Careers News 15 June 2017

Mr David Russell | Curriculum Co-ordinator / Student Advisor

Careers Expo Excursion – Year 10

Careers News 15 June 2017 Careers Expo Excursion – Year- 10 Career Expo Excursion Year 10

On Tuesday 27 June, students in Year 10, apart from those staying at school for the Year 10 Play rehearsal, are to participate in the Central Coast Careers Expo. On Tuesday 27 June,anstudents in Year apart from those staying at and school for the Year 10about Play rehearsal, are The Expo presents opportunity for10, students to gain information printed material career and/or to participate theare Central Coast Careers Expo. study options in that of interest. The permission note, which was distributed at last week’s Year 10 Year meeting, should be returned to the College Office if this has not already been done. The Expo presents an opportunity for students to gain information and printed material about career and/or study options that are of interest. The permission note, which was distributed at last week’s Year 10 Year meeting, should be returned to the College Office if this has not already been done.

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Year 10 students have begun a program called Strengths Potential that helps identify areas of strength each student has. This then help in terms of career choices and subject selection for next year. The program is Year 10 students have begunand a program calledon Strengths being run in PDHPE classes commenced 9th June.Potential that helps identify areas of strength each student has. This then help in terms of career choices and subject selection for next year. The program is th Next 10classes students be lookingon at 9choosing beingterm. run in Year PDHPE andwill commenced June. subjects for Senior School. Information will be provided in due course including information about the requirements for an HSC and about the various courses Next term.in Year available Years1011students and 12. will be looking at choosing subjects for Senior School. Information will be provided in due course including information about the requirements for an HSC and about the various courses The following information available in Years 11 and 12.derived from JobJump may also be of help in the process of considering subjects… You need to selectderived a minimum 12 units when The •following information from of JobJump may alsogoing be of into help Year in the11. process of considering subjects… •

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Most HSC subjects are worth 2 units. English is compulsory.

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English is need compulsory. You may to also think about having back up subjects in case the College does not run all of the subjects you want to study. This sometimes happens because of too few students to form a class or You may need to also think about having back up subjects in case the College does not run all of the clashes (two subjects you want to do running at thebecause same time on few the timetable). subjects you want to study. This sometimes happens of too students to form a class or

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You may also want to think about wanting to receive an ATAR if you want to study at University. The UAC website has helpful information about prerequisites, assumed knowledge and recommended subjects for various university courses. •

Recommended Studies means HSC subjects that may be of some help in supporting your understanding of the University course.

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Assumed Knowledge means that the University assumes you have the background study of the HSC subjects they list for the study of that University course.

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Prerequisite means that you must have studied the HSC subject that they list in order to gain entry to the University course.

UAC has a variety of information available that can be helpful…  

One is about the ATAR and choosing courses: ATAR and subject selection Another is about university requirements that the current Year 10 students will need in 2019 when they may be applying for university: http://www.uac.edu.au/documents/publications/year10-booklet20.pdf

The JobJump software that the College subscribes to also has information that can be helpful. There are some videos accessed from the JobJump site that provide information about JobJump and how to register. The password to register is ‘finches’. To use the JobJump software, visit https://jobjump.com.au/

Bedford College

Thank you to Bedford College who had a representative visit last Friday to speak to students. A one year Diploma in Business from Bedford can lead to various jobs such as working in Events, Administration, Marketing, Legal Secretary, your own business. It can also gain guaranteed entry to some universities and up to one year credit for courses at a number of universities for related degrees e.g. Bachelor of Business. 2

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Avondale College News Avondale is now in the UAC guide. Campus information and course listings will be available in the Apply Direct section of the guide. Students are welcome to submit their applications early. Our admissions team will hold their information until they receive the required documents and results following their HSC exams.

Avondale Scholarships 2018 Scholarships are now available for new students in 2018. The Avondale President's Scholarship is available to students in selected secondary schools who demonstrate a rare combination of academic excellence, leadership and service to their school, family, church and community. The Avondale Service/Leadership Scholarship is also available for up to seven students from Australia and three students from New Zealand who are actively involved in community service and/or can demonstrate involvement in leadership activities or roles. Applications for both scholarships are due on August 4. For more information or to download an application form click here. Avondale also offers a range of other scholarships that become available later in the year. Click here to find out more about the wide range of scholarships on offer.

Vocational (VET) Careers

Article courtesy of Nathan Chanesman, CEO of My Career Match, 13 June 2017 Newsletter

Want to earn higher wages and have good job prospects?

