Careers News

Mrs Yvette Kennedy

March, 2024 - FACT: those who have goals are 10 times more likely to succeed than those without goals

As our Year 11 and 12 students head towards their Term 1 assessment blocks, it is heartening to personally speak with many students over this term to plan their Individual Transition Plans post school. There are a number of ways to achieve success, and I am honored in my position as Instructional Leader Pathways and Partnerships to work with students and their families to target individual strengths and explore options to further study or work in the future. One thing that both universities and employers agree on, is that the student of the future needs to possess many skills, most importantly resilience, adaptability, self management and communication, to cope in a world that is complex and constantly changing.

If you’re in Year 12 this year, you may be starting to think about university. UAC has announced that applications open for entry from 2 April. Students will receive their UAC PIN on this date and will need to keep this in a secure place. Students will have until 30 September (Early Bird rates) to lodge their preferences for university. Other universities are publishing their Early Admission programs and dates. Early entry gives Year 12 students the chance to receive an offer to university before the HSC exams are finished. I will publish these in the next newsletter.

As students commence their exploration in pathways post school, I will be working with a number of universities, tertiary institutions, and external providers to assist students to make informed choices. My goal is to work with students to make the transition from St Aloysius College to the next phase of their careers as seamless as possible.

At St Aloysius College, we have many great partnerships with universities, colleges, and the community. Recently our students attended UOW Discovery Day. This was a great event, where students could get a taste of what university life is like. Students attended lectures in their area of interest and came away from this day with many ideas for their future.

Our Year 12 Hospitality students also visited The Blue Mountains Hotel School to explore a variety of degree programs in the Hospitality, Tourism and Business fields. In partnership with Torrens University, The Blue Mountains Hotel School provides some exciting pathways for students to study and to travel the world, gaining industry experience along the way. Students attended lectures and also participated in activities including Food & Beverage mocktail making, Front Office reception and Housekeeping activities.

St Aloysius College was also thrilled to recently host ex-students Laura Erceg (Dux, 2023) and Matthew Nunn (High Achiever, 2023) present scholarship opportunities during our THRIVE program. Both of these students are studying UTS Bachelor Accounting (Co-op Scholarship) which is valued up to $56,000, and includes a year of full time internship, overseas travel, and great career prospects. We have a large number of high achievers this year who are keen to apply for this scholarship. There are further details regarding this later in this newsletter.

University

There are a variety of valuable webinars and open days coming up for many universities. I encourage students and parents to participate in these so that they can receive the latest updates on courses and the admission process.

UOW Year 11 Parent/Career Webinar - 17 March, 7pm, online

Find out why Year 11 is important, how UOW Early Admission works, how to pick the 'right' HSC subjects, and advice on how to support your young person through the next two years. This is the perfect opportunity to get all the information you need to make the HSC journey as smooth and positive as possible. Register here:

University of Sydney - Information Nights

Designed for students and parents/carers in Years 10 – 12. Learn more about admission requirements, entry schemes, pathways, fees, scholarships, financial assistance and support services. Register here:

University of Sydney - Pathways to studying Law at Sydney, 19 March (online)

Did you know, there are many pathways to studying law at the University of Sydney? Hear from current students who have joined the law community at Sydney through alternate pathways, transferring or studying graduate entry law. Register here:

UNSW - Future Creators Day, 14 April

This is hands-on workshops for Year 11 students interested in further study in Game Art, Animation, Design, Architecture, Object Design, Graphic Design, Fashion and more. Register here:

UNSW Campus Tours, Run Every Second Saturday (from 15 March)

Find out more here:

ACU Campus Tours

Book a campus tour at a time that suits you here:

ACU Discover Health Sciences, 24 April, 9.00 - 1.00pm

Discover what it’s like to study nursing, occupational therapy, physiotherapy or speech pathology at ACU North Sydney. Take part in hands-on workshops where you'll get a feel for the practical skills you'll develop as a future healthcare professional. Find out more and register

ACU Webinars: Talk with Industry Series

Wednesday 7 May - Occupational Therapists and Speech Pathologists. Register here:

Tuesday 13 May - Psychologists and Social Workers. Register here:

Wednesday 14 May - Nutrition, Exercise and Sports Professionals. Register here:

