CAREER  NEWS  –  5  July  2015    Mrs  Amanda  Chahine,  Careers  Adviser,  Catherine  McAuley,  e:  achahine6@parra.catholic.edu.au    p:  99849  9113  web:  www.mcauleycareers.com    It’s  OPEN  DAY  SEASON!    Sydney  TAFE    8  August,  Ultimo  http://sydneytafe.edu.au/newsevents/events/sydney-tafe-really-opens-ultimo University  of  Wollongong  Saturday  15  August  www.uow.edu.au    Macleay  College  Saturday  22  August  https://macleay.edu.au/campaign/open-­‐day-­‐august-­‐22    University  of  Sydney  Saturday  29  August  http://sydney.edu.au/open_day/index.shtml    University  of  Technology,  Sydney  (UTS)  Saturday  29  August  (city  and  Kuringai)  https://openday.uts.edu.au    University  of  Western  Sydney  (UWS)  Saturday  30  August  www.uws.edu.au    University  of  NSW  (UNSW)  Saturday  5  September  www.futurestudents.unsw.edu.au/open-­‐day    Australian  Catholic  University  (ACU)  North  Sydney,  Saturday  5th  September  Strathfield,  Saturday  12th  September  www.acu.edu.au/openday    Australian  College  of  Physical  Education  (ACPE)  Saturday  12th  September  www.acpe.edu.au    University  of  Wollongong  Saturday  15th  August  www.uow.edu.au/openday/index.html.    EVENTS  Interested  in  Volunteering  overseas?  -­‐  19th  August  Projects  Abroad  invites  you  to  join  them  for  an  Online  Info  Session  about  High  School  Volunteer  Projects  over  the  summer  of  2015/16,  for  year  10  and  11  students.  Register  here  http://www.projects-­‐abroad.com.au/more-­‐info/information-­‐events/webinars/          

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Western  Sydney  Apprenticeship  &  Traineeship  Expo  –  Tuesday  1st  September  Over  90  exhibitors  will  be  at  this  expo  –  a  great  opportunity  to  sign  up  to  a  traineeship  or  apprenticeship  and  also  the  chance  to  speak  to  a  career  advisor  from  the  Nepean  Careers  forum.  4.00pm  –  9.00pm,  Penrith  Panthers  Exhibition  Marquee,  Mulgoa  Road,  Penrith    http://www.nationalskillsweek.com.au/events/western-­‐sydney-­‐apprenticeship-­‐traineeship-­‐expo/    Sydney  Design  School:  Information  Sessions  -­‐  3rd  September  Information  sessions  will  run  for  approximately  40  minutes,  and  will  cover  the  courses  available  at  the  design  school.  6pm,  Level  2,  40  Oxley  Street,  St  Leonards,  Contact:  02  9437  1902  http://sydneydesignschool.com.au/info-­‐sessions/    College  of  Event  Management  Information  Session  Fri  4th  September  Speak  to  lecturers  and  staff  to  learn  about  the  courses  on  offer  and  career  opportunities  available  after  graduation.  6.30pm,  Level  9,  28  Foveaux  Street  Surry  Hills.  Contact:  1300  725  846  or  enquiries@coem.edu.au  www.collegeofeventmanagement.com.au/campus/information-­‐sessions    Sydney  Aviators  Open  Day  Sun  6th  September,    Half  hour  trial  flights  will  be  available  at  a  cost  of  $120  and  short  presentations  on  how  to  obtain  a  Private  Pilot  License  will  be  held  throughout  the  day.    8.30am,  Bankstown  Airport,  Contact:  (02)  9793  8900  www.sydneyaviators.com.au/Event.aspx?pid=121    Australian  College  of  Physical  Education  Open  Day  -­‐  Saturday  12  September  Play  to  your  strengths  and  understand  how  you  can  live  your  dream  career  in  sport,  health,  education  or  dance.  Our  Open  Day  will  give  you  all  the  information  you  need  about  ACPE,  student  life  and  application  procedures.  www.acpe.edu.au    UNSW:  Actuarial  Studies  Student/Parent  Information  Evening    -­‐  Wed  16  September  Find  out  more  about  their  Bachelor  of  Actuarial  Studies  degree,  associated  dual  degrees,  and  the  Actuarial  Studies  Co-­‐op  Scholarship  program.  Contact:  (02)  9385  3507  or  studybusiness@unsw.edu.au  www.futurestudents.unsw.edu.au/actuarial-­‐studies-­‐studentparent-­‐information-­‐evening    Sydney  Film  School:  Open  Day  -­‐  Sat  12th  September    Speak  to  directors,  teachers,  current  students,  and  graduates  to  learn  about  Sydney  Film  School  courses.  2  –  5pm,  82  Cope  St,  Waterloo  www.sydneyfilmschool.com.au/school/important-­‐dates/open-­‐days,-­‐tours-­‐info-­‐nights.aspx    Billy  Blue  College  of  Design  and  CATC  Design  School  –  Day  In  the  Life  of  a  Designer  –  Sat  26th  Sep          Get  an  insight  into  the  world  of  design  at  THINK  Design’s  workshops.  There  are  2  x  3  hour  sessions  in  a  range  of  specific  areas  in  design  including  communication,  graphic,  digital  media,  interior,  and  branded  fashion  design.  Cost  $20.  Visit  http://bit.ly/1CRXaCW  or  call  1300  845  245  

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 Whitehouse  Institute  of  Design  Registrations  for  the  2-­‐day  Spring  Workshop  in  Portfolio  Development  are  now  open.  The  workshop  will  be  held  on  12  &  13  November  at  the  Sydney  campus  at  2  Short  Street,  Surry  Hills.  For  bookings  phone  1300551433  or  email  enquiry@whitehouse-­‐design.edu.au.    Whitehouse  Institute  of  Design  Summer  workshops  Registrations  for  the  2-­‐day  to  10-­‐day  2016  Summer  Workshops  in  Fashion  Illustration,  Image  Styling,  Sewing,  Interiors  Illustration  are  now  open.  The  workshops  will  be  held  from  4  to  15  January  2016  at  the  Sydney  campus  at  2  Short  Street,  Surry  Hills.  For  bookings  phone  1300551433  or  email  enquiry@whitehouse-­‐design.edu.au.    

