Career News

You can find our Careers website site at www.stpatricksstrathfieldcareers.com.au. 

Old Boys Careers Information Evening

On 18 March, 380 students from Years 11 and 12 attended the Old Boys Careers Information Evening at the College. This event provided the boys with the opportunity to be inspired as they listened to the education and career pathways of the Old Boys of St Patrick’s College. On this evening, each boy attended three career presentations on the career field of their choice. Building on feedback from previous years, we featured a more diverse range of career fields, with 50 Old Boys generously volunteering their time to share insights on different professions.

The Old Boys shed light on their career development, discussing job responsibilities, educational prerequisites, career opportunities, and their personal experiences and paths. A consistent message from the speakers was the ever-evolving nature of the world of work and the importance of lifelong learning.

The evening embodied the genuine community spirit of St Patrick's College, as reflected in our touchstone Inclusive Community. The Old Boys remain dedicated to contributing to the greater good by guiding our boys to become inclusive and adaptive individuals in this ever-changing world.

We would like to thank the following Old Boys for graciously giving their time and expertise.

In the Know with Careers

This week’s edition of In the Know with Careers, includes information on the following:

• University of Sydney (USYD): 
  - Handy guide to help decide what to study at the university.
  - Register to find out about entry schemes and pathways to help make the most of your ATAR.
  - Celebrate the debut of the Bachelor of Engineering Honours (Environmental Engineering) degree.
  - Find out how the Academic Excellence Scheme recognises high performance in English and Mathematics by applying adjustment factors to boost your selection rank.
  - Find out how you can enter your dream degree with the MySydney Entry and Scholarship Scheme for students residing in low socio-economic areas. If a student thinks they may reside in one of these areas, they should watch this webinar.
   
• University of Technology Sydney (UTS) - Explore your career options in primary and secondary education.
   
• Australian National University (ANU):
  - Applications for the prestigious ANU Tuckwell Scholarship close on 11 April for any Year 12 student wishing to apply.
  - Find out more about undergraduate programs offered in Business and Economics.
  - Find out more information about studying law at ANU.
   
• Australian Catholic University (ACU) – Stay up to date with important dates, events, and information.
   
• Notre Dame Australia – Discover Physiotherapy and Nursing at Notre Dame Australia.
• UCAT, GAMSAT and Pathways into Medicine and Dentistry – Register for an information forum to find out about pathways into Medicine. 
• TAFE – How to get an apprenticeship in Cabinet Making.
• NIDA - School holiday workshops available to register for now.
• Air Force, Navy, and Defence Force Careers – Register for information sessions to learn more about careers in the Air Force (Aviation), Navy and Defence Force.
• ICT Career Wheel – Find out about careers in IT.
• Careers – Software Engineering.

Head of Vocational Education and Careers

Joanne Cupac