Careers News

There are many online resources now and I have not mentioned them all here. Students  (and parents) with a particular interest should contact Mrs Farrugia and I can tailor some resources for you.

GENERAL

Campion College Summer Program Experience college life and a taste of Campion’s liberal arts degree! Our immersive four-day program provides the opportunity to reside on campus and interact with like-minded peers. We have a fun-filled program including a beach trip, movies, trivia, dancing and sports, as well as sample lectures from our history, literature, philosophy and theology professors. When: 5-8 or 12-15 January 2021    Where: Campion College 8-14 Austin Woodbury Place Toongabbie NSW 2146

Who can attend? Program is open to local and interstate high school students and recent high school graduates. Participants must be between 16 and 20. https://www.campion.edu.au/summer-program/ 

Are you choosing a course for the right reasons? Picking a uni course can be tough. You need to think about what you want to study, how you want to do it and where, while also considering the best path towards your chosen career. https://www.gooduniversitiesguide.com.au/education-blogs/tertiary-study/are-you-choosing-a-course-for-the-rightreasons

STEM at University of SydneySTEM courses open up a world of opportunity As new fields of STEM employment continue to emerge, it’s important for today’s graduates to be agile and able to adapt their skills to this fast-changing global economy.                                                                                             What can I do with a STEM degree? 

The range of STEM careers is broad and diverse, from biomedical engineering and software development to psychology and accounting. Our graduates are leading varied and fulfilling careers - we've taught Australia’s first astronaut, an Antarctic explorer, a chief scientist and a Nobel laureate. 

The future is looking bright for tech innovators and critical thinkers, and our degrees can help you get an edge over the competition.

I.T. Lovers - 2021 - Digital Cadetship Program Applications will open again in May 2021 The Digital Cadetship Program gives you an opportunity to practise and develop your skills while you’re still studying. You’ll get to work in the industry while you finish studying your undergraduate degree and get a leg-up for a successful digital or technical career with the Australian Government. https://www.dta.gov.au/help-and-advice/learning-and-development/start-your-digital-career-government/digitalcadetship-program

Intro to Student Payments Centrelink Payments and services if you’re a student, trainee or an Australian Apprentice. https://www.servicesaustralia.gov.au/individuals/students-and-trainees Introduction to payments youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u-VzcmJKX6U&list=PL3zxsbzVCpwk83z1pwu0PJkakUL1-Dj_L Payment and Service Finder An online tool to see what payments and services you may be eligible for. https://www.centrelink.gov.au/custsite_pfe/pymtfinderest/paymentFinderEstimatorPage.jsf?wecappid=pymtfinderest&wec-locale=en_US#stay

 2021 Career Guide TAFE NSW 2021 Career Guide is now available! Download your interactive copy today https://bit.ly/300wjnG

TAFE Online Resource Take a look at the new online resources to make it easy to guide you about your study and career options. It's also a great resource for parents.                               Click here to see more.

Sports People - Employment in Sport    offering a range of recruitment services to the broader sport, fitness and aquatics sector throughout Australia and New Zealand.http://www.sportspeople.com.au

Are you interested in starting an enlistment process for the Defence Forces? - Virtual YOU sessions now available                                                                                                                                           https://www.defencejobs.gov.au/joining/how-to-join/recruitment-process                                                          file:///C:/Users/garyg/Downloads/Guide-to-ADF-Aptitude-Testing.pdf  

NSW Police Recruitment Physical Capacity Test Practice Session

Attend a NSW Police Recruitment Physical Capacity Test practice session. NOTE: Keep checking that the dates given are confirmed. https://www.police.nsw.gov.au/recruitment/news/physical_capacity_test_practice_session 

Join the State Library of NSW to access resources for study and assessments https://www2.sl.nsw.gov.au/eresources/

CAREERS EXPOS

OPEN DAYS

Newcastle University Schools Visit Day - Open Day on Demand We know you probably have a lot of questions about university – getting in, what degree to study, what support is available once you’re here. Don’t worry, we’ve put together heaps of webinars to arm you with the information you’ll need. https://www.newcastle.edu.au/open-day/webinars 

