Careers Corner
Mrs Glenda Lemon
Local Job Opportunities
Armidale Pet Shop
There is a job vacancy at Armidale Pet Shop for a student in Years 9-12. If you are interested in the possibility of being considered for this job, please drop your resume into the Armidale Pet Shop asap. Ask for Mr or Mrs King. There is lots of cleaning involved with this job as well as customer service.
Defence Force Opportunties
Australian Navy
What is it like to work in the navy as an engineer?
ADFA
ADF Gap Year Applications Open
Women in the ADF
Indigenous Australians
New England Community College Courses
NECC holds regular courses RCC RGC, Barista, First Aid etc. These courses could be useful for our older students who may be working in hospitality.
TAFE
TAFE NSW Degrees
UNIVERSITIES
UNE - Armidale
Interested in studying at UNE. Click on the button to explore their choice of courses.
Studiocity - UNE
Year 10, 11 and 12 Students
UNE Open Day
Charles Sturt University
Apply for early entry to CSU below.
Engineering at CSU
University of Newcastle
New Diplomas
With the overwhelming success and positive feedback we have received from the Diploma in Engineering that commenced in 2021, we have some new diplomas available to study in 2022. These include:
1. Diploma in Arts and Social Science
3. Diploma in Built Environment
4. Diploma in Environmental Science
5. Diploma in Education Studies
6. Diploma in Information Technology
The diplomas are a great option for your students that may not get the ATAR for direct entry into the program of their choice. Students can apply for the diplomas via their UAC preferences. Including the diplomas under their dream Bachelor degree program, followed by Open Foundation as the final preference, provides the students with a suitable backup option.
Subject Based Admissions Scheme
HSC Subject Based Admissions Scheme for Newcastle University. For information on a pathway based on subjects rather than ATAR, click below.
Year 12 Online Information Session
Macquarie University
- Course Guides for 2022
Tertiary Student Accommodation in Brisbane
Raymont College Open Day
RMIT Webinar Series
Med Entry
Preparation for UCAT Test for those going into Medicine.
Charles Sturt | Medicine Information Night
Tuesday 29 March 2022, 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Online
Come to our free online medicine information night and discover everything you need to know about our five-year undergraduate entry degree – the Doctor of Medicine. Based at our Orange campus in regional NSW, the Joint Program in Medicine is offered by Charles Sturt in partnership with Western Sydney University.
Whether you’re in high school, looking for a career change or keen to take the next step in your health career – this information night is for you! Parents and career advisers are also welcome.
Find out more: https://engage.csu.edu.au/medicine-info-nights
NIE | UCAT and Pathways into Medicine and Dentistry Information Session
Thursday 14 April 2022, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Online
The National Institute of Education (NIE) is proud to present the free information seminar all about UCAT and the undergraduate pathways into medicine, dentistry, and some other health science programs. This is not a sales/advertising/promotional seminar. The session is packed with invaluable information during which we will be covering the following topics and more.
This forum is an excellent opportunity for teachers, students, and parents to find out about the UCAT and to have their questions answered by an expert who has been working in the field since 1999.
- What is UCAT? UCAT scores? UCAT Sub-tests?
- The Undergraduate Selection Criteria
- Application process into universities for medicine and dentistry
- When and who can sit the UCAT
- UCAT vs GAMSAT – How is UCAT different?
- Can you prepare for the UCAT?
- Undergraduate medical school interview explained and medical school interview preparation advice
- Gap Year
- Alternative degrees and career choices
- Q & A
Find out more: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_orjrbqGnQLmvuvRuItA9SQ
Basair | Pilot Career Seminar
Monday 18 April 2022, 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Basair Aviation College, Bankstown Aerodrome
Learn about career paths, salaries, entry level jobs, qualifications, pilot courses and everything you need to know about becoming a Commercial Pilot in less than a year at Basair.
Find out more: http://www.basair.com.au/Events/Register/235
Endeavour College | Virtual Open Day
Wednesday 27 April 2022, 9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Online
Attending a Virtual Open Day is a great way to find out more about studying at Endeavour with the opportunity to Q&A your study and enrolment questions with our admissions team and academics. Whether you’re at home, in an office, or even overseas, you can join our Virtual Open Day from wherever you are.
