Transition and Pathways
ACADEMY OF INTERACTIVE ENTERTAINMENT
INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE DAY SYDNEY
Academy of Interactive Entertainment Industry Experience Days are a great opportunity for students in Years 10, 11 and 12 to learn about the local and international game development, 3D animation and visual effects industries. Students will get the opportunity to learn about the different industry pathways, what should be in a portfolio and will be able to get creative in practical workshops using industry-standard 3D animation and game development tools.
The sessions are run by industry professionals who have worked on some blockbuster games and films. Everything is provided for you to participate in the hands-on workshops and you will be using the same software that is used in the industry. If you are thinking about a career in the games or film industry then we highly recommend registering for the free event.
When: 17 April, 12 July and 2 October
Where: Academy of Interactive Entertainment, Sydney Campus
Time: 10.00am - 2.30pm
Find out more and register: Industry Experience Day 2019
EXPERIENCE INTERCONTINENTAL SYDNEY WITH THE HOTEL SCHOOL
Experience the opportunity with The Hotel School, Australia's leading University Hotel School. Do you see yourself in Hotel Management or Tourism - a global growth sector and Australia's second largest industry? Would you like to go behind the scenes of a leading 5-star luxury hotel and find out what working in a 5-star hotel environment is like? The Hotel School, together with InterContinental Sydney, is offering you a unique experience.
Who should attend: Current Year 11 and 12 students who are interested in learning more about the hotel industry.
When: 6 July
Where: InterContinental Sydney
Time: 9.00am - 3.00pm
Find out more and register: Intercontinental Insights
MEDICINE INFORMATION EVENING
Current medical students from the Rural Clinical School Wagga campus and UNSW RCS graduates / Interns from Wagga Rural Referral Hospital will be in attendance to discuss their experiences and answer questions.
For senior students considering a career in Medicine.
When: 22 May
Where: Lecture Theatre, UNSW Rural Clinical School, Docker Street Wagga
Time: 5.15pm - 6.45pm
More information: Kirsty Hackett - k.hackett@unsw.edu.au
EXPERIENCE UNSW BUILT ENVIRONMENT WORKSHOPS
Do you want to shape future cities to improve people’s lives?
Experience UNSW Built Environment Workshops at the Kensington Campus during the April School Holidays. The free interactive and hands-on Experience UNSW Built Environment Workshops, for students in years 10 -12, incorporate Design, Architecture, Planning and Construction to solve a real-world challenge.
The workshop aims to investigate better solutions to enhance the lives of children and elderly living in a city. With the world’s population rapidly increasing, there is an urgent need to design cities which are smart, healthy and liveable for both the younger and older population – a challenge that designers, architects and planners are facing today. In our new gallery space and the Design Futures Lab, you will create innovative and practical solutions to this real-world challenge.
You will meet current UNSW students who will introduce you to the UNSW Built Environment degrees and show you how you can contribute to shaping the future of our cities.
When: 16, 18 April, 10, 18 July
Where: Academy of Interactive Entertainment, Sydney Campus
Time: 9.00am 4.00pm Morning tea and lunch will be provided These workshops are open to students in years 10 – 12 only.
Find out more and register: UNSW Built Environment Workshops
UNIVERSITY OF WOLLONGONG ENGINEERING IMMERSION FOR FEMALE STUDENTS YEARS 7 - 10
Engineering is simply the practical application of Maths and Science. Engineers imagine, create & continuously improve on ways that make the world a safer, better place to live.
When: Friday 5 July
Where: University of Wollongong
Bursaries available for travel & accommodation for students more than 120kms away.
Please let Mr O’Connell know if you apply.
More information: Engineering Immersion Student Conference
UTS ENGINEERING AND IT WORK EXPERIENCE PROGRAM
Get a hands-on experience with this 5-day program designed to give you an insight into what it’s like to choose a career in engineering or IT. Students will get the opportunity to take part in a range of workshops (including computer science, cyber security, IT, biomedical engineering, electronics engineering and more) as well as spend time with current UTS students and academics from within the UTS Engineering and IT faculty.
When: 25 - 29 November
Where: University of Technology Sydney
Find out more and register: Engineering and IT Schools Outreach
UPCOMING CAREERS EVENTS
- 13 May: Newman College from the University of Melbourne visit
- 17 May: UCAT applications close
- 31 May: Experience LaTrobe University Albury Wodonga Campus
- 31 May: ANU applications close
- 19 June: Wagga Careers Expo
- 25 June: Explore CSU Wagga Day
- 26 June: Explore CSU Albury Day
- 4 July: UAC Information session in Wagga
- 24 July: CSU Wagga Parent Information Session
- 1 August: UOW Early Admission Applications open
- 3 August: UOW Open Day
- 11 August: CSU Wagga Open Day