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Some students have received an sms from UoW asking for their Trial Results. I have advised the Commerce Faculty that the results students have already entered are their trial results. As most schools do a half yearly as well as a trial exam the Commerce Faculty thought you had not submitted your Trial results. Please just reply to the sms with your trial results again. Educational Access Scheme (EAS) Students who have suffered long term disadvantage (at least 6 months) which has affected their educational performance can submit an EAS application. Reasons for educational disadvantage can be financial hardship, disrupted schooling, excessive family responsibilities, death or severe illness of a family member, divorce, English language difficulty or personal illness/disability.You can download an application and information booklet from the website. You must also apply for a university place through UAC. If you need assistance with this please see the Careers Adviser. For more information, visit www.uac.edu.au Equity Scholarships These assist students from low socio economic backgrounds, who may also be experiencing other forms of educational disadvantage. Institution Equity Scholarships: are funded by individual institutions, donations and sponsorships, and are open to students experiencing financial and/ or other educational disadvantages. For further information go to the website. Students need to apply directly to University of Wollongong for these scholarships. See Mrs Turnbull for an application. For more information, visit www.uac.edu.au/equity/ Business, Economics and Finance Network Furthernet is a free online talent Network for students interested in linking up with leading banking and finance companies. Interested students can complete an online application and get further information from the Careers Office. For more information, visit www.furthernet.com.au University of NSW Open Day Sat 4 Sept Information leaflets and program books are available from the Careers Office. For more information, visit www.openday.unsw.edu.au Apprenticeships and traineeships Wollongong City Council is seeking applicants for the following positions. Apprenticeships -Horticulture (Parks & Gardens), Horticulture (Turf), Traineeships -Arboriculture, Information Management, and Labourer. Illawarra Group Training is recruiting on behalf of the Council. Advertisements in Illawarra Mercury or to attachment. Go to website, employment opportunities, Horticulture apprenticeship, Description - Link Clickaspx For more information, visit www.illawarragt.com.au More cadetships at Council Wollongong City Council have added two more cadetships to their recruitment for 2011. Applications for an Environmental Health Cadetship - B. Natural Science(Environmental Health)and Civil Coordinator Cadetship -(B. Civil Construction) will close on 13 September. More details on selection criteria and job description are available from the website or the Careers Adviser. Testing is on Mon 27 September. For more information, visit www.wollongong.nsw.gov.au Year 12 Information Evening Reminder Students and parents are reminded of the Information Evening being held tonight at University of Wollongong from 6.30-8.30pm in the University Hall. Topics covered will include Alternative Entry, Early Entry, Bonus points scheme, scholarships, key dates and UAC application. Please reserve your place by phoning 1300 367 869 or online at the website. For more information, visit www.uow.edu.au/future/events Taste of TAFE A Taste of TAFE will be held on Thursday September 2nd from 3pm- 6pm at all Northern District campuses. Students and their parents can visit the various TAFE sections including Fitting and Machining, Music, Information Technology and many more. Interested students can pick up a leaflet with all details from the Careers Office or print off the attached leaflet. Phone bookings are essential.  TasteOfTAFE 2010 v51.pdfYear 12 Important Dates Reminder the Early Entry applications at University of Wollongong close at 11.59pm on Wednesday September 1(tomorrow). You must SUBMIT your applications before then –if applications are saved but not submitted – they will not be considered. All applications are submitted online . UAC on time applications must be in by Wed 30th September. UoW Scholarship applications also have to be submitted by 30th September.TAFE high demand course applications must be submitted by Friday 29th October. For more information, visit www.uow.edu.au/future/earlyentry/index.html Apprenticeship. Mechanical Engineering [Fitting and Machining]. Leussink Engineering is offering apprenticeships for 2011. See advertisement in Illawarra Mercury 25.8.10. This is a long established family owned company with a history of commitment to training that has won many awards. Enquiries to Chris Maher ph: 4229104 HSC preparation lectures Sept Holidays The School For Excellence will be conducting