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 SAIL YOUNG ENDEAVOUR Are you between 16 and 23 years old? Looking for a challenge? A voyage aboard Young Endeavour is an awesome experience, and one which will give you skills for life. The Royal Australian Navy crew will teach you how to sail a square-rigged vessel, including how to navigate, keep watch, take the helm, cook in the galley, tie knots, work aloft and even take command. Not only that, you will develop teamwork, leadership and communication skills, work with disadvantaged youth and meet people from around the country. The Ballot for voyages from July to December 2012 has opened. http://www.youngendeavour.gov.au Visit Young Endeavour during one of our free public open days as we travel up the NSW/QLD coast. Explore the ship, meet our youth crew and find out how to get aboard for the voyage of a lifetime. http://www.youngendeavour.gov.au/whats_happening/events.php   Youth Off The Streets Scholarship Program Nominations close April 6th 2012. The Youth Off The Streets Scholarship Program gives young people throughout Australia the opportunity to make their dreams a reality. In 2012 over 20 young people will be provided with scholarships of $5,000 each. Scholarship funds can be used to pay for educational course fees and also for support costs such as equipment, uniform, textbooks and stationery to ensure that the scholarship recipients have every possible opportunity to reach their goals. For further information contact: Visit http://www.youthoffthestreets.com.au/scholarship-program/w1/i1001894/  Train for Free in 2012 There are a range of available training opportunities* CIT is offering in 2012 FREE OF CHARGE to eligible individuals. Funding is available under the ACT Government's Productivity Places Program to specific programs which relate to occupations that are currently in demand in the ACT - which means employment opportunities are plentiful to people with the right skills. Training programs Certificate II in Business Certificate III in Accounts Administration Certificate III in Beauty Services Certificate II in Hairdressing Certificate III in Aged Care Certificate III in Disability Certificate II in Information Technology Certificate III in Information Technology Certificate IV in IT (Networking) Certificate IV in IT (Websites) Certificate IV in IT (General) * subject to Government funding approval. Note: This information is current as at 14 December 2011. Please note that due to limited places, some of these places may have filled. Register now to attend our information session on 14 February 2012 and hear about available courses, eligibility, and career opportunities at www.cit.edu.au/ppptrainforfree.  TAFE NSW Sydney Institute 2012 Scholarships & New Bachelor Degrees Scholarships are available in a range of study areas including; automotive, accounting and finance, building and construction, health and aged care, fashion design, interior design and decoration, IT and many more. Applications for most scholarships close on 10 February 2012. In 2011,Sydney Institute successfully introduced TAFE NSW's first degree, the Bachelor of Design (Interior Design) at Design Centre Enmore. Building upon this success, we are proud to be offering two new degrees in 2012. Bachelor of Applied Finance (Financial Planning) Bachelor of 3D Art and Animation Applications close 10 February 2012. http://www.sit.nsw.edu.au/  Architecture on Show: Young Innovative Practices This talk will feature young practitioners taking a different route into the world of architecture, finding interesting possibilities, technological advantages and forming innovative practices in the process. Speakers include Robert Beson from practice AR-MA and more to be announced! Presented by the Australian Institute of Architects NSW Saturday 25 February 2.00pm - 3.00pm Surry Hills Library Bookings T 8374 6230 $10 for non members http://whatson.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/events/12856-architecture-on-show-young-innovative-practices  US College Night Thursday, March 15th at 7pm Department of State and Regional Development NSW Trade and Investment Centre Level 47, MLC Centre 19 Martin Place Sydney, NSW 2000 Open to all students in Years 9, 10, 11 and 12 and their families. There is no charge to attend the presentation. If you have not attended a "US College Night," this is a wonderful opportunity to learn more about the college admissions process in the United States. Reservations are necessary as the last several "US College Night" presentations have been fully booked. Since this will be the only event that is open to the public, RSVP as soon as possible. Individual consultations will also be available for students and their families. These one hour meetings will be held at The American Club during the month of March. Families seeking personal guidance regarding the US admissions process can e-mail collegeconsultinginternational@gmail.com for an appointment. The