From the editor

Careers Newsletter

Welcome to the first newsletter for term three, 2010

Welcome to my newsletter. This newsletter contains valuable information for students in years 10,11 and 12, parents, caregivers and teachers. Senior students, in particular, should keep an eye on these newsletters as they contain valuable information on scholarships, job opportunities, open days, cadetships and valuable messages from TAFE, University and Private education providers.

 

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Miscellaneous - Careers Newsletter week 2 Term 3

 

My name is Lay-Ean Eng, owner and founder of GoKids / GoKids Workshops and Seminars.

On Saturday, 14^th August 2010, we are providing a FREE seminar for Parents and Carers on Motivational Strategies for Teenagers.

This Seminar is specially structured for parents, carers as well as educators by offering practical insights into the principles of motivation and influence; and how to effectively relate with and help create balance in their children’s lives. This Seminar incorporates emotional intelligence components, which are easy to understand and relate to. Parents and carers will be able to effectively execute what they learn on that night and apply it the next day.

Please find attached a flyer for the FREE seminar as well as a flyer for our Teenage Workshops
for the upcoming school holidays. All our workshops incorporate effective, highly interactive and enjoyable practical exercises for the teenagers.

I would like to extend an invitation to you and your fellow teachers who may be interested to attend our seminar.  If you feel your school community would benefit from the session, we would appreciate if you could advise them about the seminar through the school’s newsletter.

To register for the FREE Parent Seminar, please visit: http://gokidsaugustparent.eventbrite.com/ or contact GoKids on (02) 9881 5890 or 0409 223 282 or via e-mail: workshop@gokids.com.au.

Thank you and I look forward to seeing you on Saturday, 14^th of August.

 

If you are interested in learning difficulties and have any trouble reading the following, please contact me and I will forward the original.

 

2010 myfuture Video Competition is back

Help your students explore career ideas and learn new skills. The myfuture video competition – Best School Entry is back for 2010. The aim of the competition is to assist young people to explore career ideas by producing a 2-3 min  video on an occupation that interests them and for the opportunity to win a cash prize of $7500. To assist educators and students with creating videos, the competition will be supported by a wide range of complimentary educational resources.   These valuable resources are relevant to career education and curriculum areas engaged in video production in the classroom. This is a motivating and exciting opportunity for students Australia wide to explore their future in a creative and innovative way. The myfuture video competition – Best School Entry commences on 30 July and closes 29 October 2010. Further details about the competition will be available on the myfuture website.   Individual students and groups are encouraged to enter. Visit the myfuture website to register your interest in the competition from 12 July. myfuture is Australia's career information & exploration service.

This project was supported by funding from the Australian Government. myfuture Video Competition is  managed by Education Services Australia. myfuture is a joint initiative of Australian, state and territory governments.

 

 

PUBLIC INFORMATION EVENING AND SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Student Exchange Australia New Zealand, a not-for-profit organisation which is registered with all state and territory departments of education, is pleased to extend an invitation for The Forest High School students to attend an information evening in Sydney on Wednesday, 11th August at the Medina Grand Hotel, Corner Kent & Bathurst St, Sydney. The session starts at 7:30pm.

Further details are available in the newsletter notice which can be downloaded in either Word format or in PDF format.

The evening gives students and families the opportunity to learn more about becoming an exchange student and the various scholarship options that are available. We would be most grateful if you would place this notice in your school newsletter, on a notice board or website, or mention it in an assembly.

Alternatively, your career advisor and/or language teachers may be interested to promote our Language, International Affairs and Indigenous scholarship opportunities available to senior students.  Our current Make Your Mark t-shirt design competition 'Our Indigenous World' may be of interest to your creative arts teachers, which invites students to celebrate the rich culture and history of the first Australians, Kiwis and all Indigenous people around the world.
More information on scholarships is available here.

Thank you in advance for your assistance.

