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

UNSW CompClub for IT - 2020 Virtual Winter WorkshopsT                                                                            Game Development (HTML/CSS)                                                                                                           Cyber Security                                                                                                                                               Web Development (Javascript)

There will also be a livestream covering an introduction to Python during the holidays (date TBD), where students can take part and ask questions in real time!                                                           

 There is no cost or registration needed and is open to all high school students of any ability. We will be releasing the virtual workshop site closer to the Winter School Holidays, and will update the link here once it is ready!

Click here for more details.

TAFE: don’t forget about TAFE for great courses in areas that are likely to have big employment growth and pathways to exciting careers. for example:https://www.tafensw.edu.au/degrees/bachelor-of-early-childhood-education-and-care-birth-5 https://www.tafensw.edu.au/documents/60140/219174/Careers-Snapshot_Health_and_Fitness.pdf

https://www.tafensw.edu.au/documents/60140/219174/Careers-Snapshot_Tourism_Hospitality_and_Events.pdf

https://www.tafensw.edu.au/documents/60140/219174/Careers-Snapshot_Automotive_Trades_and_Services.pdf

Billy Blue Graphic Design Online Interactive Workshop

Thursday, 25 June. 4pm - 6pm 

https://www.billyblue.edu.au/news-events/upcoming-events/interactive-online-workshops-design-thinking

Australian Government Digital Apprenticeship Program Do you love technology and solving problems? If you’re finishing year 12 this year, you might be interested in applying for the Australian Government’s Digital Apprenticeship Program. Applications are open until 29 June, so get yours in here.

National Youth Science Forum Apply by 14 June

https://www.nysf.edu.au/programs/year-12-program/                                                                      Apply here: https://www.nysf.edu.au/what-we-do/how-to-apply/

Year 10 subject selection Advice for Choosing HSC Courses from NSW Education Standards Authority

http://educationstandards.nsw.edu.au/wps/portal/nesa/11-12/hsc/subject-selection

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

Positions in Australian Defence Force – Gap Year

Applications are now open

Spend an exciting 12-months in the Navy, Army or Air Force, where you'll get paid for meaningful work while travelling around Australia, gaining skills for life, and making lifelong friends. https://www.defencejobs.gov.au/students-and-education/gap-year/?page=1&perPage=21&query=

Surveying a great career! The RMIT Experience Surveying Day has been running monthly for a number of years now.. The class is now ready to stream online, so students can participate from any location.  This online class is held from 2pm-3pm AEDT on the last Tuesday of each month, and is ideal for students in years 10, 11 or 12 who love maths, geography, STEM subjects and the outdoors. It breaks down the ins and outs of surveying technology and study pathways.https://www.alifewithoutlimits.com.au/rmit-experience-surveying-day/

An opportunity for maths, geography and IT students looking for work experience in the future

The NSW Surveying Taskforce helps facilitate work experience opportunities between professional surveyors and students with a love of STEM subjects. The surveying profession is the middle of a skills shortage. As such, industry members are passionate about introducing this important area to young people. To register, students should visit https://www.alifewithoutlimits.com.au/secondary-students/

CAREERS EXPO

Unfortunately due to the current situation, Year 11 will not have the opportunity to attend the annual Career Expo in Leeton in which MCC would normally be involved.This event would enable  the students to have the opportunity to chat to potential Universities, TAFE, Australian Defence Forces and other GAP year experiences. They can answer questions about accommodation, enrolments, early acceptance to universities and any other questions you may have.                                 

Year 11 students  and interested Year 12 Your parents can also register and chat to future prospects as the expo is open from 4pm

Year 10 students/parents can register if they feel it would assist with subject selection later in the year.

FREE interactive world with subject-specific strategy sessions, live chat with ALL major NSW, VIC & QLD universities, TAFE & education providers, watch ATAR and admissions explainers, and get daily doses of career inspiration. www.inspired.edu.au/thecareerexpo

•    17 June: IspirED second free virtual Career Expo
• 24–28 June: VCE and Beyond Virtual Careers Expo 

EARLY ENTRY

Students have been notified of the updates to early and direct entry to ANU Macquarie and UC, if you are not sure contact Mrs Farrugia

