How to Get a Job in the 2020s

According to Gillian Kelly, one of Australia’s top recruiters, trends that she saw on the horizon this time last year are here or nearly here.

Job seekers are now looking for gigs and opportunities rather than traditional jobs.
They are looking for a position that fits their skills, not a job title.
You need to be able to tell the story of how your experience demonstrates your potential in the new situation.
Recruiters are seeing that those who DID NOT get the job are a great source of potential talent.

Companies like Recruitbot are using multiple channels to source talent. They are not just posting jobs. They are going out into the market to find talent.

Having made the point that recruiters for big companies are pivoting to online talent searches, Gillian then showed a slide that identified the importance of referrals.

Check It’s Who You Know That Counts for tips on building your network.

31 August TAFE Enrolments 2021 Open

First-round offers for Semester 1, 2021 will open on 31 August and close in early December. Offers will be made in early January.

Go to your local TAFE College for details:

5 September College of Electrical Training Open Day

Find out more about CET HERE.

Register for the Open Day HERE.

MPA School-Based Pre-Apprenticeships for Year 11 and 12 Students

You can apply now for a 2021 School-based Pre-Apprenticeship Programs with MPA Skills. For more information go HERE.

Defence TAFE Employment Scheme

COMPUTING, CYBERSECURITY, ENGINEERING, ELECTRICAL & ELECTROTECHNOLOGY

The DTES is a civilian traineeship scheme designed to support students completing their final year/s of TAFE by providing paid employment combined with ongoing study with guaranteed employment on successful completion of the scheme.

The Defence TAFE Employment Scheme supports VET training with paid work experience. It offers guaranteed employment on successful completion of the scheme.

Find details HERE.

UNIVERSITY NEWS

1 September, 8 September

ECU Teacher Education Information Sessions

ECU is the home of teacher education in Western Australia. This information session will provide details of education pathways and course requirements.

Mt Lawley Campus. Register HERE.

2 September Murdoch Admission Pathways

Open Night

This has been a subject of change this year. Admission pathways have changed so this information session is important.

Whether you're looking for a Plan B, looking to move from TAFE to university, or don't have an ATAR, we'll help you find your pathway to Murdoch and support you along the way.

Register HERE.

2 September ECU Media

Art, Design and Communication Information Session

ECU has a reputation as a leader in creative industries. This event includes a tour of key facilities on campus.

Mt Lawley Campus. Register HERE.

3 September ECU Year 12 Information Evening

Learn how to apply, how to preference your courses, important dates and what to do when you receive an offer.

Joondalup Campus. Register HERE.

8 September ECU Teacher Education Information Evening

ECU is the traditional home of teacher education in Western Australia. It has a deep reputation for outstanding achievements.

Joondalup Campus Register HERE.

9 September UWA Year 12 Parent Information Webinar

This is for parents of year 12 students who want to find out about:

courses aligning with industry demands,
admission requirements,
application process and
scholarships available.

Parents and their year 12s can register here.

9 September ECU Business, Law Online Information Session

Why the School of Business and Law?

ECU has an entrepreneurial spirit – we’re pioneers, and the School of Business and Law is no exception.
We were the first university school in Australia to teach employability skills in a specially
We introduced the first professionally accredited online Law degree in Western Australia.
We're the only WA university offering courses like the Bachelor of International Hotel & Resort Management and the Master of Marketing and Innovation Management.

Register HERE.

10 September WAAPA Arts Management and Live Production Information Evening

The Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA) at Edith Cowan University is one of the world's leading performing arts academies. WAAPA is recognised nationally and internationally for the quality of its graduates.

WAAPA offers the only full-time, undergraduate Arts Management course in Australasia and our production and design programs prepare students for a range of technical live production disciplines.

To find out more about these exciting courses, come along to our WAAPA Arts Management and Live Production Information Evening.

Register HERE.

12 & 20 September UWA EZONE Tours

Take a tour of UWA’s new EZONE Student Hub and learn how this space will transform the way we educate our students, engage in cutting-edge research, and collaborate with industry partners.

To join, please register here.

13 September Curtin Virtual Open Day

Register HERE.

18 September UWA Campus Tour

Our stunning campus offers a vibrant and dynamic learning environment with its mix of heritage buildings, contemporary architecture and beautiful gardens. Current UWA students will take you on a tour of our campus giving you an insight into what it’s like to be a student at UWA.

Our Future Students team will also be available to answer questions on courses, entry requirements and the UWA student experience. Light refreshments provided.

20 September Notre Dame Open Day

Find details HERE.

