Careers News

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 MariaWelcome to Transition and Pathways (careers) for 2021 - here you will find information about exciting opportunities, both actual and virtual; universities; jobs and much more!

GENERAL NEWS AND EVENTS

Charles Sturt University Explore Day to see what Charles Sturt is all about. Choose from the range of info sessions, hands-on workshops and tours to see what uni is really like and find out which courses are right for you. Port Macquarie-Wed 10 March Bathurst-Tues 16 March Orange-Wed 17 March Wagga-Tues 23 March Albury-Wodonga-Tues 30 March Dubbo-Wed 31 March Book: https://study.csu.edu.au/life/events/explore-day

 Free TAFE NSW Parent and Caregiver Resource Guide A new guide has been developed for parents and/or caregivers to help transition their child into TAFE NSW. Jam packed with all the information that you need to know, the guide can be accessed via the dedicated Parent and/or Caregiver webpage: https://www.tafensw.edu.au/parents-caregivers

The Griffith Country Universities Centre is holding a  Careers Close Up event to be run on Feb 28th.It is a great opportunity for Year 11 & 12  students (and parents) to come and ask questions of people working in that career as well as students currently studying or recently graduated from that degree.

We are running sessions on our most popular areas of study – but for future events we are happy to facilitate other areas of study if student demand is there.

• Psychology/social work/ community services
• Teaching
• Nursing
• Engineering

See flyer on Career Office window for details

ADF Engineering Careers Virtual Information Session (NSW/ACT)

4 March 2021, 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Online

Consider a career in the Navy, Army or Air Force keeping Defence’s weapons, vehicles, aircraft, ships and infrastructure operating safely and effectively.

Find out more: https://www.defencejobs.gov.au/events/events-detail/uqef7yy

ADF Gap Year Virtual Information Session

17 March 2021, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Online

Spend an exciting 12 months in the Navy, Army or Air Force, where you’ll get paid for meaningful work while travelling Australia, gaining skills for life and making lifelong friends.

Find out more: https://www.defencejobs.gov.au/events/events-detail/yf7xs81

UNIVERSITIES AND TAFE

Study an Undergraduate Certificate: these are courses  at university that can be completed in a short amount of time, (as little as 6 months). Can be used as a pathway to university or just to get a taste of a course before committing to a whole degree. Or used to upskill and enhance your job prospects. An undergraduate certificate will provide credit into a full degree. There is no prior qualifications necessary and study can be on campus at online, generally across a broad range of faculties.  

ANU’s Remote Learning Experience Webinar Series ANU has hosted a series of informative webinars, hosted by the ANU College of Science and the ANU College of Health & Medicine, speaking to current students studying different disciplines.  Each webinar will focus on a different area of study, and the experiences of students studying in those fields, and what it has been like to shift from studying on campus, to studying remotely. Find out more:https://science.anu.edu.au/news-events/events/remote-learning-experience-webinar-series

Great tips if you don’t get your first Uni preference. You might be a bit worried about getting a lower ATAR than you hoped. It certainly won’t be the end of the world – read these two articles for some tips of what to do next. https://www.gooduniversitiesguide.com.au/education-blogs/tertiary-study/what-to-do-if-you-didn-t-get-into-your-first-preference

Virtual tours of university campuses

The following links will allow you to have a look at the participating universities on line, giving a good overview of of what to expect and how you would fit

NSW

Australian Catholic University, North Sydney Campus:https://www.acu.edu.au/locations/north-sydney/north-sydney-virtual-tour

Australian Catholic University, Strathfield Campus:https://www.acu.edu.au/locations/strathfield/strathfield-virtual-tour

Macquarie University:https://page.mq.edu.au/campus-tours.html

University of New England:https://www.une.edu.au/study/study-on-campus/campus-tours

University of New South Wales:http://360tour.unsw.edu.au/

University of Newcastle:https://www.newcastle.edu.au/open-day/campus-tours

University of Sydney:http://tour.sydney.edu.au/

University of Technology Sydney:https://www.uts.edu.au/future-students/undergraduate/why-uts/experience-uts-vr

University of Wollongong:https://www.uow.edu.au/about/locations/campus-map/virtual-tours/

Western Sydney University:https://www.westernsydney.edu.au/future/student-life/events/campus-tours.html

VIC

Australian Catholic University, Melbourne Campus:https://www.acu.edu.au/locations/melbourne/melbourne-virtual-tour

Australian Catholic University, Ballarat Campus:https://www.acu.edu.au/locations/ballarat/ballarat-virtual-tour

Deakin University:https://openday.deakin.edu.au/campuses/

Federation University:https://federation.edu.au/virtualtour

La Trobe University, Melbourne Campus:https://www.latrobe.edu.au/melbourne/virtual-tour

Monash University:https://www.monash.edu/virtual-tours

RMIT:https://www.rmit.edu.au/study-with-us/virtual-campus-tour

Swinburne University:https://www.swinburne.edu.au/virtual-tour/360/photos/

University of Melbourne:https://study.unimelb.edu.au/discover/virtual-tour

Victoria University:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL3y_wByS2sRPafspC45HiKnnLqzejFYqs

ACT

Australian Catholic University, Canberra Campus:https://www.acu.edu.au/locations/canberra/canberra-virtual-tour