University of Canberra announcing the introduction of the UC Uplift package – a series of initiatives that we either currently offer or will be putting in place to support both school leavers and non-school leavers being impacted by COVID-19. UC Early Offer Round – based on the Schools Recommendation Scheme (13 August) In addition to participating in the SRS early offer rounds in November, UC Early Offer Round will be based on the mechanics of the SRS process. Students will be required to submit an SRS application via UAC by Sunday 5 July, Release early offers will be during the 13 August UAC offer round. A condition of the offer will be the completion of Year 12, but like the standard SRS process, offers will be based solely on the school’s recommendation of the propensity for the student to perform in a tertiary setting.  https://www.canberra.edu.au/future-students/apply-now/alternative-entry/schools-recommendation-scheme See also Webinar for future students on May 20 to find out more https://www.canberra.edu.au/events/Home/Event/160594

Charles Sturt Advantage early offer open now Apply now for an early offer at Charles Sturt. The Charles Sturt Advantage early offer program helped more than 700 students secure an offer to study in 2020. The program looks beyond academic skills and searches for people with employability  skills. Those personal attributes the university values and believe students really need to succeed at study –and life. Apply online 3 x150 word answers by August 31.

La Trobe University Aspire applications now open for year 12 students Year 12 students can now apply for La Trobe University Aspire Early Admission Program Students with stand-out community and volunteer experience will be rewarded with an early conditional offer into their chosen course at La Trobe. Successful applicants will receive exclusive benefits and scholarships. Applications close August 31. www.latrobe.edu.au/study/aspire

The University of Sydney, Early Offer Year 12 Scheme (E12/SRS) - Update to Eligibility – Rural and Regional The University of Sydney are pleased to share that eligibility for E12 has been extended this year to include students who attend a rural or regional school in NSW. Successful applicants receive conditional early entry with lower minimum ATAR requirements, in addition to a $5950 scholarship. Please visit:sydney.edu.au/e12

Macquarie University Macquarie University has announced that the caps have been removed and any applicant who meets the criteria for the Early Entry Schemes, which offer students a place at Macquarie based on their Year 11 results, will be made an offer to study at Macquarie in 2011. For the first time, exemptions will be removed through the Schools Recommendation Scheme and Leaders and Achievers Entry Scheme. Mq.edu.au/study/year-12-early-entry.  As well, there are   other factors we can use to assess suitability. Of 11 different admission pathways to Macquarie; ten assess your suitability on more than a selection ranking. bhttps://www.mq.edu.au/study/macquarie-entry-navigator

The University of New England will guarantee Year 12 students an offer to start university in 2021 based in part on the School’s recommendation and other criteria.

online application submitted directly with UNE. The school’s recommendation combined with academic performance will determine the best offer of a university place.https://www.une.edu.au/study/study-on-campus/get-early-entryATARs are not required.

UTas Schools Recommendation Program The University of Tasmania has introduced a Schools Recommendation Program. Students can apply now and receive an offer as early as July based on year 11 results and their schools recommendation. For more information: https://www.utas.edu.au/undergraduate-study/your-path-to-2021

MEDICINE and HEALTH

ACU | Talk with Occupational Therapists and Speech Pathologists Online Wednesday 17 June | 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm https://www.acu.edu.au/about-acu/events/2020/june/talk-with-occupational-therapists-and-speech-pathologists-online

University of Newcastle - Central Coast Joint Medical Program Info Session: Webinar 23 June. 6pm.The Bachelor of Medical Science and Doctor of Medicine (MD - JMP) is an innovative five year degree that will prepare you for an exciting and rewarding medical career. https://www.newcastle.edu.au/events/future-students/central-coast-joint-medical-program-info-session-webinar

 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

Free UCAT Resources Medical Entry Handbook: https://www.medentry.edu.au/resources/ucat/handbook Online UCAT Bootcamp: https://www.medentry.edu.au/resources/ucat/free-bootcamp

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

Update From UCAT ANZ: How COVID-19 Will Affect the 2020 UCAT Exam For now, Pearson VUE have adapted tests to meet health advice. To view the full video update, plus advice about what students should be doing now, please visit our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/icanmeducat.

