Careers

What’s Happening in Careers?

Year 10

The Year 10 group are moving through the career exploration process. At this point, they have worked through self-assessment and so are moving into researching courses and options that might work for them. They have been researching courses at different institutions and considering apprenticeships. We will continue to work on pathways that will lead each student to success in their field. There are some great opportunities for this age group over the school holidays.

27 September Experience ECU – School Holiday Program for Year 9 & 10

This program is for Year 9 and 10 students who will be able to experience what it’s like to study at Edith Cowan University in the September school holidays.

 During the day, they will explore our campus, meet our academics, ask questions to our current students, find out about our courses and learn about our entry pathways.

 They will be experiencing what ECU has to offer – from our real-world facilities to campus life, while also attending a variety of workshops

Please ensure to register as places are limited.

Register HERE.

28 & 29 September A day in the life of a Murdoch Uni Student for Year 9 & 10

If you are currently in Year 9 or 10, A Day in the Life of a Murdoch University Student is the perfect opportunity for you to explore your interests and where these might lead you. 

Find out more HERE.

Curtin Year 10 Guide Out

This Year 10 Guide helps you to understand where your Year 11 and 12 subject choices can lead. It lists all Curtin courses and the prerequisite ATAR subjects you may need.

You can download it HERE.

26  - 27 August WA Robotics Playoffs

Get along to the Curtin Uni Stadium (the big building off Kent St) to see the robots students have built to compete in this 3 on 3 basketball competition. 

Watch a video about the competition HERE.

Reserve a spot HERE.

Year 11

The Year 11 group looked into taxation and how it applies to them. 

They learnt about:

• Getting a tax file number (TFN)
• TFN declaration
• Superannuation
• Lodging income tax returns
• Protecting their information

6 November Applications close Curtin Focus on Mining tour

January 2024 

Twenty four Year 11 and 12 STEM students will be heading to Kalgoorlie during the January holidays to find out about emerging STEM careers in WA's evolving mining sector. The students will be hosted at Curtin's WA School of Mines with trips to Goldfield operational sites throughout the week. Applications close 6 November.

More about Focus on Mining

Year 12

It is hard to believe that this group are finishing up! We wish all of the boys who are heading into ATAR exams all the best. I have attached details of the revision courses run by ECU. These are free and you can access them online as well as in person. 

Congratulations to those who have finished UniReady pathways, General courses and those who have accepted apprenticeships. There are lots of exciting things ahead for all of you! Remember, if you need help you can call us or drop in and see us. 

We ended the term with a presentation from Year 13 students who are now at university, volunteering or working in apprenticeships. They were able to offer some great insights into what leaving Mazenod is like and how to navigate the transition. We always love hearing from our MOB and hope that our current Year 12’s return and share their wisdom in the future. Thanks so much to Darcy Appleby (Bachelor of Arts, Creative Writing), Thibaut Collard (Bachelor of Medicine, Radiological Science), Mark D’Silva (Volunteering with Youth Mission Australia in Sydney), Kade McKeown (Mechanical Fitting apprenticeship with Alcoa) and Jess Jenkins (Bachelor of Engineering). It was fabulous to see them all doing so well and enjoying their chosen pathway. 

25 September 2023 ATAR Revision Sessions

ECU will be delivering the ATAR revision sessions both on-campus, and online for our regional and remote students. 

Sessions run between Monday 25 September and Friday 29 September 2023.

Online: 

Register for online www.trybooking.com/CHTPZ

On Campus: 

Register for on campus www.trybooking.com/CHTPB

Curtin Connect Year 12 Assistance

Curtin Connect will be open and available throughout the December holiday period to provide Year 12 students with course advice or assistance with their TISC application. They will be open Monday - Friday from 8.30am - 4.30pm (Tuesday from 9.30am) but will be closed on regular public holidays.

TISC University Applications for 2024 

TISC application deadlines:

30 September: Medicine, Surgery, Dental, Pharmacy, Podiatric Medicine

Find details HERE.

17 November: Curtin Nursing Conversion

Find details HERE

30 November: Murdoch Veterinary Science. 

Find details HERE.

18 December: Closing date to apply for main round offers.

For more information Important dates for 2023 go HERE.

December 22: Main round offers will be available online and emailed.

Apprenticeship Guide from CCIWA

 CCIWA is currently working on the new issue of the Apprenticeship Guide. The current issue has a lot of opportunities that are CURRENTLY OPEN.

Check Apprenticeship & Traineeship Intake Guide - Apprenticeship Support Australia - WA (cciwa.com)

Students/Jobseekers

The link to view the free jobseeker/candidate services Gateway and Recruitment Team offer: Apprentice / Trainee - Apprenticeship Support Australia - WA (cciwa.com)

Bookings: Careers & Recruitment (office365.com)

The team offer over the phone and in person career consultations focused on but not limited to:

• Apprenticeship/Traineeship Pathway advice
• Job readiness assessments
• CV advice
• Interview Preparation

Careers Newsletter

There is plenty of news so please have a good read and enjoy!

Kylie Eaton

Careers Information Coordinator