KWS Senior School Fortnightly Bulletin

Career News

KWS Careers Evening

Thursday 28th June 2018 from 5:30-7:30pm in the DPA

Compulsory for Year 10 and 12, strongly recommended for Year 11.

More details to follow.

2018 Engineering and Technology Cadetships

Engineering Cadets undertake university study in electrical, mechanical, mechatronic, computer, software or industrial engineering. Technology Cadets select from computer science, information technology or information systems. Alternatively, they may choose to study commerce or arts and intend to take a major in information systems. A Technology Cadetship is an effective way to launch a career in technology and in business.

Cubic Transformation Systems has joined the program and will look to place Engineering Cadets in Sydney, whilst Macquarie Group will place Technology Cadets in its Technology Division.

Applications for this program close on June 22nd.  For more information visit www.etcad.com.au

Education Services Australia

Through Google Analytics they can see that information for parents is highly sought after when it comes to helping their children with their career choices. For that reason they have developed an Assist your child feature page containing links to the articles that provide tips and advice for parents and carers to assist their child with their career development.

The link to the new feature page can be found on the Assist others page via the website footer. https://myfuture.edu.au/ May need to copy and paste link into your browser.

Engineering opportunity for female

students Years 8-10

Experience It! 2018 – for female students from Years 8-10

For girls who love solving problems, are creative, and want to make a difference in the world!

This year Sydney University will host this annual event in collaboration with Engineers Australia and the NSW Office of the Chief Scientist & Engineer.

  • Date:  20 July 2018
  • Venue:  Abercrombie Building, Sydney University
  • Fee:  No charge!

8 universities collaborating with 8 engineering businesses in delivering fun & immersive group activities. Experience It! aims to inspire girls to know that they can achieve many, and great things. 

Scholarships are available for students living more than 100kms from Sydney CBD - to assist with travel and accommodation requirements.

Register Now                                                                      

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University of Melbourne

Study at Melbourne Webinars

Webinars are fast becoming a popular research tool for prospective students. They provide an opportunity to find out about specific topics and an avenue to speak directly with university staff in real time from the comfort of their home. The Study at Melbourne Webinars page lists past and future webinars so they can view them in their own time. The following webinars were recently held and are now available to access.

  • The Melbourne Model: What is it?
  • Bachelor of Arts - Problem solvers of the future
  • Bachelor of Commerce
  • Bachelor of Biomedicine
  • Bachelor of Science
  • Bachelor of Agriculture
  • Virtual tour of the University of Melbourne
  • Bachelor of Fine Arts
  • Bachelor of Design
  • Bachelor of Music

More information : https://discover.unimelb.edu.au/webinar

Australian National University (ANU)

George Alexander Foundation Scholarship

Each year the Australian National University ("ANU") may offer up to five (5) awards known as the George Alexander Foundation Scholarships ("the award").

The objectives of the award are to support:

  • commencing students who must move away from home in order to undertake an undergraduate degree at ANU;
  • students who demonstrate strong academic merit, community involvement and leadership potential. Applications for 2019 will be open in May and close in August 2018. Specific dates are yet to be confirmed, however please keep an eye on the website for more details on the application process.

http://www.anu.edu.au/students/scholarships/george-alexander-foundation-scholarship

A new dual degree offered by ANU and Ritsumeikan University

Spend part of your degree studying in Japan and graduate with a Bachelor of Asia Pacific Affairs from ANU and a Bachelor of Global Liberal Arts from Ritsumeikan University within four years.

For more information visit the website.

Southern Cross University Open Day

This year’s Open Days will take place on our campuses at Coffs Harbour (including the National Marine Science Centre) on Friday 27 July; Lismore on Saturday 28 July and the Gold Coast on Sunday 29 July. SCU invite you TO come along and sample what life at Southern Cross University is like. There will be hands-on workshops and presentations, the opportunity to check out their state-of-the-art facilities, enjoy food and fun activities, and even take a guided campus tour. Schedule it in your calendars and visit www.scu.edu.au for more information.

Southern Cross University Taster Days coming July school holidays Year 11 and 12 students are invited to visit Southern Cross University campuses to get a ‘taste’ for study and career opportunities in the July school holidays. Students will get behind the scenes and participate in hands-on sessions in their chosen discipline and be inspired by the possibilities with Southern Cross University. This is a fantastic day for students to get an idea of what studying their dream course could really be like! Any questions, please contact student.recruitment@scu.edu.au

University of Newcastle Open Day

Like many universities the Open Day falls during our Trial HSC examination period. The Open day in 2018 at UON is on 25th August.

I recommend students interested in attending UON in 2019 attend the Schools Visit Day on Thursday 5th July. You can register to attend at https://www.newcastle.edu.au/study/schools-visit-day

Australian Catholic University Early Entry

ACU Community Achiever Program early entry applications now open ACU’s Community Achiever Program (CAP), formerly the Early Achievers’ Program, is open to students who volunteer their time and energy to help others. Successful applicants receive an early conditional offer and may benefit from a reduced minimum ATAR requirement. Applications close on 31 July 2018. www.acu.edu.au/community-achiever

Other Early Entry programs at ACU:

Kimberley Jones

Year 12 Co-ordinator/Career Advisor