Careers

Year 10 Future Pathways Planning

The Year 10 Future Pathways Planning Day was held at the College on Thursday, May 26. The day provided students with the opportunity to explore different career pathways by engaging with a variety of people from within their local community. 

 The students rotated in small groups where they had the opportunity to hear about each presenter’s pathway to their current role, lessons that they have learned and what their day-to-day job involves. The presenters included -

  • The Australian Defence Forces
  • Alex Clark - Trainee Town Planner from Grafton City Council
  • Darren Hayes - CEO from CHS Training, Grafton
  • Rhys Comerford - representing Small Business
  • Student Ambassadors from Southern Cross University
  • Dylan Tight - Lead Design Manager, from Technical Services NSW Transport
  • Engineers from Community & Safety Partner with NSW Roads & Traffic Authority.
  • David Redman NSW National Parks And Wildlife Services
  • Kate Carroll and Kylie Waghorn from TAFE NSW
  • Elizabeth Argue - University of New England.

    Ms Lee and Mr Paton also spoke about subject selection for Year 11 in                2023.

The day was a highly successful venture that was designed to get students thinking about their future careers and the planning necessary to get to their destination. 

I would like to thank all the presenters for volunteering their time to attend and making the day so worthwhile. 

Year 12

Year 12 are reminded to check their school email as I am regularly sending information on University Open Days, early entry, the university application process and employment opportunities.
We have been discussing the university application process in Career Classes via  UAC ( NSW University Admission Centre ). Entry to Queensland Universities via QTAC (Queensland Tertiary Admission Centre ) will be covered in the near future.
It is important that parents and students are aware that application closing dates for universities vary and may even vary depending on the course to be studied. Therefore, students need to research their courses thoroughly if they wish to attend the university of their choice and avoid disappointment.
 
Students have been made aware of Early Entry opportunities so far and have applied during Career classes.

Information Sessions for Students & Parents

CQUniversity | Open Day Online Chat Session - Thursday, 28 July 3pm (AEST) CQ Open Day Online Chat Session is a great opportunity to chat directly with the CQ expert staff about courses, student support services, scholarships, pathways, or anything else you'd like to know about studying with CQUniversity. If your students have questions about future study options whether it's TAFE or university, we are here to help. Register at cqu.edu.au/events.

UTS Upcoming events at UTS – Applying to UTS For students and parents, join UTS on 2 July 2022 for CQ Applying to UTS information session. Find out about different application options, including applying through UAC, the UTS Early Entry Program and pathway options. Students will also get a chance to ask UTS staff their questions. Register: https://events.humanitix.com/applying-to-uts-2022

Scholarships, Early Entry, Alternative Pathways

Teach NSW  The NSW Department of Education offers fantastic scholarship opportunities for HSC students who are planning to study an initial teacher education course in 2023. Applications for the 2022 scholarship intake open soon, subscribe to be notified. tinyurl.com/scholarshipalerts

Whitehouse Institute of Design 

Australia WHITEHOUSE has now opened Early Entry for a February 2023 commencement for the Bachelor of Design in Fashion Design OR Interior Design OR Creative Direction and Styling. Further information for Year 12's is available via www.whitehouse-design.edu.au/early-offer-schemes-for-year-12-students. WHITEHOUSE is again offering the largest design scholarship in Australia through www.wool4school.com.

UTS Introducing the 2023 UTS Early Entry Program 

UTS Early Entry Program – Edge is back. Open to local and onshore international Year 12 students, applicants are assessed on their Year 11 results and can secure a place at UTS before their final Year 12 exams. Applications are direct to UTS and will open on 15 June 2022. Find out more here: www.uts.edu.au/early-entry.

University of Technology Sydney (UTS)

Bachelor of Accounting Co-op Scholarship Program Round 2 applications for the UTS BAcc Co-op Scholarship Program will open on 1 August. Early closing date of 14 October. Online applications:https://www.uts.edu.au/study/business/business-courses/undergraduate-programs/bachelor-accounting For more information, kindly email carin.alberts@uts.edu.au.

Western Sydney University 

Save the date, registrations will open soon. Western Open Day on Sunday 14 August 2022 is your chance to discover everything Western has to offer. Explore presentations and student panels, meet academics, and current students and find out all about Western's early offer pathway, HSC True Reward. Visit: https://www.westernsydney.edu.au/openday?cid=em:EGMT-CAA-news-open-day_jun22.

Western Sydney University 

Year 12 students can now apply for their course preferences directly through the Western Portal for free. Find out more information about scholarships, pathways and more. Visit: https://www.westernsydney.edu.au/future/study/how-to-apply/hsc-undergraduate-applications?cid=em:EGMT-CAA-news-portal_jun22.

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Rod Paton

Careers Adviser