Yours sincerely,

Nick Lorentzen 
National Director                    

Student Exchange Australia New Zealand Ltd

 

 Aviation Studies in High School
A flying start to your career in Aviation
If you are in Years 10, 11 or 12 this year & you are interested in a career as
an Airline Pilot, RAAF Pilot or Air Traffic Controller then you need to attend
our
Sydney Information Meeting
– bring Mum and Dad and maybe your Careers Adviser and learn all about
Aviation Studies in High School
25th August 2010 @ 5pm, 6:30pm or 8pm,
Killara Inn, 480 Pacific Hwy, Killara
Or
26th August 2010 @ 5pm, 6:30pm or 8pm,
Bankstown Sports Club, 8 Greenfield Pde, Bankstown
RSVP by Monday 16th August, 2010
by
Call or TXT “Sydney, the date of the mtg & 5,6:30 or 8pm”
to
0411 41 43 41 or email
Brad Coombe at
highschools@ftpilottraining.com
Include your name, the number of people attending & your mobile
phone contact details in the text or email

 

 

 

 

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Private Education Providers - Careers Newsletter, week 2, term 3

 

It is AIE's Open Day on Sunday, August 22nd, 10am-3pm.

The Open Day will be a great opportunity for students considering a career in 3D Animation, Computer Programming for Games or Special FX for Screen and TV.
We will be open to the public to answer your questions, introduce our teachers and discuss the future of the Games Industry.

Some future dates to put in your diary are;

• Information Evening, 6th October

• Graduation & Showcase, 7th-10th December

If you'd like to organise a private tour of AIE, please don't hesitate to give me a call: 02 8514 8802

I have organised an excursion for years 10, 11 and 12 students for the 20th August, notes will be advertised soon. If you want to go, be early with your note and payment, places are limited to 24 students total.

 

 

 

 

Australian College of Complementary Medicine

 

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Special Message for year 10 students, careers newsletter term 3 week 2

School based traineeships and apprenticeships give you the opportunity to study, start your
career and get paid. They usually involve TAFE one afternoon per week, one paid day at work
and three and a half days at school. You can still gain an HSC, but not usually an ATAR (so if
you intend to go to university, this is probably not for you). If you are pretty sure you do not
want to go to university, you should consider a school based traineeship or apprenticeship.
There is an information session coming up on the 18th August; you must register an expression
of interest as soon as possible. Come and see me for an application form for the information
session (no obligation).

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TERTIARY STUDIES SCHOLARSHIPS IN 2011

 

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Jobs- Careers Newsletter week 2 term 3

If you are interested in a joinery apprenticeship and will have your own transport by next year, call Matthew on 0414642323

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TAFE, VET and TVET news, Careers Newsletter, week 2 term 3

 

2011 TVET course information: Welcome back to Term 3. To assist schools in accessing information about 2011 TVET courses at Bradfield Senior College (TAFE), we have created course information CDs. These will be arriving at your school by snail mail very shortly. I hope this will overcome the technical difficulties that some schools have experienced in relation to large emailed attachments.

In addition, the College is hosting a TVET Tasters afternoon, on Tuesday 3^rd August (in Week 3). The arrangements for the afternoon are as follows:

4.00 pm - Brief welcome in the College canteen. Please join us for afternoon tea.

Following this, intending students will have the opportunity to select two sessions from the following TVET courses. They can then have a real “taste” of what the courses involve, by joining in with scheduled activities and/or performances in classes actually running that afternoon.

4.15 pm - 5.00 pm – first “taster” session  

5.00 pm – 5.45 pm – second session; students may change courses for this period to “taste” a second course

Students may choose from the following Framework and non-Framework TVET courses:

Entertainment (Framework course)

Retail Services (Framework course)

Music Industry (non-Framework course)

Film and Radio (Screen and Media) (non-Framework course)

Theatre and Screen (non-Framework course)

Furniture Making (non-Framework course)

Visual Arts and Contemporary Crafts (non-Framework course)

Fitness (non-Framework course) (weather permitting)

We will be asking that you RSVP by Friday 30^th July, for catering and organisational purposes, using the faxable sheet that will arrive by mail or by email or phone Tammie Davis on the details below. I hope that your students will take this opportunity to see what our TVET teachers and students are really working on!