Australian National University: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLMcpKDHnkVSLSuvdK–ON8CN9QmgJ8Mbb

University of Canberra:https://www.canberra.edu.au/on-campus/campus-tours/virtual-tours

Medicine and health

Medicine Information Nights - Charles Sturt University A great opportunity for anyone interested in studying Doctor of Medicine in 2022 and beyond. The nights include key course information, entry requirements, application process, scholarships and more. Online registration required as numbers at each event are limited. Wagga–Tues 16 March Orange–Mon 22 March Bathurst-Tues 23 March Online–Tues 4 May To book: https://study.csu.edu.au/med-info-night

SCHOLARSHIPS

Tertiary Access Payment (TAP) -A $5000 payment is now available to school-leavers from regional or remote areas who move away from home to take full-time, higher-level tertiary education. Macquarie University manages the Tertiary Access Payment (TAP) program for the Commonwealth.  Applications close March 1 2021

https://www.mq.edu.au/study/why-study-here/scholarships/domestic-scholarships-and-grants/details/tertiary-access-payment-tap-program-scholarships 

Gallipoli Scholarship – CLOSING DATE EXTENDED

Value: $6,000 AUD per year

Open/Closing Dates: November 1, 2020 – March 1, 2021

Find out more

University of Melbourne Hansen Scholarship

Value: Up to $108,000 AUD

Open/Closing Dates: February 6, 2021 – March 11, 2021

The Hansen Scholarship will be awarded to talented undergraduate students whose financial circumstances present a challenge to accessing a first-class education. Recipients will be awarded accommodation, an allowance, and financial and personal support.

Find out more

ANU Tuckwell Scholarship Applications for 2022 open soon

Scholars are selected on the basis of intellect, character, leadership and their commitment to Australia. 

https://tuckwell.anu.edu.au/

How to apply:

https://tuckwell.anu.edu.au/apply

Western Sydney University Scholarships https://www.westernsydney.edu.au/future/why-western/scholarships.html

EARLY ENTRY

It is important to be aware that information regarding early entries to universities will be posted in the Year 12 classroom and on Compass. Some will open as early as March!

WORK EXPERIENCE

Monash Hands on Health Virtual Work Experience

Following the success of the virtual program in 2020, Monash is once again offering its Hands on Health Virtual Work Experience program to students from Victoria and interstate.

Using online collaborative tools, Monash’s unique two-day program will increase access to work experience opportunities for students from across Australia. The program will give participants an opportunity to:

• learn about health careers and pathways to study them at Monash
• learn interpersonal skills that healthcare workers require
• gain knowledge that is helpful in solving healthcare problems
• interact with medicine, nursing and allied healthcare students
• practice healthcare skills and participate in hands-on workshops

There are several dates the program will run in Terms 1 and 2 2021. Registration closes on Friday 19 February at 11.59pm AEDT.  Learn more

ANU Astronomy Work Experience

The Mount Stromlo Observatory offers a limited number of work experience places to year 10, 11 and 12 students each year. These placements are typically one week in duration and students work on an astronomical project under the supervision of professional astronomers.

Aside from working on their project, work experience students also learn computing skills, attend departmental talks and find out further information about University courses that are available to them and the potential careers paths they may embark https://science.anu.edu.au/study/school-enrichment-outreach/work-experience-research-school-astronomy-and-astrophysics

Taronga Zoo Work Experience SydneyApplications for 2021 are now open and will close Friday 28 February 2021 there are very limited places due to a rollover from 2020.students in years 10 – 12 who are interested in pursuing a career in zoo keeping, animal care, tourism or zoo horticulture.  

If you or your child are interested in applying, speak to your school careers adviser who will liaise with Taronga on your behalf. 

https://taronga.org.au/get-involved/school-work-experience/sydney

JOBS/APPRENTICESHIPS/TRAINEESHIPS

(see Mrs Farrugia for details of the positions)

Tiling -  Full time Craig Mason tiling 0419693268

Administration Traineeship Full time at a winery Interested Students can email their Resume to hr@sanspareilestate.com or call the mobile  0408630016.

Administration Traineeship Full time at a financial institution

Full time warehousing traineeship   Need driver’s licence

BAKERS DELIGHT is looking for an full time apprentice and / or a school based trainee for baking 

Training on the job We are also happy to accommodate and school excursions.

 ENQUIRIES contact Sheradine on 69646200 or 0418353421 or see Mrs Farrugia

SJR Industries is looking for a 1st year apprentice. The trade is Engineering Fabrication Cert 3.

TAFE will be in Griffith.

 A call Shane on 0402 047158 to make an appointment to call in and see Shane, or email shane@sjrindustries.com.au

GB Sport and Lifestyle: Full time students in Years 11 or 12 who wish to transition out. Office Administration and Retail Traineeship. AND Bicycle Mechanic Sales Traineeship

 They need an enthusiastic and motivated person. 

Full time Apprentice Cabinetmaker see Mrs Farrugia

Apprentice Air-conditioning and Refrigeration Mechanic full time. See Mrs Farrugia for details.

RC Sports: Full time Indoor Sports Centre Assistant. Great opportunity for someone passionate about sport. 

 RESOURCES FOR STUDENTS AND PARENTSn 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