AFTRS Teens Workshops AFTRS Teens Workshops for high school students is the perfect way to develop your skills and meet other aspiring creatives. With a variety of courses in each of the four school holidays. AFTRS' workshops are taught by industry professionals using industry standard equipment and, where appropriate, are held in AFTRS’ state-of-the-art film, TV and radio. Find out more https://www.aftrs.edu.au/
Open Day - Free Entry - Food Festival - Kenvale College Find out more about future career possibilities from our industry leaders > Get first-hand advice from our current students > Tour the campus and get your questions answered Saturday, August 3rd | Kenvale College - 38 High St Randwick NSW 2031 More info: enquiries@kenvale.edu.au
Campus Tours at Western Sydney University Western Sydney University is now running campus tours on the first Friday of each month for prospective students, their family and the general public. Each month provides a new opportunity to explore a different campus. For more information please visit: https://www.
ACU Parent Information Night Is your teen thinking about university study? Want to know how you can assist them? Join us to hear from staff and students, learn about the application process and discover how we can help you and your teen get ready for university. Strathfield, Thursday 25 July, 6pm – 7.30pm North Sydney, Thursday 8 August, 6pm – 7.30pm.
COURSE CHANGES, UPDATES AND NEW COURSES/PROVIDERS
Become a Web Developer / Coder in 6 Months Laneway Education is currently taking enrolments for its Full Stack Web Developer course. This program is offered in a flexible manner and can be completed alongside school or work. With over 80,000 jobs becoming available over the next 4 years, now is the time to think about a career in tech. Join Laneway Education graduates at Google, Amazon and Boeing for a career that could take you anywhere. Contact dan@laneway.edu.au for more information.
Study Engineering Online with Southern Cross University from 2020 Study a Bachelor of Engineering with honours in civil, mechanical or coastal systems engineering at Southern Cross' Lismore campus or through the interactive online learning platform with residential schools. Visit scu.edu.au/engineering.
COURSES, WORKSHOPS AND INFORMATION SESSIONS FOR STUDENTS
UOW College Australia Now Accepting applications for 2020 UOW College provides pathways to the University of Wollongong. We offer uni preparation courses to support students and progress to university studies. We also provide VET courses for students seeking work-ready qualifications in Nursing or Fitness. These can also be used for a direct pathway to a bachelor level study. Find out more at https://www.uowcollege.edu.
Aviation Expo 2019 The Aviation Expo in Brisbane showcases the thriving aerospace industry, with a significant focus on aviation skills development, careers and employment opportunities. Also featuring dozens of exhibitors from the aviation, defence and education industries who will inspire and educate visitors about the range of interesting roles available. https://www.
Sydney 'Study For A Day' June 15 2019 | 9:00AM - 4:00PM SAE Sydney Campus is opening its doors this June for SAE Study For A Day, a one day workshop program to expand your skills in the fields of Animation, Audio, Design, Film or Games. Due to the tertiary level of the workshop content, this event is open to anyone aged 15yrs and above (Year 10 and over). Spaces are extremely limited! Tickets are $35 and can be purchased here: https://bit.ly/2CQqcHL
Sydney Design School Info Session: Become an Interior Designer! Love interiors? Make it your career! Join us for a free Information Session on campus and find out more about our world class creative courses. Study day, evening or online and become an accredited Interior Designer. Level 2, 40 Oxley Street, St Leonards, Sydney 2065. Register online to join us on Friday 21 June at 1pm https://bit.ly/2A3wROg Now enrolling for July 2019, don't miss your spot!
Event Essentials Course Meetings & Events Australia has launched a new introductory course for entry level candidates who are seeking to understand the event industry or build a foundation of understanding and skills. The events industry has a range of career pathways and this course will provide an overview of what options are available. The Event Essentials Program can be used as an entry point into the meetings and events industry. It is accessed online and has support from the MEA’s training faculty with assessments that relate back to industry case studies. This blended learning allows you to commence your professional development pathway without interrupting your workplace commitments while still studying in a supportive learning environment. This new program is an accredited course allowing candidates to finish with certificates of attainment for two nationally recognised units of competency that can be applied to many other VET programs, including the SIT50316 Diploma of Event Management. For more information on the course go to https://secure.