detailed programs in English (Adv & Standard), Business Studies, Economics, Gen Maths, Maths and Ext1, Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Legal St, PDHPE and Mod History. The lectures will take place during your Sept/October holidays. Collect a brochure and application form from the Careers Office. For more information, visit www.tsfx.com.au HSC Exam Preparation course A "Mastering the Exams" lecture will be held on Sunday 12th September from 10am - 2pm at the University of Sydney. Valued at $200, this program is offered to students for a donation (minimum $5) to the Fred Hollows Foundation. Bookings are essential. Booking forms are available from the Careers Office or online at the website. For more information, visit www.tsfx.com.au/nsw Hotel Management Information Evening The Blue Mountains International Hotel School will hold an Information Evening at the Novotel Northbeach on Monday 6th September from 6.00 - 8.30pm. Interested students and their families are invited to attend. Places are limited so please call 1800 257360 or email enquiry@hotelschool.com.au to book your place. For more information, visit hotelschool.com.au Overseas Exchange Programs Students from 14 - 18 years of age can participate in overseas exchange programs. The EF High School Year program has been assisting students since 1965 to experience a new culture and study overseas from 2 to 12 months. For a brochure please come to the Careers Office. For more information, visit www.ef.com/highschool New Hospitality and Tourism courses Macleay College, Sydney will offer two new courses in 2011. The one year Diploma in Business with majors in Hospitality management and Tourism have a specially designed elective in event and conference management. For further information see the website or the Careers Advisers. For more information, visit www.macleay.edu.au University of Tsukuba, Japan This university offers courses taught in English. If you are interested in further information please see Mrs Pope for a brochure. Applications are accepted from November 1, 2010. Scholarships and subsidised on campus accommodation are available. For more information, visit www.bres.tsukuba.ac.jp/G30/ Art Courses West Wollongong TAFE An Information Evening will be held on Thursday 26th August. For further details see the attachment. ArtCoursesInfoSessionAdvertiser.pdfAccounting Traineeship Program BRODIE LONG GREW CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS in Wollongong are offering Year 12 students Accounting Traineeship for 2011. For details about the program and how to apply follow the link below. Closing date has been extended to Fri 3rd Sept. and interviews will be held at the beginning of September 2010. The successful candidates will commence employment in the February 2011 http://www.blqca.com.au/system/modules/project_default/assets/editor/image/file/Brodie%20Long%20Grew%20Trainee ship%20Program%20-%202011.pdf Further Information:http://www.blgca.com.au/index.php/App/page/brodie.careers Apply Online: Follow the Careers link at www.blgca.com.au to ‘Tell us about you’. Phone 4229 2211 for further information Not sure which career you want to pursue? The TAFE Career Counselling service is offering an opportunity for Year 10, 11 or 12 students to attend a two hour Career and Course evening where they will complete a career assessment designed to identify suitable careers and courses for each student. By the end of the 2 hour program each student will have a plan for their career path in 2011. Students who miss out this time will be put on a waiting list . Numbers are strictly limited so book for Wollongong Campus 6.00-8.00pm Tuesday 14 Sept (Block N.1.1)or Shellharbour Wednesday 15th Sept (Block A.G.08) 6-8pm To book phone 4229 0535 and pick up an information leaflet from the Careers Advisers. Early Achievers Program Aust. Catholic University Demonstated commitment to your communities as well as studies can gain early acceptance into the ACU EAP. For more information about the program visit website. For more information, visit www.acu.edu.au/counts Open Days William Blue College: 28.8.10. www.williamblue.edu.au The Australasian College of Natural Therapies is having an Open Day on 28th August. www.acnt.edu.au/events/sydneopenday-sat-28th-aug-2010 Sydney Nursing School on 28th August www.sydney.edu.au/nursing Kenvale College of Hospitality&Event Management 4th Sept. Bookings required mcfarlaneb@kenvale.edu.auUni of Notre Dame 10-4pm 28th AugustUniversity of Newcastle . Newcastle campus 28th August. Central Coast campus 21st August. UNSW Bridging courses in Maths, Physics Chemistry Application form and more details from website For more information, visit www.unsw.edu.au/bridging Quantity Surveying as a Career AIQS offers $2000 scholarships. Further information available from Aust. Institute of Quantity Surveyors For more information, visit www.aiqs.com.au BlueScope steel Cadetships Materials Engineering and Science. Combine