ECU Open Day

Virtual Open Day Register HERE

Murdoch Open day Every Day

Find details HERE

22 – 23 September UWA Parent Advisory Sessions

We understand that parents play a significant role in supporting their children in selecting post-school pathways. To assist parents, we are offering free 45 minute sessions with our Future Students team, either in person or online.

28 September – 2 October ECU ATAR Revision Program

Are you a Year 12 ATAR student, then come visit us online for some revision sessions. We will be offering a variety of subjects, delivered by engaging and enthused teachers, currently teaching the 2020 syllabus.

Each ATAR revision session comprises a four-hour online seminar covering:

The Year 12 syllabus per subject
Examination techniques and hints specific to the revision subject
A question and answer session
A copy of revision notes*

Register HERE.

SCHOLARSHIPS

Register for Scholarship News

All Year 12’s who plan to go to university or TAFE should register for scholarship emails from the Good Universities Guide.

Notre Dame Scholarships

Fremantle Undergraduate Scholarships

A full range of scholarships is now open for students looking to start university in 2021.Selection criteria vary for each scholarship and can include community involvement and leadership roles, academic performance and financial need.

Curtin Scholarships

Curtin Rural WA Medical School Scholarship

Students who are required to relocate from a regional or remote area of Western Australia to undertake the Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery at Curtin University in 2021 and are experiencing financial hardship.

Closing Date: 13 Nov 2020 Register HERE.

Curtin Excellence Scholarships

The Curtin Excellence Scholarships for 2021 are open. Formal applications are not required - students apply simply by selecting an eligible Curtin course through TISC as their first preference.

Curtin Principal’s Recommendation Award

The Curtin Principal’s Recommendation Award is open for applications from 14 August. It aims to encourage and support students who have chosen to study at Curtin University. Each West Australian high school principal can nominate two students for this award.

Applications close 6 November. For more information go HERE.

Scholarships for High Achievement and Performance Engagement (SHAPE)

Students who have completed one or more eligible activities endorsed by Curtin Achievement Centred Engagement for Students (ACES) program and wish to commence their undergraduate degree at Curtin University.

For more information go HERE. Closing Date: 06 Dec 2020

Curtin Humanitarian Fund Scholarship

For students from a refugee-like background that are experiencing financial hardship. For more information go HERE. Closing Date: 13 Nov 2020

Doreen Fyfe Nursing Scholarship

For future students enrolled in an undergraduate nursing degree from a rural or regional background experiencing financial hardship.

For more information go HERE Closing Date: 13 Nov 2020

Curtin STAR Scholarship (Future Students)

For students experiencing financial hardship

For more information go HERE. Closing Date: 13 Nov 2020

Alumni Annual Appeal Scholarship

For students from low socioeconomic backgrounds who are experiencing financial hardship and have contributed to their local community.

For more information go HERE. Closing Date: 13 Nov 2020

Business Innovation Scholarship

Students who wish to commence an undergraduate degree in the field of business information systems and/or technology at Curtin University in 2021.

For more information go HERE. Closing Date: 13 Nov 2020

UWA Scholarships

You can search ALL UWA scholarships HERE.

Find UWA accommodation scholarships HERE.

UWA Hackett Scholarship

The UWA Hackett Scholarship is valued at up to $20,000 and aims to assist and encourage Year 12 WACE school leavers with great potential to undertake a bachelor’s degree at The University of Western Australia.

Students will automatically be awarded the scholarship if they:

achieve an ATAR in the top 10 per cent of their school cohort (ATAR greater than 60)
list a UWA course as their 1st preference through TISC in the December round offers, and
completed Year 12 at a regional, remote or targeted metropolitan school, are Indigenous or participated in Fairway UWA

This scholarship also provides an alternative pathway for students to attend UWA who wouldn’t have otherwise been eligible.

UWA Principal’s Citizenship Award

The UWA Principal’s Citizenship Award recognises an outstanding Year 12 WACE student who is nominated by their principal as most likely to succeed at university due to his or her resilience, exemplary scholarly attributes and/or contributions to the school and broader community.

The UWA Principal’s Citizenship Award, valued at $1,500, is replacing the UWA Excellence Award from 2019. Eligibility requirements of this new and exciting award have been expanded to encompass a diverse range of student attributes worthy of recognition.

For information regarding award conditions, and to nominate a student, visit our website.

CQU Scholarships

CQU provides a range of scholarships aimed to support RRR and disadvantaged students. Their range is different from that of the more mainstream universities. Check them out HERE.

CQU offers include their Principal’s Recommendation Scheme.

