What’s Happening in Careers?

Year 10

We have our first session in Week 5.

Year 11

We launched Careers classes this week and students now have access to The Careers Department resources. Ask your son for his log in details and have a look around!

Year 12

The Year 12’s completed profiling activities this week, to determine how their values, interests and work type might influence the sort of careers that might be a good fit. They received a report with this information and then explored some of the content on the industries that were of interest to them. They may have sent you an email to complete some questions about them. These help them to build their profile. Ask your son for his log in details and have a look at the resources with him!

Careers Department

Students and families in Year 10, 11 and 12 will have access to these online resources which will be used with students in their MyPath sessions. There is a huge wealth of information on this site, where students can explore industries in depth to find out more about the careers and industries they are interested in. It also has a resume builder, digital portfolio, virtual work experience, scholarship finder, job finder and micro credentialling opportunities. So much to explore!

Careers, VET and WPL News Portal

Parents and students can access this portal via SEQTA. It is updated regularly with news and opportunities and is a great resource.

University Open Days 2023

In 2022 most of the universities had more than one open day. They called them different things, like, the Curtin Undergraduate Expo, but they all delivered opportunities to explore the campus, check out courses, talk to lecturers and meet current students.

12 March

26 March

2 April

29 April

2 April

Joondalup

30 April

Mt Lawley

ECU Open Day

Upcoming Events

Curtin University has an array of engaging events on the 2023 calendar (suitable to all audiences), so be sure to continually check the Curtin Events page.

Check out what's currently available for registration below.

Monday 13 March 2023

Teachers' Big Day Out

Sunday 26 March 2023

Open Day

Monday 1 May 2023

Year 12 Application Support Info Evening

UWA Grand Challenges: Making A Difference Grant

After a successful launch in 2022, UWA Grand Challenges (Next Gen) grants are now available for 2023. The grants are worth $500 and are available to WA high schools (students in Year 10, 11 and 12), who want to make a positive difference by creating a social and/or environmental impact initiative in their school and/or connected communities.

The initiatives need to address one or more of the 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDGs) and one or more of the UWA Grand Challenges: A more just and equitable world and Climate Change.

Applications are due by 5pm, Friday 3 March.

Contact grandchallenges@uwa.edu.au for more details.

UWA Parents Space

Help your teenager figure out what to study or navigate their transition from secondary school to uni! Find advice, tips and all the info you wish you knew when you were a teenager, shared by other parents and guardians like you.

New Courses at UWA

We have an exciting range of new courses on offer for 2023. To meet the growing demand for skills that address today’s shifting economic, social and technological landscapes, we're expanding our internationally recognised degrees.

Accelerate!

Fridays, 10-31 March

4:30 – 6:30pm

Accelerate! is UWA’s elite training program designed for players in Years 10-12 who are looking to take their performance and creative music skills to the next level.

In 2023, Accelerate! is offered across all instrumental areas, and voice. Participants will enjoy workshops, masterclasses and receive expert individualised input on performance skills, exam tips, musicianship and more!

Places are strictly limited, and entry is through application and audition. Full scholarship program (no cost to participants).

10 February – 5 March

Festival of Perth Creative Learning Program

Summer in Perth is the season for performing arts.

The Festival of Perth Creative Learning Program brings opportunities for primary and secondary school students to engage with literature, music, visual arts and dance.

Check out the program and book in to one of the great opportunities to supercharge your career. You can find details HERE.

Term 1 Enrol now:

Acting and Performance Making School

Years 7 – 12

Students in years 7 – 12 can start their careers in performing arts through these weekend courses in Acting and Performance Making at WAAPA. Bookings are done on a term-by-term basis and each term has a particular focus.

See details HERE Cost: $530 per term.

*WAAPA offers several bursary places for students who experience financial barriers to participation. Please contact Gabrielle Metcalf at explore.waapa@ecu.edu.au for more information.

