Careers News
YEAR 12 PARENTS – PLEASE READ
Careers information that is specific to Year 12 students will NOT normally appear in the College newsletter.
Year 12 students will receive a more detailed careers newsletter via email. This newsletter will contain up to date information regarding careers, job opportunities, internships, open days, universities, gap years, early entry, bonus points, scholarships and much more. Year 12 parents can subscribe to this email by emailing me at oconnellr1@ww.catholic.edu.au
and asking to be added to the mailing list. It is essential that Year 12 students check their emails at least once a week and read the careers newsletter. I would recommend all Year 12 parents to subscribe to this newsletter.
BUILD A BRIDGE – ENGINEERING CAMP
Applications are now being taken for this highly successful 3 day camp for students interested in Civil Engineering. This camp is aimed at Year 10 - 12 students. The Build a Bridge & get over it! Engineering Camp is an ideal opportunity for students to experience the real world of Civil Engineering with experiential learning and working with industry mentors from REROC, IPWEA (NSW Division), NSW Roads and Maritime Services. For this camp, students must display an aptitude in subjects such as Mathematics, Physics and Design and Technology. This camp is run by industry experts and it gives participants an opportunity to participate in ‘hands on’ activities. I would strongly encourage any student interested in Civil Engineering to attend this camp.
All applications must be returned to school by Friday 20 June, 2014. Selection for this camp will be by a competitive application process. Numbers are limited, so students are encouraged to get applications in as early as possible.
Application forms are available at the careers office.
TAFE OPEN DAY
Riverina Institute of TAFE are holding an open day to showcase its courses in Wednesday 11 June. I would encourage any senior student that is considering this pathway to attend this day. This day starts at 12.30pm.
The Primary Industries Centre (North Wagga) is also open on this day - courses relating to animals and agriculture run out of this centre.
Students are expected to make their own travel arrangements but must notify me if they are attending.
TERTIARY AWARENESS DAY - Tuesday 17 June
The Tertiary Awareness Day is for students in Year 10/11 and 12 interested in attending university on completion of school. Parents are also welcome to attend this event. This event is being held at the CSU campus on Tuesday 18 June. Representatives from most universities and provide providers in NSW, ACT and Victoria will be in attendance at this expo. Students will get the opportunity to find out first-hand information regarding courses, accommodation, scholarships, etc.
The Universities Admission Centre (UAC) will also be presenting to Year 12 students on the UNIVERSITY APPLICATION PROCESS. I would strongly encourage Year 12 students to attend this session. A representative from UAC will present information about applications, the selection process, your ATAR, deadlines, navigating the UAC website, the rounds of offer, early entry programs, bonus points, scholarships and much more.
I strongly encourage all Year 12 students to attend this event. Please collect a permission note from my office.
WEP STUDENT EXCHANGE EARLY BIRD SPECIAL
WEP is offering students in Years 9 to 12 a $500 discount off the 2014/15 program fee towards a semester or year program to any of the following countries departing in July - September 2015: Brazil, Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, Mexico, The Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Norway, Thailand or the USA. Applications must be received by 28 Nov '14 to be eligible for Early Bird discount. For more information, please visit www.wep.org.au
or call 1300 884 733.
TEACHING SCHOLARSHIPS
Applications are now open for NSW teacher scholarships – see www.teach.nsw.edu.au
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UNIVERSITY OF MELBOURNE INTERSTATE STUDENT AND FAMILY INFORMATION DAY
Monday 7 July, 9:00am – 2:30pm: The University of Melbourne, Parkville campus, Melbourne, Victoria.
The University of Melbourne is holding an information day for interstate students and their families on Monday, 7 July 2014. This event has been designed for interstate students and their families who are thinking of coming to the University of Melbourne to study an undergraduate degree.
Mr Richard O'Connell
Careers Advisor