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 Bachelor of Early Childhood Education and Care (Birth-5), Nirimba TAFE Closing on Friday Still some vacancies but closing date this FRIDAY 9th March. Articulation pathways into primary degrees at other universities. Fees approx $15,000 but FEE Help available to Australian citizens. NO ATAR needed. Urgently contact Nirimba TAFE for a direct application or head of school: Michelle.Creamer@tafensw.edu.au http://wsi.tafensw.edu.au/courses-and-careers/degree-and-graduate-programs/early-childhood/   Nura Gili Indigenous Winter School Applications close Thursday 5 April 2012 The UNSW Winter School is a fully supervised, weeklong residential program designed to provide Indigenous students in years 10, 11 and 12 with an opportunity to experience university life. The program is coordinated by Nura Gili and is sponsored by UBS who generously cover the costs for all participants. During Winter School, 150 students are introduced to tertiary studies in an area of their choice whilst also participating in university life with fellow Indigenous students from around the country. The Winter School aims to assist students in identifying their paths of interest, in turn clarifying the subject areas required for further study in that field. The oneweek program will combine expertise from the faculty, university and industry for an all round comprehensive and unique experience. The program also aims to nurture the leadership, growth and development of all participants with a comprehensive, fun and engaging program of activities. The 2012 Winter School will be held from Sunday 1st July to Saturday 7th July 2012 inclusive. The program is held on the University of New South Wales (UNSW) Kensington Campus in Sydney. Contact Nura Gili on (02) 9385 1559 or email winterschool@unsw.edu.au http://www.nuragili.unsw.edu.au/PDF/2012/Winter%20School%20Application%202012.pdf  UNSW High Schools Information Days Advance Notice Thursday, May 24, 2012 & Thursday, 23 August 2012 9:00am - 3:30pm Location: Scientia - Leighton Hall http://www.eng.unsw.edu.au/events  The Business Concierge The Business Concierge runs programs in over 400 schools in NSW and Queensland (State, Catholic, Independent, Private & Community based and juvenile detention centres.) We also run programs for adults in NSW Department of corrective Services prisons, Employment Agencies, local community centres as well as Corporate Businesses throughout Australia. Over 60 subjects incorporating the fields of Financial education, Career/ Business Studies, as well as Life Skills. Major sponsors are The Salvation Army. PO Box 1020, Menai Central NSW 2234 Phone: (02) 9532 1982 info@thebusinessconcierge.com.au www.thebusinessconcierge.com.au  UWS Day Campbelltown on 5 June and Kingswood on 7 November. More information to come later. http://www.uws.edu.au/events-minisite  Annual Youth Week Expo Call for Performers, ACT The Youth Coalition is calling for young people aged between 12 – 25 years to perform at the Annual Youth Week Expo. The Expo will be held on Friday 13 April 2012 in Garema Place from 3 – 7pm. Performances could include anything from acting, singing, dancing, juggling, etc, or could be a demonstration. Contact: youthweek@youthcoalition.net, lucy@youthcoalition.net or phone (02) 6247 3540. Expressions of Interest are due by Friday 16 March 2012. http://youthweek.com/australian-capital-territory http://youthweek.com  Williams Business College Bachelor of Business Williams Business College is now approved as a Higher Education Provider to deliver • Bachelor of Business (Accounting), and • Bachelor of Business (Management). 2012 Start dates: 30th April & 27th August. Tuition Fees: A$7,000/semester ($1750/unit). The Bachelor of Business provides students with a general course in business administration and is well suited to those seeking to attain professional expertise in accounting and finance, management or marketing areas. The course focuses on preparing graduates for their challenging roles in a global environment, specifically preparing people for management roles in a public or private sector organisation. This course is suitable for those wishing to start a career as an accountant, auditor, business analyst, marketing assistant, administrative assistant, product analyst or management trainee. Our graduates will have a