practical experience and training. Many career pathways possible. Great pay. Applications close August 31. Online applications available. For more information, visit www.bluescopesteel.com/cadets Year 12 Interviews Year 12 are being interviewed regarding their strategies for post HSC pathways. If you have not already done so please make an appointment soon. TAFE Applications Applications for high demand courses open: Monday 6th August 2010 and close Friday 29th October 2010. Go to the TAFE Illawarra website - "Applications Now Open" then click on "Course Application Codes Sem 1 2011" This will give you a full list of the high demand courses throughout NSW that require an application form. Some courses require attendance at information and testing days. You will need to check with your local TAFE for dates of these sessions. For more information, visit www.illawarra.tafensw.edu.au Campion College, Toongabbie Campion College is holding their Open Day on Saturday August 28 from 9.30am. Scholarships are available and course entry is 70+. For more information, visit www.campion.edu.au Career Interviews All Year 12 students are encouraged to book in with the Careers Advisers for an interview in the next two weeks. Interviews are for students looking for apprenticeships and traineeships or intending to go to TAFE or University. Please bring your Trail Report and Interview folders. Sydney University Open Day Program books are available at the Careers Office for any student attending the Sydney University Open Day on Saturday 28 August. The book contains a mini-lecture timetable, stall directory and map and information on campus tours. For more information, visit www.sydney.edu.au/open_day Scholarship Applications Scholarship brochures from University of Wollongong and Sydney University are available now from the Careers Office. Students with strong academic results should take the time to put in an application as every year scholarships are not taken up as students underestimate their ATAR and do not put in an application. Automotive Apprenticeships Students are invited to apply for the Modern Apprenticeship Programs organised through Vantage Automotive.I f selected the student will be placed at a dealer for full time employment and attend training in Sydney by block release. Students need to go to the website to the "Apply Now" section and select the dealer they wish to apply to. You will need to complete the online application form, attach your resume and complete an online assessment. Starting date is in February 2011.Participating dealers are Audi, Land Rover, Mazda, Subaru, Volvo, Volkswagen and Jaguar. For more information, visit www.vantageautomotive.com or see the Careers Advisers For more information, visit www.vantageautomotive.com Year 12 Interviews The two Careers Advisers are currently conducting interviews with Year 12 students. These are important. Encourage your son to make an appointment. They need to also bring Interview folders/ resume for updating and Trial results. UOW Early Entry Applications for this program are now open. Available in Arts, Commerce, Creative Arts, Education, Engineering, Health and Behavioural Sciences,Informatics, Law, Science. Online registration close 1.9.10 For more information, visit www.uow.edu.au/future/earlyentry Raffles College of Design and Commerce Art and Design, Fashion Design, Graphic Design, Animation, Games Design, Photography, Marketing, Tourism etc. Visit their Open Day 11th Sept. 10-2pm For more information, visit www.raffles.edu.au International School of Management Sydney Early entry offered . Open Day 19th September For more information, visit www.icms.edu.au Early Achievers Program [EAP] Australian Catholic University is offering early entry. This recognises achievenments and contributions made by prospective students to their communities. For more information, visit www.acu.edu.au/counts 2011 Apprenticeships Illawarra Group Training will be holding apprenticeship testing soon for trade careers in Fitting & Machining, Electrician, Boilermaker. Further information in their adverts in the Illawarra Mercury over the next 3 Saturdays. Apprenticeship and Traineeship information evening A free Apprenticeship and Traineeship information evening for parents and students is being conducted to inform, educate and promote Apprenticeships and Traineeships in the Illawarra. The evening will include employers presenting what they require, a panel for question and answer session and mini expo to assist with information. Contributors include: David Brown Gear, Group Training Organisations, Australian Apprenticeship Centres, Illawarra Workplace Learning and TAFE NSW – Illawarra Institute.Date:Tuesday 10 August 2010 Time: 6.00 pm to 7.00 pm Venue: Steelers Club, 1 Burelli Street Wollongong Registration: Amanda Johnson P: 4254 4500 E: amanda.johnson@thesmithfamily.com.au RSVP: Fri 6 August 2010 Westrac Apprenticeships Westrac is looking for apprentices for