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CAREERS WEBPAGE   Principal: Mr Paul Erickson
Careers Adviser: Mrs Caroline Sargeant
Postal Address: PO Box 336
KINGSWOOD NSW 2747
Phone: 4736 1202
Fax: 4736 6011
Website: www.kingswoodhigh.nsw.edu.au  Ella Bache Open Days The Ella Baché College of Skin and Beauty Therapy offers training in Beauty Therapy with access to a network of over 200 Ella Baché Salons and 35 David Jones stores nationally that provide work experience and jobs for students. In fact, over 70% of their students start their careers within the Ella Baché network. Qualifications available are: * Diploma of Beauty Therapy – Full-time (12 months) or part-time (18 months)  Skillex NSW - a unique skills-focused event Skillex NSW has been developed to help address current and future skills’ needs. Skillex NSW will be free for the public to attend and will be held over 3 days at Sydney Olympic Park, Thursday 21 to Saturday 23 October 2010. This innovative event, the largest event of its kind to be held in Sydney’s west, has been designed as a forum to showcase and explore educational and career opportunities around future skills’ needs. To best engage school students, tertiary students, those in employment, those returning to work and the unemployed alike, the event will incorporate an interactive and informative aspect that will enable visitors to ‘have a go’ at traditional trades but also other skills such as web design, cooking, screen printing, business services, garment production and many others How will it differ from other careers expos? Skillex NSW is distinct from other careers expos due to its specific focus on both traditional and non traditional trades, apprenticeships, traineeships, cadetships, jobs and education in skilled areas. Skillex NSW - Industry, Careers, Training & Jobs WHAT: Skills focused expo for students WHO: Students, parents and those interested in finding out more about careers in the trades, skills shortage and key growth areas WHERE: Olympic Park, Homebush WHEN: Friday 22nd - Saturday 23rd October 2010 TIME: 9am - 4pm COST: Free to attend CONTACT: Twee Shaw on 9240 6686 More information: t.shaw@eoc.com.au  Careers in the RTA The RTA is now recruiting for various Entry Level positions commencing in January 2011. Positions are for motivated and enthusiastic candidates in Sydney and regional NSW, including:  Careers in Sport Workshops - New Dates Careers in Sport Workshops  Applications for Western Sydney TAFE 2011 Now Open Semester 1, 2011 Applications Some qualifications offered by TAFE NSW require you to complete an application form prior to enrolment. These may be high demand courses or courses requiring audition, portfolio or special entrance. Applications for Semester 1, 2011 open 9 August and close 29 October. Visit http://wsi.tafensw.edu.au/courses/application-courses.aspx  Blacktown Careers & Employment Expo Hosted by Blacktown TAFE in conjunction with Blacktown Council and BREED, the expo will showcase career and industry opportunities available to Blacktown's school-leavers, jobseekers and parents. When: Thursday 2nd September 2010 Time: 10:00am to 2:00pm Where: Conference Block C, South Campus Blacktown College(opposite Workers Club carpark) Corner Newton Rd and Main St, Blacktown Bookings via BREED LCP on 9853 3200 or admin@breedcp.com.au To download the flyer visit: http://wsi.tafensw.edu.au/Templates/DisplayInetContent.aspx?cid=6935&mid=1636&pid=1636  Indigenous Jobs Market - Mt Druitt Come to Sydney's biggest Indigenous employment event. The Indigenous Jobs Market is the best place to meet potential employers from business and the government. It is a one stop employment shop.
NSWFOGS Inc. is committed to facilitate connection between job seekers and employers. For more information on the NSWFOGS and their community based work visit www.nswfogs.com.au  Western Sydney Apprenticeship & Traineeship Expo If you are interested in getting an apprenticeship or a traineeship in Western Sydney, this expo is for you. The Western Sydney Apprenticeship Expo is the largest expo of its type in Australia and remains free to attend and free to exhibitors
When: Tuesday 14th September * Early Bird passes are available for the afternoon session only. The Early Bird session allows equity groups from schools and community groups access to exhibitors. Equity groups include disability, aboriginal, disadvantaged, refugees and other special needs. If Careers Advisers have students who might benefit from having fewer crowds and more personal assistance, they can phone Wendy on 4725 0319, Cheryl on 4725 0305 or Ian on 4725 0310 or email info@schoolsindustry.com.au with their numbers and reasons for special access. Tickets will then be sent out.  2011 UAC Guides for Year 12 Coming Soon The UAC 2011 Guide will be distributed to all schools very soon and will be available for purchase from newsagents in early August. Careers Advisers will receive one copy for each current Year 12 student. The UAC website has a downloadable PowerPoint presentation "Steps to applying through UAC", which has everything you need to know about applying through UAC. Also, keep an eye on the UAC site for "A walk through the UAC Guide", which is a presentation to help Year 12 students and careers advisers navigate through the UAC Guide. http://www.uac.edu.au/schoolink/year-12.shtml  UNE Early Entry and Scholarships If you are currently in year 12 and thinking of studying full time at UNE next year, there are two things you can do right now to help you get a much better start to university. Apply for UNE Early Entry and apply for an undergraduate scholarship. Scholarships are a great way to make the financial side of studying a bit easier. There are a number of scholarships open to students starting their degree, ranging in value from small to large scholarships, or one-off bursaries.  