You may be better off looking at vocational education than a university degree. New research from McCrindle, commissioned by the Skilling Australia Foundation which advocates for vocational education and training, finds that much of people's perceptions of the sector has little basis in reality. "Sandwiched between debates about university deregulation and private vs public school funding, vocational education all too often is relegated to forgotten child status," Skilling Australia's chief executive Nicholas Wyman says. The report finds four in five parents would prefer their children go to university after school over pursuing vocational education. But by sticking to this aspiration, they may be unnecessarily limiting their child's potential. While nearly half of Australians think VET is no longer as relevant as university, government figures indicate nine of the top 10 occupations predicted to have the most jobs growth are in vocational training areas. Click to read. 

What are the Growth Occupations for VET to 2020? Click to read

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Excelsia College – Drama, Music Opportunities for HSC students – 3rd July, 10:00am – 4:00pm

This practical workshop offers insight from professional artists, giving students a head start in finding creative ways to tackle their own projects, mastering voice techniques, skills to working with your ensemble and calming your nerves before your performance. This Masterclass will provide an opportunity for drama students to enhance their acting skills and direct them towards a stronger HSC result.

We're offering you detailed and rigorous preparation for your HSC music performance through our Masterclass. This workshop aims to help you ace your music performances, aural exams and techniques to calm your nerves. These workshops offer an excellent opportunity for Year 11 and 12 Music 1, Music 2 and Extension students, working with experienced tutors to ‘fine tune’ their skills and improve marks in all areas of HSC Music.

$20 with lunch included & free parking

RSVP NOW

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Macquarie University News On Wednesday 5 July, Year 11 and 12 students are invited to our Technology Taster Day.

The day is all about students getting a taste of what it’s like to study in the field of engineering and information technology at Macquarie. They will be able to: • participate in hands-on activities • learn how to solve real-world problems using engineering and IT • plan which activities they would like to attend • ask lecturers and students all their burning questions about uni life at Macquarie. Lectures, practicals and tutorials will be run in the following exciting areas: • Mechanical Engineering • Mechatronic Engineering • Electrical Engineering • Information Technology • Games Design • Data Science Find out more and register If you have any questions, they can email [email protected] or call (02) 9850 7250.

To register, visit https://www.cvent.com/events/technology-taster-day/registrationc6499cf8391e4994b06f6275aac0e10f.aspx?fqp=true 7

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UNSW News

Law and Business Information Evening - June 22 UNSW Law and Business invite High School Students in Years 11 and 12 along with their parents, to attend our combined Information Evening. There will be two separate Faculty presentations on the night. After the presentations, students will have the opportunity to speak first-hand to current students and staff, who will provide detailed information on degrees offered, opportunities available and what life’s like on campus at UNSW. Presentation schedule for the night  

6:30pm - 6:50pm Presentation by UNSW Law 7:00pm - 7:30pm Presentation by UNSW Business School

Students can register via whatson.unsw.edu.au. Read more

Art & Design Student Parent Information Evening - June 22 The Art & Design Student Parent Information Evening is a chance for students and parents to come along and hear about what it means to be a practicing contemporary artist, designer, digital creative, animator, filmmaker or curator. Our knowledgeable staff, industry graduates and current students will provide insight into the experience of being a UNSW Art & Design student, share information about high school subject selection, the admissions process and portfolio entry. Students can register via whatson.unsw.edu.au. See more

Year 10 Subject Selection & Info Evening Roundup UNSW held four Year 10 Subject Selection & Information Evenings during the month of May. For those who were unable to attend, we have both a bite-sized version and the full version available online. You can also share the slides from the evening - download them here. WATCH: Full Version

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Built Environment School Holiday Workshops Tuesday, 4 July 2017 - 9:30am to Wednesday, 12 July 2017 - 3:00pm

Location: UNSW Kensington Campus UNSW Built Environment invites you to join our free High School Workshop series! These interactive workshops will give you a taste for the undergraduate degrees we offer, what it’s like to be a student here and provide insight into careers you might be considering. This series is open to Year 10, Year 11 and Year 12 students. Please note - these workshops will replicate the same structure as the April series. Workshops on offer:       

Alternative Admission Portfolio Workshop Architecture City Planning Computational Design Industrial Design Interior Architecture Landscape Architecture Places are limited! Register now If you have any questions please contact [email protected].

HSC Enrichment Days

Tuesday, 4 July 2017 - 8:30am to Thursday, 6 July 2017 - 4:00pm Location: UNSW Kensington Campus UNSW Science is offering 1 day face-to-face study programs in Physics, Chemistry and Biology to assist Year 12 students in preparing their HSC exams. Students will also be provided with online study resources which they can study at their own time. Student will undertake a deep analysis of 6 HSC questions (2 from each core module) from the view point of a HSC marker. They will relate each question to the syllabus and learn how the marking guidelines differentiate student responses. They will act as HSC markers using the marking guidelines to score scripts and to reflect upon their own responses to questions. In this way, students will have a better:    

Understanding of what constitutes a satisfactory response, Understanding as the “marker” as audience Idea of what they know and what they don’t know. Skilled in using the ample assessment resources provided by NESA

