Pathways and Transition

JTC Career Tools

Welcome back to Term 3 2022 and thank you for taking the time to read through the Pathways and Transition component of the John XXIII College weekly newsletter. Term 3 is a busy term for subject selection and pathway planning. To get in touch regarding matters concerning Pathways and Transition, please contact Jane Hedley, Head of Pathways and Transition: 9383 0416 or jane.hedley@cewa.edu.au 

In this week’s Pathways and Transition newsletter read about:

• How the Pathways and Transition office can help
• 2023 VETDSS Course Applications Open 
• JTC Year 10 Course Counselling Day 27th July
• Tertiary education updates (early offers, course guides, scholarships, information evenings)
• AIS Elite Athlete Education Network
• TISC guide
• Apprenticeships and traineeships
• Defence Industry careers 
• Farming gap years
• Gap years in NZ and UK
• Medicine resources
• Senior School in focus
• Year 10 in focus 
• People with a disability in focus

How can the Pathways and Transition office help you?

2023 VETDSS Courses Opening Soon

Year 10 and 11 students who are planning to follow a Training Direct or Uni Transition pathway at John XXIII College in 2023 and/or 2024 are encouraged to consider applying to study a Vocational Education and Training Delivered to Secondary Schools (VETDSS) course at North Metropolitan or South Metropolitan TAFE. Places in NMTAFE and SMTAFE VETDSS courses are limited. Interested students are encouraged to apply to their desired course, online, as soon as application open. 

The 2023 North Metropolitan TAFE VET Delivered to Secondary Schools (VETDSS) guide can be accessed here. Applications opened on 18th July and close 31st August 2022. 

The 2023 South Metropolitan TAFE VETDSS guide can be accessed here. Applications opened 1st July and close 31st August 2022. 

All students who apply to study a VETDSS course will need a Unique Student Identifier (USI) number. Anyone can create a USI here. In their TAFE VETDSS application form, students should list Ms. Hedley’s details for their VET Coordinator. The application should take approximately 25 minutes. 

John XXIII College has relationships with several other private Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) that offer VETDSS.  Qualifications ranging from a Cert II to Cert IV are available in areas such as Electrotechnology, Business, Education Support, Fitness, Screen and Media, Nursing Preparation and more. Students and families are encouraged to get in contact with Ms. Hedley to find out more about courses run by private RTOs- private RTOs have a separate application process to North and South Metropolitan TAFEs.

JTC Year 10 Course Counselling Day

Every Year 10 student and family will have the opportunity to meet a subject/source counsellor at the College on Wednesday 27 July. Ms. Jane Hedley. Head of Pathways and Transition will also be available for meetings with students and parents- planned or unplanned. Ms. Hedley will be located in the library from 7.30am to 7pm. Sending her an email in advance is recommended to avoid wait times. Jane.hedley@cewa.edu.au 

UNIVERSITY UPDATES

Upcoming University Open Days at a glance:

Early Offers Now Available

All universities in WA have made early offers available for 2023. 

• If you apply early, you gain no advantage over those who apply later in the year. 
• If you are not sure what courses you want to do, get some free career advice from the Pathways and Transition office and your university of choice before you apply. 

Here is a document authored by our friends at Career Tools that gives an overview of the early application and offers processes at universities across Australia.

University Course Guides: 2023

Before applying to study a course, students looking to engage in tertiary study at university (particularly Year 12 students) should spend some time browsing through university course guides to gain an awareness of all courses and majors of interest. Most universities add and/or change courses and course majors from year to year. Here are some links to the 2023 course guides for WA universities. Be sure to look for the undergraduate guides in the first instance:

Curtin New ATAR Achievement Scholarship

How much will it cost you to go to uni?

Curtin introduced a new Scholarship for 2023 to encourage students to focus on their studies in Year 12. The ATAR Achievement Scholarship provides a payment of $3,000 to year 12 applicants who achieve a final ATAR three points above their predicted ATAR score.

The ATAR Achievement Scholarship applies to undergraduate courses except the Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery.

Applying for the scholarship is easy – students simply apply for admission to a Curtin course through TISC with Curtin as their first preference.

Applicants who achieve an ATAR of 96+ will be awarded the Curtin Excellence Scholarship which is of higher value.

Curtin Undergraduate Course Guide published

The Curtin 2023 Undergraduate Course Guide is now available to view online. 

Discover new information about careers, Australian and global study opportunities, our accommodation offerings and course information.

View the 2023 Undergraduate Course Guide

Links to 2023 Curtin Guides

Faculty specific Curtin course guides for 2023 are also now available online:

• UG Guide
• Business and Law Guide
• Health Sciences Guide
• Humanities Guide
• Engineering Guide
• Science Guide

Curtin University Medical Information Session Recording

If you missed the Curtin Medicine Information Session, you can find a recording HERE.

Curtin New Digital Innovation and Fabrication Design Major

Innovation is a key driver in design of future technologies, and manufacturing products. 

The National Careers Institute identified 4 key job growth areas to the year 2026:

• Health care and social assistance
• Professional, scientific and technical services
• Education and training
• Accommodation and food services.

Each of these requires innovation in the design and development of products and services. 

