Career News
Dates for the Diary
- Friday 24th August – Early Entry UOW closes
- Saturday 25th August – Open Days at ANU, Uni of Canberra, UNSW Canberra, ACU Canberra, University of Sydney, UTS, Notre Dame Sydney, University of Newcastle
- Saturday 1st September – UNSW Open Day, ACU North Sydney
- Tuesday 4th September – UNE visit Library Seminar Room Lunchtime
- Thursday 6th September – Wayne Erickson – Principal St Andrew’s College, University of Sydney, Library Seminar Room Lunchtime
- Friday 28th September – UAC Early Bird Applications close/SRS closes
St Paul's College University of Sydney
For Year 12 students thinking of studying at Sydney University who wish to know more about living at St Paul’s two opportunities are coming up.
- The University of Sydney and College Open Day, Saturday 25th August, 10am-4pm
- The St Paul’s College Schools Dinners, starting at 6pm, Tuesday 4th September and Tuesday 2nd October.
Male students in Year 12 are invited to stay overnight at St Paul’s at either of the events mentioned with accommodation, dinner and breakfast provided free of charge.
2018 National Skills Week
National Skills Week is the focal point for the promotion of Australia’s Vocational Education and Training Sector (VET). Each year the week continues to celebrate and inform students and the wider public of the diversity and career pathways available through VET. The week communicates the emerging trends and new growth drivers connecting skills training with job outcomes.
Runs from 27th August to 2nd September. Visit the National Skills Week website to get involved and celebrate vocational education and training.
Apprenticeships - Motor Vehicles
Apprenticeship Are Us are the largest employer of automotive apprentices in NSW with over 550 apprentices currently employed at just over 200 workshops in NSW. They are currently calling for Expressions of Interest from HSC school students that would like to secure an automotive apprenticeship to commence in 2019. They do not require resumes or cover letters. HSC student need only complete an Expression of Interest Form and return it to them direct and they will have someone facilitate the access to an apprenticeship opportunity for the student.
Please note that they have access to over 250 x 1st year Automotive Apprenticeship opportunities in trades that will be filled prior to the end of December 2018. They are currently recruiting for automotive apprenticeship positions in automotive trade areas such as; Heavy Vehicle, Light Vehicle, Spray Painting, Parts Interpreting and Panel Beating. Below are links of some videos that students can watch to gain a better understanding of the automotive trades. These are:
Light Vehicle Mechanical Trade
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yT8lBvvxIBg&t=2s
Heavy Vehicle Mechanical Trade
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bwb8LBb4uTE&t=2s
Spray Painting Trade
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jL2Oi8Gh9VY
Parts Interpreting Trade
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n97QHz9vvgE&t=1s
Expression of interest
Auto Electrical Apprenticeship
ACEMEC Auto Electrical Orange is seeking applications from highly motivated and passionate candidates that are eager to commence an Automotive Electrical apprenticeship.
This apprenticeship offers both on the job and formal training where you will be able to complete a Certificate III in Automotive Electrical Technology over a 4 year term.
Applications close Friday August 31st.
See Mrs Jones for more information.
Apprenticeship and Traineeship Opportunities - Skillset
These roles are great opportunities for applicants to join well-known and prominent organisations whilst entering a full-time placement that will provide both on the job experience and study. You will be allocated a dedicated Skillset Workforce Consultant who will support you through the Apprenticeship or Traineeship and at the successful completion of the role you will graduate with a nationally recognised qualification.
To apply please go to http://skillset.com.au/job-vacancies/ and follow the links or to ask any questions please contact Skillset Workforce on 1300 853 525.
Charles Sturt University
CSU want to get students started. Start moving towards their ideal job; start living their best life.
That’s why they are offering students an opportunity to win a $4000 Career Starter Pack.
Career Starter Pack:
- Career mentoring from CSU alumni working in their chosen career area
- iPad Pro
- LinkedIn premium membership for a year
- Professional photoshoot
- Myer clothing voucher
- CSU goodies
The will contact the winner once the competition is drawn on 17 December 2018.
Information in link below.
2018 HSC Study Guide
Year 12 students were given a copy in Tutor but you can also view it online.
Honeywell Engineering Summer School 2018
Sunday 2nd Dec – Friday 7th Dec
Honeywell Engineering Summer School is an initiative organised by Engineers Australia, Sydney Division, ‘Engineering’ Universities and participating Rotary Clubs. The objective is to give high school students a better understanding of what engineering is and how it works in everyday life.
The Honeywell Engineering Summer School will bring together 100 Year 11 Students from Regional NSW and Sydney Metropolitan Area and who are facing choices which will influence their future careers. It is a residential school with students accommodated on campus.
Throughout the program the students will meet and interact with professional engineers employed by government, private companies, researchers and academics in a wide range of engineering disciplines. The students will attend lectures/demonstrations at participating NSW universities, and participate in industrial visits, providing students with the opportunity to see the different engineering disciplines at work.
Registration now open.
Mrs Kimberley Jones
Year 12 Co-ordinator/Career Advisor