Careers News
MCC students attended an event organised by Macquarie University at Griffith High School as part of the subject selection process. The day included a general information session about getting to university including pathways. The employability skills to develop and long term employability after university study. The students were able to access interactive faculty stations and had opportunities to ask questions.
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Each job will have a range of specific skills they need, but in general, these are the ones that will help you stand out the most:
1.Communications
2.Flexibility
3.Determination
4.Team Work
5.Ability to Learn
6.Problem Solving
7.Loyalty
8.Resilience
9.Self-discipline
10.Tech Skills
Parent Information Evenings
Charles Sturt University (CSU) will be hosting parent information evenings in regional locations in August. find out further information about applying, accommodation, costs and scholarships. UAC will be attending some of these evenings as guest speakers. Information on venues and dates can be found at www.csu.edu.au/parents
Scholarships for Y12 students
AIQS offers scholarships for Year 12 students who qualify for entry into a Quantity Surveying, Construction Economics, Construction Management (Economics) or other appropriate course at an AIQS accredited Uni in Australia. The scholarship is to the total value of AU$3,000. ($2,000 cash/$1,000 Textbooks). Entries close 31 October. Visit https://bit.ly/2Lz1YIb for more info or call 02 8234 4000.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Students put surveying to the test on their work experience placements For students who love maths, geography, IT or the outdoors, NSW Surveying Taskforce can facilitate work experience placements with local surveying firms. Surveying is undergoing a skills shortage and tertiary graduates enter the profession in high demand. Students can learn about surveying work experience opportunities at https://www.alifewithoutlimits.com.au/secondary-students/.
ATARs for 14 health courses around the country We all know how much time students can spend looking up ATAR information online. That's why My Health Career has created a listing of ATARs for every course around Australia for 14 health professions. Follow the linkhttps://www.myhealthcareer.com.au/atar-and-op-list-of-all-courses-in-Australia to find out what the ATARs are for everything from physiotherapy to optometry, nursing to dietetics.
Tarnpreet Kaur (Year 11) successfully applied to the University of Notre Dame Australia's School of Medicine to experience a day in the life of a medical student. The program is aimed at rural students interested in a career in medicine. Students participated in a variety of activities such as suturing, plastering, resuscitation skills and medical examination. A tour of the facilities at Notre Dame was included.The students all had a great time and gained a deeper understanding of what it takes to become a doctor, they were all polite considerate and engaged.
