There are many online resources now and I have not mentioned them all here. Students (and parents) with a particular interest should contact Mrs Farrugia and I can tailor some resources for you.

GENERAL

OPEN DAYS - are now all being held virtually - this will make them all more accessible for rural students! Year 12 students will find a copy of an interactive guide on the Careers Classroom. Briefly the dates are as follows:

University of Sydney Open Nights 9 and 10 September https://online-open-night-sydney.edu.au/

Australian Catholic University: September 12 Charles Sturt University: Albury-Wodonga - 6 September 2020 Wagga Wagga - 13 September 2020 Dubbo - 19 September 2020 Port Macquarie - 20 September 2020 Orange - 26 September 2020 Bathurst - 27 September 2020 University of Melbourne: September 5 University of New South Wales: September 5 University of Technology Sydney: August 31 - September 5

2021 Career Guide TAFE NSW 2021 Career Guide is now available! Download your interactive copy today https://bit.ly/300wjnG

TAFE Online Resource Take a look at the new online resources to make it easy to guide you about your study and career options. It's also a great resource for parents. Click here to see more.

Sports People - Employment in Sport offering a range of recruitment services to the broader sport, fitness and aquatics sector throughout Australia and New Zealand.http://www.sportspeople.com.au

Are you interested in starting an enlistment process for the Defence Forces? - Virtual YOU sessions now available https://www.defencejobs.gov.au/joining/how-to-join/recruitment-process file:///C:/Users/garyg/Downloads/Guide-to-ADF-Aptitude-Testing.pdf

NSW Police Recruitment Physical Capacity Test Practice Session

Attend a NSW Police Recruitment Physical Capacity Test practice session. NOTE: Keep checking that the dates given are confirmed. https://www.police.nsw.gov.au/recruitment/news/physical_capacity_test_practice_session

Join the State Library of NSW to access resources for study and assessments https://www2.sl.nsw.gov.au/eresources/

An opportunity for maths, geography and IT students looking for work experience in the future

The NSW Surveying Taskforce helps facilitate work experience opportunities between professional surveyors and students with a love of STEM subjects. The surveying profession is the middle of a skills shortage. As such, industry members are passionate about introducing this important area to young people. To register, students should visit https://www.alifewithoutlimits.com.au/secondary-students/

Social Work Spotlight podcast - showcasing diverse areas of the profession A podcast featuring interviews with social workers in Sydney, showcasing diverse areas of practice, social work stories, successes and challenges, and providing information on media and other resources that can be accessed to help inform and educate people who are curious about the profession or considering a career change. Available on most podcast apps or at https://anchor.fm/socialworkspotlight

CAREERS EXPOS

Live Day 9 September | 9 am – 5 pm FREE Attendee Registration Link https://futurechoices.vfairs.com futurechoices@careerlinks.nsw.edu.au

Year13 Expo is coming back this August, and this time it's all about the Future of Work. 25 - 27 August Register here Access to previous virtual expo recordings are still available

EARLY ENTRY

University of Wollongong Early Admission applications for UOW are open now

La Trobe University New pathways for enrolling at La Trobe Achieve at La Trobe study one subject from La Trobe in Year 12 and we’ll use the mark from that subject, or ATAR, to get students into their preferred course. You can study your chosen subject in July or November 2020. It’s 100% online, Achieve at Latrobe

Prepare for La Trobe Study three (NSW) micro-subjects in Year 12, and we’ll use student's average mark instead of an ATAR Prepare for Latrobe The Aspire Advantage To help Year 12s prepare for the exam period, we’ve introduced the Aspire Advantage. When students apply to the Aspire Program, they’ll receive free access to hundreds of text guides, practice exams and study notes until the end of the year to help them ace their studies. See the study help they’ll have access to. Aspire Early Admission

ACU Guarantee Opens 3 August

Guarantee your place at ACU, even before your Year 12 exams. The ACU Guarantee program offers eligible Year 12 students a place at ACU based on your Year 11 results.