Check details of this 3 year course HERE

More Curtin Faculty Updates

• Science and Engineering: Bachelor of Science in 2023 will have double majors, minors and specialisations. Entry into Bachelor of Science ATAR will be 70 in 2023 (note: some courses may still have prerequisite requirements).
   
• Business and Law: For all career practitioners, educators and parents. Curtin's newest microcredential launched just last month and is a collaboration with Stanford University, Curtin and the Australian Technology Network of Universities (ATN). Explore Design Thinking to design your own career and life. Enrol in May to receive 80% off fees for Designing Your Future with Curtin Credentials.
   
• Health Sciences: Our Health courses are extremely popular, and with limited places, we recommend students place another course from this faculty in their preferences to potentially course switch later. Keep a look out on our events webpage over the year to check for opportunities to tour the Health facilities

Curtin Increases Entry Requirements for Teacher Education Degrees

As part of its quest to develop outstanding teachers, Curtin has diversified and intensified its entry requirements: 

Non-academic entry requirement: 

Curtin University School of Education Qualtrics Questionnaire for all applicants

For entry to initial teacher education (ITE) courses, you will need to meet both the academic and non-academic entry requirements.

To meet the non-academic entry requirements, applicants must demonstrate they have the key characteristics, attributes and motivations common to effective teachers, as outlined by the Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership (AITSL).

To demonstrate this, you will need to complete an online Qualtrics questionnaire as part of your application. The questionnaire must be completed no more than one year prior to application.

You can find the questionnaire HERE.

The Bachelor of Education (Secondary Education) has prerequisites for certain majors as outlined below:

Support for New Students

All West Australian universities are increasing their support for students:

• To make good course choices.
• To succeed in their studies once they get to university.

Find more information about the Curtin support program HERE. 

Notre Dame Open Day

The Notre Dame Open Day has been rescheduled! Sunday 21 August. 

Save the date for our 2022 Open Day at our campus on Sunday 21 August! Register your interest today to be the first to know when the updated schedule is released.

REGISTER HERE

Notre Dame Undergraduate Course Guide

Why study that course? Why study at Notre Dame?

Check out the new Notre Dame Undergraduate Course Guide for 2023.

ECU OPEN DAYS: Joondalup 31July                           Mt Lawley (including WAAPA) 21 August

Plan your day here.

WAAPA 2023 Course Guide

If you are interested in a career in the arts, you can find WAAPA courses in:

• Aboriginal performance
• Acting & Screen Performance
• Arts and Cultural Management
• Dance
• Music and Music Theatre
• Performing Arts
• Production Design. 

You can find the Course Guide HERE. 

26 July Murdoch Humanities and Social Sciences Open Night

Terrorism and Counterterrorism, International Aid and Development, exploring global challenges like future forecasting, entrepreneurship and innovation, politics, history and economics are all on offer through the Humanities and Social Sciences faculty at Murdoch.

Find details HERE. 

26 July WAAPA Arts & Cultural Management and Production Information Evening (Mt Lawley) NEW COURSE

Our new Bachelor of Arts (Arts and Cultural Management) prepares students to enter many branches of the arts and creative industries. Whilst our production and design programs prepare students for a range of technical live production disciplines, including:

• Sound
• Lighting
• Stage Management
• Costume
• Production Design 
• Props and Scenery

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

Find details and register HERE.

30 July TEDXYouth

Australia’s largest TEDx event for young people is back at the State Theatre Centre of WA. 500 young will experience 10 world premiere TEDx talks, performances and short films from WA’s young creative community and in the breaks, interactive installations, complimentary food and refreshments.

Find details HERE.

2 August Murdoch Science, Health, IT & Engineering Online Open Night

Attend our Online Open Night and find out everything you need to know about studying as an undergraduate in Science, Health, Information Technology and Engineering from some of our leading academics.

Find details HERE.

26 September Early Notice: ECU ATAR Revision Program 

Details of the annual ECU ATAR Revision Program will soon be available on the ECU Events page. This is a very popular program. Details haven’t been finalised so keep an eye on the ECU Events page if you want to be sure to secure a place.

UWA 2023 Course Guide

Students interested in studying at UWA can check the range of courses in the Undergraduate Course Guide for 2023.

9 August UWA Parent Information Webinar

Why attend this event?

• Ensure you have the information, tips and tools to help your child make their decisions about which university, pathway and course is right for them
• Find out more about everything UWA has to offer, our Early Offers program, TISC applications and alternative entry pathways
• Our Future Students team can provide advice and answer any questions you have

Who should attend this event?

• Parents of current Year 12 students who want to know more about how to support their child through the decision-making process for what's next after High School

Registrations open soon check this link.

UWA Student Accommodation

Explore UWA’s Student Accommodation website and their Living at UWA- Our Stories website to get a sense of what residential life at UWA might be like for you.

Some of the topics covered include:

• How to choose the right college for you
• What to expect during Orientation Week
• Why living so close to campus can help your study/life balance
• Plus, so much more!

Visit the websites or email residentialcolleges@uwa.edu.au for more details.

St George’s College, UWA 

Main Offer Round – NOW OPEN !

St George’s College have just concluded our Early Offer Round with offers sent for up to 40% of available places. The Main Offer Round is now open and will close on: 31 August 2022. 

ONLY 60 places remaining for Semester 1, 2023.