US college admissions process is confusing and can be overwhelming. It requires a significant time commitment in order to maximize results. Students should begin developing a strategy for their applications early in order to lay out a timeline and avoid the conflict with the HSC and IB exams. RSVP: collegeconsultinginternational@gmail.com www.collegeconsultinginternational.com  APM College of Business and Communication Open Day Sydney – This Saturday! Come along and check out our student focused campus, speak directly with our current students, graduates and lecturers. Plus learn about our Degree and Diplomas in Marketing, Advertising, Event Management, Public Relations, Journalism and Business Management. When: This Saturday 21st January Time: 11am till 1pm Address: Level 5, 213 Miller Street NORTH SYDNEY NSW 2060 To register please visit: http://www.apm.edu.au/about-us/events/sydney  ACTT New Scholarship & Info Sessions ACTT full scholarship, potentially worth over $35,000 that will enable the winning applicant to study for up to three years full-time in the Advanced Diploma of Arts in Stage & Screen Acting, known as the ‘Professional Actor Program’ at ACTT. Applications are open throughout December and January and auditions will take place in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane from 20th to 28th January, 2012. http://www.actt.edu.au/firass-dirani Course Information Sessions & Workshops 10 Jan 2012 6:30PM - 8:30PM 28 Jan 2012 10:30AM - 12:30PM 11 Feb 2012 10:30AM - 12:30PM 27 Feb 2012 6:30PM - 8:30PM Limited Places – book online today If you are aged under 17 please don’t enrol, instead call 02 9213 4500. Working in small groups using confidence-building exercises and improvisation games, this workshop is a high-energy activity that is also the perfect way for anyone thinking about taking an acting, performance, music theatre or technical course at ACTT to find out about the college, with no commitment to enrol in any course. You can stay behind after the workshop to ask any questions you want and meet ACTT staff and tutors. Who should attend this 2-hr acting workshop? Anyone who wants to try acting for the first time Anyone looking for a fun-packed and dynamic experience Anyone thinking of taking a performing arts course Anyone looking for information about ACTT Anyone from beginner to advanced level Anyone who is auditioning for The CORE If all the classes are full, please add yourself to the online waiting list. For more info call 02 9213 4500 or e-mail info@actt.edu.au http://www.actt.edu.au/course/dropact  Bond University Faculty of Law’s High School Mooting Competition For Year 11 and 12 students from secondary schools across Australia. This competition provides your students the opportunity to: • Be challenged by preparing, articulating and defending legal arguments • Experience live courtroom environments • Apply legal rules to realistic cases • Mount legal arguments before one or more judges • Gain insight into the workings of the Australian legal system Registration is now open for the 2012 High School Mooting Competition. Competition information, regional round dates and registration form are available at http://www.bond.edu.au/faculties-colleges/faculty-of-law/events-and-competitions/high-school-mooting-competition/index.htm, or for more information please contact highschoolmooting@bond.edu.au. Registrations close on Friday, 24 February 2012.  WPC Commercial Cookery Pre-Apprenticeship The course begins on the 23rd January and will go for 4 weeks Monday to Friday. Applicants who participate in the pre apprenticeship will attend Ryde TAFE for 3 days a week and on the job work based experienced 2 days a week in 4 different establishments. Applicants will be supplied with a tool kit and chef uniform for use whilst at TAFE and work based training. The students will need to supply their own safety shoes and all other expenses will be paid for by WPC Group. We are seeking young, enthusiastic people aged from 17 – 19 who want to be part of the hospitality industry and want the opportunity to work in places such as The Star, 5 star hotels within the CBD and large restaurants. Ideally, school leavers who have a keen interest in hospitality and have completed hospitality through school are ideal candidates. Heather Morrison Recruitment Administrator Direct: 1300 760 099 Email: hmorrison@wpcgroup.org.au www.wpcgroup.org.au  Coco Republic Design School Info Nights Come along to hear about each of our courses and see some of our past students' work - see what you too can achieve in 14 weeks. Plus, get an insight into our 'Design Sessions' and 'Masterclasses'. Date: Thursday 19th January or Tuesday 7th February Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm Location: Coco Republic Design School, 24 O' Riordan Street, Alexandria Please RSVP: lyndsayhowlin@cocorepublic.com.au, Design School manager or call us on 1300 323 171 http://www.cocorepublic.com.au/design-school/info-nights/ If an information evening does not suit, please feel free to call us on 1300 323 171 to arrange a private meeting.  