Further information about the College can be found on our website: www.bradfieldseniorcollege.com.au  Please be aware that there is no parking on site and parking in adjacent streets is limited; the College is well-connected by public transport.

Please contact Judie Suttor on 9448 4222 if you need more information.

 

 

Year 10 Students, you can do the following next year as part of your HSC

Northern Sydney Central Coast Health is offering Certificate III in Health Services Assistance - HLT32507 as a Vocational Education and Training (VET) subject for students who are commencing Year 11 in 2011.

 

Central Coast Health has successively delivered Certificate lll in Nursing qualifications for many years and expanded the delivery to Hornsby Hospital in 2010. We are also offering the opportunity to students in our wider Area Health Service for 2011.

 

Information sessions are being held at hospitals throughout Northern Sydney Central Coast Health. 

 

Details being:

 

GOSFORD HOSPITAL

Education Centre               

4th August 2010   5 pm

 

MONA VALE HOSPITAL

Staff Development Unit

3rd August 2010   5 pm    

 

RYDE HOSPITAL

VMO Lounge

5th August 2010   5 pm    

 

MANLY HOSPITAL

Staff Development Unit

9th August 2010   5 pm    

 

HORNSBY HOSPITAL

Boardroom          

10th August 2010    5 pm

 

ROYAL NORTH SHORE HOSPITAL

Wilson Ingram Conference Room

Level 4 Main Building

12th August 2010    5 pm 

 

Please see me for an application form.  The application form closing date is 20th September 2010.

 

 

 

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University News - Careers Newsletter, term 3 week 2

 

ICMS Early Entry- Get a Head Start for Business Minded Students.

Take the stress out of your HSC year by applying for the new ICMS Early Entry Scheme.  ICMS can offer and guarantee students who demonstrate a strong academic standing, as well as passion and commitment to a career in one of our 6 specialisations early entry into an ICMS degree or the Macquarie University pathway program before they have sat their HSC!

The process is simple.
We will ask any interested student to complete an application form as well as to speak with your career adviser or teacher to put forth a letter of recommendation to add to your application. Endorsed students will be interviewed by a panel of our academic staff who will also examine their trial HSC marks.

Applicants need to show that they have the potential to make an outstanding ICMS student and have a strong school record. Successful applicants in the Early Entry Scheme will receive an offer of a place at ICMS. It is a great way to gain a sense of future security for your most stressful school year.

See me for an application form

The University of Notre Dame is offering early entry programs. See me if you are thinking of applying to their university.

CQ university specialises in International Students. See me for a brochure.

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Scholarships and Cadetships- Careers Newsletter, term 3 week 2

 

Scholarships

The Scholarship Program

From its inception, The Women's College has endeavoured to offer scholarships that extend the benefits of College to as wide a selection of the community as possible. Financial assistance through scholarships is provided to as many as seventy students each year and enables them to participate in the College's tradition of academic excellence, irrespective of financial circumstances. The College also awards prizes on the basis of academic merit and up to a third of its students receives these awards in any year.

The College is proud of the Scholarship Program it provides for residents:

The Entrance Award for the first year College student who gains the highest university entrance score.

Scholarships for undergraduate and postgraduate College students. Scholarships are awarded on basis of a number of criteria including academic merit and financial need.

Recipients of College awards, scholarships and prizes are recognised at the Chancellor's Dinner - a special occasion held each year when the College community celebrates the academic achievements of its scholars.

The Entrance Award

The Grace Frazer Entrance Prize was established in 1892 by Mrs C B Fairfax in memory of her sister, Grace Frazer. It is awarded to the first year College student with the highest university entrance score. No application is necessary for this award.

Scholarships

The Women's College Scholarship Fund provides a range of scholarships for undergraduate and postgraduate resident students. The scholarships vary in value and are generally paid as a residential bursary, in other words they reduce the amount of College fees payable. Scholarships are available for one year in the first instance with any renewal dependent on satisfactory academic progress and, where appropriate, financial need.

Candidates for all scholarships must complete the procedures for entrance into College and should also complete the separate Scholarship Application Form, available for download here. Continuing students resident at College are also encouraged to apply.

