Week long residential program designed to provide indigenous students in years 10, 11 and 12 with an opportunity to experience university life. Students will participate in academic lectures and tutorials, presentations, study sessions and team building exercises while interacting with staff and students. The program is at no cost to participating students.
Contact: Nura Gill, (02) 9385 3805 or winterschool@unsw.edu.au
http://www.nuragili.unsw.edu.au/winterschool.html
UWS Penrith Observatory Public Astronomy Programs 2014
UWS Penrith Observatory has a number of events throughout the year which allow members of the public to attend lectures on astronomy and view the night sky through computerised telescopes. The observatory also has outreach programs for school students covering HSC physics units. http://www.uws.edu.au/observatorypenrith/uws_observatory_-_penrith_campus
QS Ranks Macquarie University in Top 50 Worldwide for Three Subject Areas
Read more: http://mq.edu.au/newsroom/2014/02/26/qs-ranks-macquarie-in-top-50-worldwide-for-three-subjectareas/#ixzz2vtmOFaRZ
Charles Sturt University Live
Charles Sturt University Live features a number of videos focusing on key study areas and student life at Charles
Sturt. http://www.csu.edu.au/csu-live
Australian Defence Force Academy
The Australian Defence Force Academy (ADFA) is a unique university where you’ll get paid a salary ($39,525) to study a degree from the University of New South Wales (UNSW). You’ll also undertake military leadership training and learn to become an officer in Australia’s Navy, Army or Air Force. In addition to the salary all tuition fees are covered.
Applying for ADFA is a dual application process that can take up to 12 months, so if you’re interested it would be best to get started now.
Find out more information here: http://www.defencejobs.gov.au/education/adfa/howToApply/applicationProcess.aspx
University of Notre Dame 2014 Events
Careers in Law and Business Evening
Wed 21 st May, 6.00pm, 140 Broadway, Broadway
Join academic staff from Notre Dame's School of Business and School of Law and explore potential study options and future careers in the legal and business spheres. All academic staff have real-world experience in their professions; find out about the doors that are opened by a Notre Dame Business or Law degree.
Contact: 02 8204 4404 or sydney@nd.edu.au
www.nd.edu.au/events/sydney
Parent Information Evening
Tue 24 th June, 6.00pm, 140 Broadway, Broadway
The evening is designed to help parents (and students, who are also welcome to attend!) through the transition from secondary to tertiary education. Attendees will have the opportunity to find out about University life, talk to current students, meet academic staff and find out about pathways into university.
Contact: 02 8204 4404 or sydney@nd.edu.au
www.nd.edu.au/events/sydney
A Day in the Life of a Nursing Student
Wed 2 nd July, 10.30am, 160 Oxford St, Darlinghurst
Find out what being a Notre Dame Nursing student is all about! Watch a dissection, experience clinical activities in our simulation wards, tour our anatomy museum and speak with staff and current students.
Contact: 02 8204 4404 or sydney@nd.edu.au
www.nd.edu.au/events/sydney
HSC Study Intensive
Mon 7 th – Fri 11 th July, 104 Broadway, Broadway
Maximise your HSC results by attending a four-day workshop where senior HSC teachers and markers provide intensive training in 16 major courses. In a personal environment, learn the study techniques of highly effective people, clarify course content, work through potential HSC questions and develop problem-solving strategies invaluable to academic success.
Contact: 02 8204 4404 or sydney@nd.edu.au
www.nd.edu.au/events/sydney
OPEN DAY
Sat 30 th August, 9.00am, 140 Broadway, Broadway & 160 Oxford St, Darlinghurst
Experience life at Notre Dame on Open Day, with course information, campus tours and free entertainment. Meet our friendly academic staff and socialise with current students. Course information for all areas at Broadway.
Medicine and Nursing at Darlinghurst and Broadway.
Contact: 02 8204 4404 or sydney@nd.edu.au
www.nd.edu.au/events/sydney
Mature Age & Postgraduate Information
Tue 23 rd September, 6.00pm,140 Broadway, Broadway
Whether you’re considering further study or looking to start uni for the first time, this event will give you the information you need to make an informed decision about tertiary study. Current students and academic staff are available to answer your questions regarding our courses and unique admissions process. Applications will be accepted on the night.
Contact: 02 8204 4404 or sydney@nd.edu.au
www.nd.edu.au/events/sydney
MAP (Marketing and Public Relations) Expo
Fri 26 th September, 10:00am – 4:00pm, 104 Broadway, Broadway
MAP Expo is a one day industry conference exploring contemporary issues in marketing, advertising and public relations. View presentations and participate in panel discussions with industry partners within the marketing, advertising and public relations world.