Entrepreneurship for 12 – 17 year old students @Bloom

Each year enterprising school students start their own businesses doing everything from dog walking to cyber security services.

Bloom Youth Outreach Programs are student focused innovation program that provide students with entrepreneurship and innovative camps throughout the year.

The programs allow students to get access to enthusiastic support and knowhow.

We connect with industry professionals to provide one day, to one weeklong programs for students aged 12 - 17 years to upskill in entrepreneurship concepts.

Check out what is available HERE.

If you want help to organise and market your small business, get in touch with the WA government’s Small Business Development Corporation for free advice.

31 March

Applications Close for Rotary Youth Exchange 2024

Successful applicants for the Rotary Youth Exchange program spend 12 months in a foreign country with board and accommodation provided by host families. Students must be between the ages of 15 and 18 on the 1 January on the year of their exchange. Young people make lifelong friends, change their world views and have a brilliant time.

Contact Rotary Youth Exchange Western Australia for details on how to apply.

What Job Opportunities are Available?

You can check out the total number of people employed in a job in Australia by going to Labour Market Insights. The page gives a breakdown of employment outlook, earnings and hours worked and job tasks. It is well set out and easy to follow. Check it out HERE.

Notre Dame Undergraduate Diploma of Exercise & Sport Science

Eligible school leavers can undertake our new Undergraduate Diploma of Exercise & Sport Science as a pathway into some programs at Notre Dame University.

This specialist program will introduce students to methods used in exercise science to assess health status, provide basic exercise delivery, and understand the beneficial effect on human physiology. It also develops student’s study skills for further study or work.

Try a Trade Term 1 Holiday Program for Year 9 and older

The Construction Training Fund delivers fully funded opportunities for students in year 9 and above to experience careers in the building industry during holidays.

You can find details and register your interest HERE.

Construction Futures Pre-Apprenticeship Scholarship Program

Take the first step towards a career in construction while still at school with our Scholarship Pre-Apprenticeship Program. The course is designed to combine work experience, training and education while helping students explore and plan career options.

The Construction Training Fund Scholarship Program is an innovative way to get a head start and work towards a building and construction apprenticeship. Suitable for Year 11 and Year 12 students, our Pre-Apprenticeship Scholarship Program is highly regarded by employers and may provide credits or reduced time as an apprentice.

Each year scholarships are awarded to students in Western Australia with a passion for the building industry. Gain experience and unlock job-ready training while completing school. Register HERE.

Electrical Group Training has Apprenticeships Waiting to be Filled!

The skills shortage was hitting our building industries even before the floods in Fitzroy Crossing put more pressure on the industry to deal with that crisis.

If you know of anyone who is interested in taking up an electrical apprenticeship, Electrical Group Training has been in touch saying that they have positions waiting to be filled.

You can contact them HERE.

Year 12 Opportunities

Early Offers to universities in WA

All West Australian universities will make early offers available from about April.

There is no advantage to applying early. If you apply early, then change your mind, you will have all the hassle of changing your application.

Entry to Medicine for 2024 (UCAT)

If you are thinking of doing medicine when you finish school, there are three barriers that you must pass:

Great ATAR scores
Great results on the University Clinical Aptitude Test (UCAT)
Shortlisted candidates will undertake a round of interviews.

In 2023 the UCAT is undertaken online starting from 3 July.

Getting into Medicine in WA

There is good reason to believe medical students are outstanding. This year there were one hundred successful applicants for medicine at Curtin from 2700 applicants.

If you want to apply for medicine:

Take chemistry: Chemistry is a pre-requisite subject for medicine at most universities across Australia.
Rural and remote applicants: The Medicine Faculty at Curtin is keen to address the shortage of doctors in the bush in WA. Contact Associate Professor Keith McNaught

Rural Academic Lead, Curtin Medical School at Keith.Mcnaught@curtin.edu.au

Check Do you want to study medicine in WA post.

Kylie Eaton

Careers Information Coordinator

VET Pathways & WPL

VET Pathways & Workplace Learning