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 The Institute of Photonics and Optical Science The Institute of Photonics and Optical Science (IPOS), the newest institute in the University of Sydney and the only one of its kind in Australia, launched this week with a one-day symposium The Photonic Universe - Faster, Further, Smarter. IPOS research spans all areas of optics and photonics from fundamental to applied, including the groundbreaking areas of meta-materials and cloaking, speeding up and greening the internet, structural health monitoring, as well as the pioneering fields of astrophotonics, medical and quantum photonics. "IPOS has broken new ground in terms of what we have achieved and the amazing future directions in which we are now headed," says Professor Ben Eggleton, ARC Federation Fellow and IPOS Director. "We're discovering new ways with photonics and optics that we never imagined." Eggleton says that by working across diverse areas such as physics, mathematics, chemistry and microscopy, ideas that were once thought to be in the realm of fiction, such as invisibility or remote surgery, are now becoming reality. He adds, "Photonics has only just touched on what it's capable of and being part of a broad team pushes us to truly explore new concepts and ideas even further. 'What if?' is a very exciting phrase. IPOS is making plans for a major new building to house staff and research infrastructure. IPOS includes the activities of the ARC Centre of Excellence in Ultrahigh bandwidth Devices for Optical Systems (CUDOS) in the School of Physics, the former Optical Fibre Technology Centre, those of the Fibre Optics and Photonics Laboratory in the School of Electrical and Information Engineering, and astronomical instrumentation (Astrophotonics) programs of the Sydney Institute of Astronomy in the School of Physics. IPOS draws together research and teaching expertise across the Schools of Physics, Electrical and Information Engineering, Mathematics, Chemistry and the Electron Microscope Unit. In 2010 IPOS will launch a new Masters in Photonics program. http://www.usyd.edu.au/ipos/   The NSW Government has recently announced an exciting new program designed to help young people take up careers in the public sector. Five hundred entry-level cadetships are being offered to HSC school leavers every year for the next four years. The program is called JumpSTART NSW. We’re the largest employer in the state, and we have more than 100 different types of organisations providing services to people across NSW. We have agencies and workplaces all over the state, and an amazing range of jobs and careers. So if you’re looking for a new path, love a challenge, and want a career that offers great variety over the long term, applying for a cadetship with us is a great way to give your career a JumpSTART.
A cadetship is a way for you to earn while you learn. You can choose from a generalist cadetship in office administration and customer service or a specialist cadetship in nursing, farming or IT. Click on the links below for more information on each of the areas available. Office Administration and Customer Service Cadetship - click here Assistant in Nursing Cadetship - click here IT Support Cadetship - click here Farm Assistant Cadetship - click here Closing date for first intake: Monday, 25 May, 2009https://www.onetest.com.au/nswgovtentryleveljobs/  Apprentice and trainee destinations, 2008 Australian vocational education and training statistics: Apprentice and trainee destinations, 2008 Publication date: 20 April 2009 http://www.ncver.edu.au/publications/2138.html  2009 Know the Deal youth video competition The Know the Deal video competition was developed to make sure young people know what to expect when they start work and how to protect themselves from exploitation.  FREE PRE-APPRENTICESHIP COURSES Pre-Apprenticeship courses starting soon: AUTOMOTIVE, Brookvale TAFE FITTING & MACHINING, Miller TAFE ROOF PLUMBING, Gymea TAFE HAIRDRESSING, Petersham TAFE ELECTRICAL, St George TAFE ELECTRICAL, ElectroSkills (Canberra) BAKING, Ultimo TAFE CARPENTRY & SHOPFITTING, Lidcombe TAFE (Shopfitting) To register call 1300 657 925 or visit www.alliancepeople.com.au  IDP is the number one choice for international students who study in Australia. We offer a free service all the way through the process from deciding on a course to applying for a visa to pre-departure seminars.  Tenterfield Rural High School Health Career Expo Date: Thursday 7 May 2009 Time: 11am - 1pm (plus into lunch time) Venue: Tenterfield High Multi Purpose Centre Target audience: Students in years 9 - 12 at Tenterfield High School. Rebecca Crocket Project Officer | Hunter New England Area Health Service | Rural Training Unit Locked Bag 9783 TAMWORTH NEMSC NSW 2348 Phone (02) 6767 7954 | Fax (02) 6766 9873 | Email rebecca.crocket@hnehealth.nsw.gov.au  Newcastle & Lake Macquarie School Based Apprenticeships & Traineeships Information Night SBAT Information Night Venue TBA 11 August, 6 pm start http://www.careerlinks.nsw.edu.au  UNIVERSITY OF TASMANIA EDUCATION COURSES RESTRUCTURE & 2010 UNIVERSITY ACCOMMODATION RESERVATIONS PROPOSED EDUCATION COURSES RESTRUCTURE The UTAS Faculty of Education is proposing three major changes to the undergraduate Education courses, effective Semester 1 2010. These changes are: 1) Consolidating 4 existing Education courses; namely the Bachelor of Education & Care (Early Years), Bachelor of Education (In-service), Bachelor of Human Movement and Bachelor of Education; into 1 flexible course – the NEW Bachelor of Education. The Bachelor of Education is being redeveloped in-line with the UTAS Common Course Structure Project and national teacher accreditation. The course will offer flexible pathways and more options to study by distance. 