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Newsletter Monday 28 November 2016

In this Week’s Newsletter:

Universities

 Big Day In: University of  Youtube: About UNSW Newcastle  University of Sydney Equity  UNSW: Canberra Non-Defence Scholarships Undergraduate Engineering  Quality Indicators for Learning  UNSW On-campus and Teaching (QILT) Accommodation: Online Videos and Website

TAFE & Apprenticeships

 TAFE Illawarra Choices Day  TAFE WSI Entertainment  Career Readiness Program Information Session  TAFE Pre-Apprenticeship  Pre-apprenticeships Course Course Finder

Private Colleges

 AIM Information Day  NIDA Young Actors Studio  Tractor Free Online Course  Raffles College of Design and  Canberra Academy of Commerce: Graduate Dramatic Art Auditions Exhibition  Kenvale Barista Course  Shillington College:  Endeavour College of Natural Information Session Health: Open Day  Shillington College: Graduate Exhibition  Avondale College of Higher Education: 2017 Information Guide

Other News

 Carriageworks 2017 Program  The Importance of Maths  My Health Career: Is a  Air Force Jobs with just 1 or 2 Degree No Longer Enough? Year’s Commitment An Experience in International  Skill Gaps in the Australian Job Nutrition Market  ADFA Education Award  Long-Term Unemployment  Readygrad Conference  University Ratings Facebook  National Conference on VET Chat Teaching and VET Teacher  Career Harvest Education  Mental and Emotional Skills  Woodwork Competition Sessions for Students, Teachers & Parents

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Universities

Big Day In: University of Newcastle 16th May 2017 The Big Day In is designed by students for students and is open for students in years 9 to 12 to attend if they are interested in a career in technology. http://acsfoundation.cart.net.au/BiG-Day-In-University-of-Newcastle-Tuesday-16- May-2017

UNSW: Canberra Non-Defence Undergraduate Engineering From 2017 certain UNSW Engineering programs at Canberra will be open to non-defence applicants. To find out more about studying engineering with UNSW in Canberra as a non-defence student follow the link below. https://www.unsw.adfa.edu.au/study/undergraduate/non-defence-applicants

UNSW On-campus Accommodation: Online Videos and Website Hear from alumni and students firsthand how living on campus is a home away from home. Applications for 2017 are now open. http://rc.unsw.edu.au/

Youtube: About UNSW UNSW’s Youtube channel, hosts a range of videos providing information on disciplines, courses, scholarships, student experiences and advice from current and graduated students. To access the videos, visit: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCthjY71kw6kubDED3pNn9Yg

University of Sydney Equity Scholarships The University of Sydney offers Equity Scholarships for students commencing in 2017. These are applied for via UAC’s website. Scholarships include University of Sydney Bridging Course Scholarships, Burton Educational Trust Scholarship, Rural Sustainability Scholarships, Environmental Sustainability Scholarships, The William John and Lizzie May Sinclair Scholarship, Roy Frederick Turner AM Scholarship, Graham Daniels Scholarship in Engineering and Information Technologies, Peter Giles Memorial Scholarship in Pharmacy, Commonwealth Indigenous Scholarships, and University of Sydney Accommodation Scholarship. http://sydney.edu.au/scholarships/prospective/equity.shtml

Quality Indicators for Learning and Teaching (QILT) This website helps prospective uni students make informed choices about their future. QILT provides students with a broad range of information about Australian universities including graduate job prospects and student satisfaction and retention rates. https://www.qilt.edu.au/

TAFE & Apprenticeships

TAFE Illawarra Choices Day 3rd December 2016, 9am to 1pm Choices Day will be held at Bega, Cooma, Goulburn, Moruya, Moss Vale, Nowra, Ulladulla, Wollongong and Yallah campuses. The day will allow prospective students to find out about the courses TAFE offers across a range of disciplines. For further information, contact Roslyn Simmons at [email protected] http://www.tafeillawarra.edu.au/