 UNSW  Women  in  Engineering  Camp    Applications  for  the  2016  UNSW  Women  in  Engineering  Camp  open  on  4  August  and  close  on  27  September.  If  you  are  a  bright  science-­‐minded  girl  going  into  year  11  or  12  in  2016,  please  apply.  The  five-­‐day  long  residential  camp  involves  hands-­‐on  workshops,  site  visits  and  networking  opportunities.  The  registration  fee  is  $200.  More  information  can  be  found  at  http://unsw.to/wiec    Academy  of  Information  Technology:  Free  Digital  Workshops  Sat  17th  October,  Sat  14th  November,  Sat  5th  December,  10.00am  –  4.00pm,  Level  2,  7  Kelly  Street,  Ultimo  AIT  offers  free  one-­‐day  workshops  designed  to  boost  participant  skills  and  help  prospective  students  make  decisions  about  future  study.  Students  can  attend  either  an  Intro  to  3D  Animation,  Intro  to  Film  Editing,  Intro  to  Concept  Design,  or  Intro  to  Game  Design  workshop  at  the  listed  time  and  dates.      http://www.ait.nsw.edu.au/free-­‐day-­‐courses/    Defence  Jobs  Australia:  Information  Sessions  Go  to  the  Facebook  link  to  find  info  sessions  in  your  area  across  Army  Reserve,  Engineering,  Defence,  Combat  roles,  and  officer  roles. https://www.facebook.com/DefenceJobsAustralia/events  GENERAL  INFO    Martin  College:  New  Diplomas  Diploma  of  Advertising:  http://www.martin.edu.au/courses/school-­‐business-­‐marketing/diploma-­‐advertising  Diploma  of  Business  Administration:  http://www.martin.edu.au/courses/school-­‐business-­‐marketing/business/diploma-­‐business    Macquarie  University:  New  Bachelor  of  Clinical  Science  Beginning  in  2016  The  new  Bachelor  of  Clinical  Science  is  a  two  year  fast-­‐track  course  designed  to  help  students  gain  the  professional  skills  needed  for  a  future  career  in  the  medical,  allied  health  or  medical  research  professions.  It  is  preparation  for  the  GAMSAT.    http://courses.mq.edu.au/undergraduate/degree/bachelor-­‐of-­‐clinical-­‐science    International  Screen  Academy:  Open  Day  -­‐  Sat  19th  September  Watch  a  student  class  in  action,  attend  a  free  workshop,  speak  to  teachers,  students,  and  view  the  state-­‐of-­‐the-­‐art  facilities.  www.isasydney.com.au/event/isa-­‐open-­‐day-­‐free-­‐open-­‐workshop/  10.00am  –  3.00pm,  242  Young  Street,  Waterloo    Aim  for  the  Stars  Foundation  2016  Scholarship  Applications  Now  Open  All  girls  and  women  may  across  Australia  apply  for  funding  to  help  fulfill  sporting,  academic,  community,  business,  environmental  or  cultural  goals.  http://www.aimforthestars.com.au/news/2016-­‐scholarship-­‐applications-­‐open-­‐soon  YEAR  12  MATTERS    Time  Management  for  Year  12  Wed  30th  September,  9.00am  –  12.30pm,  104  Broadway,  Chippendale  The  Academic  and  Enabling  Support  Centre  will  be  open  to  assist  Year  11  students  to  develop  useful  skills  for  their  exams  and  assessments.  http://www.nd.edu.au/events/sydney    Sydney  University  Sydney  Scholars  Award  If  you  have  potential  for  at  ATAR  of  95+  then  you  should  apply  for  this.  http://sydney.edu.au/scholarships/prospective/sydney_scholars_program.shtml    Traineeships  at  Blacktown  Council  –  closes  11  September  If  you  are  seeking  to  work  full  time  next  year  and  gain  a  TAFE  qualification  (Cert  III  in  Business  Services),  then  these  traineeships  are  a  fantastic  opportunity.  Roles  are  within  Human  Resources,  Event  Management,  Public  Relations,  Records  Management,  Financial  services  and  Child  Care.  To  apply  go  to:  

http://www.blacktown.nsw.gov.au/Your_Council/Careers/ApprenticeTrainee_Information/Business_Administration_and_Child_Care_Traineeships    Academy  of  Information  and  Technology  Scholarship  Applications  close  Fri  29th  January  2016  Recipients  of  the  Scholarship  will  be  awarded  a  $7,600  discount  off  the  tuition  fees  for  their  first  year  of  study  in  either  the  Bachelor  of  Interactive  Media  or  Bachelor  of  Information  Technology  (Mobile  Applications  Development).  www.ait.nsw.edu.au/scholarship/    Endeavour  College  of  Natural  Health  Scholarship  Program  Applications  close:  Mon  30th  November  Full-­‐year  scholarships  for  tuition  fees  in  their  leading  Bachelor  of  Health  Science  degree  programs  in  Naturopathy,  Nutritional  Medicine,  Acupuncture,  Musculoskeletal  Therapy,  and  their  online  Bachelor  of  Complementary  Medicine  are  available  at  any  one  of  their  6  campuses  in  Australia.  http://www.endeavour.edu.au/scholarships