Important dates

6 September ECU Alternative Pathways Information
13 September WAAPA Arts Management Info Evening
24-28 September ATAR Revision Sessions
7 November ECU Careers in Sports Expo

Download the PDF below for a more detailed list of events and registration details.

Try-A-Trade

Try-A-Trade is an excellent opportunity that assists students in making an informed decision about a career in the building and construction industry. Programs are available to students in Year 10 who have shown an interest in a trade but are unsure if this is the career they wish to pursue.

Try-A-Trade programs provide students with hands-on experience in a range of building and construction trades. Programs are delivered offsite by registered training organisations during normal school hours. The duration of the courses range from 1-3 days.

For further information contact Kelli Beaton at kelli.beaton@cewa.edu.au

Secondary School Courses and Studying in the USA

US colleges and universities take a holistic approach in reviewing a student’s application for admission.

Find out more - http://www.internationallyeducated.com.au/single-post/2018/05/14/Secondary-School-Academics-HSC-and-IBDP-Course-Selection-and-Studying-in-the-USA

myfuture - assist your child

New to myfuture, is a dedicated page for parents and carers looking to support and encourage young people with their career making decisions.

Assist your child feature page contains links to articles that provide tips and advice for parents and carers to assist their child with their career development. Our College has registered and paid an annual fee for the use. To log in, students need to use their school email address.

SCHOLARSHIPS

Curtin's Scholarship email service

Sign up for Curtin's Scholarship email service and receive an email alert whenever a scholarship that matches your criteria is opened for applications. You'll also receive a reminder email one week before applications close. https://scholarships.curtin.edu.au/Alerts/Subscribe

US Sports Scholarships

If you are good at a sport and want to see if it can help you pay for a college degree, visit this link to schedule a meeting with past student-athletes from Crimson Athletics. Find out more - https://www.crimsoneducation.org/admission-support/sports-scholarships

Interesting reads

Future skills: Report reveals tools schoolkids will need to thrive in jobs market of 2030

The skills required by workers in the future will be very different to those of today, a report has predicted, as well as warning education systems need to change to prepare schoolchildren for their future. http://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-07-27/what-skills-will-the-future-generation-of-workers-need/8747610

Financial and Insurance Services

Financial services are the economic services provided by the finance industry, which encompasses a broad range of businesses that manage money, including credit unions, banks, credit-card companies, insurancecompanies, accountancy companies, consumer-finance companies, stock brokerages, investment funds, individual managers and some government-sponsored enterprises.

This industry includes banking, insurance and superannuation funds, as well as financial brokering services. Most jobs are in Sydney and Melbourne. There are fewer young people than in other industries, and part-time time work is uncommon. Many workers in this industry have a university degree. The largest occupation, Bank Workers, doesn't require a degree and may provide a pathway into the industry.

https://joboutlook.gov.au/industryspecific.aspx?search=industry&industry=K

New Jobs and Skills Centres in WA

The Department of Training and Workforce Development have opened five new Jobs and Skills Centres at North and South Metropolitan TAFE campuses.

The JSCs offer free career, training and employment services to students, jobseekers and career changers, and employers and businesses.

Visit the Jobs & Skills WA website for more information.

TAFE, VET & APPRENTICESHIPS

Australian Apprenticeships Pathways Updated Pathway Flowchart

The flowchart is a great resource for job hunters and students, demonstrating the steps involved to get an apprenticeship or traineeship.

Find the link here - https://www.aapathways.com.au/industry-insider-information-and-resources/news/updated-flowchart-for-job-hunters-and-students
Another useful resource https://www.gooduniversitiesguide.com.au/education-blogs/tertiary-study/pathways-your-guide-to-apprenticeships-and-traineeships

JOB SPOTLIGHT

Good Universities Guide to Apprenticeships and Traineeships

Read the guide - https://www.gooduniversitiesguide.com.au/education-blogs/tertiary-study/pathways-your-guide-to-apprenticeships-and-traineeships

Construction

Were you the kid who loved Lego and building forts in the yard? If you love building, creating and working with your hands then a career in construction might be a good fit.

Whether you’re building a house or an airport, just about every trade is represented on each worksite so it’s smart to get an idea of how they all fit together.

Check out the Construction Bullseye from MyFuture here.

Surveyor

From the Board of Surveying and Spatial Information of NSW – “A career in surveying can be very diverse and involves travelling and the use of specialised technology. Surveyors can be involved in making measurements in the outdoors or indoors, processing data and creating plans and maps.”

Surveyors measure and map things then provide the information to people like engineers, architects and developers.

You could work in the office or in the field, using high-tech equipment and sophisticated software to put together measurements that are needed by other design professionals.

Without their work it would be impossible for engineers and architects to accurately design and construct buildings.

Salary: Starting salary around $42k for an Assistant (Cert III level) to $64k for a Draftsperson with 5 years’ experience. Those with a university qualification may earn $90k plus as a Licensed/Registered Surveyor.

Qualifications: From TAFE, start with a Cert III and work through to a Diploma to become a fully qualified draftsperson, you need a university degree to become a surveyor.

Where do I start? Check out A Life Without Limits, they have heaps of fantastic info and a list of all the courses at TAFE and university level in Australia.

Margi Watson

Career Counsellor

John XXIII College Alumni