Similarly, to last year, the college is anticipated to be over-subscribed for 2023.It is important for Year 12 students interested in a residential place at St George’s to apply for the Main Offer Round as soon as possible. There are only 60 places remaining available for Semester 1 2023’s intake.

Who should Apply?

The applicant who thrives at St George’s College and whom we are seeking to attract are those who are:

• Academically purposeful
• Community contributors
• Culturally active

Apply Now: https://stgc.uwa.edu.au/how-to-apply

US College Sports Scholarships

Study Work Grow have created a podcast episode:

• unpacking the US College sports scholarship recruitment process
• talking about how you can find your best fit sports program and US institution
• demystifying how college coaches recruit students
  Link to the podcast here

AIS Elite Athlete Education Network

The Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) facilitates an Elite Athlete Education Network (EAEN) through partnered Universities, TAFE’s and other education providers, which helps to support elite athletes for the duration of their course study. This ensures their experience on campus is one that is rewarding, flexible and helps them acquire the right skills and qualifications needed to follow their passions and interests outside of sport.

Each AIS endorsed university will have an Elite Athlete Student Coordinator to support athlete experience on campus and implement the underpinning guiding principles of the Elite Athlete Education Network.

Endorsed members of the EAEN commit to a range of guiding principles and minimum standards through consultation with the AIS. This is a national network that supports Australian athletes within the high-performance sport system.

Here are the EAEN links and contacts within WA universities- sign up to their communication lists so you are kept in the loop about their offerings and get in touch with their representatives for more information:

Are you a UWA Future Student Athlete? 

UWA Sport are pleased to invite your students in Years 10-12 to join the UWA Sport Future Student Athlete Program!

This program is designed to provide high school students in Years 10-12 a unique insight into student athlete life at UWA and the support they will receive as a UWA student.

Registered future students gain an exclusive opportunity to:

• Learn about the key academic, social, athletic and career benefits of the UWA Sport Student Athlete Development Program 
• Learn about scholarships, funding and other financial assistance available to student athletes at UWA
• Acquire a direct point of contact at the University, and so much more!

The UWA Sport Performance team are also available for in-person Student Athlete presentations on the program offering.

For more information or to arrange a presentation, email performance@sport.uwa.edu.au.

University preparation courses deliver success

If you want to go to university but didn’t get the ATAR you need, or if you are not certain what course to take, a university preparation course will help you to clarify your ideas before you start paying fees. 

You will learn:

• how to do university assignments and referencing, 
• what to expect and how to study at university and 
• make friends in a safe, uncompetitive environment before you start on your degree. 

All universities in Western Australia run preparation courses. 

First in Family Success Tips for all Students Starting Uni

Students who are the First in (their) Family to go to university have got their own site designed to help them succeed. 

It has great tips, including a many based on what other students thought school leavers should know.  

Find First in Family HERE.

Murdoch First in Family RISE Student Applications

Murdoch University has recently undertaken a review of its ‘RISE’ ATAR adjustment program, and students who are the first in their family to attend university will now be eligible for an adjustment.

For more information go HERE.

TISC University Admissions Information 2021-2024

TISCOnline - Course Prerequisites

TISC is the Tertiary Institutions Services Centre. It is the Centre that organizes applications to universities      across Western Australia. 

Find information about:

• Guaranteed ATARS
• Minimum ATARS
• Selection Rank
• Lowest Offered Rank

APPRENTICESHIPS AND TRAINEESHIPS

Study Work Grow Apprenticeship Resource

Tis the new season for apprenticeships and traineeships! Study Work Grow have compiled an extensive list of apprenticeship and traineeship programmes currently open at companies Australia wide. Some of these are detailed in this newsletter- but there are many more! Check them out here: Apprenticeships and Traineeships - Study Work Grow

Rio Tinto Apprentice Programme

Rio Tinto are looking for talented people who are eager to join our company in February 2023 to learn and develop through our unique Apprenticeship Program.

Our exciting program aims to cultivate skills through specially designed learning pathways which include both on and off the job training, with program participants having access to world leading technology and industry leaders. During the program you will work towards a nationally recognised qualification, whilst receiving on-going support from Supervisors, Tradespeople, Development Advisors, and Indigenous Support Officers to ensure you are set up for success, establishing a long-term career within our business.

We offer a range of apprenticeship opportunities which may include:

• Automotive Electrician – Certificate III in Automotive Electrical Technology
• Communications Technician – Certificate III in Electronics and Communications
• Electrician– Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician
• Fabricator –Certificate III in Engineering – Fabrication Trade
• Heavy Commercial Vehicle Mechanic – Certificate III in Heavy Commercial Vehicle Mechanical Technology
• Heavy Duty Diesel Fitter (Heavy Mobile Equipment) – Certificate III in Mobile Plant Technology
• Mechanical Fitter (Fixed Plant) – Certificate III in Engineering

To be eligible for this opportunity you must:

• Have the right to work in Australia.
• Hold a current C class manual drivers licence with a minimum of red ‘P’ plates by 1 Feb 2023.
• FIFO applicants must be 18 years or older and Residential applicants must be 17 years or older as from 1 February 2023.

Applications close Tuesday 26 July. Find more information here.

Komatsu Apprentice Programme

Komatsu is the world’s largest original equipment manufacturer of mining, construction and utility equipment and are committed to the development of people.

