Careers Corner

HEALTHCARE CAREERS 

Throughout week 8, in recognition of National Healthcare Week, students across the college were invited to engage with a range of resources on Healthcare careers in the student morning notices. 

For students interested in a carer in Nursing, the University of Wollongong is hosting an online information session on the 17th of April. Follow this link for more information. 

At Western Sydney University, there are a range of free healthcare webinars on offer where students can learn about degrees and recommended subjects to be undertaken in years 11 and 12. The webinars include psychology, Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Health Science, Speech Pathology, Podiatry, Paramedicine, and Medical Science. More information on the dates of these informative opportunities and details on how to register are on the Western Sydney University website. 

Year 12 students wishing to enter a Medicine or Dentistry degree in 2025 should now be aware of the UCAT course entry requirements. The National Institute of Education is holding a free online UCAT information session on the 8th of May. This webinar will cover:

What is UCAT

Undergraduate selection criteria 

The application process into universities for medicine and dentistry

When and who can sit the UCAT

How to prepare for the test

Alternative degrees and career choices. 

JOINT MEDICAL PROGRAM WEBINAR 

The Bachelor of Medical Science and Doctor of Medicine (The JMP) is an innovative five-year degree delivered jointly with the University of New England and supported by Hunter New England Local Health District and Central Coast Local Health District.

Join us for an info session to hear from Joint Medical Program academics and current  students about the program, admission requirements and much more.

When: 8th May from 6:30pm. Use this link to register. 

UNIVERSITY EARLY ENTRY GUIDE

While the ATAR is still the main selection tool used by most unis, there are other ways for you to show that you’re ready to succeed at tertiary study.

Many institutions have one or more early offer schemes for Year 12 students. Through these schemes, the institutions will assess you using criteria other than (or in addition to) your ATAR. Always check the institution websites to make sure the courses you are applying for are covered by the schemes. Look at this guide for the 2024-25 Early Entry Schemes for NSW Universities 

YEAR 10 INTO 11 SUBJECT SELECTION 

On the 11th of April, The University of Sydney is running an information session tailored to help year 10 students and their parents navigate through the selection of their year 11 and 12 subjects. Tune in to hear from current staff and students of the university as well as a UAC representative to hear about the impact of subject selection on adjustment factors, what the ATAR is and how it is calculated, prerequisites and assumed knowledge and tips for admission and scholarships.

YEAR 10 WORK EXPERIENCE 

Many students in year 10 have expressed an interest in completing a week of work experience in an industry they want to pursue after leaving school. Year 10 work experience is student driven and not a compulsory event.

To begin the process, students must complete the My Work Experience modules and email the certificate to Mrs Galvin and collect the relevant forms. The modules can be found on the Year 10 Careers Google Classroom. It is then the students responsibility with the support of family members to seek an employer who is willing to take them on for a week of work experience.

In order for Work Experience to be approved, students must have submitted the required paperwork and have no outstanding class work or assessments. Please contact me if you have questions about this process. 

2024 TAFE GUIDE FOR PARENTS

Interested in studying a TAFE course? TAFE NSW has hundreds of courses available for students. The TAFE guide for parents is available here.