Pathways Presentations at Radford
Veterinary Science Open Day 2010 at the University of Melbourne
Do you want to do a UK tutorship in 2011?
Do you want to sail on the Young Endeavour in 2010?
Times Higher Education University Rankings
Raffles College of Design and Commerce New Degree - Bachelor of Accountancy
Whitehouse Institute of Design
GERRIC gifted student holiday workshops at UNSW
Letz Live GAP year opportunities
Lattitude 2011 Ð Gap Year Opportunities
Taronga Zoo's Work Experience program
Royal Federation of Aero Clubs Australia - learn to fly scholarship competition
AOPA and Airservices Australia Flying Training Scholarships
Australian School based Apprenticeships (ASBAs)
Employment Information for School Students Ð know your rights
Diary Dates (from recent Bulletins)
The following information as arrived in the Careers Room over the last week:
A program of expert speakers has been organised for Year 10, 11 and 12 students in a variety of areas to assist them in their career planning. Each week there is usually a presentation in Room 50 from 1:15 - 1:45pm (bring your lunch).
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Academy of Interactive EntertainmentÐ find out about Certificate II courses in Games, Film and 3D on Thursday 18 February.
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Australian Defence Force Recruiting presentation - for interested Yr 10-12 students on Thursday 4 March, period 2 in Room
50.
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Sunday 21 March 2010,
10amÐ3pm
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Faculty of Veterinary
Science, Werribee campus
The Veterinary Science Open Day is an
opportunity for future students and the community to go behind the scenes at
our state-of-the-art Veterinary Hospital in Werribee. You will have the chance
to speak to veterinary staff, join in interactive activities, meet current
students and take a tour of our outstanding facilities.
This yearÕs Open Day will be run in
conjunction with the Wyndham City CouncilÕs annual Pet Fair, making it a great
day for future students, families and the community.
Course and career advice will be available
throughout the day, giving prospective students and their parents the
opportunity to learn about the various pathways to the UniversityÕs new Doctor
of Veterinary Medicine graduate program.
The Veterinary
Science Open Day will be held at the University of Melbourne Veterinary
Hospital, 250
Princes Highway, Werribee, Victoria.
For more
information call (03) 8344 7844 or visit www.vet.unimelb.edu.au/openday
Capital Travel Manuka GAP Information Session - If you are currently in Year 12 and are at all interested in a UK Tutorship for 2011 you should attend the information session on Tuesday 23 February at 6:00pm at St ClareÕs College. This is another chance to get general information on UK Tutorships.
From the 1 Jan Ð 28 Feb the Young Endeavour Youth Scheme accepts
applications for voyages in 2010. Voyages depart from Mackay, Airlie Beach,
Cairns, Townsville, Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide and Devonport. Apply
at www.youngendeavour.gov.au
or phone 1800 020 444 for an application pack.
For the top 200 Times Higher Education University Rankings click
here.
Raffles College of Design and Commerce is now offering a Bachelor
of Accountancy degree. This new degree was accredited last month by the NSW
Department of Education and Training.
Dates
to remember if you are interested in Fashion and Design:
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Jun 25-26 | Sydney Campus
Open Days
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Jun 28 | Melbourne Campus
Winter Workshops commence
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Jul 5 | Sydney Campus
Winter Workshops commence
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Aug 1 | 2011 Bachelor of
Design Applications Open
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Aug 8 | Melbourne Campus
Open Day
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Sep 20 | Brisbane City
Workshops commence
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Nov 22-23 | Sydney Campus
Graduate Exhibition & Parade
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Nov 29-30 | Melbourne
Campus Graduate Exhibition & Parade
Programs feature two-day workshops (Scientia Challenge Ð for grades 7-10 (12-16 years) from a wide
range of disciplines presented by teachers with post-graduate training qualifications
in gifted education, university academics or those who are considered experts
in their field.
The workshop content is both rigorous and challenging Ð designed to
stimulate the interests and curiosity of the academically gifted. Our workshops
encourage you to learn more about yourself, develop relationships, enjoy the
company and stimulation of like-minded students whilst learning and having fun
together. GERRIC want all students to have the most worthwhile experience
possible while participating in the GERRIC gifted student holiday workshops.