Offers may be made September. Must still complete their Year 12 exams, You may also enhance your entry score by including a short personal statement that gives ACU an insight into your personal circumstances and motivation for university study.

https://www.acu.edu.au/study-at-acu/admission-pathways/acu-guarantee?_cldee=Z2FyeS5ncmFudEBqb2JqdW1wLmNvbS5hdQ%3d%3d&recipientid=contact-5003b227bd3fe5118108c4346bac3e68-184cb8bcbc7543f5b1bf8ccc9247fd6a&esid=866491ee-b9c4-ea11-a812-000d3a085914

La Trobe University Aspire applications now open for year 12 students Year 12 students can now apply for La Trobe University Aspire Early Admission Program Students with stand-out community and volunteer experience will be rewarded with an early conditional offer into their chosen course at La Trobe. Successful applicants will receive exclusive benefits and scholarships. Applications close August 31. www.latrobe.edu.au/study/aspire

The University of Sydney, Early Offer Year 12 Scheme (E12/SRS) - Update to Eligibility – Rural and Regional The University of Sydney are pleased to share that eligibility for E12 has been extended this year to include students who attend a rural or regional school in NSW. Successful applicants receive conditional early entry with lower minimum ATAR requirements, in addition to a $5950 scholarship. Please visit:sydney.edu.au/e12 Register for the Open night fair and get some personalised E12 application support https://form.jotform.com/202380788037863

Macquarie University Macquarie University has announced that the caps have been removed and any applicant who meets the criteria for the Early Entry Schemes, which offer students a place at Macquarie based on their Year 11 results, will be made an offer to study at Macquarie in 2011. For the first time, exemptions will be removed through the Schools Recommendation Scheme and Leaders and Achievers Entry Scheme. Mq.edu.au/study/year-12-early-entry. https://www.mq.edu.au/study/macquarie-entry-navigator

The University of New England will guarantee Year 12 students an offer to start university in 2021 based in part on the School’s recommendation and other criteria.

online application submitted directly with UNE. The school’s recommendation combined with academic performance will determine the best offer of a university place.https://www.une.edu.au/study/study-on-campus/get-early-entryATARs are not required.

UTas Schools Recommendation Program The University of Tasmania has introduced a Schools Recommendation Program. Students can apply now and receive an offer as early as July based on year 11 results and their schools recommendation. For more information: https://www.utas.edu.au/undergraduate-study/your-path-to-2021

WSU Early Offer - True Reward Opening Soon – Register now Our HSC True Reward early offer program offers students entry into university based on their Year 11* results.Another exciting new innovation to the True Reward program this year, is the inclusion of the University’s Alpha platform – a ground breaking digital experience that provides tailor-made content for students based on personal and professional development needs and goals. Alpha’s Edge Playlist is a playlist of learning activities that will assist students with career decision making and prepare them for university. Applications are opening soon for 2021. Register your interest below to stay updated with key information. https://www.westernsydney.edu.au/future/study/application-pathways/hsc-true-reward.html

WSU Academy Global Leaders Program: a pathway for Year 12 students with exceptional potential to receive an early offer and a premium experience within The Academy at Western Sydney University. Applications close on Monday 7 September. Find out more at westernsydney.edu.au/academyglobaloffer

MEDICINE and HEALTH

Western Sydney University applications for admission 2021 close 20 september 2020 https://www.westernsydney.edu.au/future/study/how-to-apply/md-applicants.html

Medicine Rural Training Pathways

Are you going to be a medical Student, Intern, or Registrar interested in becoming a rural generalist?

The Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine offers a variety of training pathways and courses for anyone interested in working in and making a positive difference to rural and remote medicine. See below for all locations across Australia for different medical schools and training posts to suit your needs.

http://www.acrrm.org.au/preparing-for-your-career/becoming-a-rural-general-practitioner

UTS Virtual Reality Health Department Tour https://vimeo.com/236559108

Undergraduate Medical Guide for UNSW https://www.futurestudents.unsw.edu.au/sites/default/files/uploads/UG2020_Medicine_final_v2.pdf

University of Melbourne Medical degrees they will also be removing prerequisite subjects for entry to the degree, meaning you can gain entry from any field of study, not just health or sciences.

