From the Head of Student Pathways – March 3, 2010

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New to the Careers Room

Pathways Presentations at Radford

Work Experience

Broomwood Hall School (London) - 2011 Gap Year Information Evening

University of New England Open Day – 7 May

$2.1 million to AMC to help address skills shortages in Australia’s maritime industries

Student Fashion 2010

Careers in Medical Research Seminar

Careers in Medicine

Update from the UNSW

International School of Aviation Australia (ISAA)

Sport NSW 2010 Career Day

Sports Medicine Australia- ACT Branch

Australian School based Apprenticeships (ASBAs)

Employment Information for School Students – know your rights

Diary Dates March to April (from recent Bulletins)

New to the Careers Room

The following information as arrived in the Careers Room over the last week:

• Monash University (Vic) – 2010 Undergraduate course ATAR cut-offs, calendar of events for 2010
• ANU College of Asia & the Pacific Undergraduate recruitment material – language major fact sheets for Arabic, Chinese, Hindi, Indonesian, Japanese, Korean, Sanskrit, Thai, Vietnamese, Urdu, 2010 Undergraduate programs booklets (9 copies); Joint ANU/UC double degree for language teachers in 4 years

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Pathways Presentations at Radford

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).

· Australian Defence Force Recruiting presentation - for interested Yr 10-12 students on Thursday 4 March, period 2 in Room 50.

· Study in the USA – Information Evening for parents and students from Yr 9-12 thinking about sport scholarships and studying in the USA. Students need to consider their subject selection carefully to ensure that from as early as Yr 9 they have included the right subjects in their package to make them eligible to study in the USA. A TENTATIVE date/time has been set, subject to confirmation from Judy Freudenberger at the US Embassy for Wed 31 March at 7:30pm, in the Pavilion. Please watch this space for updates.

· Mocktails in the Senior Quad – on Wednesday 31 March Clubstart will teach students to make “mocktails” and provide information on their school holiday courses.

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Work Experience

Any students from Yr 10-12 wishing to undertake work experience in the April school holidays should see Mrs Rentsch and get the appropriate forms. Students will need to have their arrangements finalised at the by Friday 26 March (ie 2 weeks before the end of term) to allow time for processing the associated paperwork.

To find out more about the Radford College Work Experience Program go to Intranet>Community & Services>Student Pathways>Work Experience (logon is required).

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Broomwood Hall School (London) - 2011 Gap Year Information Evening

Are you considering taking a year off between school and university? If so, Broomwood Hall in London may be just the place for you. Since 2003 students from Canberra have been going to Broomwood Hall to work as teachers’ assistants. In early January 2010, twelve boys and girls from Canberra jetted off to London to start their adventure.

Broomwood Hall is a preparatory day school located in Clapham in Central London. The school is spread over 4 campuses and caters for students aged from 3 years to 14 years. Gap students are employed on contract for 12 months as Teachers’ Assistants to work with the younger children aged 3 – 8 years. As the School does not have boarding facilities, the students usually stay with local families paying a nominal amount per week in board. For more information browse the Broomwood Hall website.

If you are interested to learning more about this opportunity please come, with your parents, to an information session which will be held at:

• Canberra Girls’ Grammar School – in the Multimedia Theatre (Accessed via Gawler Crescent then Gabriel Drive)
• When? Thursday 11 March
• Commencing at 6.30pm

Current Year 11 and 12 students are encouraged to attend the information session to find out about this experience and the application process. Click here for an invitation (insert pdf).

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University of New England Open Day

Open Day 2010 is on Friday May 7 and is a day for prospective students to discover what the University of New England has to offer. Go and learn more about their courses through meeting with the people who teach them. Ask a current student about their experiences with UNE. Discover what UNE really is about.

Kick start the UNE experience with a tour of the colleges. This is the perfect opportunity for future students to familiarise themselves with the colleges and college life, and to talk with current students about their various experiences at UNE, both academic and social.

Campus tours of the academic areas and facilities, lectures, advice and information sessions start at 9am and will equip prospective students with all the information they will need to know about the courses they are interested in, life at UNE and the Armidale district.

There will be heaps of cultural, social and sporting events running throughout the day. Prizes, giveaways will also be running, and a free BBQ lunch with music and entertainment will be provided. Go, experience and discover UNE at Open Day 2010! 

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$2.1 million for the AMC to help address skills shortages in Australia’s maritime industries

The Minister for Education, Julia Gillard, announced on February 26 that the Australian Maritime College in Launceston will receive a $2.1 million payment to help address skills shortages in Australia’s maritime industries. The grant will support the AMC to deliver maritime and maritime-related vocational education and training to alleviate the national shortage of seafarers.

