Career News
Becoming an Apprentice got 100,000 times easier
We need apprentices and a strong pipeline of skilled tradespeople. As such, the NSW Government has now made it even easier for students to become an apprentice. They’re investing over $285 million to fund the course fees for 100,000 new apprentices.
RASF Vocational Education & Training (VET) Scholarships are Open!
The RAS Foundation is calling for applications for Vocational Education & Training (VET) Scholarships. VET Scholarships are available to students studying at, or who will enrol to study at registered training organisations including TAFE and local colleges in 2019. The scholarship aims to support individuals in NSW who demonstrate a commitment to a career in rural and regional NSW.
If you are planning to study in areas such as Agriculture, Community Services or Wool Classing this scholarship could be for you!
Scholarships of up to $6,000 for full-time study or up to $3,000 for part-time study are available in 2019.
Scholarships Sancta Sophia College University of Sydney
Available Scholarships
Sancta accepts residential applications for undergraduate women planning to study at USyd, Notre Dame, UTS, Macquarie, UNSW and other reputable institutions based in Sydney. They can provide conditional offers prior to students receiving official admission into their preferred university.
Scholarships take the form of full or partial remission of fees and are funded either by the College or by our generous private donors.
Students fitting one or more of the below criteria are encouraged to explore the 2019 Scholarships and Bursaries Guide.
- Academic high performers
- Students with financial need
- Students with exceptional talent in sport / creative and performing arts / debating and oration and other cultural endeavours
- Medicine students
- Law students
- STEM (Science/Engineering/Technology/Mathematics) students
- Arts students
- Veterinary Science/Agriculture/Sustainability students
- Students with a genuine commitment to social justice and/or to the spiritual life of the College
- Students exhibiting strong leadership skills and the capacity to contribute positively to the culture of Sancta
Beyond School Study Guide
The Guide has been developed by the Australian Government as a resource to assist year 10-12 students figure out what type of study they can undertake to achieve their career goals and what financial assistance they can access on the way.
https://www.studyassist.gov.au/beyond-year-12/beyond-school-study-guide
SAE - Creative Media Institute
Thursday 22 November - Information Night, Sydney Campus
They are opening the doors of their state-of-the-art campus on Thursday 22 November from 6pm-8pm. If you're considering studying creative media, Animation, Audio, Design, Film or Games, now is the time to speak to their experienced team and discover how you can pursue your passion.
Attend Info Sessions, tour our studios.
Register here: https://bit.ly/2O5QUCU
Sydney Campus 39 Regent St Chippendale.
CSU Audition Dates
Charles Sturt University’s (CSU’s) School of Communications and Creative Industries invites interested students to audition for our performance courses.
Auditions are compulsory for the Bachelor of Theatre Media and Bachelor of Creative Industries (Acting and Performance).
Where to audition:
- Bathurst campus on 16-17 November 2018.
- Sydney information day at our North Parramatta campus on 24 November 2018.
- Online.
Bachelor of Creative Industries (Acting and Performance)
- Wagga Wagga campus on 19 November 2018.
- Canberra at the Street Theatre on 22 November 2018.
- Sydney information day at our North Parramatta campus on 24 November 2018.
- Online.
Resume Writing
Writing resumes and cover letters:
Youth Central has free resources designed to assist young people in developing resumes, cover letters and cold calling letters. Students can also get tips and information on where to find work, how to get a job, the job interview process, and starting and/or finishing a job.
https://www.youthcentral.vic.gov.au/jobs-and-careers
UAC Information
There are lots of things to think about over the next few weeks as you wait on your results.
If you're still not sure what uni course to apply for, Course Compass can help.
This new tool draws on the experiences of over 100,000 recent UAC applicants to show you the paths taken by students just like you. And it only takes a few seconds! Click on link for more information.
https://www.uac.edu.au/future-applicants/course-compass
They are also hosting a Facebook Live stream at 4pm on Friday 7 December to answer your questions about the ATAR, applying, offers and entry pathways.
Mrs Kimberley Jones
Year 12 Co-ordinator/Career Advisor