Get a Dynamic Career with the TAFE NSW Bachelor of Early Childhood Education and Care (Birth-5) Have any of your students shown a keen interest in working with children? They may have a genuine desire to help our next generation grow and develop. A TAFE NSW degree in this career area is designed to develop early childhood teachers who can integrate theoretical knowledge into practical education and care skills. More info here: https://www.tafensw.edu.
HSC Preparation Courses for English Standard and Advanced Students Enrol in the CCE's extensive program of HSC English preparation courses. Focus on specific texts, choosing from Nineteen Eighty-Four, Keats, Birthday letters, Great Expectations and more. Practice answering exam questions. Get immediate feedback from tutors in class https://cce.sydney.edu.
Career in Games & Film, Industry Experience Day at AIE 12th July 2019 Learn about the local and international game development, 3D animation and VFX industries from experts. Free practical workshops in 3D Art, Animation, Programming and Game Design for Years 10-12 students. 10:00am-2:30pm, 33 Mountain St, Ultimo, NSW, 2007. Rego required. RSVP https://aie.edu.au/ied
Trial-a-Trade: Cookery, Patisserie and Hospitality School Holiday Workshops, July 9 William Angliss Institute Sydney will again be holding its famous Trial-a-Trade: a day of engaging, interactive and educational workshops! For only $10 you get access to a whole day of fun-filled, practical workshops, including cupcake decorating and barista skills! Register your interest today, as spots are set to fill up quickly! For bookings contact Erica at erica.margovsky@angliss.
Where Can Students Find Out More About Tocal College (NSW DPI)? Tocal's Open Days, held each Friday of the Winter & Spring school holidays include a presentation on courses & agricultural careers, inspection of campus and tour of farm property. Prospective students & parents/carers and school groups welcome. Other sources include our Website, Facebook, Careers Markets, 2019 AgVision or school tours. https://www.tocal.nsw.
Barista and RSA Courses Get in quick for Barista and RSA courses. For registration and more info, visit https://kenvale.
ACU Open Day Deciding what to study is a pretty momentous decision. That’s why we run open day – it’s everything you need, in one place, to help make your choice. Open Days will be held across NSW and ACT throughout August and September. For event dates and to register, visit openday.acu.edu.au.
ACU University Experience Spend a day at your local campus where you’ll be able to experience a taste of uni life before you enrol to study. Participate in hands-on workshops related to your degree of choice, explore campus and learn about industries and careers. For event dates and to register, visit acu.edu.au/uni-
CADETSHIPS, APPRENTICESHIPS, TRAINEESHIPS
Cadetship Program Sydney Pitcher Partners is committed to the development of young accountants. As part of this commitment, Pitcher Partners are offering Cadetships to students who are completing their Year 12 studies and are planning to study a degree with an Accounting Major. Applications for the 2020 Cadet intake open on Monday 27th May 2019 and close on Friday 28 June 2019. Please visit http://www.pitcher.com.