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

YEAR 10 SUBJECT SELECTION

UAC Steps to Uni for Year 10 Students Booklet

An PDF version of the Year 10 booklet is available on the website and an updated version of the UAC portal 

UNSW HSC Maths Course Selection Advice

While we encourage everyone to study the level of maths at which they feel sufficiently challenged, below are some guidelines for the minimum level of maths required for some of our degrees. Please also see Assumed Knowledge for more information.

https://www.maths.unsw.edu.au/highschool/hsc-course-selection

University of Wollongong - Year 10 Subject Selection Webinar

22 June. 6pm

The Year 10 Subject Selection webinar is for students thinking about studying at university who would like to know more about our degrees and choosing subjects that provide a good foundation for each study area. Staff from the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) will go through the ATAR, how it is calculated, and touch on scaling.We will also cover:• UOW Early Admission• Opportunities for High Achievers• Scholarships• UOW campuses• Student Accommodation• Pathways to University• Costs of University• Student Life

https://uow-au.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_W9cR1klgRKmqdkb9ssaKKg

UNIVERSITY

UAC Guides Hard copies are ;now available at the Careers office in the library or access on line: https://uac.edu.au/assets/documents/uac-guide/uac-guide-2020-21.pdf

2020 Applying for Uni as a Year 12 Student with UAC - Video on YouTube to help students navigate and understand the UAC application process. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uznSIo_s_4U

UTS – Discover the scholarships available for women in engineering or IT at UTS

17 June. 4pm

Register for this  webinar https://www.uts.edu.au/about/faculty-engineering-and-information-technology/online-events/engineering-undergraduate-students/scholarships-women-engineering-or-it

UTS – IT Scholarships

18 June. 4pm

Register for this webinar https://www.uts.edu.au/about/faculty-engineering-and-information-technology/online-events/it-undergraduate-students/it-scholarships-uts

Macquarie University Q&A Webinar Series

Tuesday 16 June, 4pm to 4.45pm - Uni lifeThursday 18 June, 4pm to 4.45pm- Law & securityTuesday 23 June, 4pm to 4.45pm - ScholarshipsThursday 25 June, 4pm to 4.45pm - Engineering & ITTuesday 30 June, 4pm to 4.45pm - Macquarie's Actuarial Studies Co-op ProgramThursday 2 July, 4pm to 4.45pm - Macquarie's Accounting Co-op Program

Ask in the Q&A section in the webinar and our student ambassadors will answer live.*By registering for a Q&A you agree to receive info and be the first to know about early entry, scholarships, key dates and much more.

Register here:

https://macquarie.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_c0HhpBIgTLmWEUoHYhz49g

Resource to help make a list of possible preferences for application to UAC, VTAC. Watch this 2 minute video to learn how to do all of this using Job Jump.  to bank preferences click the 'thumbs up' icon on the left hand side of the degrees :https://jobjump.com.au/helpVideo?video=myAtar

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 

Monash University Hands on Health virtual work experience. Register with Study Work Grow (see below on how to do this                          https://studyworkgrow.com.au/position/monash-hands-on-health-virtual-work-experience/ 

UNSW School of Civil & Environmental Engineering Work Experience 2020  Monday the 7th until Friday the 11th of September 2020.

SCHOLARSHIPS

The University of Sydney, Early Offer Year 12 Scheme (E12/SRS) - Update to Eligibility The University of Sydney are pleased to share that eligibility for E12 has been extended this year to include students who attend a rural or regional school in NSW. Successful applicants receive conditional early entry with lower minimum ATAR requirements, in addition to a $5950 scholarship to support their transition to university study. For more information, please visit sydney.edu.au/e12.

Tuckwell Scholarship Deadline Extended  Due to the coronavirus, ANU has decided to extend the due date for applications to the Tuckwell Scholarship Program until Monday 25 May.

https://studyworkgrow.com.au  and www.jobjump.com.au  both these sites (which the College subscribes to) have comprehensive scholarship  guides: See below for access details.                                  

Five Simple Steps to Apply for a Scholarship. You can also access a course preference help and record page and help arranging preferences depending on assumed or actual ATAR 

Study work Grow https://studyworkgrow.com.au  sign up as a member using school code MCCG0219

Job Jump https://www.jobjump.com.au/ Go to I’m New and follow the instructions to find the College name and enter the password marian

RESOURCES

Degree Chooser. A new visualisation shows the likely spread of academic ability across student cohorts for hundreds of Australian Bachelors degrees. There is a link on the UAC website: https://www.uac.edu.au/future-applicants/search-for-courses. Website: https://degreechooser.com.au.

Tips for Year 12 study and other information 

Go to https://www.tsfx.edu.au/ Join for free study tips and other useful exam  information during Year 12

JOBS