Welcome to the first newsletter for term 3, 2008 (careers newsletter)
Welcome to my careers newsletter. This issue contains a great deal of information about scholarships and open days as well as university, TAFE and private college information. There are even some jobs. For our year 12 students who will be leaving us at the end of this year, I would suggest you start looking at what you want to do after you finish the HSC. Open days are an essential part of the decision process. For our year 10 students, it is also wise to go along to some open days, so that you may start preparing yourself for further education. Many of the more popular courses are becoming increasingly competitive; some require much more than just high marks. Many require portfolios and/or extra-curricular evidence of your interest in the subject. Now is the best time to find this out.
I encourage all students to watch for new newsletters, especially this term. I also encourage you to do your own research as although I endeavour to get as much information into the newsletter that I think will interest you, I cannot fit all the information that may apply to you and it is by no means difinitive. Students should feel free to see me any time. Parents are also welcome to make an apointment to see me, however I am more than happy to answer questions via email. I can be contacted on christopher.mansell@education.nsw.gov.au or telephone the school on 94515111.
One more thing. Although it is important to do your best at school and so that you have the most opportunities that are possible, it is important to remember that it is not the end of the world if you cannot get into the area of study or work that you desire straight away. Some people find it very hard to study and those of us who do, should be aware that everyone has their own special skills. I hate it when I hear people say they are not smart, or that they are dumb. There is no such thing as smart or dumb. You all have your own special skill. The American Indians believe that to be smart one must have good luck and good manners. If smartness was measured by ones artistic ability I would be the dumbest person on the Northern Beaches. So from now on, if you have ever considered yourself to be dumb, you are not - in fact you are probably the smartest student in the school in some way or other. Have a look at the following picture, it may give you a new perspective on things. This is what study is like for some people.
Employment, Apprenticeships and Traineeships (careers newsletter)
- Nick from the Mater Plumbers is looking for apprentices. Call 0434148014 for more information.
- Neil Close from the Northern Beaches Group Training can help you find an apprenticeship or traineeship. Call 99071700.
- Most of our year 12 students and some of our year 10 students will be leaving us at the end of the year. NOW is the time to start looking for employment (or further education) Have a look at www.jobsearch.gov or www.mycareer.com or www.seek.com.au www.myspider.com.au or www.CareerOne.com.au Also look in the Manly Daily, the Sydney Morning Herald and talk to family and friends. There are fantastic opportunities out there, but no-one is going to knock on your door just after breakfast and say "here is your dream job" Get out there and find it!
Open Days and Information Evenings (careers newsletter)
There is a Tertiary open day planned for 30th August, 2008 from 9am to 4pm at Canberra. The University of Canberra, the ACU, Canberra Institute of Technology, ADFA and the ANU wil be represented. For more information have a look at www.tertiaryopenday.com
Macquarie University is having an open day on Saturday September 13 from 9.30am to 4pm at the North Ryde Campus. They are also having a Parent Information session on Wednesday 24 September. Visit www.futurestudent.mq.edu.au/parent for more information.
The International College of Management is having an open day on the 17th August from 10am to 2pm at 151 Darley Road Manly. To find out more visit www.icms.edu.au or call 1800657572.
The University of NSW is having a courses and careers day on Saturday 6th September at the Kensington Campus. For more information call 02-93851844 or email studentrecruitment@unsw.edu.au
EF offers high school students a year overseas (see the miscellaneous section) They are having an information afternoon on the 5th July, 2pm to 3.30 and on the 6/09, 11/10, 15/11 and 6th/12 from 1.30 to 2.30pm at the Hornsby Shire Library, 28-44 George Street Hornsby (entrance off Hunter Lane)
The Australian Training Company is having an apprenticeship information session on 14th November from 9.30am to 12pm at 30-32 Pomeroy Street Homebush. Phone Stephanie Ogrizek for more information on 97041500 There is also an information session on traineeships at the same venue and time slot on the 10th November.
The ACU is offering a "University Experience" day on Tuesday 30 September and Wednesday 1 October from 9.30am to 3pm. If you are interested have a look at www.acu.edu.au/universityexperience or come and see me for the brochure.
The University of Western Sydney is having an open day on Sunday 17th August from 10am to 2pm. For more information have a look at www.uws.edu.au/openday
The University of Notre Dame is having an open day on 30th August 2008 from 10am to 4pm. For more information have a look at www.sydney.nd.edu.au
Charles Sturt University is having an open day at the Powerhouse Museum Target Theatre on Saturday August 30. Two sessions: 10.30am and 1.30pm Visit www.csu.edu.au/special/iday for more information.
