Welcome to transition and Pathways (careers) for 2021 - here you will find information about exciting opportunities, both actual and virtual; universities; jobs and much more!

GENERAL NEWS AND EVENTS

The Griffith Country Universities Centre is holding a Careers Close Up event to be run on Feb 28th.It is a great opportunity for Year 11 & 12 students (and parents) to come and ask questions of people working in that career as well as students currently studying or recently graduated from that degree.

We are running sessions on our most popular areas of study – but for future events we are happy to facilitate other areas of study if student demand is there.

Psychology/social work/ community services
Teaching
Nursing
Engineering

See flyer on Career Office window for details

Academy of Modern Languages: Online Short Courses James cook University Adults and students in Year 10, 11 and 12 can learn how to speak a variety of different languages. Choose from Mandarin, French, Italian, Japanese, Spanish or Tok Pisin (PNG). The course runs for 10 weeks in total, with classes commencing the week beginning Monday 1 March 2021, and will be held weekly from 6pm – 8pm. Registrations will close Wednesday 24 February 2021. Find out more and enrol here: https://events.jcu.edu.au/JCUAML

UNIVERSITIES AND TAFE

ANU’s Remote Learning Experience Webinar Series ANU has hosted a series of informative webinars, hosted by the ANU College of Science and the ANU College of Health & Medicine, speaking to current students studying different disciplines. Each webinar will focus on a different area of study, and the experiences of students studying in those fields, and what it has been like to shift from studying on campus, to studying remotely. Find out more: https://science.anu.edu.au/news-events/events/remote-learning-experience-webinar-series

Great tips if you don’t get your first Uni preference. You might be a bit worried about getting a lower ATAR than you hoped. It certainly won’t be the end of the world – read these two articles for some tips of what to do next. https://www.gooduniversitiesguide.com.au/education-blogs/tertiary-study/what-to-do-if-you-didn-t-get-into-your-first-preference

SCHOLARSHIPS

Tertiary Access Payment (TAP) -A $5000 payment is now available to school-leavers from regional or remote areas who move away from home to take full-time, higher-level tertiary education. Macquarie University manages the Tertiary Access Payment (TAP) program for the Commonwealth. Applications close March 1 2021

Most importantly, students can receive TAP even if they are in receipt of other payments.

For more information criteria and the application, link go to: -

https://www.mq.edu.au/study/why-study-here/scholarships/domestic-scholarships-and-grants/details/tertiary-access-payment-tap-program-scholarships

ANU Tuckwell Scholarship Applications for 2022 open soon

Scholars are selected on the basis of intellect, character, leadership and their commitment to Australia.

https://tuckwell.anu.edu.au/

How to apply:

https://tuckwell.anu.edu.au/apply

EARLY ENTRY

It is important to be aware that information regarding early entries to universities will be posted in the Year 12 classroom and on Compass. Some will open as early as March!

WORK EXPERIENCE

Monash Hands on Health Virtual Work Experience

Following the success of the virtual program in 2020, Monash is once again offering its Hands on Health Virtual Work Experience program to students from Victoria and interstate.

Using online collaborative tools, Monash’s unique two-day program will increase access to work experience opportunities for students from across Australia. The program will give participants an opportunity to:

learn about health careers and pathways to study them at Monash
learn interpersonal skills that healthcare workers require
gain knowledge that is helpful in solving healthcare problems
interact with medicine, nursing and allied healthcare students
practice healthcare skills and participate in hands-on workshops

There are several dates the program will run in Terms 1 and 2 2021. Registration closes on Friday 19 February at 11.59pm AEDT. Learn more

ANU Astronomy Work Experience

The Mount Stromlo Observatory offers a limited number of work experience places to year 10, 11 and 12 students each year. These placements are typically one week in duration and students work on an astronomical project under the supervision of professional astronomers.

Aside from working on their project, work experience students also learn computing skills, attend departmental talks and find out further information about University courses that are available to them and the potential careers paths they may embark https://science.anu.edu.au/study/school-enrichment-outreach/work-experience-research-school-astronomy-and-astrophysics

Taronga Zoo Work Experience SydneyApplications for 2021 are now open and will close Friday 28 February 2021 there are very limited places due to a rollover from 2020.students in years 10 – 12 who are interested in pursuing a career in zoo keeping, animal care, tourism or zoo horticulture.

If you or your child are interested in applying, speak to your school careers adviser who will liaise with Taronga on your behalf.

https://taronga.org.au/get-involved/school-work-experience/sydney

JOBS/APPRENTICESHIPS/TRAINEESHIPS

BAKERS DELIGHT is looking for an full time apprentice and / or a school based trainee for baking

We have a great young team of bakers looking for some extra helpers. (currently have 28 team members)

Training on the job We are also happy to accommodate and school excursions.

ENQUIRIES contact Sheradine on 69646200 or 0418353421 or see Mrs Farrugia in the Careers office for more information.

SJR Industries is looking for a 1st year apprentice. The trade is Engineering Fabrication Cert 3.

TAFE will be in Griffith.

Applicants need to be very Motivated, reliable and Willing to learn. Students can go to sjr industries griffith website and see the type of engineering they do.

Interested persons can call Shane on 0402 047158 to make an appointment to call in and see Shane, or email shane@sjrindustries.com.au

GB Sport and Lifestyle: Full time students in Years 11 or 12 who wish to transition out. Office Administration and Retail Traineeship. They need an enthusiastic and motivated person. For extensive details see Mrs Farrugia in the Careers Office

Apprentice Appliance Service (Repairer) Full time See Mrs Farrugia for details

Apprentice Air-conditioning and Regrigeration Mechanic full time. See Mrs Farrugia for details.

RC Sports: Full time Indoor Sports Centre Assistant. Great opportunity for someone passionate about sport. For the details see Mrs Farrugia

Craig Mason Tiling in Griffith is looking for an Apprentice Tiler Training will be all on the job.

Interested Students can Call Craig Mason on 0419 693 268.

RESOURCES FOR STUDENTS AND PARENTS

Students and/or Parents join the careers websites subscribed to by the College for information about University, Work, TAFE and much more

Careers Department https://thecareersdepartment.com/home click ‘Get started creating your account’ under the SCHOOLS option and follow the prompts. Select Marian Catholic College Griffith and use password MCC

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

Career Tools www.mcccareers.com. Choose FOR STUDENTS from the to menu bar then CLICK ON Secure students area from the drop down menu and register

Betsy Farrugia

Fr Paul - College Chaplain