VIRTUAL WORKSHOPS AND COURSES

Reminder Discover Western: The Western Experience Thursday 26 November at 4pm Audience: Year 12 students who have just finished HSC Life at Western - m Western? Come and see what our campuses have to offer you and get your questions answered. Explore our specialised facilities and imagine yourself as a Western student. Speak face-to-face with our tour guides, or book in for a one-on-one phone consultation. https://www.westernsydney.edu.au/future/student-life/events/western-webinars.html

Uni Melbourne Virtual Tour Curious about our campuses? Choose your own adventure on this self-guided, virtual tour. Explore any time, from wherever you are. View a transcript of the virtual tour This experience is best viewed on desktop https://study.unimelb.edu.au/your-experience/virtual-tour

EARLY ENTRY

Reminder - HSC True Reward Early Offer Program Apply by 15 November Current Year 12 students have the opportunity to apply to Western’s HSC True Reward Early Offer Program based on their Year 11 results with a final round offer being released on 19 November. Apply now: https://westernsydney.uac.edu.au/ws/                           

MEDICINE and HEALTH

 Medicine Rural Training Pathways

Are you going to be a medical Student, Intern, or Registrar interested in becoming a rural generalist?

The Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine offers a variety of training pathways and courses for anyone interested in working in and making a positive difference to rural and remote medicine. See below for all locations across Australia for different medical schools and training posts to suit your needs.

http://www.acrrm.org.au/preparing-for-your-career/becoming-a-rural-general-practitioner

UTS Virtual Reality Health Department Tour  https://vimeo.com/236559108

Undergraduate Medical Guide for UNSW https://www.futurestudents.unsw.edu.au/sites/default/files/uploads/UG2020_Medicine_final_v2.pdf

University of Melbourne Medical degrees  they will also be removing prerequisite subjects for entry to the degree, meaning you can gain entry from any field of study, not just health or sciences.

Read more about the changes coming up here:https://medicine.unimelb.edu.au/news-and-events/towards-2022-the-new-doctor-of-medicine

Students applying for the CSU Doctor of Medicine : there are some advantages for rural or regional students 

Students may be eligible for an adjusted ATAR (91.5) through the rural entry admission scheme. Students from rural and regional backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.  For consideration under this scheme students will also need to:

• visit the Doctor Connect website and use the health workforce locator to check their residential postcode for eligibility (RA 2-5 within ASGS-RA 2016)
• submit a community member confirmation form as part of their UAC application.

UNIVERSITY

The University of Sydney New course calculator Use the ATAR and International Baccalaureate (IB) search tool to explore your course options, adjustment factors and admission pathways: https://atar-search.sydney.edu.au/home

University of Sydney - Current School Leavers - University Bridging Courses Online January and February 2021 Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics Ext 1, Physics These 5- to 7-day courses are ideal for students wanting to enter a University degree that requires assumed science knowledge that they did not complete in the HSC. Please note: bridging courses do not satisfy the mathematics prerequisite. For relevant advice please see the heading 'What if I don't meet the maths prerequisite?' https://www.sydney.edu.au/students/bridging-courses.html?tc=edm|stud|mc-student|edu-staff-hss|%20|

CSU | ATAR Advice Day18 December 2020, 3:00 pm - 19 December 2020, 2:00 pmOnlineCSU’s ATAR Advice Day is an online opportunity for students to access short information sessions and speak to advisers about all things ATAR, pathways, scholarships, courses, accommodation and next steps. Find out more: https://study.csu.edu.au/life/events

Engineering at Charles Sturt University Free Engineering taster modules: Students can start studying engineering at CSU right now. For Free! Subjects from the Topic Tree are available WITH NO ENTRY REQUIREMENTS. Each subject takes around three hours to complete. If students decide to study engineering after high school, they can also receive credit for these modules

 Nursing and Midwifery Courses: English language proficiency                                                                       Before you can start studying to become a registered nurse, the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC) requires you to demonstrate a high level of English language proficiency. https://www.uac.edu.au/future-applicants/admission-criteria/requirements-for-certain-courses

 Want to be a teacher? Requirements for all teaching courses  Admission requirements are set out in the individual course descriptions accessed through the course search. For further information, check with individual institutions about their specific entry requirements. Some institutions require you to complete a questionnaire as part of your application. How to complete the teaching questionnaire  For accreditation as a teacher in NSW, graduates will need to meet requirements set by the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA).                                                                                                             LITERACY AND NUMERACY TEST FOR INITIAL TEACHER EDUCATION STANDARDS  All initial teacher education students will need to meet the benchmark set by the national Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education Students prior to their final professional experience placement and graduation. Read about the test at the Australian Council for Educational Research website.                                                                                                                                                 See Mrs Farrugia for  a handbook of ‘How to become a Teacher’                                                                       