Art and Design Education Resource Guide The 'Art and Design Education Resource Guide'(ADERG) for 2010 has been printed and sent to each NSW High School with a Year 12 cohort. It is a comprehensive guide to art and design courses at universities, TAFE colleges and private schools in Australia. For further information or to order more copies, please visit:  NSW Teacher's Scholarships - Applications now open Here's a great way to get your teaching career off to a flying start: the NSW Department of Education and Training's 2011 Teacher Education Scholarship Program is now open for applications. Whether you're completing your HSC, studying a relevant course at university, or working in another field and considering a career change, a teaching scholarship will get you on your way. This year, up to 300 scholarships are available for talented students to train as teachers in secondary maths, science or English, and in special education (K-12). At least 80 of these scholarships are available exclusively for Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander students to train as teachers in primary or any secondary subject. As a scholar, you'll receive a $5,000 annual training allowance while studying full time for a teaching qualification. When you complete your studies, you are guaranteed permanent employment in a NSW public school in an agreed location and awarded a further $3,000 to assist with expenses such as relocation costs. Over four years, the duration of most education degrees, you will receive $23,000 to spend as you wish. As a teacher you are also eligible for the HECS-HELP benefit from the Commonwealth Government worth up to $1,558.50 per annum following graduation. Applications close on 8 October 2010. For further information call 1300 301 435 or email scholarships@det.nsw.edu.au For further information: https://www.det.nsw.edu.au/employment/teachnsw/scholarships.htm  NSW HSC Online NSW HSC Online is designed to be a one-stop-shop for Years 11 and 12 students as they approach their NSW HSC exams. It is a Charles Sturt University initiative in collaboration with the Department of Education. The Study and Exams area of NSW HSC Online contains a wealth of information. Even if you only visit a few of the links listed, you will gain valuable insights into a range of topics, from learning in general through preparing for examinations and test-taking tactics to specific skills such as stress management and time management. The basic purpose of this area is to equip you with skills and techniques that will improve your performance as you prepare for the Higher School Certificate. http://hsc.csu.edu.au/  Integral Energy Work Experience Integral Energy gives year 10, 11 or 12 high school students the chance to do work experience and develop possible career options. This program provides placements in their technical training centre in Hoxton Park in Western Sydney. If you are interested, please visit:  Bluescope Steel - Cadetships 2011 Seize the opportunity to complete your degree while gaining exceptional on-the-job training together with other motivated young people. Live close to beaches in the beautiful Illawarra region and get paid while you study! BlueScope Steel pride themselves on a strong tradition of attracting, retaining, supporting and developing young talent through their cadetship program. A BlueScope Steel Cadetship is more than just a job, it’s a career with great opportunities. For further information and to register your interest, please visit:  Job Guide The Job Guide 2010 website includes hundreds of occupational profiles. It is a fantastic way to learn about all kinds of jobs and is available in three versions: * Graphic * Text (suitable for slower connections and for users of screen readers) * Mobile (suitable for viewing with your mobile phone) The Job Guide is written and produced for a Year 10 audience. It is distributed to schools with Year 10 students each year. Each school receives one copy per Year 10 student and several reference copies. Reference copies are distributed to senior schools or colleges with Year 11 and 12 enrolments. Job Guide is also distributed to career advisers at all TAFEs and universities as well as youth-focused Australian Government funded programs that provide career advice and support to Year 10 students All enquiries about eligibility for copies of Job Guide should be forwarded to the Job Guide mailbox at jobguide@deewr.gov.au http://www.jobguide.thegoodguides.com.au  University of Wollongong Early Entry Imagine being rewarded for your hard work before you even sit the HSC! http://www.uow.edu.au/future/earlyentry/index.html  Autostart - A Step Towards An Automotive Career Looking for a job as an apprentice mechanic? MTA's friendly, energetic team of experts can advise you on the best motor mechanic career options in NSW. They'll also match you to the most rewarding mechanic apprenticeship positions in the industry.  JumpSTART NSW Cadetships JumpSTART NSW is a program designed to help young people take up careers in the public sector. The NSW Government is offering five hundred entry-level cadetships to HSC school leavers every year for the next three years. The NSW public sector is the largest employer in the state, with 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, applying for a cadetship is a great way to give your career a JumpSTART. What's a cadetship? A cadetship is a way for you to earn while you learn. You'll get paid for the work you do while you develop new skills and learn about the work of the organisation. Who can apply for a cadetship? You are eligible to apply for a cadetship if you: • Have your HSC or a minimum of a Certificate IV qualification • Are under 25 years at the time of application • Are a permanent resident of Australia. So how do I get a cadetship? Click on the following link to apply online: https://jobsnsw.taleo.net/careersection/all_jumpstart_jobs/moresearch.ftl?lang=en&jobtype=2 There will be a complete listing of all cadetships currently available. Cadetships are on offer all year round, so check back to the website regularly to see what’s available. In the meantime, download the information pack here: http://www.jobs.nsw.gov.au/Features-and-campaigns/~/media/Files/Cadet_Applicant_Guide_Apr_10.ashx http://www.jobs.nsw.gov.au/Features-and-campaigns/JumpSTART-NSW-Cadetships.aspx  Meet A Keeper - Taronga Zoo Meet-A-Keeper is a one-day program for school students aged 14 years and over who have expressed a keen interest in pursuing a career at the Zoo but perhaps can't attend Work Experience.
