Careers Corner

Mrs Glenda Lemon

The Careers section of the newsletter is the main source of information and communication on career opportunities. Mrs Lemon will forward to each newsletter, all university newsletters sent to her, plus any other information that may be of interest to particular students.

Invitation to interested Years 11-12

The Principal of New College, UNSW, Mr Jonathon Billingham will be here to give a general talk on University life, UNSW in particular and especially College life at New College.

 

When: Monday 22/5/23 from 1.45-2.15pm

Where: in the Library which will be closed to all other students

 

Bring your lunch. Please indicate to Mrs Lemon if you are interested by Thursday, 18/5, so she has an idea of numbers but you can just turn up. 

 

Please be on time.

Newsletters sent to Mrs Lemon

University of Newcastle  

Charles Sturt Early Entry 

Charles Sturt Agriculture Information Night 

 

Newcastle Uni key Dates

DATE UNIVERSITY EXPERIENCE AUDIENCE 
27 April 

Careers Advisers Admissions Webinar 

Zoom Webinar 

Careers Advisers 
2 May 

Parent Info Session 

Location TBC 

Parents/Carers of  

Y12 Students 

4 May 

New Degrees/Diplomas/Enabling Webinar 

Zoom Webinar 

Careers Advisers  
9 May 

TAFE 2 Uni Webinar 

Zoom Webinar 

Y12 Students / Careers Advisers 
10 May 

JMP Info Session Webinar 

Zoom Webinar 

Y12 Students 
11 May 

Careers Advisers Workshop 

Face-to-Face - Callaghan Campus  

Careers Advisers  
31 May 

Y10 Subject Selection Webinar – Parent Info Session 

Zoom Webinar 

Y10 Students and Parents/Carers 
29 July 

Central Coast Open Day  

Ourimbah and CCCS Gosford Campuses 

Whole School Community 
26 August 

Newcastle Open Day  

Callaghan and Newcastle City Campuses 

Whole School Community 
TBC 

Schools Visit Day 

Callaghan Campus 

Y11 and Y12 Students 
TBC 

Schools Visit Day 

Ourimbah Campus 

Y11 and Y12 Students 
27 November – 8 December 

Campus Experience Days 

Callaghan, Newcastle City, Ourimbah and CCCS Campuses 

Y8-10 Students 

 

Defence Force Opportunities

ADFA

ADF Gap Year Applications Open

Women in the ADF

Indigenous Australians

UNIVERSITIES

Australian Catholic University

UNE - Armidale

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

 

Australian Catholic University

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

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.