Read more about the changes coming up here:https://medicine.unimelb.edu.au/news-and-events/towards-2022-the-new-doctor-of-medicine

YEAR 10 SUBJECT SELECTION

Year 10 Subject Selection Information Evening

This was held earlier this week, but anyone that missed it can watch it on YouTube at the link below. Some good info for year 10’s and their parents.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yB4sH0XBucE

Explore many careers and the personal skills needed and the qualifications in the Good Careers Guide https://ebook.goodcareersguide.com.au/good-education-group/the-good-careers-guide-2020/flipbook

INTERESTED IN A CAREER WITH SPORT: Check the La Trobe Uni guide for sport courses and future jobs https://www.latrobe.edu.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0010/882640/35620-Sport-guide-2020_FA_lowres_spreads-1.pdf

UAC Steps to Uni for Year 10 Students Booklet

An PDF version of the Year 10 booklet is available on the website and an updated version of the UAC portal

Year 10 subject selection Advice for Choosing HSC Courses from NSW Education Standards Authority

http://educationstandards.nsw.edu.au/wps/portal/nesa/11-12/hsc/subject-selection

Resources to help with Year 10 Subject Selection Looking for help to make a good decision about your senior subjects? Check out this article for a list of resources and tips that can help you make a smart choice that will give you the best chance of achieving your post-school goals. Go to https://studyworkgrow.com.au/2020/06/11/resources-to-help-with-year-10-subject-selection/

UNSW HSC Maths Course Selection Advice

While we encourage everyone to study the level of maths at which they feel sufficiently challenged, below are some guidelines for the minimum level of maths required for some of our degrees. Please also see Assumed Knowledge for more information.

https://www.maths.unsw.edu.au/highschool/hsc-course-selection

UNIVERSITY

Students applying for the CSU Doctor of Medicine : there are some advantages for rural or regional students

Students may be eligible for an adjusted ATAR (91.5) through the rural entry admission scheme. Students from rural and regional backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply. For consideration under this scheme students will also need to:

visit the Doctor Connect website and use the health workforce locator to check their residential postcode for eligibility (RA 2-5 within ASGS-RA 2016)
submit a community member confirmation form as part of their UAC application.

Engineering at Charles Sturt University Free Engineering taster modules: Students can start studying engineering at CSU right now. For Free! Subjects from the Topic Tree are available WITH NO ENTRY REQUIREMENTS. Each subject takes around three hours to complete. If students decide to study engineering after high school, they can also receive credit for these modules

Charles Sturt University will host a webinar to help students prepare for exams on Tuesday 25th August 7pm - 8pm. The CEO of Langley Group, Sue Langley, will present the session (find out more about Sue in the attached link).The session will cover how senior students can identify, use and leverage their unique strengths to put them into a positive and confident mindset for approaching revision and exams, managing stress, and to find motivation for learning. Students will then be well positioned to leverage their strengths at exam time.You can book your spot<https://charlessturt.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Na7mR8WlRvaJT1IBMEc7yg> now.<https://www.viacharacter.org/survey/account/register> is the link to the free Values in Action Strengths tool, to invite students to complete that beforehand if they wish. It's a wonderful opportunity for them to glean this information about themselves

The University of Sydney | Upcoming webinars Are your students interested in languages, occupational therapy, exercise science or physiology, science, business or do they just need some help applying for scholarships? Check out a range of upcoming webinars for Year 12 students | https://sydney.edu.au/undergraduate-events

UTS Undergraduate Options in Business and Management Webinar20 August. 4pm In this webinar, we will take you through the many single and combined degree options open to you to prepare you for a rewarding career across every business sector.https://www.uts.edu.au/about/uts-business-school/what-we-do/upcoming-events-and-info-sessions/undergraduate/undergraduate-options-business-and-management-webinar-0

Nursing and Midwifery Courses: English language proficiency Before you can start studying to become a registered nurse, the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC) requires you to demonstrate a high level of English language proficiency. https://www.uac.edu.au/future-applicants/admission-criteria/requirements-for-certain-courses