If you are looking for a course in art or design. Have a look at this website. http://www.dgdesignnetwork.com.au/aderg/open-days/
The Australian Institute of Music is having an open day on Saturday 23 August 2008. AIM Campus, 1-51 Foveaux Street, Surry Hills from 11am to 4pm. www.aim.edu.au for more information.
The University of Sydney is having an open day on Saturday 30 August, 2008 Details of the event can be found on www.usyd.edu.au/live
APM and Billiy Blue College are having an open day on 16th August from 10am to 3pm If you are interested in marketing, event management, public relations, advertising, multimedia design or communication design as well as scholarships in the same, give them a call on 94923220 or email info@think.edu.au
JMC Academy runs courses in Audio Engineering, Digital Film and Television, Digital media and 3D Animation, Popular Music and Performance and Entertainment Business Management. They are having an open day on Saturday 13 September 10.30am to 1.30pm Call 92818899 or have a look at www.jmcacademy.edu.au for more information.
Deakin University in Victoria is having their open days on Sunday 17th and Sunday 24th August. For more information look at www.deakin.edu.au
Nature Care College is having their open day this weekend on Saturday the 9th August. They run a host of Natural care courses from certificates to degrees in areas such as aromatherapy, counselling, massage, naturopathy, shiatsu, beauty, reflexology, kinesiology, homeopathy, yoga, energetic healing, meditation and life coaching. For more information have a look at www.naturecare.com.au or call 94383333
St Patrick's Business College is having their open day on Saturday 10 August from 11am to 1pm at the Corner Riley and Devonshire Streets Surry Hills. Call 83062333 or have a look at www.stpatsbuscol.com.au for more information
Scholarships and Cadetships (careers newsletter)
Congratulations to JJ McDougall for getting a cadetship with KPMG and to Hayley Jensen for getting a cadetship with Nexia Court and Co. Getting paid to work and study is a fantastic way to start their careers.
The ICMS (International College of Management is offering scholarships worth $40,000 in Hospitality Management, International Tourism, Event Management, Property Services Management, Retails ervices Management and Sport Management. Come and see me for an application form. Applications close 20th October, 2008.
Optus is offering a Cadetship as a telecommunications Engineer. This is an exciting career prospect as you get paid to study and work and you don't need a good UAI. Good marks in Mathemetics, English and at least one science are required,. plus evidence of extra curricular involvement. Come and see me for more information or have a look at www.optus.com.au/careers Applications close29th August.
The University of Sydney has given me a brochure on the scholarships they offer. Come and see me if you are considering a course at Sydney University.
The University of New England has also given me their scholarship brochure. Come and see me for more information.
The NSW Department of Education and Training is offering scholarships to school leavers to become teachers. Have a look at http://northernsydneyvet.wikispaces.com/Careers+Advisers and click on the Teach NSW scholarship ppt link. You can get all your fees paid and gauranteed employment on completion.
YFC (Youth For Christ) is offering 5, year 12 students an internship as a "gap year". If you are a Christian looking for a chance to get into ministry, come and see me for more information.
TAFE, TVET and School Based Traineeships (careers newsletter)
A school based traineeship allows a student to obtain their Higher School Certificate whilst undertaking a TAFE course and on the job training. It is possible to get paid for one day out of school, go to TAFE one afternoon and come to school for the other three and a half days. You will leave school with an HSC, a certificate from TAFE and some of your apprenticeship or traineeship completed (usually the first year). If you are interested in Automotive, Beauty, Business, Plumbing, Retail, Tourism, Aged Care, Electrotechnology, horticulture, sport and rec', warehousing, landscaping, spraypainting, prperty and much more, you should attend an information session at Checkers Conferance Centre 331 Mona Vale Road, Terry Hills from 6pm to 7.30pm (5.30 for tea and coffee) For more information come and see me or have a look at www.sbatinnsw.info
Application to the Enmore Design College is very competitive. The college is widely recognised as a leader in the field of design. It may be even harder to get into the college than university. The college has prepared a power point presentation that explains the courses offered and gives valuable information on what to do to get into the college. Entry is not dependant on your UAI, but is dependant on portfolio and evidence of desire to complete the course. The college also offers TVET courses, and whilst it would obviously be difficult to get to the College while completing the HSC, it would give you a head start for consideration once you leave school. Come and see me if you are strongly considering a course at the college. To see the power point, go to the following link, click on the Enmore Prez.080723.ppt document as well as the Design Careers document to see what careers you can get started through the Design Centre. http://northernsydneyvet.wikispaces.com/Careers+Advisers
Also in TAFE news; Many TAFE courses require an application. The courses that require application are generally the more popular courses and therefore there is more competition for places. Have a look at the TAFE application procedure powerpoint. Go to the link above and then click on TAFE high demand courses ppt. Course application close 31 October at 4pm 2008 for 2009 courses. Pay particular attention to the compulsory information section. Be aware that the application deadline is before you get your UAI results.