Uni Support Services

Curtin ATAR Exam Preparation

Chemistry and Mathematics

Chemistry & Mathematics tutorials

English and Literature

This year the English and Literature team has put together the following videos to support year 12s, available until November 2020: Context and Comparison presented by Dr Melissa Russell

Composing Persuasive and Interpretive Writing presented by Mr Bruce Derby
Reading Film as Multimodal Text presented by Dr Christina Lee
Australian Literature: Representation and Identity presented by Ms Claire Jones

You can find them HERE.

Notre Dame Application Portal

We are pleased to announce some recent changes to our online application portal which will streamline the application process. The portal is now live on our website.

Murdoch Uni News

HorizonsPlus Pathway – alternative entry pathway where students can spend 4 weeks on campus in January and gain entry into most 70 selection rank courses while earning 3 credit points towards their MU Degree

Murdoch Ready – All Year 12s graduating this year who achieve WACE and enrol in a full-time Bachelor’s degree at Murdoch next year are eligible for a $1,000 financial support package and have three to choose from (Tech Ready, Campus Life Ready, and Commute Ready)

Widened Portfolio Entry – students are now eligible to apply using a Portfolio pathway for most of Murdoch’s 70 selection rank courses. They must demonstrate their aptitude, receiving a letter of recommendation by a principal or senior teacher, and write a personal statement as well as achieve WACE and demonstrate ELC

Year 12 Uni Entry Safety Net – Students can apply directly to Murdoch now and receive a conditional or unconditional offer based on achievement in their current pathway.

The Good Universities Guide to Nursing

The Good Universities Guide has written about the best universities to study nursing.

Two West Australian universities were among the top ranking. Notre Dame took top place for Skills Development with a 93% satisfaction rate.

Curtin ranked second on graduate salary with students earning a salary of $64,700, not far behind the University of Southern Queensland which took the top spot with a median salary of $65,200 a year.  

You can read the story HERE.

Year 12 Information Handbooks

Part II Exam Information

Part II was released recently with all the information and advice you need for exams.

You can find it HERE

Defence News

23 August Veterans Scholarships Open

Children and grandchildren of veterans may be eligible for scholarships to support their education costs. Check for eligibility HERE.

Defence TAFE Employment Scheme

The Defence TAFE Employment Scheme (DTES) offers a head start to your career in Defence by supporting your vocational education with paid workplace experience and training and offers guaranteed employment on successful completion of the scheme. In WA, the DTES is available for Computing and Cyber Security, Engineering, Electrical, and Electrotechnology (Engineering Instrumentalization).

For more information go HERE.

All Defence Force Recruiting = Virtual Meetings

Defence Force Recruiting meetings have gone online. For information go HERE.

Reserves

Reserves are men and women who want to do something challenging and rewarding in their spare time while learning new skills and giving something back to the broader community.

It is part-time work, you build your networks and earn tax-free money.

Defence Gap Year

You can apply for a Defence Force Gap Year in the Airforce, Navy and Army.

To be eligible to apply, you'll need to be an Australian citizen aged between 18 and 24 on COMPLETION of military training. You'll also need to have completed Year 12 (subject passes required vary by job) and have passed in Year 10 English and maths.

Applications for all roles are now open – and will close as positions are filled. Learn more HERE.

Heading Overseas

How To Get Into Harvard, Oxford, and Beyond | Aug 31

A comprehensive introduction to the US and UK application process including required scores, scholarship opportunities and more.

Creating Extraordinary Extracurriculars for Top Uni Admission | Sep 5

Recent US uni admits share their advice based on their experience raising funds for a school in Cambodia, building a card-playing robot and starting tutoring clubs in schools.

The US Sport Scholarship Summit | Sep 12

The virtual US Sport Scholarship Summit includes Ivy League coaches and a parent of a current student-athlete. It's free to attend and will cover a wide range of topics. This is perfect for Year 9-12 students competing in rowing, swimming, water polo, track and field, soccer, tennis, golf, rugby, lacrosse, field hockey, softball, volleyball, basketball and more.

Tiger Global Case Comp | Registrations Open

Compete in the world's first global, virtual case comp for students aged 14-18 year olds. This is a great opportunity for students who have a keen interest in business and commerce with prizes including PwC internships, $4,000USD and a mentoring session with former New Zealand Prime Minister, Sir John Key.

Blog - The Overseas Study Questions Facing Year 11s

Now is the time Year 11s need to make a decision about whether you’ll be applying to unis overseas. We hope this blog helps you realise now is the time to start!

September Calendar of Events

Lyn Alexander

Head of Pathways and Transition

Lyn.alexander@cewa.edu.au

9383 0416

Drama

Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time

Year 11 production

Stories in the Dark