Scholarships are allocated at the beginning of the academic year only. Applications for 2011 scholarships close for domestic students on 26 November 2010, and for international students on 14 January 2011.

The College reserves the right to split a scholarship between two or more candidates and to make no offers if there are no appropriate candidates in particular contexts.

For further information please contact the Principal's Executive Assistant, Mary McGuirk (Telephone: + 61 (0)2 9517 5002; email: secretary@thewomenscollege.com.au).

Criteria for the awarding of scholarships will include one or more of the following:

• Academic merit - school or university results
• Financial need
• Capacity to contribute to the academic, cultural or sporting life of the College
• Leadership experiences and skills
• Connections to the College (Alumnae Scholarships)

Undergraduate scholarships include:

Barbara Wright Scholarship
Criteria:
This scholarship is offered to a first year student from country NSW, preferably the Central West, undertaking a course at the University of Sydney and residing at The Women's College.
Preference to be given to a student intending to study medicine.
Value: $3,000 for one year only

Jean Pocock Scholarship
Criteria:
This Scholarship is provided to a first year student from country NSW undertaking an undergraduate course at the University of Sydney and residing at the Women's College.
Value: $5,000 per year for three years subject to satisfactory academic progress.

Katherine and Thyne Reid Scholarships
Criteria:
These scholarships are provided to first year undergraduate students preferably from regional NSW undertaking a course at the University of Sydney and residing at The Womens' College.
They are awarded on the basis of academic merit.
Three awards will be made annually, funds permitting.
Value: $6,000 for one year only.

Lady Cohen Scholarship
Criteria:
This scholarship is provided to first year student from country NSW undertaking a health science course at the University of Sydney and residing at The Women's College.
Value: $5,000 for one year only.

Quentin Bryce Scholarship
Criteria:
This scholarship is awarded to a senior student already resident at the College and studying at the University of Sydney who has made a significant contribution to College life.
Consideration may be given to a student studying in an area relevant to Ms Bryce's career.
Value: $1,500 for one year only.

Scolarest Scholarships
Criteria:
These scholarships are offered to first year and continuing students studying at the University of Sydney and residing at The Women's College.
Two awards are made.
Value: $5,000 for two years.

Sydney University Union /Women's College Sports Scholarships
Criteria:
These scholarships are available to students studying at the University of Sydney and residing at The Women's College who engage in sport at an elite level.
Applications should be made to Sydney University Sports' Union and initial selections are made by the Union in discussion with The Women's College.
Value: Values vary. The Women's College matches the amount offered by Sydney University Sports' Union. Scholarships are offered on a one year basis.

UBS Scholarship
Criteria:
This scholarship is awarded to a first year student who has come from a government high school and is studying at the University of Sydney and residing at the Women's College.
It is awarded on the basis of academic merit.
Value: $5,000 for one year only. 

Vere Hole Scholarship
Criteria:
This scholarship is offered to a country student studying at the University of Sydney and residing at The Women's College.
The student's home must be more than 175 km from Sydney and she must be able to claim educational disadvantage due to distance.
Value: Half fees for three years subject to satisfactory academic progress.

Women's College Alumnae Scholarship
Criteria:
This scholarship is offered to the daughter of an ex-student of the College who is studying at the University of Sydney and residing at The Women's College.
It is awarded on the bases of academic merit and financial need.
Value: $2,000 for one year.

Women's College Indigenous Scholarships
Criteria:
These scholarships are awarded to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders students studying in any faculty at the University of Sydney and residing at The Women's College.
Two awards will be made annually.
Value: Up to $10,000 per year for three years subject to satisfactory academic progress.

Women's College Music Scholarships
Criteria:
This scholarship is awarded to a full-time first year student residing at the College who is majoring in Music at the University of Sydney in either the Faculty of Arts or the Conservatorium of Music.
Applicants are required to attend an audition or make a CD/DVD of a performance available to the selection committee.
It is awarded to a student who would not be able to attend the University of Sydney without assistance.
Value: Full College fees for three years subject to satisfactory academic progress.