Apprenticeships—Five Proven Strategies to Help Your Students Get One A VET apprenticeship has so much to offer—in NSW apprenticeship training is fee-free, apprentices earn while they learn and they’re on a proven pathway to well-paid jobs. When your students decide an apprenticeship is right for them, they’ll need a plan to help them to get the one they really want. Five NSW apprentices share their stories and to give their advice on how your students can win an apprenticeship at http://bit.ly/2HXlg6I
Employable Me—VET Opens Doors for People With Disabilities VET caught up with Kathleen Campbell, episode one series 2 of the ABC’s award-winning show Employable Me, and her disability support provider to learn how VET helped secure employment for the 20-year-old. You can read Kathleen’s update and find out how the NSW Government’s Smart and Skilled program supports people with disabilities to gain the confidence, skills and connections to succeed, at http://bit.ly/2JZNmQZ
New Guide for Apprentices and Trainees This guide, from Training Services NSW at the Department of Industry, welcomes your students into their apprenticeships and traineeships. Becoming an apprentice or trainee is a proven way for your students to get the skills and connections they need and this guide will help them (and you) to make the most of their exciting journey. Your copy awaits you at http://bit.ly/2MxLmSh
SCHOLARSHIPS, EARLY ENTRY AND ALTERNATIVE PATHWAYS
ICMS Professional Scholarships Now Open In February 2019 ICMS awarded over 70 scholarships with a value in excess of $1.2 million. Applications for the ICMS Professional Scholarships Program are now open to current Year 12 Australian and NZ students intending to commence undergraduate studies in February 2020. Explore scholarships here: www.icms.edu.au/
Bachelor of Music Early Entry The early offer pathway into the Bachelor of Music is now open! To be eligible for this, students need to book in an audition through the Western Sydney University online booking system. For more information, please visit: https://www.
Tocal College (NSW DPI) Scholarship Program Provides Significant Financial Assistance Tocal’s Scholarship program awarded funds to over 70% of full time students with mid-year allocations to occur. Scholarships are held in student accounts and used for course costs and approved extra-curricular training activities e.g. Bison Horse clinics, Working Dogs or Trials Motorbike courses. The majority of Tocal students are normally eligible for Youth Allowance. https://www.tocal.
Kenvale College - High Flyer Scholarship Program - Hospitality, Cookery & Events Know a year 12 student who has a real passion for Hospitality, Cookery or Event Management? Applications now open for our High Flyer Scholarship Program. Finalists will receive two days of hands-on training and put up a gala dinner. 2018 highlights: https://youtu.be/
School-based Apprentices Can Apply or Bert Evans Apprenticeship Scholarships The Bert Evans Scholarships provides hard-working first-year apprentices experiencing financial and personal hardship with financial support to help them undertake their training and contribute to the community. Scholarships are worth $5,000 each year for up to three years. Applications close Friday 19 July 2019. Applications are online via http://bit.ly/2ZbXo4Z or call 13 28 11.
Torrens University Early Entry Applications Now Open With the Early Entry Program at Torrens University Australia, students can get in early, get a place and get ahead. They can receive a conditional offer for a 2020 university place before receiving their ATAR. It is open to all Year 12 students in NSW & QLD. For more information visit www.torrens.edu.au/
ACU - Community Achiever Program Applications Now Open Just a reminder to get your Community Achiever Program (CAP) applications in! If you volunteer regularly you may be eligible for an early offer to study any of the undergraduate courses offered at ACU. Applications close for North Sydney and Canberra on 3 September and for Strathfield on 10 September. Apply here http://acu.edu.au/
RESOURCES FOR STUDENTS
Free Career Exploration Tool The CareerHQ Compass is currently free to high schools. This online 6-module interactive career exploration tool gives students the ability to match their interests, skills and lifestyle preferences to a list of 3-6 career options. CareerHQ Compass Reports directly reflect how students see themselves and help to support career conversations! http://
GENERAL NEWS
myfuture Insights myfuture draws on professional research and theory to build an evidence base that informs and supports users’ transition from study to the world of work. Backed by subject matter expertise and research, myfuture’s new 'Insights' series seeks to explore how this evidence base drives the development of the service forward. Learn about myfuture: https://myfuture.
Tocal College (NSW DPI) VET Student Outcomes The release of recent NCVER, nationwide VET survey results has provided a score card for Tocal College with the following highlights. Of subject completers: 94.0% were employed or enrolled in further study after training 90.8% were satisfied with the overall quality of their training 96.9% would recommend the training and 95.4% would recommend their training provider. https://www.tocal.
