Pathways and Transition

Important dates 

• 17-20 May Perth Careers Expo – Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre
• 21 May Monash University  Information Evening,  Novotel Perth
• 23 May Curtin Business and Humanities Career Info Evening
• 6 June  Curtin Uni Parent Info Evening
• 14 June Melbourne University Information Evening, Hyatt, Perth
• 2 July  30 September NIDA (NSW) Applications for 2019 Bachelor & Diploma Courses are open
• 6 July  A Day in the Life of a Uni student, The University of Notre Dame
• 9-13 July Course Advice Sessions, The University of Notre Dame
• 10 July  ECU Mt Lawley Campus Tour
• 11 July  ECU Joondalup Campus Tour
• 20 July  Notre Dame Early Offers
• 22 July  ECU (Joondalup) Uni Open Day
• 27 & 28 July Clarkson Trade Campus Open Day
• 28 July Murdoch Uni Open Day
• 29 July  Curtin Uni Open Day
• 12 August  UWA Uni Open Day
• 12 August ECU (Mt Lawley) Uni Open Day
• 23 August  CQU Open Day 
• Download the PDF below for a more detailed list of events and registration details.

Year 12 - Registration for UMAT

A friendly reminder for those students who are interested in applying for a Direct Pathway to the Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Dental Medicine at UWA, registrations for the Undergraduate Medicine and Health Sciences Admissions Test (UMAT) close on 1 June 2018. To register for UMAT and for access to UMAT preparation materials, click here.

Year 12 - University of Notre Dame: Early Offer Program 2018

High achieving Year 12 students can apply for Notre Dame’s Early Offer Program. This program is open to Year 12 students who have demonstrated academic excellence and/or are making a significant contribution to their school, community or church. The program rewards academic and non-academic achievements by issuing university offers prior to the final WACE exams. Applicants will need to demonstrate a predicted benchmark ATAR of 93 for the Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Physiotherapy; and a predicted benchmark ATAR of 90 for all other undergraduate programs. For academic capability, all offers are made based on Year 11 and Year 12 reports to date.

To apply for the Early Offer Program, you must be nominated by your school and application packs will be available for students in June.

All applications must be handed in to Mr Bostelman no later than the 20 July.  The College will forward all applications to Notre Dame.  For more information about Early Offer, go to 

https://www.notredame.edu.au/study/early-offer/early-offer-fremantle

Year 12 Exit Plans

All Year 12 students will be meeting individually with the Career Counsellor after the May exams.  The meeting will be to discuss their plans for next year and to offer any guidance or additional information concerning their options.  Please discuss your child’s exit plans with him or her now and encourage those who have vague plans to see me prior to the exams so we can work together on developing clear goals and action steps.  

SCHOLARSHIPS

• University of Western Australia  
• Facebook Live - Scholarships
• Find out how to apply for scholarships and what scholarships are on offer for commencing students.  Date: 15 May 2018
• UWA Fogarty Scholarship Program
• There are 10 scholarships on offer to Year 12 WA high school students.
• The UWA Fogarty Scholarship Program is enriching our community by investing in exceptional young people who use their skills, abilities and commitment to lead positive change in our community, State and nation.
• Each scholarship is valued at $10,000.  Applications close in 25 May 2018
• Find out more - http://www.scholarships.uwa.edu.au/futurestudents/uwa-fogarty-foundation/
• Curtin University 2018 Scholarships
• For further information refer to: scholarships.curtin.edu.au

Year 10 students - online Career Assessment tool

This term Year 10 students will complete an online Career Assessment tool that will help them match their strengths and personality with an array of jobs.   Personality is only one consideration in finding a rewarding career, other personal characteristics such as interests, values, natural ability, skills and academic are also important.  Students will also complete their individual resume and look at the different options and pathways available to them after Year 12.  This information will assist them with their Year 11 and Year 12 course selection at the end of the term.

New Jobs and Skills Centres in WA

The Department of Training and Workforce Development have opened five new Jobs and Skills Centres at North and South Metropolitan TAFE campuses. 

The JSCs offer free career, training and employment services to students, jobseekers and career changers, and employers and businesses.

Visit the Jobs & Skills WA website for more information.

Charles Sturt Uni Engineering Course Named Top Four in WORLD by MIT

Students don't sit a single exam throughout their degree and instead of lectures, engineering students at Charles Sturt University have Netflix-style on-demand classes.

The students spend four years of their five-and-a-half-year degree doing paid engineering work and are assessed on portfolios of their real-world projects.

Find out more - https://www.smh.com.au/education/nsw-uni-course-with-no-exams-or-lectures-named-among-top-four-in-the-world-by-mit-20180328-p4z6pu.html

INTERESTING READS

Future job openings for new entrants by industry and occupation

New research shows that while employment continues to shift towards higher skilled jobs such as professionals and managers, many other job openings in the Australian labour market are due to the need to replace departing employees.

Some of these jobs traditionally have low entry requirements and a high turnover, such as checkout operators and fast food workers. However, some of this attrition is also due to older workers retiring or moving on to different careers, potentially creating a shortage of experienced workers able to supervise and train younger employees.

Information on future job opportunities can help students make choices about training pathways.  https://cica.org.au/future-job-openings-for-new-entrants-by-industry-and-occupation/

Australia’s Booming Industries

SEEK has revealed the Australian industries that boomed in the last 12 months. We look to the data and speak to industry experts about the trends that will shape the year ahead.

Read the article - https://insightsresources.seek.com.au/australias-booming-industries

They’ve also got a resource that shows how hard it is for employers to fill jobs across lots of different industries - https://insightsresources.seek.com.au/page/hard-to-fill-industries

TAFE, VET & APPRENTICESHIPS

Australian Apprenticeships Pathways Updated Pathway Flowchart

The flowchart is a great resource for job hunters and students, demonstrating the steps involved to get an apprenticeship or traineeship.

• Find the link here - https://www.aapathways.com.au/industry-insider-information-and-resources/news/updated-flowchart-for-job-hunters-and-students
• Another useful resource https://www.gooduniversitiesguide.com.au/education-blogs/tertiary-study/pathways-your-guide-to-apprenticeships-and-traineeships

JOB SPOTLIGHT - SPORTS PHYSIO

Sports physios need strengths in the following areas:

• Patience to deal with multiple clients and both players and coaches under stress
• Strong interest in sports and physical fitness
• Ability to handle the physical demands of the job, including treating clients
• Good communication skills

Become a volunteer Club Trainer

Sports Trainers and First Aiders volunteer and provide player support and safety. While most AFL and NRL Sports Trainers already have qualifications in the medical field, your local clubs are likely to depend on volunteers with basic first aid qualifications.

Find out more - http://myphysiosa.com.au/sports-team-physio/

Tips for getting a sports physio job for the team of your choice from My Health Career

Margi Watson

Career Counsellor