broad knowledge of business with a particular expertise in their chosen field. Email: info@williams.edu.au Web: www.williams.edu.au  The Jobs and Skills Expos A series of Jobs and Skills Expos will be held across Australia as part of the Australian Government’s Building Australia’s Future Workforce package. The Expos will provide you with information about real jobs now and into the future. You can also find out about training and gaining new skills to increase your chances of finding a job. The Expos run from 10.00 am until 3.00 pm. Friday 16 March 2012, Gosford Showgrounds, Showground Road, Gosford Tuesday 27 March 2012, Penrith – Panthers, 123 Mulgoa Road, Penrith Wednesday 4 April 2012, Wendouree Sports and Events Centre, Norman Street, Wendouree, Ballarat Thursday 12 April 2012, Dandenong Market, Corner Cleeland and Clow Streets, Dandenong Thursday 17 April 2012, Hurstville Aquatic Leisure Centre, Corner King Georges and Forest Road, Hurstville Wednesday 2 May 2012, Lake Kawana Community Centre, 114 Sportsmans Parade, Bokarina, Sunshine Coast Tuesday 15 May 2012, Broadmeadows Leisure Centre, Corner Pearcedale Parade and Dimboola Road, Broadmeadows Friday 25 May 2012, The Pavilion Conference and Reception Centre, Gympie Showgrounds, 77 Exhibition Road, Gympie Wednesday 13 June 2012, Ipswich Showgrounds Pavilion, Corner Salisbury and Warwick Roads, Ipswich Friday 15 June 2012, Anne Clark Centre, Church Street, Lidcombe Friday 22 June 2012, Cairns Showgrounds, Corner Severin and Mulgrave Roads, Cairns http://www.humanservices.gov.au/customer/information/jobs-and-skills-expos  CSIRO Work Experience Program 2012 Applications close 30th March 2012. The CSIRO is offering work experience placements to students from Years 10 to 12 who are interested in science. The program aims to give students the opportunity to experience the real world of work by seeing how things get done and how things work, gain relevant experience and skills that may be helpful in gaining future employment as well as gaining an understanding of how creativity and innovation help business growth. To view more information about the program and the application process, visit http://www.csiro.au/org/Work-Experience-Overview  Australian Defence Force Gap Year The Australian Defence Force Gap Year program provides an opportunity for young Australians, who have finished year 12 (or equivalent) within the previous two years, to experience continuous military training and lifestyle before going on to study or a selected career. It provides a once in a lifetime 'one year work experience' program in the Navy or Army rather than a 'career' for life. The Air Force Gap Year is currently not available. The life skills and job training that you will acquire during your Gap Year experience will be valuable regardless of what career you ultimately undertake. You could earn more than $50,000 over the 12 month period for your Gap Year. The Gap Year program for Navy starts in July 2012 with regular intakes in most months until June 2013. Army has its first intake in November 2012 with further intakes until April 2013. By registering your interest you will be provided with updates closer to the opening of the Australian Defence Force (ADF) Gap Year for 2012/2013. http://www.defencejobs.gov.au/education/GapYear/ TUESDAY 13TH MARCH 2012, 4PM - 7PM Entry via Eurobin Ave, Iluka Ave and Collingwood Street. PARENTS AND STUDENTS WELCOME LIGHT REFRESHMENTS AVAILABLE SOME OF THE EXHIBITORS ARE: ACU, CHARLES STURT UNIVERSITY SYDNEY UNIVERSITY—ALSO WITH CENTRE FOR DISABILITY STUDIES MACQUARIE UNIVERSITY ---ALSO WITH SIBT UTS --- ALSO WITH INSEARCH UNSW, UWS, UNIVERSITY OF WOLLONGONG, NOTRE DAME, ANU UNIVERSITY ADMISSION CENTRE NORTHERN BEACHES COLLEGE OF TAFE RTA--- CAREERS IN CIVIL ENGINEERING, BASAIR AVIATION THINK EDUCATION GROUP --- WILLIAMS BUSINESS COLLEGE, WILLIAM BLUE COLLEGE OF HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM, MAC-LEAY COLLEGE, JANSEN NEWMAN INSTITUTE, CATC DESIGN SCHOOL, BILLY BLUE COLLEGE OF DESIGN, AUSTRALIAN NATIONAL COLLEGE OF BEAUTY, APM BUSINESS COLLEGE, AUSTRALIAN COLLEGE OF NATURAL THERAPIES. AUSTRALIAN COLLEGE OF APPLIED PSYCHOLOGY INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE OF MANAGEMENT SYDNEY, BLUE MOUNTAINS HOTEL SCHOOL MARTIN COLLEGE, CAREER PASSPORT, BEDFORD COLLEGE, LATTITUDE GLOBAL VOLUNTEERING, SOUTHERN