Heavy Vehicle Mechanic (Mobile equipment) Heavy Vehicle Mechanic (Road Transport), Boilermaker/Welder, Automotive Electrician, Spray Painter. Applications close on Sunday 8th August. Apply online. For more information, visit the website For more information, visit www.westrac.com.au Principals Recommendation Scheme Yr 12 The University of Canberra will offer to school leavers the Principals Recommendation Scheme. This scheme is an early entry initiative which provides current Year 12 school students with an opportunity to secure an offer into University in December. If you are thinking of applying for a course at University of Canberra, please come to the Careers Office for further information. For more information, visit www.canberra.edu.au/principals-recommendation Wollongong City Council Cadetships 2011 The following cadetships were advertised this week in the Illawarra Mercury: two cadetships in Civil Engineering B. Civil Eng (University of Wollongong), one Building cadetship -B. Building Surveying (CQU) and one Health cadetship B. Natural Science (UWS). Applications close 16 August. Aptitude testing 10 Sept. More information is available at the Careers Office. Apprenticeships and Traineeships will be advertised by Illawarra Group Training at a later date. For more information, visit www.wollongong.nsw.gov.au/council/careers.asp BRODIE LONG GREW CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS 2011 Acco 2011 Accounting Traineeship Program - applications will close on 27 August 2010 and interviews will be held at the beginning of September 2010. The successful candidates will commence employment in the February 2011. Further information at the website To apply follow the Careers link at www.blgca.com.au to Tell us about you. For more information, visit www.blgca.com.au/index.php/App/page/brodie.careers RTA positions The following positions located at Russell Vale will be advertised mid August in local newspapers. Bridge Apprenticeship (focusing on carpentry) for students completing year 10 and above. Civil Construction Traineeship for yr 10 and above (position for an Aboriginal student). Traineeship (administration) for students completing yr 12. Applications will be open on the RTA website in the careers section: For more information, visit www.rta.nsw.gov.au/careers/index.html New Physiotherapy Course In 2011, Australian Catholic University will be introducing a Bachelor of Physiotherapy to their North Sydney campus. More information can be found at their website. For more information, visit www.acu.edu.au/openday Other Open Days Saturday 28 August is the date for University of Technology (Broadway Campus) and University of Newcastle Open Days. Please see Careers Advisers for more information and flyers. Open Days - Canberra August is the main month for University Open Days. Students and their families are invited to attend these days to gather information and speak to representatives at the university campuses. Canberra Tertiary Open Day is held on Saturday 28th August with Australian Defence Force Academy, University of Canberra, Australian National University, Australian Catholic University(Canberra Campus) and Canberra Institute of Technology all open on that date. For more information, visit www.tertiaryopenday.com UAC Books and Talks Year 12 students who are considering University study next year attended an Information session on Wednesday explaining the application procedures for the universities in NSW. The Careers Advisers distributed the UAC Books which provide information regarding all the NSW universities, their courses, UAC online application, important dates, university costs and payment options, scholarship information and alternative entry programs. There will be a condensed repeat of this information session at senior recess on Monday 2nd August for students who were absent on Wednesday. Australian Business College Talks On Thursday 29th July (tomorrow) we will have a guest speaker to talk to interested senior students about full time courses for 2011. The Australian Careers Business College is located on Crown Street in Wollongong. Courses offered are Diplomas in Business Administration, Accounting, Legal Studies, Tourism, Real Estate, Marketing, Information Technology, Children's Studies and Office Computing. One day per week Work Experience/Internships are included in the full time programs. We currently have only two students attending. If you are interested you would be most welcome to join us in the AV room at 11.15am tomorrow. No need to register. For more information on courses visit www.acbc.nsw.edu.au Free Apprenticeship and Traineeship Information This information evening is being held to inform, educate and promote apprenticeships and traineeships in the Illawarra. Employers will present what they require, a panel for Q and A's and mini expo to assist with information. Register to attend ph: Amanda Johnson 42544500 or email amanda.johnson@thesmithfamily.com.au |