Find out more: https://www.endeavour.edu.au/events/virtual-open-day/
Australian College of Applied Professions (ACAP) | Discover ACAP
Coaching: Wednesday 27 April 2022, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Counselling: Wednesday 27 April 2022, 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Criminology: Thursday 28 April 2022, 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Psychology: Thursday 28 April 2022, 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Social Work: Wednesday 4 May 2022, 6:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Seek the answers to your questions to start your study journey. ACAP is hosting online information sessions covering the areas of Social Work, Counselling, Criminology, Psychology, and Coaching.
Expert academics are running the sessions, and will give you insight into how to commence your study journey, what the courses on offer entail, and what your inspiring future could look like.
You will hear what it’s like to be a student, the flexible learning options and pathways available, career outcomes, and more. These sessions are highly informative and include specific course information in your areas of interest.
Find out more: https://www.acap.edu.au/events/discover-acap/
University of Technology Sydney (UTS) | Intro to Science in Information Technology
Wednesday 4 May 2022, 5:30 pm
Online
With the Bachelor of Science in Information Technology, you combine theoretical knowledge and practical skills in both computing and business analysis to bridge the gap between business needs and innovation.
Gain an insight into what this course is all about and find out if it’s right for you. Hear from key academics about what it’s like to study IT at UTS and how best to prepare.
Find out more: https://utsmeet.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_wt0rACpgSJSZb7sEvpNF5g
University of Technology Sydney (UTS) | Intro to Civil and Environmental Engineering
Monday 9 May 2022, 5:30 pm
Online
Learn how through civil engineering, you can specialise in a range of areas such as Construction, Structures or Environmental. Civil engineers are problem solvers. They determine solutions for infrastructure, big construction, structural design and growing environmental concerns impacting human activity.
Gain an insight into what Civil and Environmental Engineering is all about and find out if it’s right for you. Hear from key academics about what it’s like to study Civil Engineering at UTS and how best to prepare.
Find out more: https://utsmeet.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_zzynqzhuSQ2hb2CcW_Desw
Australian Catholic University (ACU) | Regional and Remote Student Information Session
Tuesday 10 May 2022, 6:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Online
University life is about more than just study – it’s about new friends, exciting experiences and memorable moments.
Our Future Students team will take you through entry programs, student accommodation options, scholarships and more. You’ll also hear from current students who will discuss their experiences living in student accommodation.
Find out more: https://www.acu.edu.au/about-acu/events/2022/may/acu-regional-and-remote-student-information-session
University of Technology Sydney UTS | Bachelor of Accounting Co-op Program
Wednesday 11 May 2022, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Online
At the core of every organisation is an accountant. Learn about what accounting really is, our Bachelor of Accounting Co-op program and where accounting can take you.
If you are a high achieving school leaver and believe you could be one of Australia’s future business leaders, then the Bachelor of Accounting cooperative education scholarship program has been designed just for you. The Bachelor of Accounting provides you with a multi-skilled accounting degree with strong emphasis on both accounting and financial management, both essential business tools.
In this webinar, meet current students, graduates, sponsors, and staff of this elite program.
Find out more: https://utsmeet.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Uh9Q3h3ZQvS_gN5YLl6Uiw
UAC webinar: Let's Chat – Health Science
18 May 6pm | Thinking of pursuing a career in nursing, midwifery, physiotherapy, speech pathology or radiology? We'll provide HSC students and their parents with information about additional selection criteria, degrees and placements, and give answers to the most commonly asked questions.
Register for Let's Chat – Health Science
Australian Catholic University (ACU) | Entry and Pathways for Year 12 Students
Tuesday 24 May 2022, 6:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Online
ACU has a range of pathways and entry programs available to Year 12 students. Our Future Students team will explain our various options and the eligibility criteria for each one, and you’ll hear from current students about their journeys.
Find out more: https://www.acu.edu.au/about-acu/events/2022/may/acu-entry-and-pathways-for-year-12-students
UAC Info
UAC webinar: Let's Chat – Construction and Engineering
25th May 6pm | Thinking of applying for a construction or engineering degree? We'll provide HSC students and their parents with information about related HSC courses, placements, selection criteria and pathways, and give answers to the most commonly asked questions.
