KWS Senior School Fortnightly Bulletin

Career News

Dates for the diary

  • Thursday 6th September – Wayne Erickson – Principal St Andrew’s College, University of Sydney - Library Seminar Room Lunchtime
  • Friday 28th September – UAC Early Bird Applications close/SRS closes

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.

Gap Year Opportunities

Webster Pastoral Company 

Webster Pastoral Company is a family operated business running approximately 15,000 acres over 5 properties in the Cowra and Reids Flat District. They are looking for new members to join their team. If you are looking for a career in Agriculture, then this opportunity may be for you. Employment commences in January and is for a minimum 12 months.

Call or email today: 

Phone  02 6345 2290 

Email  websterpastoralco@bigpond.com

 

Bush Recruitment 

  • Places people in rural positions Australia wide.
  • Provides a niche service to employers and employees.
  • Only recruit for ethical employees who mentor staff.
  • Has an intimate knowledge about employers staffing needs.
  • Has established connections within the sheep, cattle and grain industries.
  • Recruits for some of the largest private cattle producers in Australia.
  • Recruits very high-quality staff with a 96% staff retention rate.
  • This year has placed over 140 recruits across Northern Australia.

For more information contact Dugald Storie 0427 299 172 or visit their Facebook page or website

http://bushrecruitment.com.au/

Education USA

EducationUSA School Holiday Information Sessions

EducationUSA will be offering two free general information session at the U.S. Consulate General during the school holidays. Open to students, parents, coaches and teachers. The sessions are divided into two parts - the first part is relevant for all students and addresses general guidance on U.S. undergraduate study, including university application procedures and standardized testing, the second part will focus on information for students-athletes. Those who are not interested in the student-athlete section will be able to leave after the first part.

Psychology

Would you like to become a psychologist? You will need to start your education by studying a bachelor’s degree with an Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) approved major in psychology. Not all psychology majors are approved by APAC, so you will need to contact the institution you would like to study at to double check.

For more information, go to http://www.psychologycouncil.org.au/

Australian National University

Guaranteed Entry Scheme – ANU offers guaranteed entry to domestic UG students. Please take note that the selection rank for 2019 entry has changed for a number of Business and Economics degrees.

For more information about ANU programs go to http://www.anu.edu.au/study/apply/guaranteed-entry-scheme

Footnotes

Should I study pharmacy?

Where and should I study Fashion in NSW?

How to become a dentist?

Access industry insights and explore careers, courses and pathways at www.thefootnotes.com.au

MEGT - Australian Apprenticeship Support Network

If you are looking for a more hands-on approach to higher learning – or who just want to start earning but also want to get a qualification under their belt – an apprenticeship or traineeship might just be the way to go.

From online aptitude testing and career quizzes to resume templates, job hunting tips and interview advice, MEGT’s Career Hub has all the free resources you need to find the right career path, find the right opportunity, AND to show potential employers you’re the right fit for the job.

Visit their Career Hub athttp://www.megt.com.au/career-hub/

UNSW - Engineering Girls Day Out

Female students in years 9-12 are invited to Engineering Girls Day Out, a one-day mini-conference to explore the different engineering disciplines, meet like-minded friends and be inspired by female role models in the industry! Friday 5 October, 9am-5.30pm at UNSW. Event details and registration: https://www.futurestudents.unsw.edu.au/engineering-girls-day-out

HSC Workshops

Focused HSC Workshops in the October Holidays for Year 12 students - HSC in the Holidays UTS, Macquarie University, UOW and UON are hosting HSC in the Holidays' in-depth, subject-specific workshops in the October holidays. Improve your knowledge, skills and confidence with personalised assistance from expert teachers and markers. Workshops run 9am-5pm across 15 subjects. Find out more at hscintheholidays.com.au or call 1300 677 336.

Blue Mountains International Hotel Management School

Torrens University Open Day, Saturday 8 Sept Open Day is the best way for students to see the Leura Campus and meet their community of talented students, lecturers, applied trainers and support staff. This day will give students a better idea about a hospitality management career through study with BMIHMS. Prepare to have fun. info.bluemountains.edu.au/openday

Teaching Career

Do you want to choose teaching as a career?

The NSW Department of Education has scholarships open to HSC students who want to become teachers. You will receive a head start in your teaching career with a permanent teaching job at the end of your tertiary teaching studies! Apply before September 14th teach.nsw.edu.au/get-paid-to-study

 

Mrs Kimberley Jones

Year 12 Co-ordinator/Career Advisor