There are many online resources now and I have not mentioned them all here. Students (and parents) with a particular interest should contact Mrs Farrugia and I can tailor some resources for you.

GENERAL

Online Parent Information Sessions at CSU 4 August 6.30pm - 8 pm Parent Information Session - Study and USyd 4 August 6pm - 7 pm https://uni-sydney.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_YF01ehzkRUakqIFMOXJLTQ

2021 Career Guide TAFE NSW 2021 Career Guide is now available! Download your interactive copy today https://bit.ly/300wjnG

Are you interested in starting an enlistment process for the Defence Forces? - Virtual YOU sessions now available

Once you have completed the forms on the Candidate Hub you can go to https://www.defencejobs.gov.au/joining/how-to-join/recruitment-process

and to get an overview of the psychological testing: file:///C:/Users/garyg/Downloads/Guide-to-ADF-Aptitude-Testing.pdf

NSW Police Recruitment Physical Capacity Test Practice Session

Attend a NSW Police Recruitment Physical Capacity Test practice session. NOTE: Keep checking that the dates given are confirmed. https://www.police.nsw.gov.au/recruitment/news/physical_capacity_test_practice_session

NSW Fire and Rescue Applications 2020 Permanent (full-time) Recruitment timeline

Applications Open 24 July

Closes 9 August https://www.fire.nsw.gov.au/page.php?id=9066

Join the State Library of NSW to access resources for study and assessments https://www2.sl.nsw.gov.au/eresources/

An opportunity for maths, geography and IT students looking for work experience in the future

The NSW Surveying Taskforce helps facilitate work experience opportunities between professional surveyors and students with a love of STEM subjects. The surveying profession is the middle of a skills shortage. As such, industry members are passionate about introducing this important area to young people. To register, students should visit https://www.alifewithoutlimits.com.au/secondary-students/

CAREERS EXPO

Access to virtual expo recordings are still available

EARLY ENTRY

Students have been notified of the updates to early and direct entry to ANU Macquarie and UC, if you are not sure contact Mrs Farrugia

La Trobe University New pathways for enrolling at La Trobe Achieve at La Trobe study one subject from La Trobe in Year 12 and we’ll use the mark from that subject, or ATAR, to get students into their preferred course. You can study your chosen subject in July or November 2020. It’s 100% online, so Achieve at La Trobe works alongside your Year 12 subjects.

Achieve at Latrobe Prepare for La Trobe Study three (NSW) micro-subjects in Year 12, and we’ll use student's average mark instead of an ATAR to lead them into their dream course. Prepare for Latrobe

The Aspire Advantage To help Year 12s prepare for the exam period, we’ve introduced the Aspire Advantage. When students apply to the Aspire Program, they’ll receive free access to hundreds of text guides, practice exams and study notes until the end of the year to help them ace their studies. See the study help they’ll have access to. Aspire Early Admission

ACU Guarantee Opens 3 August

Guarantee your place at ACU, even before your Year 12 exams. The ACU Guarantee program offers eligible Year 12 students a place at ACU based on your Year 11 results.

Offers may be made September. Must still complete their Year 12 exams, You may also enhance your entry score by including a short personal statement that gives ACU an insight into your personal circumstances and motivation for university study.

https://www.acu.edu.au/study-at-acu/admission-pathways/acu-guarantee?_cldee=Z2FyeS5ncmFudEBqb2JqdW1wLmNvbS5hdQ%3d%3d&recipientid=contact-5003b227bd3fe5118108c4346bac3e68-184cb8bcbc7543f5b1bf8ccc9247fd6a&esid=866491ee-b9c4-ea11-a812-000d3a085914

Charles Sturt Advantage early offer open now Apply now for an early offer at Charles Sturt. The Charles Sturt Advantage early offer program helped more than 700 students secure an offer to study in 2020. The program looks beyond academic skills and searches for people with employability skills. Those personal attributes the university values and believe students really need to succeed at study –and life. Apply online 3 x150 word answers by August 31.