Contact: 02 8204 4404 or sydney@nd.edu.au
www.nd.edu.au/events/sydney
Nursing Information Evening
Tue 30 th September, 6.00pm, 160 Oxford St, Darlinghurst
Find out what being a Notre Dame Nursing student is all about! Talk to our friendly academic staff about why Notre
Dame Nurses are so highly regarded, tour our purpose-built campus and meet current students.
Contact: 02 8204 4404 or sydney@nd.edu.au
www.nd.edu.au/events/sydney
Private Colleges
Metro Screen Scholarships
Applications Close Wed 9 th April
Post Production Scholarship: Specialise in Post Production and graduate with practical skills, a showreel and a work
placement internship.
Assistant Director Scholarship: Designed for runners, PA’s or Third AD’s looking to take the next step in Film and
Television careers.
Central West On Screen: Only available to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians aged between 17 and 25 years old who will be attending the Dubbo workshops in early April. http://metroscreen.org.au/funding/indigenous-support/central-west-on-screen/
Australian National College of Beauty Open Day
Sat 3 rd May, 10.00am – 1.00pm, 235 Pyrmont Street, Pyrmont
Contact: 1300 885 385 http://www.ancb.edu.au/open-days-events/open-day-sydney-3rd-may
Academy of Information Technology Information Sessions
Tue 18 th March, 6.00pm – 8.00pm, Ultimo NSW
Tue 1 st April, 6.00pm – 8.00pm, Ultimo NSW
Tue 6 th May, 6.00pm – 8.00pm, Ultimo NSW http://www.ait.nsw.edu.au/events/
Sydney Aviators Open Day
Sun 27 th April, 8.30am
Half hour trial flights will be available at a cost of $110, as well as an opportunity to learn more about obtaining a
Private Pilot Licence. http://www.sydneyaviators.com.au/Event.aspx?pid=121
Academy of Information Technology Free Day Course
AIT offers a number of free one day courses to improve your skills and determine your future study direction.
Choose to attend either an Intro to 3D Animation, Intro to Film Editing or Intro to Game Design course. http://www.ait.nsw.edu.au/free-day-course-3/
Macleay College Industry Days
Mon 14 th April – Fri 18 th April
Macleay College will host a series of Industry Days for senior high school students to give them a taste of possible future careers. There will be individual sessions focused on Sports Management, Advertising, Event Management,
Marketing, Travel and Tourism, Journalism and Public Relations. https://www.macleay.edu.au/news/2014-april-industry-days-macleay
Blue Mountains International Hotel Management School Discovery Days
Tue 22 nd April – Thu 24 th April
Tue 15 th July – Thu 17 th July
Tue 7 th October – Thu 9 th October
Tue 25 th November – Thu 27 th November
Discover what a career in hospitality is like by attending classes and living with students as part of a three day residential program.
http://www.bluemountains.edu.au/apply/discovery-days/
APM College of Business and Communication and William Blue Open Day
Sat 3 rd May, 10.00am – 2.00pm, Northpoint, Level 9, 171 Pacific Highway, North Sydney
Learn about what both colleges have to offer at the same open day.
Contact: enquiries@apm.edu.au
or 1300 851 237 http://www.apm.edu.au/about-apm/upcoming-events
National Institute of Dramatic Art Open Day
Sat 27 th May 10.00am – 4.00pm, 215 Anzac Parade, Kensington
Learn about NIDA’s full-time courses and see what it has to offer through workshops, performances and presentations by students and staff. http://www.nida.edu.au/about-nida/open-days-and-tours
National Institute of Dramatic Art Short Courses for Young People
NIDA has a range of short courses for people aged between 12 and 18. These courses include a HSC Drama Group course and a HSC Drama Individual Project course to develop techniques to analyse a play, create a character and perform a dynamic monologue. http://www.open.nida.edu.au/courses/Demographic/Young+People
Other News
Design Tech
Fri 21 st February – Sun 11 th May, Powerhouse Museum
View some of the outstanding Major Design Projects from 2013 HSC Design and Technology students. http://www.powerhousemuseum.com/exhibitions/destek_2013.php
InTech Exhibition
Fri 28 th March – Sun 30 th March, 10.00am – 5.00pm, Kinross Wolaroi School, Orange
Fri 27 th June – Sun 29 th June, 10.00am – 5.00pm, Sydney Timber and Working with Wood Show, The Sydney
Showground, Homebush
InTech is an exhibition of outstanding Major Projects from Higher School Certificate Industrial Technology students.
