Careers & VET News
Career opportunities and information continues to be available for McCarthy students.
UAC key dates
Explore your options
For additional information on the university application process, how institutions use the ATAR to select students, non-ATAR pathways to tertiary study, and the many levels of financial support available to you please refer to the steps to Uni for Year 11 and 12 students guide.
UNE Open Day
Some of our Year 11 and 12 students attended the University of New England Armidale Campus Open Day where they had the opportunity to get a taste of Uni life. The students were able to attend and participate in course-specific information sessions and tours including Science and Technology interactive tours, Medicine info sessions, and tours of the Glasshouse complex, Animal House and campus and accommodation facilities.
Australian Defence Force Visit
Students across Year 10 and Year 11 had the opportunity to attend an information session from the Australian Defence Force. Representatives from the Army and Navy attended McCarthy and provided students with a wealth of knowledge in regards to entry requirements, the diverse career pathways offered, Gap Year with the military and what it is like to serve the community.
Charles Sturt Future Student Engagement Information Session
Year 12 students had the chance to sit down with representatives from Charles Sturt University and have all their questions answered pertaining to early entry requirements, on-campus accommodation facilities, campus locations, ‘O Week’, what it’s like to live away from home and the overall experience of being a first year university student.
Upcoming events/Programs
- The North West Careers Expo @ TRECC
- UNE Farming Futures Schools Program
- Unserious Careers Roadshow 2025
- The University of Sydney Information Session
- White Card Training
A Reminder for Students to Check their School Emails
Students are reminded to check their emails daily. The transition team will submit numerous Expression of Interests (EOI) for training, professional learning and/or fantastic events.
Careers Classrooms and Codes
Students are encouraged to join the Google Classrooms which relate directly to their interests and needs. The classrooms and codes are:
| Universities and UAC Code: 2yz6h6s | Part time jobs Code: o76i4pv |
| Apprenticeships, Traineeships & Work Experience Code: d6i57bo | Full time jobs Code: xehfpmy |
Careers@McCarthy website
The information for students and parents/carers can be found on the careers website which can be accessed through this link.
McCarthy Careers Team 2025 Contacts
- Ms Amanda Burke Careers VET/TVET & SBAT Support Officer
Email: aburke1@arm.catholic.edu.au
- Mr Shane Vesey-Wells, Leader of Learning: Transition and Pathways
Email: sveseywells@arm.catholic.edu.au