Want to be a teacher? Requirements for all teaching courses Admission requirements are set out in the individual course descriptions accessed through the course search. For further information, check with individual institutions about their specific entry requirements. Some institutions require you to complete a questionnaire as part of your application. How to complete the teaching questionnaire For accreditation as a teacher in NSW, graduates will need to meet requirements set by the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA). LITERACY AND NUMERACY TEST FOR INITIAL TEACHER EDUCATION STANDARDS All initial teacher education students will need to meet the benchmark set by the national Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education Students prior to their final professional experience placement and graduation. Read about the test at the Australian Council for Educational Research website. See Mrs Farrugia for a handbook of ‘How to become a Teacher’

Uni Survival Guide Nearly all your needs and all the answers to your questions in great blogs in one place.\ https://cef.org.au/university-survival-guide/

Student Life in the Tertiary World https://www.gooduniversitiesguide.com.au/study-information/student-life

UAC Guides Hard copies are ;now available at the Careers office in the library or access on line: https://uac.edu.au/assets/documents/uac-guide/uac-guide-2020-21.pdf

2020 Applying for Uni as a Year 12 Student with UAC - Video on YouTube to help students navigate and understand the UAC application process. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uznSIo_s_4U

UTS - Support your UAC application with the Engineering and IT Questionnaire Closes Thursday 17 December. If you fall short of the ATAR by 1–3 points, we'll still consider your application if you complete the questionnaire and demonstrate a strong motivation to study engineering or IT .https://www.uts.edu.au/future-students/engineering/essential-information/year-12-engineering-and-it-questionnaire

University of Sydney has online information sessions in Becoming an Occupational Therapist https://uni-sydney.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_0EDD-lDIQNmDAux0gNYqjQ and Why study Exercise Physiology or Exercise Science https://www.sydney.edu.au/study/events-for-prospective-students/undergraduate.html

ReResource to help make a list of possible preferences for application to UAC, VTAC. Watch this 2 minute video to learn how to do all of this using Job Jump. to bank preferences click the 'thumbs up' icon on the left hand side of the degrees :https://jobjump.com.au/helpVideo?video=myAtar

WORK EXPERIENCE

School work experience locally can be completed now in some industries. See Mrs Farrugia or do some virtual work experience - contact Mrs Farrugia by email farrugiab@ww.catholic.edu.au

SCHOLARSHIPS

Westpac Young technologists $15000 scholarship https://www.westernsydney.edu.au/informationabout/scholarships_home/all_uws_scholarships/WESTPAC Enquire here https://scholars.westpacgroup.com.au/scholarships/young-technologists/#enquire

See Mrs Farrugia for information.

Scholarships for future teachers now open for scholarships with the NSW Department of Education to become a teacher in a NSW public school. Scholars receive financial support whilst they study and a guaranteed permanent teaching position on completion of their degree. Find out more at: bit.ly/futureteacherscholarships

Macquarie University Scholarships: First in Family Find out more Macquarie Faculty of Science and Engineering Academic Achievement Entry Scholarships

Country Education Foundation Scholarships Guide 2020

A scholarship can help you get on your way to achieving your further study dreams by covering the costs of textbooks, course fees, equipment, accommodation and living costs.Search and apply for scholarships right here with CEF’s Scholarship Guide. And remember, you’ll never know if you don’t give it a go! https://cef.org.au/scholarships-guide/ and https://cef.org.au/student-support/search-for-scholarships/

Choosi Futures Grant ProgramCloses 31 October 2020 Choosi Futures Grant Program – a financial assistance of $5,000 that’s offered to one lucky student enrolled in a full-time, accredited Australian education institution studying a certificate, diploma, degree, or traineeship in any of the following areas: Medicine, Health Sciences & Healthcare, and/or Specialist Healthcare. https://www.choosi.com.au/grants

The Hansen Scholarship Program – University of Melbourne The Hansen Scholarship Program supports students who may otherwise struggle to access a high-quality university education. Generous funds. https://scholarships.unimelb.edu.au/hansen