Women's College Scholarships
Criteria:
These scholarships are available to first year and continuing domestic and international students studying at the University of Sydney in any faculty and residing at The Women's College. 
They are awarded on the bases of academic merit, financial need, capacity to contribute to the life of the College and leadership experiences and skills.
Value: Up to $5,000 for one year only.

Zonta Bicentennial Scholarship
Criteria:
This scholarship is available to a student studying Science or Science and Technology, with a preference for Engineering, at the University of Sydney and residing at The Women's College.
The student should be entering second year or above of her University studies.
Value: $5,000 for one year only.

Postgraduate Scholarships include:

Judith Robinson-Valery Scholarship
Criteria:
This scholarship is awarded to a student who is studying in a postgraduate Psychology course at the University of Sydney and residing at The Women's College.
It is awarded to student on the basis of academic merit.
Value: $5,000 for up to two consecutive years.

Majorie Dalgarno Scholarship
Criteria:
This scholarship is awarded to a Medical student who is studying at the University of Sydney and residing at The Women's College.
Value: $5,000 for one year only.

Women's College Medical Scholarship
Criteria:
This scholarship is awarded annually to a Medical student who is studying at the University of Sydney and residing at The Women's College.
Value: $1,500 for one year only.

 

 

Are you an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander? Or do you know someone who is? the following information may be for you!

Puggy Hunter Memorial Scholarship Scheme

 

Scholarships are available for undergraduate and TAFE health studies

 

RCNA is calling for applications from Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander students who are (or intend to be) studying health at an undergraduate level at university or at TAFE. If you are studying a course at TAFE this course must be certificate IV or above.

It is easy to be eligible all you have to do is be studying an undergraduate course at university or an accredited TAFE course (certificate IV and above) in one of the following areas:

·         Aboriginal health worker

·         Alcohol and other drugs workers

·         Allied health (excluding pharmacy) 

·         Dentistry/oral health

·         Health service management

·         Health promotion

·         Medicine

·         Mental health

·         Midwifery

·         Nursing

Applications open 26 June 2010 are accepted until 20 August 2010. Head to the RCNA website http://www.rcna.org.au/ for further information.

You can download the application form from the website, it’s attached to this email, or you can give us a call on 1800 688 628 for further information.

How do you apply? It’s easy, download the application form from http://www.rcna.org.au/, print it out, fill it out (make sure you attach any documents it asks for) and return it to RCNA at:

RCNA

Puggy Hunter Memorial Scholarship Scheme

PO Box 219

DEAKIN WEST ACT 2600

 

Important things to know about the scholarship

 

Scholarships are worth up $15,000 per year for full time students and $7,500 per year for part time students. The Puggy Hunter Memorial Scholarship is paid directly to a student for the normal duration of their course.

To be eligible for the scholarships you need to provide/be:

·         Confirmation of Aboriginality documents (if you do not already have these please feel free to download a template form from  RCNA’s website)

·         Proof of identity documents (such as a birth certificate, passport, student card etc)

·         A student enrolled in an accredited eligible undergraduate health course

·         A student wishing to enrol in an accredited eligible undergraduate health course

Scholarships will be awarded on the recommendation of a selection committee and will be based on how you address the following criteria:

•   how you became interested in a career in health
•   your commitment to becoming a health professional
•   and your ambitions as a health professional in the next 5-10 years.

 

If this sounds like something you are interested in, or for someone you know get into contact by visiting our website http://www.rcna.org.au, send us an email at scholarships@rcna.org.au  or give us a ring on 1800 688 628.

 

 

Seize the opportunity to complete your degree while gaining exceptional on-the-job training together with other motivated young people. Live close to beaches in the beautiful Illawarra region and get paid while you study!

At BlueScope Steel we pride ourselves on our strong tradition of attracting, retaining, supporting and developing young talent through our cadetship program. A BlueScope Steel Cadetship is more than just a job, it’s a career with great opportunities.

Working as a cadet is an extremely rewarding experience. BlueScope Steel cadets are equipped with skills that are invaluable to a successful career. The exceptional work experience that you gain while completing your studies will fast track you into an exciting future.