Register for Chemistry Register for Physics Register for Biology If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact UNSW Science [email protected]

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General News

UNSW Built Environment School Holiday Workshops 4 July. 9.30am to 3.00pm UNSW Kensington Campus. For Year 10, 11, & 12 students. These interactive workshops will give you a taste for the undergraduate degrees we offer for architecture, interior design, landscape architecture, city planning and industrial design. Find out what it’s like to be a student here and provide insight into careers you might be considering. https://www.futurestudents.unsw.edu.au/built-environment-school-holiday-workshops Experience uni before you start at ACU's University Experience Day North Sydney 4 July Canberra 4 July Strathfield 6 July Registrations are now open for ACU’s University Experience Day! University Experience Day is a free event held at our campuses for students to meet academic staff and current students, participate in practical workshops, explore facilities, and enjoy the entertainment and campus atmosphere. Details and register at http://www.acu.edu.au/uni-experience TAFE NSW Open Week 19 to 24 June NSW TAFE events and information sessions. Find one nearest you. https://courses.tafensw.edu.au/open-week/ Drawing & Illustration Masterclass 17 June. 10.00am to 3.30pm Coco Republic Design School A collaboration between Coco Republic and the Design Centre Enmore, this one day workshop will introduce students to the drawing techniques used by designers to express design ideas. Through studying a basic variety of drawing techniques students will be introduced to the skills needed to present design ideas with expression and dynamism. Students will also practice a range of skills to convey their ideas and intentions with greater confidence http://sydneytafe.edu.au/newsevents/events/drawing-illustration-master-class-june Ultimo College Accounting Info Session 20 June. 6.00pm to 7.00pm Ultimo Campus Building G Level 1, Room G1.16 cnr Harris St & Thomas St Ultimo Come and find out all that TAFE NSW has to offer in Accounting studies at our Ultimo College Information session. http://sydneytafe.edu.au/newsevents/events/accounting-information-session Early Offer Opportunity – Sydney City School of Business & Law from Top Education Institute Closes 14 December Early Offer Opportunity - Reserve your spot and secure a $500 scholarship into our Business or Law Degrees before sitting your HSC exams. https://www.top.edu.au/future-students/earlyoffer National Institute of Dramatic Art (NIDA) 16 August 2017, 6 –9pm 215 ANZAC Parade, Kensington Attend NIDA's Info Night! This free event is a great opportunity to meet NIDA’s team of educators and find out more about our courses, the application process and student life at NIDA. NIDA offers a range of courses and experiences for Young People across a variety of disciplines from introductory courses in Drama, Acting on Screen, Music Theatre and Public Speaking to the Young Actors Studio or Residencies for Young People aged 15-18 years. https://www.open.nida.edu.au/young-people-courses https://www.nida.edu.au/courses/open-day 11

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College of Event Management Info Session 17 June. 1.30pm to 3.00pm Level 9/28 Foveaux St, Surry Hills Visit our campus, hear from our lecturers about our specialised event management courses and have all your career questions answered. Come and see for yourself why a qualification from College of Event Management will equip you with the right knowledge and practical experience to work in today’s global event management industry. https://www.collegeofeventmanagement.com.au/info-session/ SAE Study for a Day 1 July. 9.00amto 4.00pm Come and study with us for a day, and experience student life at our exciting Sydney Campus. Learn from our industry-experienced academic staff, and get hands-on training with actual coursework from our degree programs. This event is open to anyone aged 15yrs and above (Year 10 and over).Tickets are $35.00 per person (plus booking fee) - all tickets are non-refundable. Visit: http://bit.ly/2s8okCY Australian College of Applied Psychology Bachelor Explore Via a packaged collection of 50 short videos presented by ACAP teachers, senior staff, alumni and current students, the Bachelor Explorer viewers are led through game-like modules to learn about life as an undergraduate student. https://www.acap.edu.au/news-container/acap-bachelor-explorer-demystifies-degree-study-for-diplomastudents/ Mission Australia 2017 Survey Closes 31 July The 2017 Youth Survey is now open to all Australian youth aged 15 –19 years old, giving a platform for young people to have their say. https://www.missionaustralia.com.au/what-we-do/research-evaluation/youth-survey HSC Economics and Business Studies workshop 22 July. 9.00am to 1.00pm UTS Business School City - Haymarket. CB08 Dr Chau Chak Wing Building, Building 8, Level 2 Auditorium UTS Business School is hosting a workshop for all students doing Economics and or Business Studies in their HSC. Developed in consultation with leading HSC economics and business teachers from across NSW, the workshop will feature three lectures from our leading academics, providing you with in depth knowledge as you head into the trial HSC and beyond. $20. http://www.uts.edu.au/about/uts-business-school/what-we-do/upcoming-events-and-infosessions/undergraduate-info-sessions-7

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