University News
University Open Days
https://www.uac.edu.au/assets/documents/schools/uni-open-days-2019.pdf
ACU – Passion for Business early entry program now open for direct entry
ACU has streamlined the Passion for Business (P4B) early offer program.
For the 2020 intake, you can apply for direct entry into an ACU business course and be made an early offer in Year 12, if you have completed Year 11 and a business-related subject. This means that you can rest assured well before Year 12 is over that you have been awarded a place in the degree of your choice.
You will need to complete Year 12 to satisfy ACU’s English prerequisite requirement before entry.
Students apply for the P4B program directly to ACU – which means you don't have to apply through UAC to receive an offer.
Click here for more information.
ACU Passion for Law Early Entry
Closes late September
Choose a path empowering others. If you’re in Year 12 and driven by ideas such as justice and fairness, our Passion for Law (P4L) program offers you early entry into ACU and gives you the opportunity to take your first career steps while you study. Fill out and submit our P4L online application. Include a 200-300 word written statement addressing the following:
Why you are passionate about law?
Why you want to study law at ACU?
What are your future career goals and aspirations?
https://www.acu.edu.au/study-at-acu/admission-pathways/choose-your-pathway-or-entry-program/recent-secondary-education/assisted-entry-into-law
Community Achiever Program - Open Now
The Community Achiever Program (CAP) offers future students who are active in their community early entry to their undergraduate course of choice. It also provides opportunities to enhance leadership and volunteering skills. If you’re successful in applying for the CAP, you could receive an offer to study with us in August. Apply:
https://bit.ly/2IMQj5Q
Talk With Industry Series
Join ACU online or on campus for a Talk with Industry event to hear from health practitioners, business graduates or teachers on what it’s really like to work in their field. You will hear from graduates about their experiences and get tips and advice for pursuing a career. For a list of upcoming events and to register visit
https://www.acu.edu.au/about-acu/events/talk-with
UOW - Important dates for Early Admission
1 August 2019 - Applications open
30 August 2019 - 5pm - Applications close
3 August 2019 - Come to UOW Open Day to learn more about studying at UOW via Early Admission. Early Admission information sessions will be on at 10am, 12pm and 2pm. The Early Admission Application Hub will be open from 10am to 3pm, so you can start your application with help from the UOW Early Admission team.
16 September 2019 - Invitations to attend engagement activity (or activities) sent
30 September-3 October 2019 - In-person engagement activities
14-16 October 2019 - Official UOW offers sent to successful applicants.
https://www.uow.edu.au/study/high-school/uow-early-admission/important-dates/
UTS - Co-op Scholarship Bachelor of Information Technology
Closes 8 September
Are you at the top of your game? With the Bachelor of Information Technology (BIT), you’ll join a cohort of high achieving students who are passionate about using technology to drive business outcomes. This is a three-year, fast-tracked IT course designed to mentor the next generation of IT and business leaders.
https://www.uts.edu.au/about/faculty-engineering-and-information-technology/bachelor-information-technology-co-operative
Apply here:
https://www.uts.edu.au/about/faculty-engineering-and-information-technology/bachelor-information-technology-co-operative/how-to-apply/apply
SCU - Application Support for Indigenous Australians
If you are an Indigenous Australian who has applied to study at SCU but have not yet been made an offer based solely on your application, there is an alternative entry scheme available.
The Testing and Assessment Program allows you to sit an assessment task which will be assessed by an academic who will then discuss your options for University admission.
This may include you receiving an offer into the course you have applied for or considering an alternative pathway into your preferred course. Alternative pathways may include the completion of the Preparing for Success Program or articulation via another course.
