Careers News
The Queen’s Commonwealth Essay Competition
The Queen’s Commonwealth Essay Competition is an opportunity for all young Commonwealth citizens and residents, regardless of region, education or background, to share ideas, celebrate their story and have their voice heard – all whilst developing key skills.
The theme for 2019 is A Connected Commonwealth. This year’s topics call upon young people to consider how they can work to use cultural, technological and environmental connections for positive change across the Commonwealth.
The competition is open until 1 June 2019.
Find out more and entire online here: https://competitions.thercs.org/home
Adobe Design Achievement Awards 2019
The Adobe Awards are the world’s premier digital media competition for students and emerging creators. Get exposure to creative leaders and influencers, connect with other young artists and designers, and learn what it takes to land today’s most coveted creative jobs.
The Adobe Awards are open to all aspiring young creators who are over the age of 18. Adobe tools must have contributed to the creation of your entry.
Benefits and prizes include:
- Free Adobe products
- Professional guidance
- Credentials & certificates
- Global exposure
- Pathway into Adobe
There are 6 categories available for entry: illustration, photography, video, print / graphic, digital products & experiences, and motion graphics & animation.
Entries close on Friday June 21.
Find out more and enter here: https://www.adobeawards.com/
Highest Paying Trade Jobs in Australia
Despite what you might think, going to university isn’t the only way to get a high paying job.
Learning a trade is a great way to learn skills that can be used across Australia and the world. They can open a wide variety of career opportunities and offer great flexibility.
Find out what the 10 highest paying trade jobs are here: https://www.heraldsun.com.au/business/work/10-tradies-that-earn-more-than-the-median-aussie-salary/news-story/4bbeb10a353c3a23098ea597a34949a4
NECA Training – Electrical Apprenticeships
How would you like to get paid while you learn? NECA is taking expressions of interest for electrical apprenticeships.
If you are interested, see more here: https://www.necatraining.com.au/electrical-apprentices/
Life as a First Year Apprentice
Are you thinking about doing an apprenticeship? You might be interested in a few tips about what to expect when you first start.
Read more in this interesting article about starting out as an apprentice.
Melissa Dillon and Robyn Cardamone
Careers & VET Coordinators