University News
ACU Know Your Options
Strathfield - 17 December, 3.30 - 6.30pm; North Sydney - 18 December, 3.30-6.30pm
At these information sessions you can talk to experts about your course and career paths, learn about alternative entry and admission pathways, explore an ACU campus, and meet staff and students. Register here:
https://www.acu.edu.au/about-acu/Events/Know-your-options
MQU Scholarships
Faculty of Science & Engineering Academic Achievements Entry Scholarships
Close 1 December
Receive an ATAR of 90
- Faculty of Science and Engineering Inaugural Bachelor of Mathematical Sciences Scholarship, $10,000 for 1 year.
- Faculty of Science and Engineering Women in Engineering Scholarship, $5000 renewable for 5 yrs or 5.5 for double with Engineering
- Faculty of Science and Engineering Women in Information Technologies Scholarship, $2000 renewable for 5 yrs or 5.5 for double with Engineering
- Faculty of Science and Engineering Executive Dean's Merit Scholarship, $2000, for 1 year
Other Faculty of Science and Engineering scholarships you can apply for:
- Macquarie Leaders and Achievers Scholarships, $5000 renewable for 5 years or 5.5 for double with Engineering (closed)
- Dr Arthur Pryor Scholarship, $5000 renewable for 3 years
- FSE eSport Scholarships, $3000 for 1 year
https://www.mq.edu.au/study/why-study-here/scholarships/domestic-scholarships-and-grants/details/faculty-of-science-and-engineering-academic-achievement-entry-scholarships
UNSW Information Day
19 December. 10.00am - 3.00pm
Kensington Campus
This is the perfect opportunity to get your last minute questions answered. Attend lectures, explore campus and chat to academics and current students in the Advisory Centre. Come and see what studying at UNSW is all about. We look forward to welcoming you on campus.
https://www.events.unsw.edu.au/event/unsw-info-day
WSU Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Pathway Program
Upcoming assessments are 12 and 13 November
Penrith campus
This Pathway Program provides an alternative pathway into Western’s undergraduate degree programs without the need for an ATAR.
https://www.westernsydney.edu.au/future/study/application-pathways/aboriginal-and-torres-strait-islander-pathway-program/how-to-apply.html
TAFE and VET News
TAFE InfoFest
9-13 December and 20-24 January
Discover the perfect course for you at TAFE NSW InfoFest
With over 1,200 courses, diplomas and degrees, InfoFest is a great opportunity to get the info on your career. Whether you're a school leaver wanting to get qualified faster, wanting to build new skills to land a promotion, thinking about an exciting career change, or just looking for some essential skills that can help to successfully launch your business - you can explore all of your options at InfoFest. Doors open early, allowing future students a chance to get the course information they need, as well as any assistance in finalising their enrolments for Semester 1, 2020. Stay up to date and register for sessions from mid-November. If you need information before then, drop into your local TAFE NSW location. Alternatively, call us on 131 601 and speak with our friendly staff to find out more.
https://www.tafensw.edu.au/infofest
TAFE Creative Courses
Creative music, fashion art, floristry, photography, sound, design, graphics and film courses offer students a chance to explore their passions and bring their artistic ideas to life. Courses in this sector are formulated to equip you with the practical skills and background knowledge you need to accomplish detailed design tasks and utilise the latest technology within any organisation.
