Career News
Thoroughbred Industry Careers Explorer Cadetship
Launch of Thoroughbred Industry Explorer Cadetship Program
Thoroughbred Industry Careers is inviting those who have a passion for horses or racing to apply for the ‘Explorer Cadetship’ Program - a thoroughbred industry designed and managed 12-month stud/stable horsemanship program. For the first time in Australia, the country’s leading stables and stud farms are working together to offer an educational pathway - www.tbindustrycareers.com.au
William Angliss Institute
William Angliss Institute has been a leading hospitality institution in Victoria for over 75 years, and since opening their Sydney campus in 2011, has been expanding the range of vocational courses.
At William Angliss Institute, they want to help you love what you do!
2018 has so far been an exciting year for William Angliss Sydney as they settle into a brand new campus in Alexandria. The new space includes an onsite training restaurant, bar and cafe, large scale super-kitchen and a spacious, open plan layout.
Speak with thems and let them help you with information on courses, career opportunities and chances to win scholarships!
UNSW Information Day 2018
15th December 2018 from 9am-4pm
Info Day is the perfect opportunity to get your students last minute questions answered.
Academics, current staff and students will be available to chat with students in the Advisory Centre about degree options, entry pathways, the day after HSC students receive their results!
UNSW Engineering
Did you know that even without Guaranteed Entry, you could still get an offer? If you are close to the GE score and have done well in maths or science you could still get into UNSW Engineering through the Faculty of Engineering Admissions Scheme. Bolster your students chances by applying for FEAS - applications close Friday, 30 November!
ANU Advisory Days
The ANU is hosting Advisory Days at the end of this year to support students as they get their results and finalise their preferences for 2019.
These optional sessions are for any students who are considering study at the ANU in 2019. Although these events are primarily aimed at year 12 students and their families, younger students (years 11 and below) would also be welcome to come along and ask questions about their preferred degree programs, particularly with the changes coming to the university next year.
There are sessions being held in both Canberra and Sydney on Friday December 14th in the following locations:
- Canberra: 10:00am – 2:00pm, Pop Up Village – ANU Campus, University Avenue, Canberra ACT 2601. Visit: http://www.anu.edu.au/study/events/canberra-advisory-day-2018
- Sydney: 10:00am – 2:00pm, International Convention Centre, 14 Darling Drive, Darling Harbour NSW 2000. Visit: http://www.anu.edu.au/study/events/sydney-advisory-day-2018
Students may attend whichever session is most convenient; at both locations there will be staff from academic colleges, accommodation and admissions offices, as well as central staff to answer any general questions.
MyFuture
It’s an important time of year to remind senior students to continue exploring their further education options. There’s a wide range of entry pathways available, including VET and TAFE courses, that can lead to a pathway to study at a university. View eight alternative entry points to higher education: https://myfuture.edu.au/career-insight/details?id=alternative-pathways-to-higher-education
Course Seeker
The Department of Education and Training in partnership with the Tertiary Admissions Centres across Australia, have developed a new national higher education admissions information platform. The new website ‘Course Seeker’ contains a national course comparison tool which allows students to search, select and compare up to four higher education courses nationally across different institutions and/or study areas. The website also allows students to filter course search results by ATAR, mode of study, study area and location. ‘Course Seeker’ will provide prospective students with transparent information about Australian higher education admissions. This information will assist students in making choices regarding their tertiary education study. Visit the website at www.courseseeker.edu.au.
Education USA
School Holiday General Information Sessions dates for January.
- Session 1:January 16th, 2:00pm – 4:00pm
- U.S. Consulate General Sydney
- Booking essential: https://edusajan16.eventbrite.com.au
- Session 2:January 23rd, 2:00pm – 4:00pm
- U.S. Consulate General Sydney
- Booking essential: https://edusajan23.eventbrite.com.au
The sessions are identical so those interested only need to attend one.
Further information on studying in the U.S: https://educationusa.state.gov/
Facebook: www.facebook.com/EducationUSAAustralia/
Crimson Education
As a brief summary, Crimson Education tutors and mentors students through the US and UK application process for universities. They work with families to help them understand the challenges of gaining admission, identify their best possible universities and help manage their application. They are members of international counselling bodies, IACAC and NACAC.
For free resources, please visit their YouTube channel or head to their blog on the Crimson website.
HSC Summer Schools
TSFX offer a variety of programs to help students maximise their Year 12 HSC scores. These courses include revision lectures before examinations, study skills/exam strategy lectures, as well as specialised courses that prepare students in advance of each school term.
January Holidays (Monday 14th – Friday 25th January) - University of NSW
More info: http://www.tsfx.com.au/year-level-hsc-program/year-12-hsc-course/
Mrs Kimberley Jones
Year 12 Co-ordinator / Career Advisor