The exhibition includes students’ folios that document the design, management, communication and production of their projects. http://www.boardofstudies.nsw.edu.au/exhibitions/
Young Writer Showcase
A collection of the most outstanding short stories, poems, scripts and critical responses submitted by past HSC
English Extension 2 students http://www.boardofstudies.nsw.edu.au/exhibitions/
UN Youth Australia Pacific Project
Applications are now open
Pacific Project is a yearlong project for students culminating in a 2 week exploration of East Timor. The Pacific Project provides students with an opportunity to visit development projects, meet diplomats, see NGOs, and have a chance to experience life in East Timor. Students in year 10, 11 and 12 can apply. http://www.unyouth.org.au/international/pacific-project/about-the-project/
The HSC and Careers Expo 2014
Thu 29 th May – Sun 1 st June, 10.00am – 3.00pm, Royal Hall of Industries, Moore Park, Sydney
The expo will feature over 145 exhibitors providing information and resources for the HSC, university study, TAFE, career advice, exchange and gap year programs. http://www.hscandcareers.com.au/
Hunter Valley Career Expo
Fri 23 rd May, 9.00am – 1.30pm, Maitland Basketball Stadium, Bent Street, Maitland
Representatives from TAFE, Universities, and other training and employment providers will be present. http://www.hvcareerexpo.com.au/index.cfm?menukey=1&CFID=7643306&CFTOKEN=15491512
Southern Cross Cultural Exchange Information Sessions
Tue 18 th March, 7.00pm – 9.00pm, Waverly Library, 32 – 48 Denison Street, Bondi Junction
Tue 1 st April, 7.00pm – 9.00pm, Lane Cove Library, Library Place, Lane Cove
Tue 6 th May, 7.00pm – 9.00pm, Lane Cove Library, Library Place, Lane Cove
Sessions are designed to give students and parents a realistic overview of the process, countries, experience and benefits of combining learning and friendship through exchange. http://www.scce.com.au/programs/information-sessions/
Minerals Tertiary Education Council
An online resource about careers in the minerals industry that features courses, webinars, a degree and career guide, and more. http://www.mtec.org.au/home
United Nations Alliance of Civilizations – EF Summer School
This week long program is run from 16 th – 23 rd August in Tarrytown, New York.
The Summer School program brings together 75 young people from across the globe, to address pressing global challenges, within the context of cultural and religious diversity.
If you’re going to be between 18 and 35 as of 16 th August 2014 you can apply online now: http://www.unaocefsummerschool.org/summer-school/
Projects Abroad Online Information Session
Tuesday 15 th April, 6pm – 7pm (AEDT).
This general information session will cover an overview of Projects Abroad, profiles of volunteers, safety concerns and information on all our different destinations and projects. You will be able to ask questions via instant messages throughout the 45 minute presentation. http://www.projects-abroad.com.au/about-us/meet-us/online-info-sessions/
Student Exchange Australia New Zealand: On Demand Information Sessions
The On Demand Info Session is a prerecorded video presentation you can watch anytime you like, from the comfort of your own home. It provides access to the same comprehensive information presented at the in-person sessions. http://studentexchange.org.au/info-sessions/on-demand-24-7/
Australian Business Apprenticeships Centre
The ABAC offers adviser visits that support schools and their students in exploring vocational career pathways.
Advisers can help students to build resumes, refine job hunting skills, and find specialist services and support agencies.
Contact: 1300 192 322 http://www.apprenticeshipscentre.com.au/Home
Mistake in Last Week’s Newsletter: Careers that Matter
The online resource, ‘Careers that Matter’ mentioned in last week’s newsletter is no longer functional. Sorry for any inconvenience this may have caused.
Coming Soon (See
http://www.calendarwiz.com/mhscareers
for all events)
Wed 19 th March: University of New South Wales: Engineering Student-Parent Information Evening
Thu 20 th March: University of Technology Sydney: Careers Advisers & Teachers Day
Fri 21 st March: ANU 2015 Tuckwell Scholarships Applications Close
Sun 23 rd March: University of Note Dame Bachelor of Medicine/Bachelor of Surgery Information Session
Mon 24 th March: Camp USA: Summer Camp Information Meeting
Tue 25 th March: Engineers Australia Discover Engineering Day
If you know of news and events which could go into our Newsletters please email mhscareers@internode.on.net
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