La Trobe University Aspire applications now open for year 12 students Year 12 students can now apply for La Trobe University Aspire Early Admission Program Students with stand-out community and volunteer experience will be rewarded with an early conditional offer into their chosen course at La Trobe. Successful applicants will receive exclusive benefits and scholarships. Applications close August 31. www.latrobe.edu.au/study/aspire

The University of Sydney, Early Offer Year 12 Scheme (E12/SRS) - Update to Eligibility – Rural and Regional The University of Sydney are pleased to share that eligibility for E12 has been extended this year to include students who attend a rural or regional school in NSW. Successful applicants receive conditional early entry with lower minimum ATAR requirements, in addition to a $5950 scholarship. Please visit:sydney.edu.au/e12

Macquarie University Macquarie University has announced that the caps have been removed and any applicant who meets the criteria for the Early Entry Schemes, which offer students a place at Macquarie based on their Year 11 results, will be made an offer to study at Macquarie in 2011. For the first time, exemptions will be removed through the Schools Recommendation Scheme and Leaders and Achievers Entry Scheme. Mq.edu.au/study/year-12-early-entry. https://www.mq.edu.au/study/macquarie-entry-navigator

The University of New England will guarantee Year 12 students an offer to start university in 2021 based in part on the School’s recommendation and other criteria.

online application submitted directly with UNE. The school’s recommendation combined with academic performance will determine the best offer of a university place.https://www.une.edu.au/study/study-on-campus/get-early-entryATARs are not required.

UTas Schools Recommendation Program The University of Tasmania has introduced a Schools Recommendation Program. Students can apply now and receive an offer as early as July based on year 11 results and their schools recommendation. For more information: https://www.utas.edu.au/undergraduate-study/your-path-to-2021

WSU Early Offer - True Reward Opening Soon – Register now Our HSC True Reward early offer program will give school leavers much-needed peace of mind, offering students entry into university based on their Year 11* results or Year 12 results.. This year, we’re introducing offers based on Year 11 results to ensure COVID-19 doesn’t derail students hard work in preparing for their HSC.Another exciting new innovation to the True Reward program this year, is the inclusion of the University’s Alpha platform – a ground breaking digital experience that provides tailor-made content for students based on personal and professional development needs and goals. Alpha’s Edge Playlist is a playlist of learning activities that will assist students with career decision making and prepare them for university. Applications are opening soon for 2021. Register your interest below to stay updated with key information. https://www.westernsydney.edu.au/future/study/application-pathways/hsc-true-reward.html

MEDICINE and HEALTH

The University of Sydney - Corporate roles in health with the new Bachelor of Science (Health)29 June. 4pm Find out about the new Bachelor of Science (Health). This degree provides a thorough grounding in health and health systems at the local, national and global level. You will develop a strong foundation in understanding health communities and the ability to think critically about challenges in health and healthcare, which will make you a competitive graduate. https://uni-sydney.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_eebe6oUnT_avKvijvqY0IA

Medicine Rural Training Pathways

Are you going to be a medical Student, Intern, or Registrar interested in becoming a rural generalist?

The Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine offers a variety of training pathways and courses for anyone interested in working in and making a positive difference to rural and remote medicine. See below for all locations across Australia for different medical schools and training posts to suit your needs.

http://www.acrrm.org.au/preparing-for-your-career/becoming-a-rural-general-practitioner

UTS Virtual Reality Health Department Tour https://vimeo.com/236559108

Undergraduate Medical Guide for UNSW https://www.futurestudents.unsw.edu.au/sites/default/files/uploads/UG2020_Medicine_final_v2.pdf

University of Melbourne Medical degrees they will also be removing prerequisite subjects for entry to the degree, meaning you can gain entry from any field of study, not just health or sciences.

Read more about the changes coming up here:https://medicine.unimelb.edu.au/news-and-events/towards-2022-the-new-doctor-of-medicine

YEAR 10 SUBJECT SELECTION

Year 10 Subject Selection Information Evening

This was held earlier this week, but anyone that missed it can watch it on YouTube at the link below. Some good info for year 10’s and their parents.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yB4sH0XBucE

Explore many careers and the personal skills needed and the qualifications in the Good Careers Guide https://ebook.goodcareersguide.com.au/good-education-group/the-good-careers-guide-2020/flipbook

UAC Steps to Uni for Year 10 Students Booklet

An PDF version of the Year 10 booklet is available on the website and an updated version of the UAC portal

Year 10 subject selection Advice for Choosing HSC Courses from NSW Education Standards Authority

http://educationstandards.nsw.edu.au/wps/portal/nesa/11-12/hsc/subject-selection

Resources to help with Year 10 Subject Selection Looking for help to make a good decision about your senior subjects? Check out this article for a list of resources and tips that can help you make a smart choice that will give you the best chance of achieving your post-school goals. Go to https://studyworkgrow.com.au/2020/06/11/resources-to-help-with-year-10-subject-selection/

