Careers Corner

Three Day Shearing & Wool Handling Program 

This three day hands-on workshop on the 22, 23 & 24 October will teach you, step-by-step all the requirements of shearing including tools, safety, set-up, efficiency and proper technique in animal husbandry and wool handling. Participants will receive a certificate on completion. Interested students should speak with Ms Blewitt in the careers office. For more information, click here;

Now Open - The Country University Centre - Narrabri

The Country University Centre (CUC) is a generic university style campus that makes it possible to study almost any degree offered by any Australian university at a local university campus.  The new CUC North West has a campus in Narrabri and Moree and is free to use and accepts university students of any age.

Funded by the State and Federal Governments, the CUC is a not-for-profit organisation, established with the aim of making tertiary education more accessible for regional and remote communities in New South Wales

Regional youth participate in tertiary education at less than half the rate of their metropolitan counterparts, with the gap widening further in recent years. One of the biggest challenges faced by regional and remote students is the absence of a ‘campus’ environment and its associated support and benefits. The Country Universities Centre is based on a model which delivers supported learning to these students, providing them with access to campus-level technology, facilities, tutors and a network of fellow students.

Located next to the town library in Narrabri, within just a few weeks of opening its doors, the CUC North West has already had more than 20 students sign on to the the facility.

That university degree just got a whole lot me achievable!!

Miimi Djuul - Cert III in Community Services

Open to Year 10 students, APPLY NOW for the Certificate III Community Services TVET course.

Miimi-Djuul is an industry focused program that provides Aboriginal school students with a Cert. III in Community Services qualification and is offered as part of the HSC program as a TVET Course.

The course includes; Face to face delivery, one day a week or flexible delivery, fortnightly 2 hour video conferences, 5 day face to face blocks once a term, learning resources and a TVET Miimi-Djuul Aboriginal mentor to support students throughout the 2 year program.

On completion of TVET Miimi-Djuul students will have a pathway to the Cert III Vocational and Study Pathways Training Program, as a full-time Certificate III course for Aboriginal students.

Other future pathways may include: TAFE Courses in Community Services, and university courses in Social Work, Social Science and Psychology. University courses in Criminal Justice/ Law/ Criminology, or occupations such as Community Development.

Applications close on Friday 1 September. Please speak with Ms Blewitt if you are interested. 

RAS Foundation Scholarships

RAS Foundation scholarships are for rural NSW students pursuing university, TAFE or apprenticeships .

Applications for the Royal Agricultural Society of NSW Foundation Rural Scholarships, the JB Fairfax Award for Rural & Regional Journalism and the Sydney Royal Wine Scholarships are now open! The RAS Foundation provides grants and scholarships to help rural Australians realise their potential through education, make a difference in their community and achieve their ambitions.

RAS Foundation Rural Scholarships

Our Rural Scholarship program goes a small way to ensure students from regional areas can chase the same education dreams as students in the city and suburbs. 

Rural Scholarships are available to support individuals in NSW who demonstrate a passion for rural communities and commitment for any career that will ensure the future success of rural and regional NSW. Scholarships of $6,000 for full-time studyor $3,000 for part-time study are available.

JB Fairfax Award for Rural and Regional Journalism

This Award is an outstanding opportunity for a budding journalist to gain a diverse range of practical experience at the coalface of rural and regional reporting, with three relevant internships that will provide a launch pad to a career telling the rich stories from country Australia.

The Award includes a $10,000 cash scholarship along with the following suite of internships providing practical work experience with:

• The Royal Agricultural Society of NSW Media Team at the Sydney Royal Easter Show
• Fairfax Agricultural Media at The Land Newspaper
• Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) in their Brisbane newsroom

For more details, please visit https://www.rasnsw.com.au/foundation/scholarships-and-grants/

Using The JOB JUMP Website Puts You A Big Jump Ahead

Our school subscribes to a fantastic careers website called Job Jump. This subscription enables all students in Years 10, 11 and 12 to search careers types or university courses based on their anticipated ATAR score and on their subjects of interest. They can store their resume here and find out exactly what HSC subjects they need to study to give themselves the best chance of gaining entry to the degree they want to study. 

Click this link for a demonstration of the many ways the site can assist students https://www.jobjump.com.au/ 

Options for a GAP Year Overseas

A great way to travel the world and gain valuable lifelong learning.

Applications are open for the 2020 Lattitude Global volunteering program.

With over 20% of first year university students in Australia leaving their chosen course or dropping out altogether, maybe it's a good idea to step off the academic treadmill and consider your goals before diving in. There are so many benefits to taking a gap year - independence, confidence, career experience, and cultural awareness are just a few! Volunteering can really give you an edge before and after university.

https://lattitudeaustralia.org/home

Billy Blue Scholarships 

Billy Blue scholarships for study of Photography, Interior Design, Fashion Design, Graphic Design, 3D, and Digital Design.

Closes Monday 20 January 2020 for February 2020 intake - Value: $10,000

• We’re looking for creative thinkers who can produce quality original designs based on solid concepts and backed by research and inspiration.
• We want a team of passionate, outgoing and out-right cool Ambassadors, everyone is different so show us what you can bring to the team.
• We want the innovative thinkers, ambitious new design leaders, the agitators, rule-breakers and the game-changers.

https://www.billyblue.edu.au/apply/scholarships

2020 TAFE NSW Careers Guide

Due to be released mid-August, be one of the first to receive your 2020 TAFE NSW Career Guide. Contact us at schools@tafensw.edu.au

HIA Apprenticeships Australia

Whether it’s running your own business, taking over the family company or being the best tradie in the area, we can help you get there. Find out more

You will learn your trade on the job and attend trade school to gain additional knowledge and skills through accredited courses. Apply now

HIA Apprentices offer apprenticeships in:

- bricklayer

- cabinetmaker

- carpenter

- painter and decorator

- solid plasterers and wall and ceiling fixers

- roof tiler and tiler

https://hia.com.au/products-services/apprentices/why-choose-HIA-apprentices/how-do-I-apply

Really Useful Careers Resources for Parents and Carers 

Job Jump Careers Bulletin- click here to read about careers news and HSC preparation information 

Uni, TAFE, Careers News-Click here to access  a listing of university, TAFE and careers news

Teys Australia - Tamworth - School Based Apprenticeships and Traineeships Applications Open for 2020

** Some parents have been asking about School Based Traineeships. With the drought, there are fewer opportunities available at present.  These traineeships are at Teys' Tamworth operations and for students to undertake them they would have to travel to Tamwroth one day each week.**

When: 2020 – 2021 - 1 day a week  (8hrs) – Plus Holiday work. Minimum of 100 days for all Operational traineeships and Engineering Mechanical apprenticeships and minumum 180 days for Electrotechnology (Electrical) Apprenticeships.

Positions Available:

• Electrotechnology (Electrical) apprenticeships x 2
• Engineering Mechanical apprenticeships x 2
• Operational traineeships – Multiple positions

For more details can be found here;