https://www.scu.edu.au/study-at-scu/high-school-students/indigenous/
Special Subject Bonus Scheme
We believe that your ability to undertake a university course can be measured by looking at a combination of the Year 12 subjects you have taken at high school and your overall score, rather than looking at your ATAR alone. SCU may award bonus points to you based on your performance in selected Year 12 subjects that we believe will better prepare you for the demands of your chosen university study. To make things easy for you the Year 12 Special Subject Bonus Scheme does not require a separate application. If you are marginally below the course cut-off, bonus points will be applied which may make you eligible for an offer. These offers will be made in the UAC and QTAC main offer rounds https://www.scu.edu.au/study-at-scu/high-school-students/entry-pathways/atar-and-op-bonus-points/
TAFE News
Your Future at TAFE Open Day
Saturday 14 September, 9AM - 1PM
TAFE NSW Design Centre Enmore
TAFE NSW Granville
TAFE NSW Mount Druitt
TAFE NSW Northern Beaches
TAFE NSW Ultimo
Join us at TAFE NSW Open Day for interactive workshops, live demonstrations, explore our world-class facilities and meet your expert teachers! If you're looking to kickstart your career with a diploma or degree, become an aspiring apprentice, launch your small business, or gain exciting new skills, TAFE NSW can help you be in a career you love. Register here: https://events.tafensw.edu.au/open-day
Fee-free Apprenticeships
There’s never been a better time to start an apprenticeship in NSW. The NSW Government is paying the course cost for 100,000 new apprenticeships – meaning students no longer face a qualification fee of up to $2000. Apprenticeships are a great career pathway. They combine on-the-job training with classroom study to give you the skills and experience employers are looking for. An apprenticeship generally takes 3-4 years to complete and apprentices earn a salary while they learn. There are more than 120 different apprenticeship courses available in NSW, in a range of industries including construction, cooking, aviation and automotive.
https://vet.nsw.gov.au/choosing-vet/fee-free-apprenticeships
PwC Higher Apprenticeship Program
Applications are open. For more information go to www.pwc.com.au/higher-apprenticeship.
Apprenticeship Positions – Sydney Trains
Sydney Trains will be recruiting approx. 100 new apprentices across electro-technology and mechanical engineering fields for 2020. Advertising will commence in early July via the I Work for NSW and Seek websites. For further information please contact Rhonda Moore at Sydney Trains:
sydneytrainsapprenticeships@transport.nsw.gov.au.
Landscape Solutions Apprentice Information Session
26 September. 4pm to 6pm
Landscape Solutions, 16 Distribution Pl, Seven Hills
Are you wanting an apprenticeship? Come and meet the team at Landscape Solutions and find out how you can be a part of this dynamic company. Talk to current and former apprentices and meet our business leaders. Perfect opportunity for anyone that wants to get ahead of the pack.
If you have problems booking or tickets have been sold out- please email careers@landscapesolutions.com.au
https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/landscape-solutions-apprentice-information-session-tickets-62544667785?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
College News
NIDA - Applications Open for 2020
Applications to study at NIDA, Australia’s leading education institute for the performing arts are now open. Learn within an immersive, collaborative and future-focused environment. Choose a Bachelor of Fine Art or Diploma across courses in acting, costume, design, make up, musical theatre, properties, scenic construction, technical theatre and stage management. Apply now at https://apply.nida.edu.au/
Kenvale College - Open Day - Free Entry - Food Festival
3 August
38 High St Randwick
Find out more about future career possibilities from our industry leaders > Get first-hand advice from our current students > Tour the campus and get your questions answered. More info: enquiries@kenvale.edu.au / 02 9314 6213 (9am-5pm AEDT).
SAE – Open Day
11 August. 10.00am onwards
39 Regent Street, Chippendale
If you're considering studying creative media (Animation, Audio, Design, Film or Games) this event is a great opportunity to speak to our experienced team and find out more about this dynamic and expanding industry. You can check out our amazing equipment and facilities, meet your future mentors, talk to current students and discover the career opportunities that await you after graduation. We offer Bachelor, Diploma and Certificate courses in a relaxed and friendly learning environment. https://sae.edu.au/news-and-events/events/sydney-campus-open-day-11-august-2019/?date=2019-08-11&id=557
JMC Academy Open Day - Audio, Animation, Games Design, Music, Film
17 August . 9.30am - 3.00pm
561 Harris St, Ultimo
On the day you can take a tour of our facilities, get your hands on some of our serious gear, grab a bite 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, industry internships and scholarships. Don’t forget to listen to our student bands and stop by the studios to see and hear live film and audio productions.
https://www.jmcacademy.edu.au/events/open-days
College of Event Management – Event Boot Camp
17 August
Ever wondered what an event manager actually does?Interested in getting behind the scenes of a major event?Would you like to meet events professionals on the job? Event Bootcamp is designed for people with an interest in a career in events but who need a clearer idea of what it’s all about. The course is a low-cost, high-intensity backstage pass to the world of events. By the end of this short course, you will have a good understanding of the role of an event manager while gaining first-hand experience behind the scenes of a major event.