https://www.tafensw.edu.au/courses/arts-design-digital-media?utm_campaign=20191015%20002%20b2c%20Career%20Advisor%20edm%20october%20newsletter%20initial%20SCHOOLS%20awareness&utm_medium=email&utm_source=Eloqua
Microsoft Traineeship Program
Kickstart your career in IT with the Microsoft Traineeship Program. It is a great way to get ahead and earn while you learn. Once you've completed the traineeship, you'll have the expertise, experience, nationally accredited qualification and Microsoft global certification you need to take the next step in your career or further education. Visit megt.com.au
College News
Sydney Design School Information Session
23 October, 6.00pm
Love interior design? There’s no better place to study than with Australia’s innovators in interior design education. You’ll be taught to world class standards by practising professionals in small, friendly classes. Don’t put off your creative career any longer, come and explore our studios. Register online https://bit.ly/2A3wROg
AMPA Dance Open Day
26 October. 10.00am - 2.00pm
AMPA Dance Campus (Village@AMPA), 4/85 O'Riordan Street, Alexandria
AMPA is opening the doors of its Dance Campus for the first ever Dance Campus Open Day. You'll have the chance to speak to staff and students about NSW's only performance-based dance degree. Get a taste of what life is like at AMPA, find out what our recent graduates are up to and participate in one of the many dance workshops and open classes on the day. RSVP now to discover where a Bachelor of Dance could take you. After registering you will receive a full schedule for the day via email www.ampa.edu.au/danceopenday
https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/ampa-dance-open-day-tickets-66144509007?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
Soar Aviation Sydney - 2020 Course Information Session
26 October, 10:00am – 3:00pm
4 Rearwin Place, Bankstown
This is a perfect chance for those looking to start their aviation study in the new year. Specific information for school leavers (current Year 12 students) and full-time study pathways.
We will run regular sessions that will introduce students interested in the AVI50215 Diploma of Aviation - Commercial Pilot Licence, Aeroplane to our school, our flight instructors and our course structure. BBQ and refreshments will be provided, plus an hourly 'door prize' Trial Flights voucher will be given away.
https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/soar-aviation-sydney-2020-course-info-session-career-pathway-diploma-information-tickets-72468403947?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
William Angliss Institute Scholarships for 2020
Applications are open to 31 October.
Worth up to $4,000, William Angliss Institute's Scholarships are now open. Angliss offers three different scholarships, and recipients are selected on the basis of Equity or Merit. For more information, visit:
https://www.angliss.edu.au/study-with-us/scholarships/
JMC Academy Open Day
11 January
Take a tour of our facilities, get your hands on some of our serious gear, grab a bit to eat and learn why JMC continues to lead the way in Creative Industries education. You’ll also have a chance to chat with current students and heads of department about studying abroad and industry internships. Don’t forget to listen to our student bands and stop by the studios to see and hear live film and audio productions in action! All registered attendees will receive a copy of the open day schedule by email around 1 week prior to the event.
https://www.jmcacademy.edu.au/events/open-days
Sydney Actors School - 2020 Acting and Musical Theatre Applications Now Open
2020 Acting and Musical Theatre Applications are now open. Act now and don't miss your opportunity to work with Australia's leading acting teachers at our state of the art studios in Waterloo, Sydney. Audition based entry. Visit our website for more information and apply online at:
www.sydneyactorsschool.edu.au
Extra News
Australia's First Extracurricular Summit
Sunday, 3 November, 1.00pm - 5.00pm
Kirribilli Club, 11 Harbourview Crescent, Lavender Bay
An opportunity for high school students and parents to learn from leading organisation representatives to create enriching extra curriculars. When we hear the word, "Extracurriculars" in Australia, we often think of sport, music or a school activity such as debating. While there is great value in these activities, there are so many more amazing extracurricular opportunities for students to discover! These opportunities can help students deepen their learning, find their passion and influence their decisions and pathways for years to come. The summit is ideal for students in Year 7 and above. Students will learn from inspiring speakers, come away with practical tips to finding their passion and hear student case studies to help them rethink how they approach their current and future extracurricular activities all in time for the summer holidays!
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-sydney-extracurricular-summit-registration-73534578905?discount=JOBJUMP
Overseas Volunteer Opportunities for High School Students This Summer - Places Still Available
Volunteer overseas this summer in Nepal, Cambodia, Thailand or Fiji to teach English to local school children, build a school, conserve the marine life and beaches of Thailand or learn about the medicine and healthcare system in a developing country. Places still available for 15–17 year olds on 2 week programs in December or January. Contact 1300 132 831 or visit www.projects-abroad.com.au
The ACPE Games
24 and 25 October
10 Parkview Drive, Sydney Olympic Park
The ACPE Games will educate and inspire Year 10 and 11 students around the diverse range of future career opportunities available in sport. If you want to turn a passion for sport, health, fitness, education or dance into a career while also participating in a multi-sport event with their friends, then come along to ACPE Games. Across two days of jam-packed activities, ACPE will be delivering social sporting events in the morning, followed by a series of interactive workshops and industry guest speakers in the afternoon. The event will be concluded by a closing ceremony and refreshments for all on campus.
https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/the-acpe-games-l-play-sport-l-work-in-sport-tickets-71760414331
Sydney Rising Star Film Festival
25 October, 6.00pm – 9.30pm
JMC Academy, 561 Harris St, Ultimo
Join us in viewing the achievements of emerging filmmakers from across Australia.