Register for Let's Chat – Construction and Engineering
UAC Digital | Year 12 Conference
Tuesday 26 April 2022, 6:00 pm - 7:45 pm
Online
Our 2023 Year 12 Conference is a conference designed for you: find out about our participating universities, why you should consider them for future study, and what’s coming up for you in 2022. You do not want to miss this event!
Each uni will have a 5-minute block to highlight their best qualities and share useful resources. UAC will finish the conference with some key information to help you make the most of your application to uni.
Find out more: https://uacdigital.easywebinar.live/registration
UAC webinar: Let's Chat – Teaching
1 June 2022 6 pm | Thinking of applying for a teaching degree? We'll provide HSC students and their parents with information about related HSC courses, entry requirements, application statements and pathways, and give answers to the most commonly asked questions.
Register for Let's Chat – Teachin
Workshops and Courses
National Institute of Education (NIE) | Simulated UCAT Day Workshop, Online
Saturday 16 April 2022, 10:00 am - 5:30 pm
Online
If you are in Yrs. 10, 11, 12, or you may be older and considering sitting the University Clinical Aptitude Test (UCAT) in the future, then this program is for you. The Simulated UCAT Workshop program is ideal and often a necessary step towards effective and efficient preparation for the UCAT.
This event will be conducted by the National Institute of Education in partnership in partnership with UCAT Preparation Australia, and MICAS (Medical Interviews and Career Advice Services).
The workshop is primarily designed to cover fundamental techniques in navigating all five sections of the UCAT test and also for participants to gain a better understanding of their own level of preparedness for the test. Over the course of the years, the program has evolved into more comprehensive and holistic exercise, which not only achieves its primary goal, but it is also exposing students to a wealth of knowledge about all other aspects of the journey into a medical degree.
Find out more: https://www.nie.edu.au/products-listing/product/216-simulated-ucat-day-workshop-2-day-intensive-program
Scholarships
Real Futures Grant
Value: $5,000 AUD
Open/Closing Dates: March 1, 2022 – October 31, 2022
The Real Futures Grant is an annual one-off $5,000 prize, awarded to a student studying for a certificate, diploma, degree or traineeship in one of the following fields: healthcare, medicine, business, or finance.
2023 Anne & Gordon Samstag International Visual Arts Scholarships
Value: $70,000 AUD
Open/Closing Dates: March 1, 2022 – June 30, 2022
The annual scholarships enable Australian artists to develop their artistic capacities and skills through a dedicated period of practice-based learning.
Competitions
Rural Criminology at UNE
The UNE Centre for Rural Criminology, in collaboration with the UNE Australian Centre for Agriculture and Law, has recently launched a photo competition asking people to depict what ‘rural crime’ means to them. The competition is open until Friday the 22nd of April, so this is a perfect school holiday activity and all participants go in the running to win cash prizes, as well as the chance to be exhibited in regional galleries and contribute to researchers’ understanding of this issue.
Mocktail Film Award 2022
Do you know a talented young filmmaker? Mocktail Submissions are now open!
JMC Academy invites high school students in NSW, QLD and VIC to submit their short film and go into the running to win awesome prizes to the value of $2,500 for themselves and their school.
Genre includes short fiction, short documentary, short animation, television commercial or music video.
The judges are looking for: originality, emotional impact, performance, direction and low budget initiative.
Submissions for the 2022 Mocktail Film Award close on 8 May.
Find out more and enter here: https://www.jmcacademy.edu.au/mocktail-film-awards/
Sleek Geeks Science Eureka Prize
Sponsored by the University of Sydney, the Sleek Geeks Science Eureka Prize encourages students to communicate a scientific concept in a way that is accessible and entertaining to the public while painlessly increasing their science knowledge or, as Dr Karl and Adam like to say, “Learn something without even noticing”. It is intended to support budding young scientists across the nation, who will be our future leaders in research, discovery and communication.
The 2022 theme is ‘Change’.
There is a prize pool of $10,000 to be shared between the winners and their schools. Representatives from the finalist teams will also win a trip to Sydney for the Australian Museum Eureka Prizes Award Ceremony, and each finalist will receive an Abbey’s book voucher.
Entries are open now and close on Friday 6 May.
Find out more: https://australian.museum/get-involved/eureka-prizes/sleek-geeks-science/