CAREERS

YEAR 12 UNIVERSITY OF NEWCASTLE CAMPUS VISIT

Well Term 3 started off promising with arrangements made for a Yr12 visit to the 3 campuses at the University of Newcastle. Then due to circumstances beyond our control everything changed. This has now been changed to a zoom meeting where students can ask those all important burning questions. Students will be notified as soon as it is organised. 

UAC Applications and Zoom 

The Educational Access Scheme      (EAS) is aimed to help students who have experiences significant educational disadvantage receive an offer to university. 

UAC have come on board to present an information session in reference to the Education Access Scheme (EAS) and the application process.

This session will be on Tuesday 7.9.21 at 3.30pm. 

Details on accessing this presentation are below:  

Topic: EAS Pilot Info Session -Kurri Kurri HS 

Time: Sept 7, 2021 03:30 PM Canberra, Melbourne, Sydney 

Join from a PC, Mac, iOS or Android: https://uac.zoom.us/j/89213528257 

Or iPhone one-tap (Australia Toll):  +61280152088,89213528257# 

Or Telephone: 

    Dial: +61 2 8015 2088 

    Meeting ID: 892 1352 8257 

    International numbers available: https://uac.zoom.us/u/kcdcPD7iMn 

Or Skype for Business (Lync): 

    SIP:89213528257@lync.zoom.us  

If your child has had and illness or incident that has impacted them for at least 6 months in Years 11 or 12 they may be eligible for special consideration with the EAS Scheme. This scheme supports students with additional Adjustment Factors (ATAR points). 

EAS Steps to apply 

24 December 2021 - EAS: Closing date for EAS applications for January Round 1 

22 November 2021 - EAS: Closing date for EAS applications for December Round 2 

Before starting your application, check the eligibility criteria for each EAS disadvantage and the general requirements for all documents (below). 

Step 1 - Submit your undergraduate application through UAC. 

Step 2 - Select ‘Apply for EAS’ at the bottom of the undergraduate application confirmation page or log in to your completed undergraduate application and select ‘EAS’. 

Step 3 - Open the category of disadvantage you wish to claim. Select the specific disadvantages that apply to you and answer the follow-up questions. When you have selected all the relevant disadvantages in that category, click ‘Save’. Repeat for each category you wish to claim. 

Step 4 - Agree to the Declaration and Authority and submit your EAS application. 

Step 5 - Download your Confirmation of Application and the document cover sheet for each of your claimed disadvantages. The document cover sheet details the eligibility criteria for the disadvantage and the supporting documents you need to provide. 

Step 6 - Upload completed cover sheets and supporting documents to your application at least two weeks before the undergraduate offer round in which you wish to be considered (or as advised in the key dates). 

SCHOOLS RECOMMENDATION SCHEME (SRS)

SRS Reminder - Final Date for Students to Submit! 

19 September SRS: Applications close for 2021 

Steps to completing your SRS application 

Before you can apply for SRS, you need to apply for undergraduate admission through UAC. When you do, you’ll be issued with a UAC application number. You will then put in your preferences and pay the UAC processing fee. You can then commence your SRS application. 

1. Log in to the SRS application using your UAC application number and PIN. A series of questions and prompts will then guide you through the application process.
2. Your application will be assessed through your Year 11 studies. Applicants in the NSW school systems: You don’t have to provide results of your Year 11 studies with your SRS application as UAC obtains them directly from the relevant educational authorities.
3. Review your application summary.
4. Accept the declaration.
5. Download your Confirmation of Application.

You can only submit one SRS application. 

Nominating your course preferences - You don’t need to nominate any courses in your SRS application because it is automatically linked to your list of course preferences in your UAC application for undergraduate admission. 

UNIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIPS CHEAT SHEET 

Applications are available for students to apply to selected universities. Embedded in University Scholarships Cheat Sheet document are hyperlinks; just hover and click on the university emblem that you are interested in, and you will be directed to their scholarships page.  

YEAR 12 POST SCHOOL INTERVIEWS 

Any student in Year 12 that would like to chat about their post school options, I am only too happy to be of help. Interviews are welcomed, face to face when lockdown lifts or I am only to happy to do a teleconference. Students can email me Jennifer.sellers-fogarty2@det.nsw.edu.au to arrange a convenient time. I don’t mind teleconferences after hours or in the holidays, just let me know at time that is convenient for you. 

YEAR 10 SUBJECT SELECTION INTERVIEWS

It was great to meet with all Year 10 students individually and chat about their aspirations and what subjects would support them progressing forward. What a diverse group of students we have with aspirations from military to equine. It will be amazing to see these students blossom to their full potential. Students left with a document to support them when they completed their online application for subjects. 