Graduates of the BlueScope Steel Cadet Development Program are highly motivated professionals with exceptional problem solving skills and a genuine desire to succeed.

In 2011 Cadetship opportunities exist in the following areas:

Chemical Engineering	Electrical Engineering
Chemistry	Materials Engineering
Computer Engineering	Mechanical Engineering
Civil / Structural Engineering	Mechatronics Engineering

Am I eligible for a BlueScope Steel Cadetship?

Here's a simple checklist.
1. Are you a Permanent Resident or Citizen of Australia?
2. Are you about to complete or have already completed year 12?
3. Do you have an interest in Mathematics and Science?
4. Are you eligible for entry into a Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Engineering Degree at Uni?

If you answered yes to each of these questions - go to http://cadets.bluescopesteel.com/home/australian-cadetships/brighter-future/brighter-future and click "apply now" See me if you need any help.

 

Here's a great way to get your teaching career off to a flying start: the NSW Department of Education and Training's 2011 Teacher Education Scholarship Program is now open for applications. Whether you're completing your HSC, studying a relevant course at university, or working in another field and considering a career change, a teaching scholarship will get you on your way.

This year, up to 300 scholarships are available for talented students to train as teachers in secondary maths, science or English, and in special education (K-12).

At least 80 of these scholarships are available exclusively for Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander students to train as teachers in primary or any secondary subject.

As a scholar, you'll receive a $5,000 annual training allowance while studying full time for a teaching qualification. When you complete your studies, you are guaranteed permanent employment in a NSW public school in an agreed location and awarded a further $3,000 to assist with expenses such as relocation costs.

Over four years, the duration of most education degrees, you will receive $23,000 to spend as you wish.

As a teacher you are also eligible for the HECS-HELP benefit from the Commonwealth Government worth up to $1,558.50 per annum following graduation.

Scholarships can provide support for up to five years to complete an approved initial teacher education program at a NSW or ACT tertiary institution, or an initial teacher education program at an interstate tertiary institution that will lead to a qualification that meets the Department's and the NSW Institute of Teachers' academic requirements for employment as a teacher in NSW public schools.

Eligible applicants are Australian citizens or permanent residents who are:

• students completing the HSC in 2010 in a NSW or ACT secondary school or TAFE NSW
• university students currently undertaking a suitable degree, or an undergraduate or postgraduate initial teacher education program
• individuals who are no longer at school, already have a degree, or have industry experience and are intending to enrol in an initial teacher education program at a recognised Australian university.

During their final year of study, scholars will need to fulfil the Department's requirements under the Graduate Recruitment Program and apply for a Statement of Eligibility for accreditation as a new scheme teacher with the NSW Institute of Teachers.

Applications close on 8 October 2010.

For further information call 1300 301 435 or email us at scholarships@det.nsw.edu

 

Scholarships & awards

 

Laing+Simmons Real Estate Scholarships

This is the 9th year that Laing+Simmons Real Estate have offered their Scholarship Programme to students wishing to enter the real estate industry. Three scholarships will be offered in 2006 and will comprise:

Enrolment in the Real Estate Certificate of Registration Course at the Real Estate Institute of NSW

Course fees paid for by Laing+Simmons.

Continued mentoring by a senior Laing+Simmons representative

Applicants for the scholarships are required to write in 100 words why they would like to pursue a career in the real estate industry. Forty applicants are then selected to participate in one week of work experience in their local Laing+Simmons office. Fifteen applicants will be short listed and interviewed, with three successful candidates being selected for the scholarships. Applications close 31 August 2005. See me for a scholarships application form.

 

 

 

 

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Open Days- Careers Newsletter, term 3 week 2

 

Newcastle University is having open days at the Newcastle Campus 10am to 3pm, Saturday 28th August, Central coast 10am to 3pm on 21 August and Port Macquarie Panthers 3pm to 6pm, Thursday September 2. For more information have a look at doorsopen.com.au

 

 

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Traineeships and Apprenticeships- Careers Newsletter week 2 Term 3

 

 

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