AMC is widely regarded as one of the leading maritime education and training institutions in the world. As one of the founding members of the International Association of Maritime Universities, it is Australia’s only provider with a national focus on seafarer training.

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Student Fashion 2010

If you are interested in fashion design, visit the Powerhouse Museum until 30 May 2010. Illustrating their diverse design signatures and technical skills, this year’s display showcases eight outfits from the final year ranges of top students from four Sydney-based fashion design schools. This year’s designers include:

· Elliot Ward-Fear from the Fashion Design Studio

· TAFE NSW

· Sydney Institute

· Gabriel Lee of Raffles College of Design and Commerce

· Talia Shuvalov from the University of Technology, Sydney;

· Elle Wesseling from the Whitehouse Institute of Design

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Careers in Medical Research Seminar

The Australian Society for Medical Research presents a free seminar for years 10-12 students on Thursday 10 June 2009 (9:30am-12pm) at the Powerhouse Museum, Sydney.

A range of speakers from Sydney’s top universities will talk about their career paths into biomedical research. Seats are limited, for reservations please email Dr Daniel Hermens: daniel.hermens@sydney.edu.au.

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Careers in Medicine

Are you contemplating a career in medicine? Visit the Australian Medical Association (NSW) website important because it contains information for Year 11 & 12 Students.

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Up date from the UNSW

Elite Athletes and Performers/Leaders entry

• 298 applied for 2010, 132 enrolled
• Leaders should have done: Duke of Edinburgh's, debating, School Captain, etc
• Elite students program available for entry to Law. (Can make a big difference!)
  
  

Internal Transfers

• Guaranteed transfer to Arts/Law from Arts with good enough marks - This is an important option for students who just miss out on entry to Arts/Law.
• Diploma of Science/Engineering/Technology and Diploma of Humanities are good options for students who took the wrong Yr 12 subjects

Indigenous Students

• The university gives entry to any that they think will succeed
• 10 Indigenous students starting medicine this year

Admissions

• Deferring changed last year – it is now up to 2 years
• Popular Courses in 2010: Commerce, Medicine, Law, SCIENCE, International Courses, Media (Communications & Journalism), Engineering/Commerce
• B Science (Advanced Maths) and Medicinal Chemistry are 2 new 4 year courses.

Arts/Social Sciences

• Possible new programs (subject to approval) in 2011 B Media in Public Relations, Advertising & Political Communication
• New Scheme: UNSW Global Citizens – gives extra recognition in addition to testamur for global studies
• 2012 B Social Science 4 year degree with 2 majors - 4th year internship or honours option
• B Arts or B Social Science guaranteed entry to B Commerce or from the degree to M Commerce if specific averages are achieved

Science

• Climate Science - climate change careers
• Jobs in: Research (CSIRO, BoM, Unis…), Industry (Geoengineering,…), Government (Local, state, Fed…), Finance (Carbon markets, insurance sector, ….)

Australian School of Business

• Demand far exceeds supply in IT/Information Systems(IS) job market. See graph:

• 20% of a bank’s operating expenditure goes on IT!
• Need IT & Business skills so 4 year BIS/BCom is highly regarded
• Coop Scholarships available
• Paid work experience
• IS curriculum is continually updated
• Entry: Need HSC Plus and interview if ATAR below 90
• Duke of Edinburgh's Award mentioned again as being highly regarded

Engineering

• Surveying and Geoinformation Systems - Good job prospects, good wages, both indoor/outdoor work
• Fastest growing engineering graduate salary
• More scholarships per head than any other school
• Most students have jobs by the end of second year
• Alternative entry via 2 Year Ad Diploma at TAFE.

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International School of Aviation Australia (ISAA)

Situated in the beautiful Hunter Valley, the school has been operating since 1977 as part of Avondale College. In 2009 it became affiliated with the University of Wollongong, changing its name to the International School of Aviation Australia (ISAA) in recognition of the diversity of students the school trains, many of whom have become successful pilots across the Pacific.

Take a trial instructional flight with one of our team of highly qualified instructors. You get to take control with a trial instructional flight, get a feel for exactly what you will be studying at The International School of Aviation (ISAA). For availability please call us on 02 4252 8879 or email: isaa-enquiries@uow.edu.au N.B. Minimum age for all flyers is 16 years.

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Sport NSW 2010 Career Day

Do you want to work in sport? This interactive day will look at the wide range of sporting careers available. Guest speakers from a variety of sports will then add their ‘real life’ experiences of working in sport. Students will leave with a wider insight into the range of careers in the sports world. Afternoon activities will be a choice from a guided Tour of Sydney Olympic Park or swimming at the Aquatic centre.