Career Readiness Program 5th December, 8am to 4pm, TAFE Richmond College, Blacktown Road, Richmond The career readiness program will focus on agriculture, equine, animal care and horticulture. The program is designed to be hands on for students with the opportunity to learn from expert teachers. For further information, call 02 9208 7071 or 02 9208 7074, or email [email protected]

TAFE Pre-Apprenticeship Course For students who are interested in undertaking a trade, TAFE offers pre- apprenticeship courses which can help students get started with a trade career. https://wsi.tafensw.edu.au/courses-and-careers/planning-your- career/apprenticeships-and-traineeships/pre-apprenticeship-training/

TAFE WSI Entertainment Information Session 6th December, 4pm to 6pm, Nirimba Education Precinct The information session will allow students interested in studying entertainment the opportunity to find out more about the various courses offered by TAFE in Western Sydney. For further information, contact [email protected] https://wsi.tafensw.edu.au/colleges-and-specialist-centres/nirimba/508/

Pre-apprenticeships Course Finder The Pre-apprenticeships Course Finder is one of the most popular pages on the Australian Apprenticeships & Traineeships Information Service website, with an average of around 4,300 direct hits a month. There are over 140 pre-apprenticeships currently active. www.aapathways.com.au/pcf

Private Colleges

AIM Information Day 17th December 2016, 10am – 2pm, 1-55 Foveaux St, Surry Hills The day will allow prospective students talk to representatives from each AIM department, tour the campus and apply and book an interview and audition. To register follow the link below. http://www.aim.edu.au/events/2016/information-day-december-2016#! Tractor Free Online Course Tractor Design School is offering a free online short course in typography so that you can get a taste of what they offer. https://www.tractor.edu.au/lp/free-course/typography

Canberra Academy of Dramatic Art Auditions 11th December, 2pm, CADA Studios, 1/9 Lithgow St, Fyshwick Auditions are taking place for a foundation course in acting, with students able to choose between full-time and part-time study. Prospective students can register for auditions online. http://www.cada.net.au/10197nat-certificate-iv-in-acting-for-stage-and-screen.html

Kenvale Barista Course 3rd December, 9am – 1pm The one-day course costs $100 and includes a practical workbook. The course aims to teach students how to prepare and serve espresso coffee and is limited to 10 places per class. For enquiries email [email protected] http://kenvale.edu.au/news-events/short_courses/barista-courses/

Endeavour College of Natural Health: Open Day 21st January, 10.00am, Sydney Haymarket Campus Find out about careers in natural health, get questions answered by staff and students, and get a taste of the Bachelor of Health by attending mini lectures. http://www.endeavour.edu.au/events/

NIDA Young Actors Studio Sundays 11am-5pm for all of 2017 @ NIDA Sydney Auditions: 4th December, 10am. Book online asap. https://www.open.nida.edu.au/course/OSYASAU

Raffles College of Design and Commerce: Graduate Exhibition 6th December – 8th December, Ambush Gallery, L3 Central Park, Chippendale Raffles’ Graduate Exhibition will showcase top graduate student works from Fashion Marketing, Digital Media, Graphic Design, Interior Design, Multimedia Design, and Photography. http://www.raffles.edu.au/story/detail/graduate-exhibition-2016.html

Shillington College: Information Session 18th January, 6.00pm, Level 3, 50 Margaret Street, Sydney Learn about studying a course in graphic design at Shillington College. http://www.shillingtoncollege.com.au/graphic-design-course/info-sessions

Shillington College: Graduate Exhibition 9th December, 6.00pm – 9.00pm, 42 Maddox St, Alexandria See the diverse range of work produced by students studying the 3 month full-time or 9 month part-time courses. https://www.facebook.com/events/1771495403112477/

Avondale College of Higher Education: 2017 Scholarships Applications close 31st January for first round Avondale offers a number of degree specific scholarships for students commencing study in 2017. These include arts, business, the conservatorium of music, science and more. http://www.avondale.edu.au/future-students/scholarships/ Other News

Carriageworks 2017 Program Carriageworks has released its program for next year. It includes a range of dance, drama and other arts shows, exhibitions and workshops. http://carriageworks.com.au/2017-announced/

