Career News
Mrs Kimberley Jones
University of Newcastle
Open Week Online
A different kind of Open Day. The University of Newcastle invites you to join the Open Week Online from 14 to 18 September 2020. You'll have access to over 40 degree webinars, live information webinars including sessions with the admissions, pathways and scholarships teams, live tours and loads more.
Bachelor of Music
Students will hear from academics and current students about their recently updated music degree, including information on what students will study, career outcomes, facilities and admission to the program. There will also be time for questions and answers.
Click here to register for the Music degree webinar.
You can also find all other past degree webinar recordings by visiting their website.
UNSW
Open Day
Register to join UNSW for the UNSW Open Day on Saturday 5 September 2020. This is your chance to explore everything on offer at UNSW, get all questions answered, and meet some of the passionate students and educators who make their community so driven.
To get the most out of this exclusively online offering they recommend students download the Open Day Guide to check when their preferred information sessions are and plan out their visit to the Advisory Centre. A reminder that only students who register can attend.
TAFE
TAFE NSW goes virtual for Open Day!
TAFE NSW Virtual Open Day 2020 is on from 9-10 September.
Students and parents can connect their own way – from anywhere. They’ll have access to all the information and expert advice they need to find the career path that’s right for them and their teen.
Careers in Mining
Zoom meeting with Newcrest Mining – Cadia.
For all interested students to gain an insight into the vast range of opportunities and careers required in the Mining Industry.
Jenny Sharp will organise three Cadia employees to join in (a current apprentice, entry level worker and graduate) to discuss their Careers in Mining and their pathways.
Date: Tuesday 1 September
Time: 1:00 – 1:40pm
Zoom: Click here to open the Zoom Meeting link
Job hunting tips for becoming an Apprentice
Searching and applying for an Australian Apprenticeship is very much like hunting for any job. An employer has to create a vacancy and decide to use Australian Apprenticeships as a way to employ and train their staff. The following steps will explain the process to get an Australian Apprenticeship from the preparation stage, to the time you begin your training
Australian Apprenticeships Pathways - Job hunting tips
Engineering careers
Want to get excited about where engineering could take you? The latest issue of Careers with STEM celebrates what engineering is all about and showcases a diverse mix of professionals owning their fields. Meet the talented problem solvers building the cities of the future, fighting the COVID-19 pandemic and making the world a better, more inclusive and liveable place. To download the free e-magazine as well as a range of other career e-magazines (e.g. data science, economics, computer science, maths, cyber security).
KWS Careers website
Don’t forget there are plenty of resources available on our School’s Careers website.
Visit www.kwscareers.com.au.
Mrs Kimberley Jones
Year 12 Co-ordinator & Careers Advisor