UNSW HSC Maths Course Selection Advice

While we encourage everyone to study the level of maths at which they feel sufficiently challenged, below are some guidelines for the minimum level of maths required for some of our degrees. Please also see Assumed Knowledge for more information.

https://www.maths.unsw.edu.au/highschool/hsc-course-selection

University of Wollongong - Year 10 Subject Selection Webinar

22 June. 6pm

The Year 10 Subject Selection webinar is for students thinking about studying at university who would like to know more about our degrees and choosing subjects that provide a good foundation for each study area. Staff from the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) will go through the ATAR, how it is calculated, and touch on scaling.https://uow-au.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_W9cR1klgRKmqdkb9ssaKKg

UNIVERSITY

OPEN DAYS - are now all being held virtually - this will make them all more accessible for rural students! Year 12 students will find a copy of an interactive guide on the Careers Classroom. Briefly the dates are as follows:

Australian Catholic University: August 29 and September 12 Australian Defence force Academy: August 22 Australian National University: August 22 - 28 Charles Sturt University: Albury-Wodonga - 6 September 2020 Wagga Wagga - 13 September

2020 Dubbo - 19 September 2020 Port Macquarie - 20 September 2020 Orange - 26 September 2020 Bathurst - 27 September 2020 Deakin University (Vic): August 16 La Trobe University: August 2 & 23 Macquarie University: August 15 Monash University: August 29 RMIT: August 8 JMC Academy: August 15 University of Canberra: August 22 University of Newcastle: August 29 University of Melbourne: September 5 University of New South Wales: September 5 University of Sydney: August 9 University of Technology Sydney: August 31 - September 5 University of Wollongong: August 8 Western Sydney University: August 15

Nursing and Midwifery Courses: English language proficiency

Before you can start studying to become a registered nurse, the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC) requires you to demonstrate a high level of English language proficiency. https://www.uac.edu.au/future-applicants/admission-criteria/requirements-for-certain-courses

Want to be a teacher? Requirements for all teaching courses Admission requirements are set out in the individual course descriptions accessed through the course search. For further information, check with individual institutions about their specific entry requirements. Some institutions require you to complete a questionnaire as part of your application. How to complete the teaching questionnaire For accreditation as a teacher in NSW, graduates will need to meet requirements set by the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA).

LITERACY AND NUMERACY TEST FOR INITIAL TEACHER EDUCATION STANDARDS All initial teacher education students will need to meet the benchmark set by the national Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education Students prior to their final professional experience placement and graduation. Read about the test at the Australian Council for Educational Research website.

Sancta Sophia College - virtual tour Access a 3 minute virtual tour to gain insight into life at Sancta Sophia College which has accommodation for female students studying at any university in Sydney. Watch Virtual Tour (https://sancta.edu.au/tour)

UAC Guides Hard copies are ;now available at the Careers office in the library or access on line: https://uac.edu.au/assets/documents/uac-guide/uac-guide-2020-21.pdf

2020 Applying for Uni as a Year 12 Student with UAC - Video on YouTube to help students navigate and understand the UAC application process. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uznSIo_s_4U

UTS - Support your UAC application with the Engineering and IT Questionnaire Closes Thursday 17 December. If you fall short of the ATAR by 1–3 points, we'll still consider your application if you complete the questionnaire and demonstrate a strong motivation to study engineering or IT .https://www.uts.edu.au/future-students/engineering/essential-information/year-12-engineering-and-it-questionnaire

ReResource to help make a list of possible preferences for application to UAC, VTAC. Watch this 2 minute video to learn how to do all of this using Job Jump. to bank preferences click the 'thumbs up' icon on the left hand side of the degrees :https://jobjump.com.au/helpVideo?video=myAtar

WORK EXPERIENCE

School work experience locally can be completed now in some industries. See Mrs Farrugia or do some virtual work experience - contact Mrs Farrugia by email farrugiab@ww.catholic.edu.au

Monash University Hands on Health virtual work experience. Register with Study Work Grow (see below on how to do this https://studyworkgrow.com.au/position/monash-hands-on-health-virtual-work-experience/

UNSW School of Civil & Environmental Engineering Work Experience 2020 Monday the 7th until Friday the 11th of September 2020.

