Career News

Orange Agricultural Institute

OPEN DAY – Saturday 22nd September 2018

1447 Forest Road 9.30am-3pm

Displays from Central Tablelands Local Land Services, WaterNSW, Primary Industries including Climate Unit, Vertebrate Pests and Weeds Unit and many more.

Apprenticeships

Skillset Workforce

Skillset have a number of roles available. These roles are great opportunities for applicants to join well-known and prominent organisations whilst entering a full-time placement that will provide both on the job experience and study. Applicants will be allocated a dedicated Skillset Workforce Consultant who will support them through the Apprenticeship or Traineeship and at the successful completion of the role they will graduate with a nationally recognised qualification.

 To apply please go to http://skillset.com.au/job-vacancies/ and follow the links or to ask any questions please contact Skillset Workforce on 1300 853 525.

Newcrest Mining - Cadia

2019 | Cadia - Apprentice & Scholarships Program Applications - NOW OPEN!

Newcrest Mining's Cadia Valley Operation is offering a number of Apprenticeships starting January 2019, within the following disciplines:

• Auto Electrical
• Electrical
• Fitter Machinist
• Boilermaker

Click on the link for more information

https://www.seek.com.au/job/37196458?type=standout

UAC Information

Has drought affected your studies?

You may be eligible for Educational Access Schemes (EAS) on the basis of excessive family responsibilities, severe family disruption and financial hardship.

Students who attend schools in regional and remote areas are automatically eligible for EAS consideration and will receive notification from UAC after they apply for study. 

Find out how EAS can help you get into uni.

Be an Undergrad Early Bird

If you've applied for undergraduate study we recommend you complete and pay for your application before midnight on Friday 28 September, when the processing charge increases. Once you’ve applied, you can change your preferences as many times as you like for free.

If you're in Year 12 make sure you include all your chosen courses in your application by midnight on Sunday 16 December. The first round of offers to Year 12 students based on their Year 12 results will be made in December Round 2 (Thursday 20 December 2018).

Some courses have early closing dates: check the closing dates in the course search to make sure you apply for your preferred courses in plenty of time.

If you're considering undergraduate study, find out more about:

• Educational Access Schemes for applicants who have experienced long-term educational disadvantage, including those living in drought-affected areas
• Equity Scholarships for financially disadvantaged applicants
• Schools Recommendation Schemes for Year 12 applicants
• how international students can apply.

2019 Charles Hawker Scholarships

2019 C.A.S. Hawker Scholarships Applications for the 2019 Charles Hawker Scholarships open on December 3rd 2018 and close on January 4th 2019. An application form and further information about C.A.S. Hawker and the scholarship is available from www.hawkerscholarship.org

 or by contacting the secretary to the Trustees in Adelaide on 08 8127 1654. Hawker Scholarships are valued at up to $60,000.00 over three years and are amongst the most generous privately funded residential scholarships available to Australian undergraduate and postgraduate students. There are a number of scholarships awarded each year. The Trustees offer them to capable students of principle and character, who have demonstrated a committed to the wider community. Selection is based on personal qualities as well as academic ability

NIDA

NIDA applications closing 30 September

Thinking about a career in the performing arts? The National Institute of Dramatic Art (NIDA) is accepting applications for the 2019 intake to its world-class higher education performing arts courses. Applications close 30 September 2018. There are greater opportunities than ever before for a career in creative industries with VET Diplomas, Bachelor and Masters degrees. https://apply.nida.edu.au/

UNSW's Women in Engineering Camp 2019

Applications Open for UNSW's Women in Engineering Camp 2019

For any female student going into year 11 or 12 in 2019 - applications for the 2019 UNSW Women in Engineering Camp are now open! The 3-day residential program will run from 7th-9th January 2019. Participants will take part in site visits, workshops, networking events and more.

Head to http://www.unsw.to/wiec for more info and to apply.

UTS Bachelor of Accounting

UTS Bachelor of Accounting Scholarship Program Closing date for the 2019 intake for the UTS Bachelor of Accounting Cooperative Scholarship Program will be Friday, 19 October 2018. Online applications are now open at www.bachelorofaccounting.com For more information, email carin.alberts@uts.edu.au

Medicine

Study Medicine - Medicine Applications. How the Australian system works New Study Medicine information this month looks at how to apply for medicine and key aspects to take into consideration. Medicine applications – how the Australian system works. https://www.studymedicine.com.au/information.

Applying for Med Guide The Australian Medical Students' Association has put together a guide for students wishing to apply to medical schools. It aims to provide clear, concise information and advice to students and can be found here: https://www.amsa.org.au/applying4medguide.

Study Medicine – Deadline updates for undergraduates for end of September, and October deadlines New Study Medicine information this month includes: - end of September and October deadlines for Australian medical degrees/degrees leading to medicine https://www.studymedicine.com.au/deadlines/

Mrs Kimberley Jones

Year 12 Co-ordinator/Career Advisor