Throughout the 4-year program you will receive first class training in state-of-the-art facilities, working on some of the most innovative and advanced equipment ranges globally. You can expect to learn from the industry’s best within a safe and supportive environment that promotes development.

These are permanent positions with employment opportunities upon completion, perfect for those looking for a long-term career within Komatsu. Apprenticeships on offer throughout Australia include:

• Mobile Plant Mechanic
• Automotive Electrician
• Electrician
• Boilermaker
• Mechanical Fitter
• Electrical Fitter
• Customer Support Representative

Applications close 31 July.

Learn more >>

Komatsu Jobs l Komatsu Careers - Komatsu Australia

Microsoft Traineeship Programme

Australia’s IT industry is rapidly growing, and the demand for talented, knowledgeable and experienced individuals has never been higher.

That’s why Microsoft Australia has launched the Microsoft Traineeship Program, designed to support budding technology/IT professionals to take the first step in their career.

Microsoft Trainees will be employed through MEGT’s Group Training program, making MEGT your legal employer. We’ll place you with a Host Employer within the Microsoft Australia network and they’ll be responsible for your day to day work, on-the-job training and development.

Together with MEGT, Microsoft Australia is giving you the chance to gain:

• Paid on-the-job experience within the Microsoft Australia network
• A Certificate IV in Information Technology delivered by TAFE
• Industry-recognised Microsoft Certifications, including a specialisation in Cloud Skills as part of the Azure Administrator Certification Track
• A strong foundation in all aspects of IT and emerging technology, and
• Expert support from MEGT, Microsoft Australia and TAFE every step of the way

Expressions of interest are now open for positions in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Canberra, Perth and Adelaide.

Learn more >>

Your IT career starts with the Microsoft Traineeship Program | MEGT (Australia) Ltd

South Metro TAFE – Associate Degree in Applied Technologies starting July

South Metro TAFE has partnered with The University of Western Australia to deliver the Associate Degree in Applied Technologies starting in July 2022.

Students will gain hands-on skills development at South Metropolitan TAFE and will use these skills on industry-facing projects at UWA’s test lab in their final semester.

Register for an online info session to find out more go HERE or apply directly to UWA HERE.  

MPA Skills offers Pre-Apprenticeships for Plumbing

A pre-apprenticeship is the first step to potentially gaining a full-time apprenticeship. It demonstrates to a potential employer that a candidate has a real idea of what the job is about and what is expected of them.

MPA’s aim is to make you employable which could ultimately lead to employment by our own Apprentice Employment division.

5 July - 10 September - 10-week full time pre-apprenticeship course - ENROL HERE

12 July - 17 September - 10-week full time pre-apprenticeship course - ENROL HERE

Find details HERE. 

25 – 27 August Perth Skillswest Careers & Employment Expo

The Skillswest Expo is for school students, parents, teachers, graduates, job seekers, people looking for courses and workers seeking new training options.

• Talk with over 100 training organisations & employers
• Get Free Career advice
• Enjoy the daily Career Seminars
• Learn how to write a winning resume
• Talk with key organisations at the CTF Construction Hub
• Find your ideal role at the Australian Defence Force Display
• Experience the Try a Skill Interactive Displays
• See the WA WorldSkills Regional Competition

August 25 to 27, 2022  Perth Convention & Exhibition Centre, Entry is free

Find details HERE.

ASC Apprentice Program

ASC are currently offering apprenticeship opportunities within their Adelaide and Perth based operations, across various trade disciplines for their 2022/23 intake program.

An ASC apprenticeship is a highly regarded introduction into a career in the defence industry. It’s not just the job, it’s the skills you learn, the multi-skilled team you work alongside, and the experiences that you simply won’t find with any other organisation.

Learn more here.

The Benefits of an Australian Apprenticeship

Do you or someone you know want to start a career they love and start earning? How about an Australian Apprenticeship? Read this blog post from Australian Apprenticeships Pathways about the benefits of undertaking an Australian Apprenticeship. Click here

Register now for McMahon’s Apprenticeships and Traineeships

McMahon’s is one of the biggest and most highly rated employers of apprentices. Register your interest in a McMahon’s apprenticeship HERE. 

Woodside

Woodside isn’t recruiting yet, but you can register your interest HERE. 

Incentives and Wage subsidies for Employing Apprentices and Trainees

The Department of Training and Workforce Development have provided a flyer outlining the various employment incentives available to employers of trainees or apprentices. 

Click here to access the flyer, or here to access the factsheet outlining the Federal Government Incentives.

Bricklaying Apprenticeship Jobs Available NOW

Do you want to earn while you learn? Are you looking for career in the building and construction industry? Now is the time to get started! With strong demand for new apprentices to join the industry we currently have multiple vacancies in Bricklaying Apprenticeship. 

The Australian Apprenticeship Pathways website aapathways.com.au is your first stop if you are looking for information about apprenticeships and traineeships.

Information includes:

• Job and Training Descriptions –2500 job descriptions filtered by state, choice of industry or keyword.
• Job Pathways Charts – examples of potential career pathways that can begin with an Australian apprenticeship.
• Pre-apprenticeship Finder – find a pre-apprenticeship in the industry of your choice by location.
• Practice Aptitude Quizzes – general industry based literacy & numeracy quizzes illustrating the levels required when undertaking Australian Apprenticeships qualifications
• Literacy and Numeracy Quizzes – Interactive quizzes to gauge if you are apprenticeship ready.
• Career Interest Explorer – A quiz to understand which type of career or work one is best suited for.