YEAR 10 SAINT NICHOLAS PROGRAM  

program was scheduled to commence on the 5.8.21 has been postponed till week 6 of term 4, 8.11.21. New paperwork will be distributed to participating students. The format of this program will stay the same; student collected from KKHS using the school bus at 8.30am to commence at St Nic’s at 9am. Students will then be collected from St Nic’s at 2pm to be back at school in time for buses. This is a great opportunity for student who are interested in the Childcare and Early Education sector to gain valuable experience and insight into the industry. 

SCHOOL BASED APPRENTICESHIPS AND TRAINEESHIPS (SBATs) 

This is a great way for students to achieve a recognised certifications and paid employment at the same time: Students who have submitted applications are eagerly awaiting advice as to whether they have gained an SBAT in the following areas: 

-Saint Nicholas Pathways: Childcare and Early Education, Cert III in Early Education 

-Hunter New England Health (Nursing) Cert III in Health Services (Acute Care) 

-Hunter new England Health (Medical Admin) Cert III Business (Medical Administration Specialisation) 

There is lots happening in this space so if your child is interested in gaining an SBAT please tell them to come and see me to find out more. 

WHITECARD COURSE 

Another postponement is for the Whitecard course which was due to commence on the 20.8.21, this will now be split into 2 programs with the dates to be announced. Students need to watch their emails for confirmation. This is a great opportunity for students to gain their Safety Accreditation (Whitecard) as this will give them admission to construction sites which is imperative if                                                                                            they want to gain an apprenticeship. 

NORTH CONSTRUCTION 

North Construction’s Apprenticeship Program will open early September. This is a great opportunity to apply for an Carpentry Apprenticeship 

To find out more about there Apprenticeship Program please click on the URL below for further information. 

https://www.north.com.au/careers/Apprentice-Flyer.pdf 

Students need to ensure that they are checking their emails and listening when information is being read out from Sentral in their Period 1 class. Communication is vital and there are so many things happening and at times changing in the Career Space. 

WORK EXPERIENCE PROGRAM

Work experience is a great way to compliment your studies. It will provide you with crucial knowledge and skills to learn about employer expectations and the world of work. Gaining work experience-in the  Year 10 Work Experience Program is invaluable, and during Weeks 7 to Week 10 in Term 4 will be a great opportunity for Year 10 students to participate in the KKHS Work Experience Program!  

Currently in Careers, Year10 students are completing and/or refining their resumes’ all ready to present to perspective Work Experience employers. There will be 4 weeks to select from and motivated students may like to take the opportunity to go more than once. Students need to start thinking about where they would like to go and I will support them with a letter of introduction together with their resume to present to any perspective employer. If students need support finding an employer I will do my best to support them. It is really important for students to experience their chosen field of interest as the decision ‘not’ to like a career path is just as important as the student who finds their passion during work experience 

Work Experience is not compulsory though is encouraged for students so they can experience what the world of work is all about.  

Skills student can gain whilst on work experience: 

• Interpersonal skills: The development of interpersonal skills is vitally important and, in reality it is most effectively acquired in a workplace environment. Being able to listen and then engage with a perspective customer takes skill that is best learnt by experience.  
• Problem-Solving skills and initiative: Learning to take initiative and seeking solutions is all about being proactive. This is a skill that can be initiated and developed during work experience.  
• Time management: You will be exposed to people who will teach you to work efficiently, and who can prioritise tasks to ensure things get completed effectively. This is the time to watch and learn why prioritising tasks is so important! 
• Teamwork: Learning that you need to work together to achieve a common goal is all about teamwork. Work experience gives insight into how positive working relationships help everyone achieve a common goal! 
• Confidence: Without a doubt, the difference work experience can make to a student’s confidence can be amazing. We all know that it can be the ‘fear of the unknown’ that can hold us back! Once a student takes the initial step to procure a placement, can be the beginning of positive things to come! 
• Opportunities: Work experience can open doors! Whether it be a part time job or an apprenticeship. When a student has the opportunity to work in their chosen field special things can happen. So many times I have seen part time jobs and apprenticeships/traineeships being offered to students who have demonstrated initiative and shone during work experience. 

All in all we are going to have a very busy Term 4 where I am hoping wonderful things will happen for our students! 

Keep safe and remember it’s all about being ‘inspired to aspire’! 

Jennifer Sellers-Fogarty 

Futures Advisor