Uni Survival Guide   Nearly all your needs and all the answers to your questions in great blogs in one place.\ https://cef.org.au/university-survival-guide/

Student Life in the Tertiary World https://www.gooduniversitiesguide.com.au/study-information/student-life

UTS - Support your UAC application with the Engineering and IT Questionnaire Closes Thursday 17 December. If you fall short of the ATAR by 1–3 points, we'll still consider your application if you complete the questionnaire and demonstrate a strong motivation to study engineering or IT .https://www.uts.edu.au/future-students/engineering/essential-information/year-12-engineering-and-it-questionnaire

 University of Sydney has online information sessions in                                                                                    Becoming an Occupational Therapist https://uni-sydney.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_0EDD-lDIQNmDAux0gNYqjQ                           and Why study Exercise Physiology or Exercise Science https://www.sydney.edu.au/study/events-for-prospective-students/undergraduate.html

WORK EXPERIENCE

School work experience locally can be completed now in some industries. See Mrs Farrugia or  do some virtual work experience - contact Mrs Farrugia by email farrugiab@ww.catholic.edu.au 

CSIRO Virtual Work Experience Program   In 2020, the virtual work experience program will support students undertake work experience despite COVID-19 interruptions and provide access to work experience opportunities for students who may face geographic or other barriers to participating in traditional work experience. It also allows students the opportunity to experience contemporary ways of working, from homes, and with people across geographic boundaries, just as CSIRO scientists do every day. Learn more

SkillsRoad 360° Virtual Workplace

See what it’s really like working in some of Australia’s most exciting industries. SkillsRoad’s Virtual Reality career advice platform lets you explore different workplaces in a completely new and exciting way. Learn more

SCHOLARSHIPS

Warrane College UNSW Scholarships (up to $5,000; deadline extended) 

30 November

For more information contact Chris at futurestudents@warrane.unsw.edu.au or visit:

https://warrane.unsw.edu.au/scholarships-and-bursaries 

Macquarie University – Domestic Scholarships and Grants Macquarie has a generous domestic coursework scholarships program. https://www.mq.edu.au/study/why-study-here/scholarships/domestic-scholarships-and-grants Scholarships 2021 Brochure here: https://www.mq.edu.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0007/1034638/2021-UndergraduateScholarships_updated_Final.pdf                                                                                                                                                    UOW Vice-Chancellor’s Elite Academic Scholarship  Value: $10,000 AUD per year Open/Closing Dates: July 20, 2020 – December 11, 2020                                                                                                                UNSW Undergraduate Scholarships Listing 2021 Many deadlines coming up on 30 September Scholarships for areas such as: Sport, Rural, Women, Arts, Design, Science, Mathematics, International, Engineering, Business, Computing, Built Environment and for academic merit. Values between $2,000 to $19,000 https://www.scholarships.unsw.edu.au/scholarships/search?for=HIGH_SCHOOL_LEAVERS&show=all

Regional Benefits Program

. Students from a regional school who scored an ATAR of 80 and above are guaranteed entry into their chosen course at any regional campus and a scholarship of up to $5,000 annually. More details at: https://www.latrobe.edu.au/study/apply/pathways/regional

UOS Western Union Foundation Scholarship                                                                              Value: $7,000 AUD  Open/Closing Dates: September 9, 2020 – January 13, 2021 You must be currently enrolled or commencing an undergraduate degree program with the Faculty of Science, Faculty of Engineering or the University of Sydney Business School. Preference will be given to students from indigenous or refugee backgrounds. https://studyworkgrow.com.au/scholarship/uos-western-union-foundation-scholarship/ 

Macquarie Business School Dean’s Academic Excellence Scholarship                                             Value: $5,000 - $10,000 AUD per year Open/Closing Dates: April 3, 2020 – November 27, 2020                  The Macquarie Business School is offering merit-based scholarships  in an eligible Macquarie Business School degree program for 2021 

The Valerie Joan Beale Bequest     Value: $20,000 AUD per year                                                           Open/Closing Dates: August 29, 2020 – December 31, 2020                                                                             This scholarship supports commencing students experiencing financial hardship or other disadvantages.