Busy Sisters - women in trades mentoring program

This is a Commonwealth government mentoring program designed to support girls and women in trade careers. The Busy sisters mentoring program runs over 6 months and provides weekly support from Tradeswomen. 

Bricklaying Apprenticeship Program 

With fancy bricklaying, the future of skilled bricklayers is looking good. This video is about a new bricklaying apprenticeship program

New Strategy for Women in Turf Management

Turf Management is one of the most gender segregated trades with women only representing 1.4% of the workforce. The Australian Sports Turf Managers Association has designed a strategy to encourage more women into the industry. 

The strategy includes:

• Raising awareness of options for year 10 – 12
• A regional industry engagement plan that connects schools with sport and recreation facilities.
• Supporting a Cert II Pre apprenticeship program.
• You can read the strategies HERE 

Expect to see more information about women in turf management in the next few months. 

Alcoa Apprenticeships 2023

Applications for Alcoa’s 2023 apprentice intake will open towards the middle of the year. 

Alcoa has taken off some impressive awards for its inclusive workplace culture. This is an indicator of what sort of organisation Alcoa would be to work in. 

For more information on Alcoa’s apprenticeship opportunities visit www.alcoa.com/apprenticeships.

$500 Tool Rebate from Construction Industry Workers

If you are working and training in the construction industry between 1 July 2022 and 30 June 2023 you can reclaim up to $500 of your costs through an apprentice tool allowance. 

Find how to claim HERE,

VET numbers are booming

The McGowan government worked to address West Australia’s skills shortages by spending millions of dollars upgrading TAFE facilities and by making VET courses free or low cost in areas like agriculture, civil construction, childcare, aged care and disability care.

$76.5 million has been added to 2022 – 23 State budget to create even more training places by:

• boosting the defence industry's professional and para-professional workforce, 
• supporting WA's in-demand construction industry and 
• helping mature-aged jobseekers into jobs.

DEFENCE INDUSTRY CAREERS 

Defence Industry Career Advice

A dedicated defence industry team is available at the Rockingham Jobs and Skills Centre to provide advice about jobs, careers, and training pathways into the defence industry.

All services are free, and available to anyone in WA!

To contact the team; call or email or drop in for a chat.

T: 08 9599 8655 E: defence.careers@smtafe.wa.edu.au

Australian Defence Force Academy (ADFA) – Open Day

Check out ADFA’s website and virtual tour YouTube video on their website. You might even wish to travel to the ACT to attend their open day in August. Be sure to register your details if you want to receive their updates. Click here.

Defence Force Gap Year – Apply Now

Some of the roles for 2022 are already full. If you are interested in doing a Defence Force Gap Year next year apply now. 

There is a broad range of programs that you can engage in during your Gap Year. You can check out your choices HERE. 

Army Support Gap Year

Experience being part of one of the largest logistics organisations in Australia during your Army Gap Year.

An Army Support Gap Year role is a unique opportunity for students to experience life in the Army, without needing to make a long-term commitment.  The skills obtained through the Army Support Gap Year program will provide them valuable work and life experience, which are transferable to civilian employment opportunities.  It enables Gap Year members personal and professional development for their next endeavour. 

In an Army Support role, recruits will learn logistic and task management skills to ensure the Army has the necessary supplies for exercises and humanitarian operations.  Gap Year recruits can experience what life in the Army is like in one of three rewarding Army Support Gap Year roles.  They may assist in the movement of supplies as a Driver, manage logistics as a Warehouse Coordinator, or become the point of contact within a unit as an Administration Assistant.

Gap Year applications are closing soon.  Explore more about the Army Support Gap Year or contact Defence Force Recruiting on 13 19 01 for more information.

Cabin Crew (ADF Gap Year) 2023

Provide safety, comfort and in-flight service to passengers and crew on board specialised aircraft, while enjoying a fulfilling 12-month taste of life in the Air Force.  Air Force Cabin Crew play a vital role in ensuring the safety, security and comfort of military personnel and civilian passengers such as Government ministers, Australian and foreign heads of state, royalty, and guests of the Australian government, onboard an aircraft. 

Find out more and apply at Cabin Crew (ADF Gap Year) 2023

Become an IT expert in the Navy

It you are interested in a career in IT consider going into the navy. There aren’t many places where IT systems are more vital and advanced. 

Defence force systems are the best. They have to be. People’s lives are at risk. 

If you are interested in doing a computing degree check out opportunities in the navy HERE.

Letz Live Gap Year (NZ, UK)

Letz Live is an organization that has established relationships with over 200 prominent schools globally and they make several hundred gap year placements, annually. Peruse their website to be guided through the whole process. You can also book a Letz Live online information session to hear about their gap years to New Zealand and the United Kingdom: Information Sessions | Gap Year and Working Holidays (letzlive.org)

Farming Gap Year

Want to spend your gap year travelling around the country, experiencing life in the country, and gaining valuable work experience? 

MEDICINE NEWS  - Do you want to study Medicine? 