The ‘ParaQuad NSW Scholarships 2012’ for people with a spinal cord injury Applications are now invited from people with a spinal cord injury residing in NSW/ACT to apply for the ParaQuad NSW Scholarships for 2012. Two types of scholarships are available: 1. The ParaQuad NSW Scholarships - established to assist people with a spinal cord injury in education costs up to $5,000 2. The ParaQuad NSW – Golden Stave Foundation Scholarships, established through the generosity of The Golden Stave Foundation to assist young people with a spinal cord injury in education to assist with career aspects. The intent of the scholarship program is to award potential applicants who live in NSW and the ACT attending school, college or pursuing post-secondary trade, technical, or vocational training, an amount of up to $5,000 each as scholarships. The scholarships are aimed at easing the financial burden of obtaining the necessary education to secure future employment and independence. This program is an opportunity to make a positive difference for young Australians living with a spinal cord injury as well as their families. To apply: Students can download a Scholarship Application Form and the Guidelines from ParaQuad’s website http://www.paraquad.org.au/CommunityServices/Scholarships/ParaQuadNSWScholarships.aspx http://www.paraquad.org.au/CommunityServices/Scholarships/GoldenStave.aspx Completed application forms should be mailed to: ParaQuad Scholarships ParaQuad NSW PO Box 6347 Silverwater DC NSW 1811 Completed scholarship application forms must be received at ParaQuad by Friday, 17 February 2012 http://www.paraquad.org.au/CommunityServices/Scholarships.aspx  ATP Open Day The ATP Open Day will be held on Saturday, 25 February 2012 from 10am-4pm with many different activities planned for the day including: Transport Management Centre Tours Sustainable Living lecture from Sydney University Blacksmith Workshop demonstrations A rail film festival A South Sydney Rabbitohs sports clinic A steam locomotive in action Aboriginal traditional games Master Chef celebrity contestant Jimmy Servai cooking demonstrations Futurist Mark Pesce from The New Inventors Children’s face painting Aboriginal Employment Program showcase http://atp.com.au/newsletters/23/join-the-atp-open-day Australian Technology Park Sydney Limited Office Suite 3220 Locomotive Workshop 2 Locomotive Street Eveleigh NSW 2015 Australia Tel: +61 2 9209 4220 Fax: +61 2 9209 4222  JMC Academy Game Design course in 2012. Applications are now open for a 27 February start. Visit our website for more information about the Diploma, Associate Degree or Degree course in Game Design or 3D Animation. http://www.jmcacademy.edu.au/Course/Game-Design.cfm Moving from a semester system to a trimester system in 2012. This applies to all three campuses. Under this new system students will be able to complete a Degree in 6 trimesters in just 2 years (formerly 6 semesters in 3 years), ensuring they are able to step into their careers even sooner. Correspondingly, a Diploma will now take students just 7 months to complete. OPEN CAMPUS DAYS JANUARY 2012 Sydney 20 January, Brisbane 21 January from 10:30am Join us for: • Course information sessions • Interactive game design introduction • Live music performances • Live recording studio demonstrations • Short film 'minifest' • Tour the campus & facilities • Meet current students & view their projects • Speak to our student advisory team http://www.jmcacademy.edu.au/Open-Day-Booking.cfm  'Kick Start Your Career' for school leavers with a disability in the ACT Objective: This program has been designed to bring participants up-to-date with current office and work practices including office communication technology, the use of software packages and an understanding of the community sector. Emphasis will also be placed on preparing participants for work and writing job applications. Date/Times: 23 January - 10 February 2012 Duration: Monday - Friday, 9.00 am - 4.00 pm Information session: Wednesday 18 January 2012 5.30 - 7.30 pm Refreshments provided Please RSVP by 16 January 2012 Contact Capital Careers after 9 January 2012 by phone 6253 0682 or email info@capitalcareers.com.au http://capitalcareers.com.au/courses/kick-start Date: Wednesday 21st March 2012  Are you a young Australian aged 15-25 who wants to make a difference in the world? As a member of Vision Generation you will: Develop your leadership, advocacy and campaigning skills Speak out for the world’s poorest and most vulnerable people Learn from World Vision’s aid, development and advocacy experts Meet passionate and motivated young activists locally and across Australia Be part of a powerful movement to end injustice and extreme poverty Use your creativity to change the world! What are you waiting for? Take action! 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