CSU Foundation Assistance Scholarship Value: $5,000 AUD Open/Closing Dates: August 1, 2020 – December 7, 2020  Internal and online students Find out more 

Macquarie Dr Arthur Pryor Scholarship Value: $5,000 AUD per year Open/Closing Dates: September 1, 2020 – November 29, 2020 . The Scholarship’s main purpose is to support new undergraduate students who are undertaking study in a major within the Physics and Astronomy Department. Find out more

University of Newcastle Ma & Morley Scholarship Program Value: Up to $15,000 AUD per yearOpen/Closing Dates: August 1, 2020 – November 22, 2020 The Ma & Morley Scholarship Program is a transformative experience offered to students of the University of Newcastle who want to change the world. Identify as an Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander and be recognised as such within your community Find out more

C.A.S. Hawker Scholarship

Opens on Monday 7th December 2020 

Closes on Friday 8th January 2021.

The C.A.S. Hawker Scholarship is one of the most generous privately funded scholarships available to undergraduate and post-graduate students in Australia. Each residential scholarship is valued at up to $60,000 over 3 years. Selection is largely based on personal qualities and demonstrated leadership as well as academic ability.http://www.hawkerscholarship.org/

Capstone Editing Textbook Grant for UndergraduatesValue: $3,000 AUDOpen/Closing Dates: March 4, 2020 – January 6, 2021 

Australian Rotary Health Indigenous Health Scholarship Value: $5,000 AUD per year Open/Closing Dates: December 1, 2020 – February 12, 2021

UON Betty Josephine Fyffe Rural Equity Scholarships Value: Up to $50,000 AUD Open/Closing Dates: September 1, 2020 – March 3, 2021

CSU Foundation Rural Relief Scholarship Value: $3,000 AUDOpen/Closing Dates: September 1, 2020 – February 8, 2021

CSU The Inland Rail ScholarshipsValue: Up to $20,000 AUD Open/Closing Dates: September 1, 2020 – February 8, 2021

CSU Valerie Cox Memorial Scholarship – Commencing Value: Up to $20,000 AUD Open/Closing Dates: September 1, 2020 – February 8, 2021

UOW John, Belle & Richard Miller, Bridgewater Scholarships for Opportunity Value: $3,000 AUD Open/Closing Dates: July 20, 2020 – December 11, 2020

UNE The Mildred and Betty Scholarship Value: $6,000 AUD Open/Closing Dates: September 1, 2020 – January 4, 2021

UNE The Duncan Family Scholarship in Pharmacy Value: $5,000 AUD Open/Closing Dates: September 1, 2020 – January 4, 2021

NIDA The YouTube Scholarship Value: $44,000 AUD Open/Closing Dates: October 1, 2020 – October 30, 2020  Find out more 

UOW George Alexander Foundation Scholarship Value: $8,000 AUD per year Open/Closing Dates: October 16, 2020 – December 11, 2020 Find out more

 UOW Tibra Foundation Scholarship Value: $7,000 AUD Open/Closing Dates: August 17, 2020 – December 11, 2020 Find out more

 UON LGBTQIA+ Shaping Futures Scholarship Value: $4,000 AUD Open/Closing Dates: September 7, 2020 – March 3, 2021 Find out more

 UON Dr Beryl Collier Aboriginal Scholarship Value: $15,000 AUD Open/Closing Dates: September 7, 2020 – March 3, 2021 Find out more

 UNSW Sports Scholarships Value: Up to $10,000 AUD Open/Closing Dates: July 1, 2020 – November 30, 2020 Find out more

  Macquarie Vinva Scholar Award Value: $10,000 AUD per year Open/Closing Dates: August 14, 2020 – January 8, 2021 Find out more

 Macquarie University Dunmore Lang College Regional and Rural Scholarship Value: Full accommodation costs Open/Closing Dates: August 14, 2020 – January 8, 2021 Find out more

 Macquarie ISSP Commonwealth Education Costs Scholarship Value: $2,755 AUD per year Open/Closing Dates: October 5, 2020 – February 19, 2021 Find out more

 ACU Equity Scholarships Value: $2,000 AUD Open/Closing Dates: September 14, 2020 – January 12, 2021 Find out more

Mrs Farrrugia

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