My Health Career: Is a Degree No Longer Enough? An Experience in International Nutrition https://www.myhealthcareer.com.au/dietetics-at-bond-university

ADFA Education Award For current year 11 students: Award presented to year 12 students in recognition of leadership potential, and academic and sporting achievements exhibited during year 11. Award comprises of laptop and certificate along with plaque of recognition for your school. For eligibility and application: http://www.defencejobs.gov.au/education/adfa/howToApply/educationAward.aspx

Readygrad Readygrad is a student coaching organisation established to increase the employability of students entering the job market. They run a variety of programs which are designed to help students enter the job market, and can partner with schools and colleges to deliver coaching sessions for students in Years 10 – 12. Contact: [email protected] http://www.readygrad.com.au

University Ratings Facebook Chat If you missed The Good Universities Guide’s Facebook live chat about university ratings, the whole thing is online for you to watch now. They also wrote an article summarising some of the most common questions they received. https://www.facebook.com/GoodUniversitiesGuide/videos/1344043195608009/ http://www.gooduniversitiesguide.com.au/Latest-news/Getting-into-university/Facebook-Live-Chat-Your- Questions-Answered

Career Harvest This website showcases the career opportunities and pathways available in the food & fibre industries. There is also information about internships and scholarships. http://www.careerharvest.com.au/

Mental and Emotional Skills Sessions for Students, Teachers & Parents Human Connections organises sessions for students, teachers or parents to help prepare students with mental and emotional skills required for success in year 12 and in life after school. http://humanconnections.com.au/programs/human-connections-teacher-student-parent-sessions- home/student-and-parent-sessions/

The Importance of Maths Visit the Australian Mathematical Sciences Institute’s website to view a range of career profiles from apprentice chefs to Electricians to Nurses where mathematics is a necessary part of their everyday jobs. http://www.mathscareers.org.au/

Air Force Jobs with just 1 or 2 Year’s Commitment Pick one of these exciting roles and you'll have the freedom to join the Air Force for just one or two years. No strings attached. Read more at http://www.defencejobs.gov.au/airforce/one-and-two-year-roles/

Skill Gaps in the Australian Job Market This article summarises some of the gaps in the Australian job market as of October 2016. https://australiancareersservice.com.au/2016/10/19/study-summary-skill-gaps-australian-job-market/

Long-Term Unemployment Conference 1 & 2 December @ Mercure Hotel, Brisbane. Conference open to Career Guidance Officers, Educators and many others. http://longtermunemployment.org.au/

National Conference on VET Teaching and VET Teacher Education 8 & 9 December @ UTS Sydney. https://www.uts.edu.au/about/faculty-arts-and-social-sciences/what-we- do/events/2016-national-conference-vet-teaching-and

Woodwork Competition For Australian secondary school students enrolled in Years 11 and 12 in 2016. Students are invited to submit images and details of work of one or two pieces made as part of course work for Years 11 and 12 in 2016. Closing Date Dec 15 2016. http://www.woodreview.com.au/student-awards

Coming Soon (See http://www.calendarwiz.com/mhscareers for all events)

Wednesday 30 November: AFTRS: BA Screen Production Applications close Bedford College Scholarships: Applications Close Young Leaders Program – AFL Traineeship applications close Industrial Relations Rights and Responsibilities Workshop 9:30 am - 1:00 pm

Thursday 1 December: BMIHMS Career Focus Days TAFE South Western Sydney Institute Info Sessions 10:30 am Designing Bright Futures: UNSW Art & Design Graduates 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Friday 2 December: Aboriginal Studies HSC Student Conference Southern Cross University: Senior Schools Day

Saturday 3 December: TAFE Degrees Information Sessions Barista Courses at Kenvale 9:00 am - 1:00 pm Cultural Care Au Pair Information Sessions 10:00 am

Monday 5 December: AFS Student Exchange Information Sessions Richmond TAFE Events Tuesday 6 December: AFS Student Exchange Information Sessions Richmond TAFE Events Academy of Information Technology Info Nights 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

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