Careers Corner
Mrs Glenda Lemon
The Careers section of the newsletter is the main source of information and communication on career opportunities. Mrs Lemon will forward to each newsletter, all university newsletters sent to her, plus any other information that may be of interest to particular students.
On Thursday 16/3/23 during Break B, the UNE Allied Health team will be in the Library to talk to any yr 11-12 who is interested in a career in these fields. Please give your name to Mrs Lemon by Wednesday 15/3. Please bring your lunch so that you have a chance to hear and ask questions during this break.
Newsletters sent to Mrs Lemon
Early Entry Information
Newcastle Uni key Dates
| DATE | UNIVERSITY EXPERIENCE | AUDIENCE |
| 27 April | Careers Advisers Admissions Webinar Zoom Webinar | Careers Advisers |
| 2 May | Parent Info Session Location TBC | Parents/Carers of Y12 Students |
| 4 May | New Degrees/Diplomas/Enabling Webinar Zoom Webinar | Careers Advisers |
| 9 May | TAFE 2 Uni Webinar Zoom Webinar | Y12 Students / Careers Advisers |
| 10 May | JMP Info Session Webinar Zoom Webinar | Y12 Students |
| 11 May | Careers Advisers Workshop Face-to-Face - Callaghan Campus | Careers Advisers |
| 31 May | Y10 Subject Selection Webinar – Parent Info Session Zoom Webinar | Y10 Students and Parents/Carers |
| 29 July | Central Coast Open Day Ourimbah and CCCS Gosford Campuses | Whole School Community |
| 26 August | Newcastle Open Day Callaghan and Newcastle City Campuses | Whole School Community |
| TBC | Schools Visit Day Callaghan Campus | Y11 and Y12 Students |
| TBC | Schools Visit Day Ourimbah Campus | Y11 and Y12 Students |
| 27 November – 8 December | Campus Experience Days Callaghan, Newcastle City, Ourimbah and CCCS Campuses | Y8-10 Students |
ADF
Defence Force Opportunities
Australian Navy
What is it like to work in the navy as an engineer?
Defence Force Opportunities
ADFA
Watch on Demand- Open Day Highlights
ADF Gap Year Applications Open
Women in the ADF
Indigenous Australians
Australian Property Institute Scholarships (API)
TAFE
Semester 1 courses are now available.
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.
UNIVERSITIES
Australian Catholic University
UNE - Armidale
Interested in studying at UNE. Click on the button to explore their choice of courses.
Australian Catholic University
Click through to find out more about webinars offered by ACU.
Charles Sturt University
Upcoming Events at CSU Campuses
Engineering at CSU
Macquarie University
- Course Guides for 2024
Studying in Brisbane
University of Newcastle
Studying Education at University of Newcastle
Free Open Access Preparation Courses
Free Course for Essay Writing at Uni
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
Med Entry
Preparation for UCAT Test for those going into Medicine.
RMIT Webinar Series
Job Jump for Year 12s
A message to Year 12s:
If you are looking to find instant answers for what you plan to do next year, use these speedy videos to show you how.
Remember, if you need to register for Login to https://www.jobjump.com.au/ ask for your School's Password from your Careers Adviser and in seconds you can be doing any of the great things below.
I plan to go to University watch:
· My ATAR – Find your courses, their ATARs, employment prospects, ask a question to your favourite Uni & bank your courses. Click here.
· Uni Stories – Hear from young Uni students what it is like to study the course you like. Click here.
· Institutes - Find anything you want for any Uni you like. Alternative entry, adjustment factors, overseas exchange & lots, lots more! Click here.
I plan to get an apprenticeship or traineeship watch:
· My Career – Find the quick steps you need to take to look a million dollars in the eyes of a potential employer. Click here.
· Find my jobs Ads – Here they are! All the current jobs vacancies for apprentices or trainees for your career. Click here.
· Soft Skills – Know how to talk the talk and show the skills an employer wants. Click here.
· Resume Builder – Make the perfect resume for your favourite career in seconds. Click here.
If you are wondering what career best suits you watch:
· Videos – See what people do in the career you like. Find out the good and the not so good things about it before you enter it. Click here.
· Career VR – Enter the actual world of your future career. Control your movement in the future world of your future career. Click here.
and
· Login and do the Career Wiz Quiz under the heading on the left Explore.