MedEntry 

MedEntry is a government-accredited Registered Training Organisation specialising in UCAT preparation. MedEntry offers discounts of 40% for groups of two or more, and many other discounts including for those nominated by their teacher. For more information, please visit www.MedEntry.edu.au

Getting into medicine blog

WA Careers newsletter InFocus Careers has a detailed blog post about getting into medicine in WA. The post is written in response to people not understanding the difference between an UNDERGRADUATE and a POST GRADUATE degree. 

Medicine across Australia

Medicine is a highly competitive course at all universities across Australia. If students are serious about studying Medicine, they ought to consider making multiple applications to institutions across Australia. Here is a Medicine matrix resource that gives a snapshot of the application requirements and processes for tertiary institutions that offer Medicine, across all of Australia. 

Medical Specialty Fact Sheets

NSW Health has compiled an extensive list of extremely useful fact sheets to assist students in making more informed career choices about the many careers in the health industry, and to ensure their career plans not only fulfil their personal aspirations but also align with the needs of the industry.  Students keen on finding out more about what the job is about, whether or not there is a shortage, etc. are encouraged to browse the following link on NSW Health - Medical Career Planning. 

SENIOR STUDENTS IN FOCUS

ECU Short Courses for Credit Arts and Humanities

These free, week long courses are designed to introduce high school students to university life give them a head start at university. 

Students who pass the requirements of these courses will receive Advanced Standing for a first/second year unit once they have gained successful admission to an applicable ECU undergraduate course. 

Find details HERE. 

To express your interest for our next season of short courses, please:

Contact: School of Arts and Humanities Email: admin.sah@ecu.edu.au

Year 10 – 11 Fogarty Futures Leadership Conference 2022

Are you in Year 10 or 11 and have a passion for leadership? Apply now for this year’s

Fogarty Futures Leadership Conference. The conference allows young people from all

across WA to connect with like-minded, passionate individuals and develop crucial

leadership skills through participation in enriching workshops and lectures from inspiring

local leaders. 7–10 October.

Find out more or apply.

Projects Abroad 15 – 18 year olds

Projects Abroad offers overseas volunteer and service opportunities for high school students. Whether it’s a group mission trip tailored to the school’s requirements or holiday programmes for individuals or small groups of friends, Projects Abroad arranges practical, educational immersion and service projects over 30 developing countries around the world. 

For more information go HERE

Give Yourself Every Chance to Succeed

Check out a comprehensive list of ATAR revision programs available in Perth and online by going HERE. 

Consider a career in the Australian Public Service

If you would like to work in a world class organisation, deal with big issues on a national and international scale and make decisions based on deep, rigorous analysis, consider joining the Australian Public Service. 

Professor Glyn Davis has been appointed for 5 years as the new head of the Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet. 

By the time you finish your degree he will have reinvented the Australian public service by applying his theoretical knowledge of how government should work with his ability to apply strategic leadership to a public service in the modern world. 

For those interested in politics and law, his first degree was an Arts degree (Bachelor of Arts Hons1). He majored in political science. 

To find out more about his vision for the Australian Public Service go HERE. 

Police Recruitment

WA Police are looking for a diverse range of people who are ready to take on the exciting challenge and join forces with the WA Police Force.

Explore the many pathways that can lead you to becoming a part of the WA Police Force.

To be eligible you must be 18 and hold a driver’s license. 

Find details HERE.

Broadacre Harvest – Training and Jobs

You must have heard about the skills shortages in the agriculture industry. 

Farmers are predicting bumper harvests again and they will be looking for people to bring it in at the end of the year.

Year 12s may be eligible for the Broadacre Harvest Operations Skills Set program that is going to be run at Muresk twice:

• 12–16 September 2022; or 
• 3–7 October 2022.

By completing this one-week course you will be well placed to get a job on the 2022 harvest.

To find out more go HERE.

Years 7 to 12 WAAPA Music Theatre School 

We welcome students who are passionate about Music Theatre and want to be challenged to expand their skills within a supportive community of peers and professional staff. 

Time: 1.00pm - 4.00pm Cost: $525 per term

Years 7 to 12 WAAPA Acting and Performance Making 

WAAPA’s Acting and Performance Making students have the opportunity to increase their confidence as they apply their skills to stage and screen performances. 

Course details

Dates: Sundays for 8 weeks per term Time: 1.00pm - 4.00pm  Cost: $525 per term

2022 WACE Manual Out

This is the official manual that delivers key information about the WA Certificate of Education. 

You can download a copy of the WACE manual for 2022 HERE. 

2022 SCSA Year 12 Handbook Part I

Part 1 of the SCSA Information for all Students is out now. 

This is the one with:

• important dates, 
• how to use the student portal (you must complete the Student Declaration and Permission by 8 September)
• information about the WACEChecker 
• special exam arrangements
• how to meet literacy and numeracy requirements
• school assessments

You need to be familiar with the Year 12 Information Handbook if you are in Year 12.

Part II, Examinations will be out later in the year. 

YEAR 10 IN FOCUS

Subject selections

The John XXIII Year 11 Handbook has been updated and is accessible to parents via SEQTA. It is a great idea for students and families to spend some time discussing subject options for Year 11 and 12 as well as possible pathways after school- the two are very much connected. Year 10 students have been exploring pathways and careers in their weekly Pathway Planning classes and have experienced their Pathways Expo on Wednesday 29th June. Year 10 students and families have their Course Counselling Day on Wednesday 27th July at the College Ignatius Centre (library).

