Careers News
Mrs Yvette Kennedy
March, 2025 - FACT: those who have goals are 10 times more likely to succeed than those without goals
As our Yr 11 and 12 students head towards their Term 1 Assessment blocks, it is heartening to personally speak with many students over this term to plan their Individual Transition Plans post school. There are a number of ways to achieve success, and I am honored in my position as Instructional Leader Pathways and Partnerships to work with students and their families to target individual strengths and explore options to further study or work in the future. One thing that both universities and employers agree on, is that the student of the future needs to possess many skills, most importantly resilience, adaptability, self management and communication, to cope in a world that is complex and constantly changing.
If you’re in Year 12 this year, you may be starting to think about university. UAC has announced that applications open for entry from 8 April. Students will receive their UAC PIN on this date and will need to keep this in a secure place. Students will have until 30 September (Early Bird rates) to lodge their preferences for university. Other universities are publishing their Early Admission programs and dates. Early entry gives Year 12 students the chance to receive an offer to uni before the HSC exams are finished. I will publish these in the next newsletter.
As students commence their exploration in pathways post school, I will be working with a number of universities, tertiary institutions, and external providers to assist students to make informed choices. My goal is to work with students to make the transition from St Aloysius College to the next phase of their careers as seamless as possible.
At St Aloysius College, we have many great partnerships with universities, colleges, and the community. Recently our students attended UOW Discovery Day. This was a great event, where students could get a taste of what university life is like. Students attended lectures in their area of interest and came away from this day with many ideas for their future.
Our Year 12 Hospitality students also visited Black Market Training where they gained their Barista qualifications. These microcredentials will assist our students to gain valuable employment whilst at school and after school. We will continue to expand on these microcredentials to assist our students become more employable in the future.
University Updates
There are a variety of valuable webinars and open days coming up for many universities. I encourage students and parents to participate in these so that they can receive the latest updates on courses and the admission process.
UOW Year 11 Parent/Career Webinar - 16 March, 7pm, online
Learn why Year 11 is important, how UOW Early Admission works, and advice on how to support your young person through the next two years. Register here:
University of Sydney Information Evening - 29 April, on campus, 5.45 to 7.30pm
Connect with current students and alumni, each representing a diverse range of degrees and pathways to higher education, and discover what life is really like as a university student. Register here:
University of Sydney - Pathways to studying Law, Webinar, 11 March, 4pm
Hear from a current student who joined the law community at Sydney through an alternate pathway, such as transferring or studying graduate entry law. Register here:
University of Sydney - Biomedicine and Health, Webinar, 18 March, 4.00pm
Join this webinar to uncover the possibilities with the Bachelor of Biomedicine and Health, delivered at Westmead. Learn how this degree opens doors to careers in health, hospital services, and public health, and serves as a pathway to medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, and allied health programs. Register here:
Australian Catholic University - Discover Series (on Campus)
Discover Allied Health and Nursing - April 10, 9.00am - 1.00pm, including careers in Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, and Speech Pathology. Register for this event here:
Discover Law, Criminology and Business - April 10, 9.00 - 12.30pm. Register for this event here:
Australian Catholic University Talk Series (online)
Talk with Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists - May 6, 6pm. Register for this event here:
Talk with Teachers and Educators - May 7, 6pm. Register for this event here:
Australian Catholic University - Early Offer Program and Pathways Webinar, 22 July, 6.00pm. Register here:
University of Notre Dame - Information Evening, 24 March, on campus, 6.00 - 8.00pm
Learn about Notre Dame’s Early Offer Program, scholarships and fees, alternate entry pathways and the student experience. Register here:
UNSW Aviation Information Session - webinar, 18 March, 6.00pm
For students interested in a career in aviation. Register here:
UNSW Experience Days - on campus, 13 - 15 April, 9.00 - 2.00pm
Open Day for UNSW to discover the campus and explore study areas. Monday is designed for Year 10 students, while Tuesday and Wednesday are geared towards Year 11. Register here:
Scholarships / Cadetships
UTS Bachelor of Accounting (BAcc) Scholarship, Applications open 1st March
All students in the course receive a tax-free scholarship worth up to $18,000 per year.
If you are a high-achieving school leaver and believe you could be one of Australia’s future business leaders, then the Bachelor of Accounting cooperative education scholarship program is for you. Learn more here:
TAFE / Colleges
Sydney Design School Open Day - Saturday 28 March, 9.30am - 12.30pm. This immersive experience invites students to explore interior design inside the Design School. Register here:
Basair Sydney Pilot Career Seminar - 9 March, 13 April, 11 May. Learn about a career as a Commercial Pilot at one of these free information seminars. https://basair.com.au/events/
SAE - Information Evening, on campus, 23 April - 5.30 - 7.30pm
Explore creative and technology courses, meet industry experts and chat to the campus teams about student life. Register here:
Academy of Interactive Entertainment (AIE) - Information Evening, on Campus, March 12, 6.00 - 8.00pm. Discover the courses designed to get you started in game development, film, 3D animation and visual effects at the AIE Information Evening. Register here:
Apprenticeships
How to find and prepare for an apprenticeship
Searching and applying for an Australian Apprenticeship is very much like hunting for any job. An employer has to create a vacancy and decide to use Australian Apprenticeships as a way to employ and train their staff. Learn more about the steps of getting an apprenticeship or traineeship.
Other Career Options
ADF Gap Year Opportunities for students to experience life in the Navy, Army or Airforce through this 12 month program. Discover more here:
Australian Federal Police (AFP) Online Information Session, 19 March, 6.00pm. Register for AFP’s online information session and learn more about a career as a Protective Services Officer (PSO) with the AFP. Register here:
Work Experience
Work experience is a great option to add value to your career portfolio and is highly regarded in industry. It also gives you the opportunity to try work and career opportunities before you leave school.
Defence Force Work Experience
The Defence Work Experience Program provides young Australians interested in Defence as a future career, the opportunity to sample life in Defence and learn more about the Australian Defence Force (ADF) and the Australian Public Service (APS). See more here:
Work Experience at the Australian Museum This work experience program offers students the chance to explore a variety of careers including science and cultural research, education, public programming, curatorial and exhibition design, marketing, communications and corporate services. Learn more here:
General
University of Sydney HSC Preparation Courses (Years 10-12), Enrolment Open for April Classes
Led by experienced team of educators, each intensive course is tailored around a critical aspect of the HSC curriculum and offers up-to-date subject knowledge and skills. These intensive holiday courses are perfect for consolidating your school studies and developing key subject knowledge that’ll give you an edge when it comes time to sit your exams. Classes available for:
● Essay Writing (Yrs 10-12)
● Study Methods (Yrs 10-12)
● HSC Business Studies
● HSC Chemistry
● HSC Physics
● HSC Economics
● HSC English Advanced
● HSC Biology
● HSC Mathematics - Standard 2
https://cce.sydney.edu.au/courses/hsc-preparation
As always, if you would like to speak with me about pathways for further study or careers post school, please book a meeting.
Mrs Yvette Kennedy
Instructional Leader Pathways and Partnerships