Careers Corner

Mrs Glenda Lemon is O'Connor Catholic College's Careers Advisor, as well as the Teacher/Librarian. The main information for careers is through the newsletter. Mrs Lemon will forward any key information, newsletters etc. via these pages.

ADF

Defence Force Opportunities

Australian Navy 

What is it like to work in the navy as an engineer?

Defence Force Opportunities

ADFA

Watch on Demand- Open Day Highlights

ADF Gap Year Applications Open

Women in the ADF

Indigenous Australians

Australian Property Institute Scholarships (API)

INSPIRATION ED WEBINARS FOR STUDENTS AND PARENTS

TAFE

Semester 1 courses are now available.

New England Community College Courses                   

NECC holds regular courses RCC RGC, Barista, First Aid etc. These courses could be useful for our older students who may be working in hospitality. 

UNIVERSITIES

Australian Catholic University

UNE - Armidale

Interested in studying at UNE. Click on the button to explore their choice of courses. 

Studiocity - UNE 

Year 10, 11 and 12 Students

Australian Catholic University

Click through to find out more about webinars offered by ACU. 

Charles Sturt University

Upcoming Events at CSU Campuses

Engineering at CSU

Macquarie University

- Course Guides for 2022

Studying in Brisbane

University of Newcastle

Studying Education at University of Newcastle

Free Open Access Preparation Courses

Free Course for Essay Writing at Uni

Subject Based Admissions Scheme

HSC Subject Based Admissions Scheme for Newcastle University. For information on a pathway based on subjects rather than ATAR, click below.

Year 12 Online Information Session

UTS

Med Entry 

Preparation for UCAT Test for those going into Medicine.

Med Entry Webinar Registration 9 November

RMIT Webinar Series

Job Jump for Year 12s

A message to Year 12s:

 If you are looking to find instant answers for what you plan to do next year, use these speedy videos to show you how. 

Remember, if you need to register for Login to https://www.jobjump.com.au/ ask for your School's Password from your Careers Adviser and in seconds you can be doing any of the great things below.

I plan to go to University watch:

·         My ATAR – Find your courses, their ATARs, employment prospects, ask a question to your favourite Uni & bank your courses. Click  here.

·         Uni Stories – Hear from young Uni students what it is like to study the course you like. Click here.

·         Institutes - Find anything you want for any Uni you like. Alternative entry, adjustment factors, overseas exchange & lots, lots more! Click here.

I plan to get an apprenticeship or traineeship watch:

·         My Career – Find the quick steps you need to take to look a million dollars in the eyes of a potential employer. Click here.

·         Find my jobs Ads – Here they are! All the current jobs vacancies for apprentices or trainees for your career. Click here.

·         Soft Skills – Know how to talk the talk and show the skills an employer wants. Click here.

·         Resume Builder – Make the perfect resume for your favourite career in seconds. Click here.

If you are wondering what career best suits you watch:

·         Videos – See what people do in the career you like. Find out the good and the not so good things about it before you enter it. Click here.

·         Career VR – Enter the actual world of your future career. Control your movement in the future world of your future career. Click here.

and 

·         Login and do the Career Wiz Quiz under the heading on the left Explore.