https://www.collegeofeventmanagement.com.au/event-bootcamp-2/
AIE – Open Day
18 August. 10.00am to 3.00pm
Sydney, Canberra & Online
Discover the courses designed to get you started in game development, 3D animation and visual effects. We will be opening the doors to visitors eager to find out about full-time and part-time courses starting in 2019. The day will include presentations on different areas of industry to get into as well as information about AIE full-time and part-time courses and entry requirements. Student work will be on display and our teachers will be available to speak with you one on one about our courses and how AIE can get you into a creative career.
http://www.aie.edu.au/openday
Academy of Music and the Performing Arts - Open Day
31 August
136 Chalmers Street, Surry Hills
You'll have the chance to speak to staff and students to get a taste of what life is like on campus. Find out what our recent graduates are up to, join one of our campus tours and bring all of your burning questions. If you're interested in a career in the Performing Arts, RSVP now to discover why more and more musicians, producers and dancers are making the switch to AMPA. We'll see you there!
https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/ampa-open-day-2019-tickets-65152744613?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
Billy Blue College of Design - Open Night
3 September. 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
46-52 Mountain Street, Ultimo
Learn about our courses. Take a tour of our studios. Speak to our Lecturers and Faculty staff, and
Hear from current students about what it’s like to study at Billy Blue. Open Night isn’t like your typical Open Day, you’ll have the opportunity to speak one on one with the Faculty staff that teach and write our courses, work in the industry and have first-hand experience of what it’s like to follow your passion and turn it into a career.
https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/billy-blue-open-night-tickets-62240423783?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
Extra News
Teacher Education Scholarships Now Open
Closes 30 August
$5,000 per year of study and $3,000 appointment allowance and a permanent job.
Get a head start with your teaching career. If your future plans include studying teacher education in the subject areas of mathematics, science (with physics), selected technological and applied studies subjects or special education (K-12), or you’re already enrolled in one of these courses, then this scholarship is for you! With up to 220 Teacher Education Scholarships on offer there’s never been a better time to apply! https://www.teach.nsw.edu.au/getpaidtostudy/teacher-education-scholarships
Like Aviation? Be part of the Airforce Cadets
Be on top of the airforce cadets’ news. Check out these great opportunities.
https://www.facebook.com/pg/AustralianAirForceCadets/posts/
ABC TV Q&A - Join the High School Panel
Could a high school student join the Q&A panel? Yes!
Q&A is looking for senior high school students who are keen to tackle the big issues from behind the desk - right beside our top politicians and commentators.
Send us a one-minute audition video answering the following questions:
Why would you be a good addition to the Q&A panel?
What issues are you passionate about?
How would you deal with the big issues going head-to-head with our politicians?
The 2019 Q&A High School Special will be broadcast live from the ABC studios in Sydney in August.
https://www.abc.net.au/qanda/join-the-highschools-panel/
Planning Ahead: Your US & UK Application Timeline
28 August, North Sydney
Are you in Year 9, 10 or 11 and thinking about applying to universities like Harvard, Stanford, Oxford or Cambridge? The single biggest mistake Australian students make is leaving the application too late.
Many students try to start their overseas application during a busy Year 12. With a steady stream of exams, many students simply don't have time to put together every element of their US or UK application. At this event, expert speakers from Crimson Education will use successful student case studies to map out all the steps you can take to give yourself the best chance of gaining admission to top US & UK universities. JobJump members an exclusive discount that can be accessed here:
https://bit.ly/2Y7KCUm
SAT and ACT Admission Tests - What's the Difference?
Internationally Educated has updated our article comparing the SAT and the ACT tests which are used for admission purposed to US universities. Any queries, contact us 8006 9737 or click here.
Study in the US or UK Info
Various dates to select
U.S. Consulate General, Sydney, Level 10, MLC Centre, 19-29 Martin Place
One-on-one information session with an EducationUSA Adviser. EducationUSA is a U.S. Department of State network of over 400 international student advising centres in more than 170 countries. The network promotes U.S. higher education to students around the world by offering accurate, comprehensive, and current information about opportunities to study at accredited postsecondary institutions in the United States.
https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/educationusa-sydney-general-appointments-tickets-37380669589
Mrs Louise Weihen
Leader of learning, VET/Careers