March 20th, 2015

Career News
Judy Green, Careers Adviser
Phone 9849 9113
jgreen11@parra.catholic.edu.au
School Career Events
EVENTS
Events
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Job Vacancies
Helpful websites
Year12 Matters
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Macquarie in a Day Thu 16 April
For students in yrs 11 and 12. You will be able to sit in on lectures, experience practicals and tutorials as well as speak to lecturers
http://www.mq.edu.au/about/events/view/macquarie-in-a-day/ REGISTER SOON
Interested in Engineering?
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UNSW Engineering Link Project 2015 Wed 15 April – Thu 16 April, 8.30am – 4.00pm
Students will participate in a different engineering module each day, facilitated by engineers from UNSW and the local community.
http://www.eventzilla.net/web/event?eventid=2139072624&dateid=2138872224
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APM ‘Day in the Life’ 16 April.
Are you looking to study Marketing, Event Management, Public Relations or Business Management?
http://www.apm.edu.au/about-apm/upcoming-events
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Ella Bache college Open Day Saturday 18 April 11am-1pm
Open Days are FREE but you must register: www.ellabachecollege.edu.au
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UNSW: Year 10 Subject Selection and Information Evening 4 12 , 14 , 21 May 6.30pm – 7.30pm
The information evening will cover how year 11 and 12 subject selection may affect bonus point eligibility, the difference between
assumed knowledge and perquisites, and how the uni admission and scholarships’ application process works.
https://www.whatson.unsw.edu.au/egateway/students.events_search
VERY WORTHWHILE!
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UNSW: Actuarial Studies Workshop Fri 15 May, 9.30am – 11.30am
Find out about the pathways available to become an actuary and what an actuary really does.
https://www.whatson.unsw.edu.au/egateway/students.events_search
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Actors College of Theatre and Television: Open Day Sat 23 May
Join a drop-in acting workshop, learn how to prepare for an audition, see actors in a set production environment, and speak to
current students, recruitment advisers and lecturers. http://www.actt.edu.au/
National Youth Science Forum Summer 2016
Applications are now open for yr 11 students from across Australia interested in learning more about university choices and career
paths. NYSF runs in January school holidays before yr 12 starts. www.nysf.edu.au
GENERAL INFORMATION
REMEMBER TO LOG ON TO www.careersworks.com AND OUR CAREERS WEBSITE www.mcauleycareers.com
UTS 2016 Course Guides Now Available Online
http://www.uts.edu.au/future-students/teachers/tools-and-resources/course-guides
Subject Bonus Points at ACU
Students may be awarded up to five bonus points if they have performed well in specific year 12 subjects relevant to the course for
which they have applied. To view the courses and subject bonuses
visit:http://www.acu.edu.au/study_at_acu/alternate_entry/accessacu Students at McAuley also qualify for another 5 bonus points
because of the school’s relationship with ACU. So all up you may get an extra 10 points!
Australian Catholic University Student Stories
Check out some of the stories of current ACU students to better understand what university has in store. http://life-lessordinary.acu.edu.au/undergraduate/meet-our-students/
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Billy Blue College of Design and CATC College of Design Open Day Sun 3 May, 10.00am – 2.00pm,
Learn about what both colleges have to offer at the same open day.
http://www.apm.edu.au/about-apm/upcoming-events
Gap Medics
Students wanting to enter the healthcare field should consider taking a gap year with Gap Medics. They offer work experience
programs in hospitals in destinations such as Tanzania, Thailand, Poland and Croatia. http://www.gapmedics.com.au/
Careers in the Sign and Graphic Design Industry
This website focuses on the range of careers in the Sign and Graphic Design Industry. It includes a list of available apprenticeships by
state, career guidance, and more detail about the Sign and Graphic Design Industry. Contact: peterh@visa.org.au or (02) 9868 1577
http://www.signcareers.com.au/
About Being a Dentist
https://www.myhealthcareer.com.au/dentistry/dental-graduate-high-paying-job-viet-nguyen
Bedford College
One year Diploma courses in Management, Business and Childcare. New campus has opened at Norwest
http://www.bedford.edu.au/courses
YEAR 12 MATTERS
Gap Year Idea
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Projects Abroad: Information Session Mon 30 March, 6.30pm – 7.30pm
Spend part of your gap year volunteering in another country.
http://www.projects-abroad.com.au/more-info/information-events/webinars/
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UTS Bachelor of Accounting Information Evening Tue 19 May, 6.30pm – 7.30pm
All students in the course receive a tax free scholarship worth over $46,500. http://www.uts.edu.au/about/uts-businessschool/accounting/events/bacc-information-evening
University of Sydney HSC Preparation Courses
http://cce.sydney.edu.au/courses/HSC
Business and Engineering Cadetships
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Business Cadetship applications are now open and close: Wed 13 May
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Engineering and Technology Cadetship applications open: Tue 28 April and close Fri 12 June.
http://www.businesscadetships.com.au/
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Notre Dame HSC Study Week 6 – 10 July
http://www.nd.edu.au/academic_support/hsc-study-week/about
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ACU HSC Enrichment Day 7 and 9 July
Free! http://www.acu.edu.au/study_at_acu/courses/applying_to_acu/useful_links/events/hsc_enrichment_day
Judy Green
Careers Adviser
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20 March 2015