These themes and more are explored via a presentation in the morning session, which runs from approximately 10.30am - 11.45am. UAC Information Online The UAC Undergraduate website offers information to assist Year 12 students with the process of applying to uni through UAC. You can: UAC guides usually arrive in schools in August. Volume 16 Issue 1 March 2010 can be seen at http://www.uac.edu.au/documents/publications/news/2010/March.pdf In this edition: UAC key dates for 2011 admissions Applications Early August 2010 applications open Thursday 30 September 2010 on-time applications close Friday 29 October 2010 late applications close with late fee* Tuesday 30 November 2010 late applications close with late fee* Wednesday 9 February 2011 fi nal close of applications with late fee* HSC and ATARs Wednesday 15 December 2010 2010 NSW HSC results e-released by Board of Studies Thursday 16 December 2010 ATARs e-released by UAC Change of preferences Thursday 6 January 2011 for consideration in Main Round 19 January – 26 January 2011 for consideration in Early February Round 2 February – 3 February 2011 for consideration in Final Round Offers Thursday 28 October 2010 October Round offers e-released Thursday 18 November 2010 November Round offers e-released Thursday 9 December 2010 December Round offers e-released Wednesday 5 January 2011 Early January Round offers e-released Wednesday 19 January 2011 Main Round offers e-released at 9pm Wednesday 2 February 2011 Early February Round offers e-released at 9pm Wednesday 9 February 2011 Final Round offers e-released HSC and Careers Expo 2010 After the success of last year’s Sydney Morning Herald HSC and Careers Expo, UAC has become a sponsor of the event for 2010. UAC will hold four seminars on demystifying the ATAR and understanding the UAC process during the three-day event. The expo is aimed at students in years 10 to 12, their parents and teachers. It will be held at The Pavilion, Randwick Racecourse from Friday 4 June to Sunday 6 June. Come and see us at the UAC stand where we will be happy to talk to you or your students and answer any questions you have about UAC. Medicine, Dentistry , Oral Health, Pharmacy, Optometry, & Vet Science entry requirements University news and updates (New courses and course changes) University Open Days for 2010   NIDA Holiday Courses If you are looking for something different to do during your school holidays, then join us at NIDA for a dramatically different holiday experience. From the 1 hour creative play courses for young children to week long holiday courses, there is something for all children from ages 4 to 18 years. Autumn: 6 April to 18 April Winter: 3 July to 17 July Spring: 25 September to 10 October Online bookings are now available for the 2010 Autumn Holiday Program. Courses are available at NIDA and at other locations around Sydney. Contact NIDA Open Program for information: NIDA Open Program Ph: (02) 9697 7626 Fax: (02) 9313 6590 http://www.nida.edu.au/ABOUT-YOUTH-HOLIDAY-COURSES/default.aspx  HOT TIPS: THE LOOK, FOR A SUCCESSFUL INTERVIEW from www.1300apprentice.com.au We've had some fun creating a poster to guide you to get "The Look" for a successful interview. We are not pretending to be fashion experts but we are experts in helping people get jobs. So click here to download your poster. Why? Because our experience (working with the host employees and interviewers) says that this is the look that is going to improve your chances of winning that job. | Ambarvale HS | Arden Anglican College | Banora Point HS | Bass HS | Birrong Boys HS | Brigidine College | Caroline Chisholm College | CPAHS | Chifley College | Concord HS | Delany College | Doonside Technology HS | Duval HS | Epping Boys HS | Farrer Memorial Ag HS | Glenwood HS | Gorokan High School | Great Lakes College SC | Gundagai High School | Hornsby Girls HS | Hurlstone Agricultural HS | Illawarra Senior College | Ingleburn HS | James Fallon HS | Jamison HS | Kingswood HS | Lake Illawarra HS | Macquarie Fields HS | McCarthy Catholic College Tamworth | Mitchell High School | Model Farms HS | Mosman HS | Mount Annan HS | Muirfield HS | Nepean HS | Northmead HS | Parkes HS | Parramatta HS | Pendle Hill HS | Picton HS | Port Macquarie HS | Randwick Boys HS | Redfield College | Springwood HS | St Clair HS | St George Girls HS | Strathfield South HS | Sydney Boys HS | Sydney Secondary College | Westport HS | Windsor HS | Wingham HS | Winmalee HS | Tara | | High Schools Home | What's New 2010 | What's New 2009 | EventsCalendar 2010 | NewsEventsSchools | | Return Home | NEWS/EVENTS/SCHOOLS | Post School | Course Search | Explore Careers | Careers Advice | Careers Advisers | Links | Contact Us | |
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