Students who wish to study Vocational Education and Training (VET) in 2023 (off campus, one day per week) at either North Metropolitan or South Metropolitan TAFE should apply to their desired course as soon as possible (applications close 31st August)- refer to the information and links to TAFE course by scrolling up to the earlier sections of this Pathways newsletter. Students who wish to study other VET courses offered at private Registered Training Organisations (RTOs), including Cert IV level qualifications, should get in contact with Ms. Hedley ASAP to let her know about their interests.

GENERATION research

Our Year 10 students have been invited to participate in the first year of a new longitudinal study of young people in Australia.  In 2022, the GENERATION study will focus on the activities and aspirations of Year 10 students – what they are doing now and what they think they would like to do in the future with study, training and employment. 

Each student who completes the survey will receive an individual summary of their careers interests, while the school will receive a summary report of the plans of Year 10 students as a group.  No individual student will be identified in the school report.

There are plans for another 10 years of surveys in this longitudinal study. Students will be asked if they are interested in participating in later years of the study.  If students agree to participate in later years, they will be asked to provide their contact details.  Please note that it is not a requirement for students to participate in later years, and all questions in the survey are voluntary.

Further information about the study will provided to all Year 10 families along with a consent form.  If you have any questions about the survey, please contact Jane Hedley on 9383 0416.

All data will be kept strictly confidential and no individual student or school will be identified in published data or reports.

Curtin Year 10 Explore your options Guide

The Curtin Year 10 Guide may assist Year 10 students and their parents to get some clarity about the career direction they want to take. 

It is a useful resource for Year 10s no matter what university they want to go to. 

Careers Tools subject selection guide

Career Tools have also created a subject selection guide for Year 10 students and families.  

5 Tips For Subject Selection – from Study Work Grow

Choosing subjects to study in senior high school is hard. If you’re feeling confused or overwhelmed about it all, here’s Study Work Grow’s top tips and advice to help get you started on the right track. 

Click Here

Study Work Grow Webinar- Thinking about Subject Selection? 

Catch up on Study Work Grow’s latest webinar and find out about perspective on selecting senior subjects.

ABCN Scholarships Open for 2023

Year 10 students are invited to apply for ABCN mentoring and financial scholarships for the 3-year 2023 – 25 program. The scholarships are for exceptional students who face economic, family, or social challenges.

Successful applicants receive $7,000 in financial aid over 3 years. Scholars will also be matched with a dedicated corporate mentor from ABCN’s extensive list of corporate partners. The mentor will work with the scholar to encourage school engagement and transition to further education and training; helping to develop skills, growth mindsets, aspirations, and connections. The program also enables workplace exposure for scholars who may never have had an opportunity to experience a corporate environment before this program.  

Applications close on Friday 19 August. 

If you have any queries, please don’t hesitate to contact Head of Foundation, Rachel Walker at rachel.walker@abcn.com.au or visit our website at https://www.abcn.com.au/scholarship-foundation.

School Based Traineeships in the Public Sector for 2023

The public sector School-based Traineeship provides students entering Year 11 an exciting opportunity to gain on the job experience through paid employment.

Over the 18 month traineeship students work towards a Certificate II in Government (Public Administration) which counts towards their Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE).

Around July each year the Public Sector Commission calls for applications from Year 10 public and private school students and supports agencies with recruitment. Find out more below.

• Information for students
  Find out more about the program and how to apply.
• Information for schools and VET coordinators
  Find out more about the program and downloadable resources.

MIDDLE SCHOOL IN FOCUS

Registrations Open Year 4 – 10 - It Takes a Spark conference

The It Takes a Spark program is a fabulous mix of leading edge practice and hands-on activities which showcase STEM from the very young all the way through to industry. This year we've added a new session for teachers that is designed to strengthen the connections with non-school STEM opportunities. 

Find out more HERE

Register for the event HERE.

National Pitchfest Competition

Pitchfest and Village Cinemas have joined forces to create the ultimate school excursion and pitching competition, teaching students how to solve problems and bring ideas to life - in the cinemas. Students can enjoy the cinematic experience and learn fundamental skills at the same time! Details here.

Respect Stories competition

Students aged 10-14 years old are encouraged to enter the 2022 Respect Stories competition.

To enter, students are invited to produce a short story, poem or essay of up to 1,000 words, or an illustration, exploring what respect means to them.

This is a great opportunity for students to reflect on and share their understanding of respect – while also encouraging parents and teachers to have open, ongoing and proactive conversations on this important issue.

Eight written and two illustrative winning entries will be published in a national Respect Stories book. The winners will also take home a $500 VISA gift card for themselves and one for their school.

Entries are now open and close on Friday 22 July 2022. Details here.

School Years 9 and above:  WAAPA Propeller Youth Dance Course

Challenge your contemporary dance technique, build skills in creative practice and choreography, collaborate with other young people passionate about dance and feel a part of a youth dance experience.

The course is designed for young people who are either intending to pursue dance as a career or who simply love dance and would like to continue to improve their dance skills. Each Term will culminate in a short sharing for family and friends.