SCHOLARSHIPS

The Hansen Scholarship Program – University of Melbourne The Hansen Scholarship Program supports students who may otherwise struggle to access a high-quality university education. Generous funds. https://scholarships.unimelb.edu.au/hansen

The University of Sydney, Early Offer Year 12 Scheme (E12/SRS) - Update to Eligibility The University of Sydney are pleased to share that eligibility for E12 has been extended this year to include students who attend a rural or regional school in NSW. Successful applicants receive a $5950 scholarship to support their transition to university study. For more information, please visit sydney.edu.au/e12.

Tuckwell Scholarship Deadline Extended Due to the coronavirus, ANU has decided to extend the due date for applications to the Tuckwell Scholarship Program until Monday 25 May.

https://studyworkgrow.com.au and www.jobjump.com.au both these sites (which the College subscribes to) have comprehensive scholarship guides: See below for access details.

Five Simple Steps to Apply for a Scholarship. You can also access a course preference help and record page and help arranging preferences depending on assumed or actual ATAR

Study work Grow https://studyworkgrow.com.au sign up as a member using school code MCCG0219

Destination Australia Scholarships – late round applications Close 27 June 2020 Destination Australia Scholarships are funded by the Commonwealth Government and are designed to attract and support students who choose to live and study in regional communities. Each Scholarship provides $15,000 per student, per year to meet the costs associated with relocating, living and studying in regional Australia.

https://www.tafensw.edu.au/scholarships/DestinationAustralia

Job Jump https://www.jobjump.com.au/ Go to I’m New and follow the instructions to find the College name and enter the password marian

RESOURCES

Degree Chooser. A new visualisation shows the likely spread of academic ability across student cohorts for hundreds of Australian Bachelors degrees. There is a link on the UAC website: https://www.uac.edu.au/future-applicants/search-for-courses. Website: https://degreechooser.com.au.

Tips for Year 12 study and other information

Go to https://www.tsfx.edu.au/ Join for free study tips and other useful exam information during Year 12

Students and/or Parents join the careers websites subscribed to by the College for information about University, Work, TAFE and much more

Careers Department https://thecareersdepartment.com/home click ‘Get started creating your account’ under the SCHOOLS option and follow the prompts. Select Marian Catholic College Griffith and use password MCC

Study work Grow https://studyworkgrow.com.au sign up as a member using school code MCCG0219

Job Jump https://www.jobjump.com.au/ Go to I’m New and follow the instructions to find the College name and enter the password marian

Career Tools www.mcccareers.com. Choose FOR STUDENTS from the to menu bar then CLICK ON Secure students area from the drop down menu and register

APPRENTICESHIPS TRAINEESHIPS JOBS

Apprenticeship - Engineering Mechanical Trade (Fitter) a position is available in Griffith please see Mrs Farrugia for details and how to apply.

Multicolour Griffith

We currently have a position available which is advertised on seek: https://www.seek.com.au/job/50232958

would also be happy to discuss further opportunities where we could offer site tours to give potential candidates an insight into our business and industry. We have a number of other career pathways within our business including graphic arts, customer service, sales and production and although we have no current vacant positions within these we are often on the lookout for potential employees that would be suited to the business. 106 Wakaden St Ph 69603314

Thiess – Electrical Apprenticeships The Recruitment Process begins around August each year and continues until December.

Certificate III Engineering - Mechanical Trade (Diesel Fitter)
Certificate III Automotive Electrical Technology
Certificate III Engineering - Fabrication Trade (Boilermaking/Welding)
Certificate III in Electrotechnology Systems Electrician (High Voltage)
Your application will be acknowledged by email. Incomplete applications will not be considered
If you progress to the next stage, you will be invited to attend an Apprentice Recruitment Day

https://www.thiess.com/en/people-and-careers/investing-in-our-people/apprentices

Andreazza Electrical vacancy for an Administration traineeship. The suitable person will be trained in all aspects of Administration duties including.

Applicants must be well presented, motivated, be self-starters, excellent communications skills, good organisational & time management skills and willing to learn.

Applicants can email their Application and Resume to; admin@andreazza.com.au

Plastering apprenticeship with Mark Piccinin Mark Piccinin can be contacted on 0412 528 312.

IT Technology Traineeship at Riverina Document Centre

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