Careers & VET News
New England University Showcase 21st Feb
Recently approximately 70 senior students attended the 2024 Universities Showcase. A presentation by the University of Newcastle, University of New England, Southern Cross University and Charles Sturt University was given, on applying to university, early entry schemes, aspects of university life and study. This was followed by the opportunity to collect information and ask questions.
Weekly Careers Newsletters for Parents/Carers of Year 11 and 12 Students
Following a Compass message with a sample email, there are now over 50 parents and carers now receiving a 15 page newsletter at the end of each week full of information on courses, careers, webinars and opportunities from universities, TAFE, colleges and other organisations.
If you would like to receive these weekly newsletters, please send an email to:
Girls Can Trade Too Program
Erin Tickle year 10, and Lilly Dow year 11 are participating in a Girls can to program run through Tamworth Tafe. They experience different trades over the next few weeks including plumbing, carpentry and metal work. The students experienced welding the first week.
Work Experience
Many students are investigating work experience in a variety of employment areas including electrical, welding, fabrication and carpentry. Please remember to see Mrs Samantha Cox to discuss work experience and collect a work experience pack.
A Reminder for Students to Check their School Emails
Students are reminded to check their emails daily. The transition team will submit numerous Expression of Interests (EOI) for training, professional learning and/or fantastic events. Recently a student survey was sent asking students in Years 10 - 12 to submit an (EOI) regarding white card training for mid to late November. If you haven’t done so already, please complete the survey.
Careers Classrooms and Codes
Students are encouraged to join the Google Classrooms which relate directly to their interests and needs. The classrooms and codes are:
| Universities and UAC Code: 2yz6h6s | Part time jobs Code: o76i4pv |
| Apprenticeships, Traineeships & Work Experience Code: d6i57bo | Full time jobs Code: xehfpmy |
Careers@McCarthy website
The information for students and parents/carers can be found on the careers website which can be accessed through this link.
Shane Vesey-Wells
Leader of Learning - Transitions
Susan Barrett
Careers Adviser (University & Subject Selection)
Samantha Cox
Careers & VET Support Officer, Education Assistant