Tuesday 21 May - Teachers and Educators. Register here:

Tuesday 27 May - Nurses, Midwives and Paramedics. Register here:

Western Sydney University HSC True Reward Early Offer Program HSC True Reward acknowledges that students are much more than their scaled ATAR. The program recognises a student’s subject performance, which best reflects their strengths and areas of interest, as an indicator of future success at university. Offers based on Year 11 or 12 results are made from September. For more information visit

Scholarships / Cadetships

UTS Bachelor of Accounting (BAcc) Scholarship,

Applications open 1st March

All students in the course receive a tax-free scholarship worth up to $55,000.

If you are a high-achieving school leaver and believe you could be one of Australia’s future business leaders, then the Bachelor of Accounting cooperative education scholarship program is for you. Learn more here:

UTS Bachelor of Accounting (BAcc) Information Evening, 7 May, 6.00 -7.00pm

Join this webinar to learn about what accounting really is and where it can take you.

TAFE / Colleges

Sydney Design School Information Session, 19 March, online

Find out everything you need to know about Sydney Design School. Register here:

Sydney Design School - Interior Decoration Workshop, 15-16 April

If you love interior magazines and beautifully styled spaces, this two day workshop is for you. Register here:

Basair - Sydney Pilot Seminar Information Sessions, 18 March, 22 April

Learn about a career as a Commercial Pilot and the benefits Basair can provide for your training. Learn more here:

SAE Information Evening, 16 April

Learn about courses in animation, audio, computer science, creative industries, design, film and games. Register here:

AIE Information Evening, 13 March, 6.00 - 8.00pm

Discover the courses designed to get you started in game development, film, 3D animation and Visual Effects. Register here:

AIE Industry Experience Day, 16 April

AIE’s Industry Experience Day is a great opportunity for students in Years 11 and 12 to learn about the local and international game development, 3D animation and visual effects industries. Register here:

Apprenticeships

HIA Building Apprenticeships

Offer apprenticeships within the building industry that are closely monitored and mentored by HIA. For more information, see here:

1300APPRENTICE

Offer apprenticeships and traineeships in a number of trade areas. Learn more here:

NECA Electrical Apprenticeships Apprenticeships in all electrical fields are available. Express your interest here:

Other Career Options

Study in the US | Virtual Information Session - Wednesday, 19 March 6.00pm. Learn about studying in the US and the university application process directly from a former Assistant Director of Admissions. Q&A session will follow. To register:

ADF Gap Year Opportunities for students to experience life in the Navy, Army or Airforce through this 12 month program. Discover more here:

NSW Police Application Process NSW Police have a comprehensive process in place to ensure they recruit candidates that are most suitable to a career in Policing. The application process is undertaken in seven stages. Check out this page to see the steps involved in becoming a NSW police officer.

Australian Federal Police There are over 200 role types across a range of areas with AFP. Discover more on the entry pathways here:

Work Experience

Work experience is a great option to add value to your career portfolio and is highly regarded in industry. It also gives you the opportunity to try work and career opportunities before you leave school.

Defence Force Work Experience

The Defence Work Experience Program provides young Australians interested in Defence as a future career, the opportunity to sample life in Defence and learn more about the Australian Defence Force (ADF) and the Australian Public Service (APS). See more here:

Work Experience at the Australian Museum This work experience program offers students the chance to explore a variety of careers including science and cultural research, education, public programming, curatorial and exhibition design, marketing, communications and corporate services. Learn more here:

General

University of Sydney HSC Preparation Courses (Years 10-12), Enrolment Open for April Classes

Led by experienced team of educators, each intensive course is tailored around a critical aspect of the HSC curriculum and offers up-to-date subject knowledge and skills. These intensive holiday courses are perfect for consolidating your school studies and developing key subject knowledge that’ll give you an edge when it comes time to sit your exams. Classes available for:

● Essay Writing (Yrs 10-12)

● Study Methods (Yrs 10-12)

● HSC Business Studies

● HSC Chemistry

● HSC Physics

● HSC Economics

● HSC English Advanced

● HSC Biology

● HSC Mathematics - Standard 2

https://cce.sydney.edu.au/courses/hsc-preparation