The Northern Institute of TAFE is offering a new course in Health Services. This course can enable you to become an assistant nurse. For more information, contact
Nanda Almeida
Executive Officer - Projects
Community Services & Health
TAFE NSW – Northern Sydney Institute
Tel: (02) 9942 3073 (Ext: 23073) | Fax: (02) 9942 3517
http://www.tafestudy.info/ | Customer Service: 131 674
Universities (careers newsletter)
Many universities have flexible entry schemes into university. Have a look at http://northernsydneyvet.wikispaces.com/Careers+Advisers for the University of NSW, UTS and Sydney University powerpoint presentations on this subject.
The ACU is offering an Early Achievers Program for students who are involved in more than just school. For more information have a look at www.acu.edu.au/earlyentry or come and see me to have a look at the brochure. Applications close 30 September.
The UNE (University of New England) Is offering early entry for year 12 students. The school must nominate you, so come and see me if you are interested. Have a look at the brochure or visit www.une.edu.au/unextra
The University of Ballarat sent me the following information:
SO YOU WANT A CAREER IN PERFORMING ARTS?
If you’re looking for an exciting, intensive and demanding degree course in either Acting or Music Theatre, the
A short train ride from the Melbourne CBD, the
Recent productions at the
Our graduates are also forging successful professional careers in fields as diverse as teaching, directing, choreography, production, television, speech pathology, event management and the law.
Word is out about us and we’re looking for new students. We’ve opened up our auditions to cover centres across
Year 10 Special Messages (careers newsletter)
- Subject selection time is here. If you have not already received your subject selection sheets, see Mrs Steed or myself. You should also have received a small booklet on subject selection from me in the drama room period 3 Monday 4th August. If you were not there that day, come and see me.
- There are school based traineeships available for select students. This is NOT recommended to students wanting a UAI, but may be worth considering if you want to start a trade whilst completing the HSC. Come and see me for more information.
- TVET courses are also available to select students. If you are sure you do not want a UAI, or if you are sure you are able to budget your time and you want an exciting course to compliment your subjects at school, come and see me. Some courses are UAI but most are not.
- Work experience is compulsory. Work experience for year 10 students will be conducted during week 6, term 4, from the 17th November to the 21 November. I MUST have all documents completed and handed to me by 3pm on the 7th November (end of week 4) There will be NO EXTENSIONS AND NO EXCEPTIONS. I must have the documents by then in order to ensure that the correct insurance is filled in and that you are covered for insurance. Anyone considering doing work experience at any sort of construction site must have a current Occupational Health and Safety card (the old green card) If you are unsure, come and see me very soon.
- All students will be interviewed after they receive their lines for their subjects next year. I will check UAI compatibility and sort out any clashes with you. Parents are welcome to email me with any questions on christopher.mansell@education.nsw.gov.au , or telephone 94515111.
Miscellaneous (careers newsletter)
Education First (EF) is offering a high school year overseas to students bewteen the ages of 14 and 18. If you are interested in spending some time in USA, Canada, Great Britain, Ireland, Germany, France, South Africa, Costa Rica, Japan or Hong Kong come and see me for a brochure.
Lattitude is an organisation specialising in Gap actyivity projects, in particular, volunteer programs.
Lattitude Volunteers...
- are not tourists. They immerse themselves in the local culture and become members of that community. They learn about a country from within
- step outside their comfort zone and achieve something unique
- experience life, living and new horizons
- Choosing a gap year is the best decision you could make. If all you want to do is see the world or make lots of money, then Lattitude isn’t for you. If you want to volunteer in another country, carry out work that will make a lasting difference (and have the opportunity for travel!) then read on. The program is open to 17 to 25 year olds in 16 countries. Have a look at www.lattitude.org.au
Teach International is a private education provider who specialises in preparing students to teach English overseas. Have a look at www.teachinternational.com There are many opportunities to travel and earn money.