Short films from animation, live-action and documentaries will be showcased on the night from the following film schools:
- JMC Academy
- Academy of Information Technology
- University of Notre Dame
- Sydney Film School
- University of Technology Sydney
- University of New South Wales
- Macquarie University
https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/sydney-rising-star-film-festival-tickets-69635344189?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
National Summer Art Scholarship
11–18 January, 2020
Applications close Monday, 28 October 2019
An all-expenses-paid creative development program for 16 students from around Australia – two from each state and territory, thanks to the generosity of Tim Fairfax AC.
The National Summer Art Scholarship is a week-long intensive program bringing 16 young people from across Australia to the National Gallery. If you are in Year 11 in 2019 and passionate about art, you can enjoy a week of creative workshops and experiences this Summer at the National Gallery of Australia.
Go behind-the-scenes at the NGA, connect with Gallery staff, professional artists, cultural leaders and your peers, discover the national collection and have fun!
https://nga.gov.au/summerartscholarship/
National Indigenous Story Awards 2019
Closes 9 November
These awards are for storytellers who are Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. Stories can be spoken, sung, or written in prose or poetic form. They can be fictional, creative, historical, personal, political, and more.
$5,000 first prize. $1,000 second and third prizes
https://indigenousstory.com.au/awards/
AFTRS – Video Editing with Premiere Pro
16 and 17 January 2020
For students in Years 7–12. Are you planning to make a video as one of your HSC major works? Make sure you check out the AFTRS HSC Video Intensive where you can learn to hone their technical screen skills to create a high-quality project. Are you interested in learning how to edit your own videos? This hands-on practical course will teach you the basics of editing using Adobe Premiere Pro, part of the Adobe Creative Cloud suite. It is not recommended if you already have a strong familiarity with Premiere Pro.
Admission Secrets of US & UK Unis with Application Workshop
14 November, 5.00pm - 8.00pm
Sofitel Wentworth, 61-101 Phillip Street, Sydney
Learn the basics through to the admission secrets of universities like Harvard, Stanford, Oxford and more. When it comes to studying at top US and UK universities, many families may know some of the basics but it takes much more than that to gain admission at some of the world's top universities. If you're in Years 8-12, or a parent wanting to learn more, this information evening will give you unparalleled insight into the amazing education opportunities and life experience that comes from studying overseas. Discounted tickets can be secured here https://bit.ly/31fwxWn
CCUSA Camp Jobs Fair – A job on the spot
8 December 2019, 12.00 - 3.00pm. The Grace Hotel, 77 York Street, Sydney
CCUSA Camp Job Fairs are the Original & Largest of their kind in Australia.
- Interview in person & get a job on the SPOT
- Up to 25 US & 2 Canadian camps hiring in ALL activity areas. Over 400 jobs available.
- Attend a FREE Q&A Camp Director Information Session where you get to hear directly from the Camp Directors about their camp, what staff they are looking for, what they want to learn about you during your interview. You also have the opportunity to ask the Camp Directors and CCUSA questions.
- Impress the Camp Directors with your amazing personality, skills and experience and walk away with a job on the spot
https://www.ccusa.com.au/MORE-INFORMATION/Camp-Job-Fairs
Woolworths jobs
We have developed the following 'how to' guides to support external job seekers through our application process. All current Woolworths employees are asked to apply for positions through the WOW Careers internal website only. Don't forget to visit our questions and answers page should you have any further queries about working with us.
https://www.wowcareers.com.au/page/Careers/Come_and_work_for_us/How_to_apply_for_a_job
Coles careers
With over 2,200 locations around Australia and a team of 100,000 personalities working together, there's no limit to the experiences you can have in a career at Coles. A world class graduate program, structured in-store training, specialist academies and experiences you won't find anywhere else. Coles can be the difference to your career! https://www.colescareers.com.au/why-work-with-us