Course details

Dates: Sundays for 8 weeks per term Time: 10.00am - 1.00pm

Cost: $525 per term Register for Term 3 HERE.

River Rangers for Year 5 and 6 students

River Rangers is a primary school cadet program for students in Years 5 and 6.

It seeks to engage and educate the next generation of children to help us protect our local rivers. River Rangers allows students to actively investigate local issues and design, evaluate and share the results of their projects with other schools and the wider community.

Conservation projects undertaken by River Rangers include tree planting, litter pick-ups, bird and bat box building, biodiversity surveys, water quality testing and building native gardens.

Find details HERE. 

First Lego League 9 – 16 year olds

Teams design and build a Lego robot and do a research project to enter competitions. 

Find out more about the First Lego League HERE.

PEOPLE WITH A DISABILITY IN FOCUS

2023 Curtin Students 

If you have a disability and plan to go to Curtin in 2023, register with Curtin’s AccessABILITY Unit so that staff are aware that you will be attending and of any specific services they need to provide to ensure your best opportunity to succeed. 

Genius Armoury opportunity for Neurodiverse People

Genius Armoury offers a range of courses to help introduce neurodiverse individuals to cybersecurity, exploring some of the fundamentals of coding, threats, and exploits, networking, and more. Available to anyone and free to complete, modules only take around 30 minutes to complete.

Successful completion of the program may provide eligibility to those located in Western Australia for enrol in a Bachelor of Science course in Cybersecurity at Curtin without an eligible ATAR, through the Portfolio entry system.

Active Foundation disability industrial worksites to stay open for another 18 months

In May Active Foundation announced it was to close its 7 large-scale industrial work sites in July. 

This decision was to impact 750 workers. 

• The next day Don Punch, WA Minister for Disability Services, was on the radio saying that he had been in touch with Bill Shorten, who was about to become the Commonwealth Minister for Disability Services. 
• The State and Federal government have now come together to enable Active’s workshops to remain open until the end of 2023. They will then close.

Active has announced that is wants to get out of the large, supported employment model. 

Read the ABC story HERE. 

Community Skills Training Council

When Active made its announcement, the Community Skills Training Council started working across industries to see if they could identify work experience for students. 

No doubt the Community Skills Training Council will be close to decision makers and will pass on news as it comes to hand. 

Autism Academy for Software Quality Assurance

The Autism Academy for Software Quality Assurance (AASQA) aims to enable individuals on the autism spectrum to leverage their unique talents through training, educating and mentoring programs, so as to create pathways to employment; whilst addressing the business needs of the Australian ICT industry facing challenges in attracting and retaining software testers within the sector.

Find out more HERE.

VisAbility Employment Services

CoAct VisAbility Employment Services are specialists in providing employment support to people who have vision impairment and sensory disability. 

You can explore their services HERE.

SNAPSHOTS

Paramedicine degrees in VIC and Adelaide University

 Paramedicine Degrees in Victoria in 2022 

The Good Universities Guide states that paramedics provide pre-hospital emergency care, treatment, and specialised transport for patients - Good Universities Guide - Paramedic.

Working as an ambulance paramedic means that no two days are ever the same. What a paramedic does can be as varied as restarting a patient’s heart down to helping solve social welfare issues.  Ambulance paramedics are called when people feel they have no other options and are suffering what feels like an emergency to them. An interesting fact to remember when applying to become a paramedic is that the majority of the workload is not lights and sirens driving to save a patient's life. This job is more about helping people in their time of need as opposed to being a hero.

Visit Ambulance Victoria - Types of Paramedics to find out more.  Curtin University and ECU are the universities in WA who offer tertiary courses in Paramedicine. The following Victorian universities offer Paramedicine undergraduate degrees:

Visit VTAC to find out more about these courses.

Snapshot of the University of Adelaide in 2022

• The University of Adelaide is amongst the world’s top 1% of universities and and the top university in South Australia – World Rankings
• The University of Adelaide is a member of the Group of Eight, a coalition of Australia’s leading universities
• The University has four campuses; three in South Australia at North Terrace, Waite and Roseworthy and one in Melbourne 
• The Melbourne campus offers two bachelor degrees for international students.  They are:
  Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Information Technology 
• The university has a number of international partnerships and regularly has international guest speakers presenting at the university
• The university has three academic faculties, each with a number of schools and disciplines
• The University of Adelaide offers undergraduate and graduate courses, and the Bachelor of Medical Studies and Doctor of Medicine is also offered 
• Other Faculty of Health and Medical courses offered are - 
  • Bachelor of Dental Surgery
  • Bachelor of Health and Medical Sciences
  • Bachelor of Health and Medical Sciences (Advanced)
  • Bachelor of Nursing
  • Bachelor of Oral Health
  • Bachelor of Psychological Science
• The university has a vibrant and diverse volunteer community, with volunteering and community service regarded by the univerrsity as an important enrichment activity
• The University of Adelaide offers a wide range of scholarships ranging in value
• The University of Adelaide students have access to an impressive portfolio of University-managed student accommodation options
• Study Overseas supports students completing part of their degree overseas, with offerings including exchange programs, study tours, study abroad, practical experiences, and onshore programs to develop students' intercultural awarenes

Jane Hedley

Head of Pathways and Transition

Direct: (08) 9383 0416

Email: Jane.Hedley@cewa.edu.au