• Date: 9 March
• Time: 10am – 2.30pm
• Venue: Sports House, 6A Figtree Drive, Sydney Olympic Park HOMEBUSH
• Cost: $30 per student
• See Mrs Rentsch if you are interested in attending as registration is required

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Sports Medicine Australia- ACT Branch

The ACT Branch of Sports Medicine Australia has a new website: act.sma.org.au. The following Safer Sports courses rum by SMA (ACT) may be of interest to students. Visit the website for a full calendar with course costs:

• Sports First Aid/CPR - 29 & 30 March - Griffith ACT - http://sma.org.au/2010/02/sports-first-aid-afl/. Re-Accreditation for first aid can be undertaken at either of these courses. Sports trainer and sports first aid accreditations are valid for three years only. CPR accreditations should be updated every year as recommended by The Australian Resuscitation Council. Please check your ID card for your accreditation expiry date or contact us for clarification.
• Level 1 Sports Trainers Course starts 10 March, 2010 - http://sma.org.au/sma-branches-new/act/sports-trainers/act-ssp-events/?event_id=116

• Level 2 Sports Trainers Course starts 20 March 2010 - http://sma.org.au/sma-branches-new/act/sports-trainers/act-ssp-events/?event_id=208

• Spinal Injury Management – Date change to Wednesday 31 March - http://sma.org.au/sma-branches-new/act/sports-trainers/act-ssp-events/?event_id=179

• Advanced Taping – Date change to Sunday 11 April  - http://sma.org.au/sma-branches-new/act/sports-trainers/act-ssp-events/?event_id=181

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Australian School- based Apprenticeships

The Student to Industry Program (SIP) has numerous ASBA positions advertised on its website in the following areas:

· ASBA positions with ACT Department of Education and Training in IT, Business, Horticulture, Government, Children’s Services, Disability Work, Library Information. Applications for these positions close on Friday 9 April.

· Hospitality (15+ positions)

· Retail (5+ positions)

· Retail/Warehousing (1 position)

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 Canberra’s deluxe Five Star Hotel, such as:

• Internal and on the job training from experienced staff
• Discounted staff meals
• Uniforms provided and laundered free of charge
• Free parking

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.

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Employment Information for School Students – know your rights

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.

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March – April Diary Dates (from past Bulletins)

· Young Endeavour Youth Scheme – Applications to sail on the Young Endeavour close 28 Feb. Apply at www.youngendeavour.gov.au or phone 1800 020 444 for an application pack.

· University of Sydney Diploma of Law - Applications close 1 March & 1 September each year, respectively. For more information click here.

· Antipodeans ACT GapBreak Information Night - 16 March, at 6.30pm (Bookings Essential) in The Pavilion, Radford College, College St, Bruce, Canberra.

· Veterinary Science Open Day 2010 at the University of Melbourne - Sun 21 March, 10am–3pm, Faculty of Veterinary Science, Werribee campus. For more information call (03) 8344 7844 or visit www.vet.unimelb.edu.au/openday

· Qantm College (innovative creative digital media educators, providing specialist courses in animation, games design, games programming, interactive digital media, graphic design and digital video production) - Melbourne Open Day - Saturday 6 March; Sydney Open Day - Saturday 22 May; Brisbane Open Day - Saturday 22 May 2010

• CSI Workshops for Yr 10 - 12 students at UNSW - Venue: UNSW Kensington Campus, Anzac Parade Kensington. Cost: $300.00 per workshop. For more information and to apply click here.
• AFTRS Introduction to Radio course - Applications close: March 26, 2010
• Letz Live Gap year opportunities for 2011 available in Canada, South Africa, United Kingdom, Thailand and Vietnam. Apply online. Applications must be received BEFORE 3 April.
• Tutors Worldwide - recruitment of gap tutors for schools in the UK. Full information regarding the recruitment program offered by Tutors Worldwide may be found at the organisation’s website. Completed applications forms must be POSTED to Tutors Worldwide in New Zealand. Closing date for applications, including referee support forms is Friday 9 April.
• Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association of Australia - three scholarships to the value of $6,000. Applications for the 2010 scholarship close on 30 April 2010

· Applications for Invention Convention 2010 close on 30 April 2010. For more information email: iconvention@questacon.edu.au, phone: 1800 641 or mail: Questacon Smart Moves Invention Convention, Location Code 940, PO Box 5322, Kingston ACT 2604

· Whitlam Institute at the University of Western Sydney asks students in years 5 - 12 in NSW and the ACT to share their thoughts on what matters to them in 400 - 600 words – Applications close 30 April

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