The University of Sydney, Early Offer Year 12 Scheme (E12/SRS) - Update to Eligibility The University of Sydney are pleased to share that eligibility for E12 has been extended this year to include students who attend a rural or regional school in NSW. Successful applicants receive a $5950 scholarship to support their transition to university study. For more information, please visit sydney.edu.au/e12.

https://studyworkgrow.com.au and www.jobjump.com.au both these sites (which the College subscribes to) have comprehensive scholarship guides: See below for access details. Five Simple Steps to Apply for a Scholarship. You can also access a course preference help and record page and help arranging preferences depending on assumed or actual ATAR

Study work Grow https://studyworkgrow.com.au sign up as a member using school code MCCG0219

Job Jump https://www.jobjump.com.au/ Go to I’m New and follow the instructions to find the College name and enter the password marian

University Accomodation at New College UNSW - Riverina Murray Scholarships www.newcollege.unsw.edu.au/scholarships

RESOURCES

Degree Chooser. A new visualisation shows the likely spread of academic ability across student cohorts for hundreds of Australian Bachelors degrees. There is a link on the UAC website: https://www.uac.edu.au/future-applicants/search-for-courses. Website: https://degreechooser.com.au.

Tips for Year 12 study and other information

Go to https://www.tsfx.edu.au/ Join for free study tips and other useful exam information during Year 12

Students and/or Parents join the careers websites subscribed to by the College for information about University, Work, TAFE and much more

Careers Department https://thecareersdepartment.com/home click ‘Get started creating your account’ under the SCHOOLS option and follow the prompts. Select Marian Catholic College Griffith and use password MCC

Study work Grow https://studyworkgrow.com.au sign up as a member using school code MCCG0219

Job Jump https://www.jobjump.com.au/ Go to I’m New and follow the instructions to find the College name and enter the password marian

Career Tools www.mcccareers.com. Choose FOR STUDENTS from the to menu bar then CLICK ON Secure students area from the drop down menu and register

APPRENTICESHIPS -TRAINEESHIPS- JOBS -GAP YEAR POSITIONS

Tiling Apprenticeship: Full time. need white card and be genuinely interested in the trade area. If interested see mrs Farrugia or contact Chris Andrerazza on 0411349607

Gap Year position Xquisite Pools & Spas are looking for a casual retail shop assistant for the upcoming warmer months. The position would suit someone looking for work prior to embarking on a University degree.

This could be an ongoing position each Summer whilst you are at Uni. The applicant will need to be good with people as your main role will be customer service with all on the job training provided.

Hours may vary depending on the season but will generally be between 9am – 5pm weekdays and 9am – 12pm on Saturday mornings.

If you are interested in this position and if it is something that may suit you please contact Chris Files on filesy@xquisitepoolsandspas.com.au or 0477 978 478 anytime.

Cotton Gap Program Launch Cotton Australia has launched the Cotton Gap program for Year 12 students completing secondary school in 2020. Cotton Gap provides an opportunity for employment to be actively involved in the mechanics of a cotton farm. Cotton Gap is a program tailored to provide students with little or no guaranteed pathway into the cotton industry a foot in the door. For further information visit: https://cottonaustralia.com.au/cotton-gap

Pat Cirillo Air Conditioning in Griffith is looking for an Air Conditioning Apprentice.

Interested students need to be Reliable, Punctual very eager to learn good communication skills.

They will be required to attend TAFE out of Griffith.

Interested students should email a Resume to Pat on admin@cirilloair.com.au

Mobile; 0429 625 267

Bruno Altin Steel-Tech in Griffith are looking for an apprentice in Engineering Fabrication Cert 3 the theory will be at Griffith TAFE.

Interested students need to be motivated, reliable, eager to learn, punctual.

Resumes can be emailed or dropped off in person to info@steel-tech.com.au

Hillston Road Griffith or phone 69643661.

Multicolour Griffith

We would be happy to discuss further opportunities where we could offer site tours to give potential candidates an insight into our business and industry. We have a number of other career pathways within our business including graphic arts, customer service, sales and production and although we have no current vacant positions within these we are often on the lookout for potential employees that would be suited to the business. 106 Wakaden St Ph 69603314

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