April Programs
Scientia Challenge 8 Ð 9 April
Applications in by Monday 15
February 2010
Advice of placement week 2 March 2010
July Programs
Scientia Challenge 8 Ð 9 July (residential stay available)
Applications in by Monday 17 May 2010
Advice of placement week 1 June 2010
Established
in 2005, Letz Live is
one of a number of organizations providing GAP year opportunities for young
people around the world. In the few short years since Letz Live began
operation, they have grown from offering GAP opportunities solely in the United
Kingdom to working with schools in every continent (and if there were boarding
schools in Antarctica Ð they would try there too!!). They have Gap Year
placements for 2011 available in Canada, South Africa, United Kingdom, Thailand
and Vietnam. Their entire crew have
personally experienced a GAP year in boarding schools or lived and worked
abroad. They are a young, fun and exciting organisation that is always looking
to improve their services and opportunities for young people. Simply, they
believe that their program is second to none! Apply online. Applications must be
received BEFORE 3 April.
Applications are now open for placements in 2011 and the priority
deadline date is Friday 14 May 2010.
Please note: for the best chance of securing your first placement
preference, it is advisable that applicants apply by the priority deadline
date.
Lattitude will be mailing copies of their 2011 brochure and application
form in the next two weeks, but in the meantime please click here to view it. They have placements in 15 different
countries and six different roles are on offer for next year, and are pleased
to announce that placements in Mexico
have now been confirmed for 2011.
If you have any questions at all about the Lattitude program or any of
their placements, please don't hesitate to contact them either by email to info@lattitude.org.au
or on 03 9826 6266. School talks and information nights are currently being
organised and will be in the coming months around the country. Interviews will
be held in Canberra this year in June and July.
A career in the NSW Police Force offers you excitement, challenge and the opportunity to contribute positively to the safety and security of the community. NSW Police Career Day is a great way for you to meet and chat to local police officers, university lecturers and police officers from the NSW Police Force Recruitment Branch about becoming a police officer.
Come and see what a career in the NSW Police Force can offer you.
Reminder: Closing
date for Taronga
Zoo work experience in 2010 is 26 February, 2010.
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Closing Date: 23rd
February 2010
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Sponsored by: AIRSERVICES
AUSTRALIA
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Value: FOUR Prizes valued
at $6000 each (Total prize value $24000)
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Age: Must be 16 years at
announcement of winner
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Flying Completed: Flying
must be completed within twelve months from winning competition
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How to enter: Just take a Trial Introductory Flight with an
RFACA member Club
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How does it work: CFI's
will assess each student and choose the top 10% of entrants at each Club. These
names will be put into a barrel and the winners will be drawn.
Aircraft Owners and Pilots
Association of Australia and Airservices Australia have entered into an
agreement to fund three scholarships per year, each to the value of $6,000. The
purpose of these scholarships is to provide flying training to accepted
standards in the field of general aviation.
Applications
for the 2010 scholarship close on 30 April 2010.
AFTRS
Introduction to Radio course is an exciting, fun and informative 2-day
holiday workshop on April 12/13 for enthusiastic and talented teens.
Using AFTRS state of the art facilities, participants will have the opportunity
to develop and produce their own radio show. This course is taught by leading
industry stars and will give you the chance to have fun and learn from the
experts. The course will cover the following:
Applications close: March 26, 2010
The Student to Industry Program (SIP) has numerous ASBA positions advertised on its website in the following areas:
á ASBA positions with ACT Department of Education and Training in IT, Business, Horticulture, Government, ChildrenÕs Services, Disability Work, Library Information.
á Horticulture (1 position)
á Hospitality (15+ positions)
á Retail (5+ positions)
á Retail/Warehousing (1 position)
Students interested in Automotive Servicing
ASBAs with Toyota should apply now through the Student to Industry website.
If you are interested you must attend the mandatory T3 Information Evening on
15 February 2010 at the Toyota Training Room, Fyshwick Trades Skills Centre,
CIT, Mildura Street, Fyshwick starting at 4.30pm. Click here to view the T3 Information flyer and to complete the Expression
of Interest Form.
The Hyatt Hotel Canberra is offering exciting 18 month, ASBA positions in Certificate II Hospitality Operations.
You will also receive some fantastic benefits while working in Canberraʼs deluxe
Five Star Hotel, such as;
For more information on what the Hyatt has to offer please contact Catherine.mullarvey@hyatt.comor
phone: 02 6269 8892 or fax 02 6269 8895. Click here for more information about
the Hyatt ASBA program.
The Master BuilderÕs Association ASBA Information Evening will be held on
On successful completion of the program students will be eligible for a
Certificate II in Construction.
Click here for more information about the MBA ASBA program.
If you need information about your rights and entitlements because you have got a casual, or part-time job, the Workplace Authority and the Workplace Ombudsman can help you.