2) The graduate entry Bachelor of Teaching is being rebadged and redeveloped into a Master of Teaching. 3) Offering a NEW Bachelor program focusing on Physical Activity (3 years) which is not a teaching qualification, but prepares students for a career in coaching, health promotion, fitness centre management, and leading physical education programs. More information about the proposed changes will be available in the coming months, visit: www.educ.utas.edu.au. 2010 UNIVERSITY ACCOMMODATION RESERVATIONS The University of Tasmania owns and manages student accommodation at its Launceston and Hobart campuses. This accommodation includes Apartments, Units, Colleges and Halls of Residence. Because the accommodation is highly regarded, places fill quickly. With around 1,200 beds, it takes some time to offer and fill these places. New for 2009: Early Applications and Offers Accommodation for 2010 will begin to be reserved from April 2009. Students wanting accommodation in 2010 need to apply as soon as possible and preferably no later than the middle of 2009. Early reservation of accommodation means that your students will be advantaged with secure accommodation should they choose to apply for a University of Tasmania course or accept a University offer. Accommodation applications are made online and there are no application fees. There is also no obligation to accept an accommodation offer should one be made. Students are therefore strongly advised to apply online for accommodation early in the year and before making an application for a University place. Accommodation applications are free and can be made at: www.utas.edu.au/accommodation/ Schools can find out more by directly contacting the Marketing & Projects Officer via email: steph.atkinson@utas.edu.au or telephone: (03) 6226 6417.  Australian Apprenticeships Training Update Broken Hill Broken Hill General Information Session - NSW When: 10.00 am - 11.00 am, Wednesday, 6th May 2009 Where: Enterprise Development Centre (EDC) 41-79 Crystal Street, Broken Hill To book for the information session you can contact us on 1800 338 022 or visit our website (www.aatinfo.com.au), go to the ‘What’s New and FAQs’ menu item and download, complete and fax back a booking form.  Western Sydney's Largest Try'a Trade Event Western Sydney's Largest Try'a Trade event is set for 29th and 30th June at Mt Druitt. Sponsored by TAFE Western Sydney Institute over 20 trades offer to put the tools in your hands and Try'a Trade. Try'a Trade offers a wide range of trades (and Professions) to try. Hairdressing and Beauty, Nursing and Childcare, plus all the traditional trades like plumbing, electrical, carpentry, mechanics, bricklaying, horticuluture and many many more... Try'a Trade is supported by World Skills, Australian Industry Group, Defence Recruiting, Australian Technical College Western Sydney, BREED Community Partnership and the Schools Industry Partnership. Major sponsor is WSI TAFE. In 2009 the event will be held in the BETTS Sports Stadium at Mt Druitt, just a short walk form the station. teenagers of all ages are encouraged to participate, but must be supervised by teachers or group leaders. Try'a Trade is a brillant way to learn more about career options and how schooling can help you get there. Try'a Trade is smart fun at its best. Enquiries to Ian Palmer on 0419 018 232 or contact Schools Industry Partnership: http://www.schoolsindustry.com.au/contact.asp  Southern Cross University Events Northern Rivers Science and Engineering Challenge Year 10 students Lismore campus Friday, June 19 School of Education annual HSC Day June 25 Lismore campus www.scu.edu.au  Metro Screen April Workshop Produce a short film, a Making Of Documentary, a theatrical trailer and a ME Links online web episode. Day 1: Brainstorming ideas, scripting, planning & Shooting the ‘Making Of’. Day 2: Green Screen Studio/Interior/Exterior shoot. Day 3: Editing using Final Cut Pro followed by uploading to You Tube. View ME TV which was produced in our January 2009 workshop. Tutor Michael Chrisoulakis’ short suspense film, Interchange has screened at many festivals worldwide and received awards including; Short Film Winner‚ at both the Telluride Indie Fest and Key West Indie Fest, Best Film at the Eyescream Halloween Film Festival, Best Thriller‚ at the International Festival of Cinema and Technology. Michael also received the Great Expectations award at the Sour Grapes Film Festival. Michael has tutored many of our Young Filmmaker Workshops and is a firm favourite with the participants. Participants receive a Certificate of Completion. Content to be screened at annual end of year screening at the Chauvel Cinema, Paddington. For 11–16r olds. Wed, Thur, Fri. [Day] 10am – 5pm [2 x 30min breaks] | 22/04 – 24/04 | $295 | Places limited. For further information please call Metro Screen on 02 9356 1818 or email metro@metroscreen.org.au or download the form from: http://www.metroscreen.org.au/AnnouncementRetrieve.aspx?ID=20262  Hairdressing Pre-Apprenticeship at Petersham TAFE Start Date: 20th April 2009 There are STILL a few more places in the hairdressing pre-apprenticeship course at Petersham TAFE. The next information session will be held on Thursday the 16th of April at 1pm in our Bankstown office: 26/1-5 Jacobs Street, Bankstown, 2200. 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