CROSS CULTURAL EXCHANGE THE MAKEUP TECHNICIANS, STYLE ACADEMY, NAVITAS, PROFESSIONAL CADETSHIPS AUSTRALIA PLUS MANY OTHERS Contact: Jeanette Ferguson Director of Staff Services and Careers Advisor Ph:99761822 Email: jeanette_ferguson@stellamaris.nsw.edu.au  QUT - Match My Skills This is a quiz which can provide some inspiration if you are unsure of what to study. Answer the questions and a personalised list of course options will be generated for you. Visit the quiz at http://www.qut.edu.au/study/undergraduate-study/match-my-skills  Hot Jobs 2012 Employment Trends for This Year and Beyond from SEEK Learning http://www.seeklearning.com.au/hot-jobs-2012.asp  ACTT Actors College Free Workshop and Course Information Sessions 10 Mar & 14 Apr 2012 from 10:30AM - 12:30PM Main Pitt St Campus This is an open drop-in class and anyone is welcome, but numbers are limited so we advise enrolling online asap. http://www.actt.edu.au/course/dropact  AFTRS – Australia’s national screen arts and broadcast school - school holiday program Join our exciting school holiday program for kids and teens. Work in state of the art film studios with industry tutors to make a film, learn screen acting skills, create a claymation film or write & film your own documentary or mockumentary. April School Holiday courses include: CLAYMATION Kids use their imagination to develop animated characters and stories using Claymation. Just like Wallace and Gromit! 10-11 APRIL 9 – 12 YEARS YOUNG FILMMAKERS CLUB A five-day filmmaking course in which kids experience a range of workshops including filmmaking, screen acting and Claymation. 16-20 APRIL 13 – 17 YEARS MAKE A DOCO OR MOCKUMENTARY Make a Documentary or fun Mockumentary in a professional film studio with industry tutors. 16-19 APRIL 15 – 18 YEARS THE REAL FILMMAKING WORKSHOP Our premiere workshop for young people, this week-long workshop is a real filmmaking experience. Work with a director, professional actors and AFTRS crew in our state-of-the-art studios using professional equipment. 10-14 APRIL HSC VIDEO INTENSIVE Work intensively on your HSC Video project with a film teacher at AFTRS in a collaborative environment 10-12 APRIL http://www.openprogram.aftrs.edu.au/schoolholidays  Skillex Skillex will showcase industries in your state facing current and future skill shortages. This event arena is held over 2 days from Friday to Saturday at a leading venue and only at Australia's largest National Careers & Employment Expo in Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide & Brisbane. Visitors will be taken on a unique ‘skills journey’ of career advice, education and training options, interactive area to employment opportunities with the objective that they take on a career, job or retrain in a skill short industry. http://www.skillex.com.au/  Antipodeans Abroad GapBreak Information Nights All 6.30pm - 7.30pm (Bookings Essential) 13 Mar 2012 - CANBERRA 22 Mar 2012 - BRISBANE 26 Mar 2012 - ADELAIDE 28 Mar 2012 - SYDNEY 2 Apr 2012 - MELBOURNE 4 Apr 2012 - HOBART 19 Apr 2012 - PERTH GapBreak Online Information Night 6 Mar 2012, 6.00pm - 7.00pm EDST (Registration Essential) ONLINE (For Australian and New Zealand Students) http://www.antipodeans.com.au/info-nights.htm  Sydney Royal Easter Show Careers in Agriculture Expo & Schools Programs Held on the first day of the Sydney Royal Easter Show, the Careers in Agriculture Expo provides a unique platform for the agricultural industry to meet young people with an interest in an agricultural career as well as promoting the diversity of agricultural careers to a wider audience. Date: Thursday 5th April 2012 Time: 9:30am-3:30pm Location: The Park http://www.eastershow.com.au/plan/careers-in-ag.aspx Also on Thursday April 5, 2012 the Sydney Royal Easter Show will transform into Australia’s largest classroom, creating a fun and interactive learning experience for both primary and secondary students. Educational Sessions Competitions for Students http://www.eastershow.com.au/kids/schools.aspx  The Sydney Morning Herald HSC and Careers Expo An important education event for Years 10, 11 and 12 students, their parents and teachers. Thursday 31 May and Friday 1 June, 9am - 3pm Saturday 2 June and Sunday 3 June, 10am - 4pm Royal Hall of Industries, Moore Park The Sydney Morning Herald HSC and Careers Expo 2011 held on Friday 3, Saturday 4 and Sunday 5 June was a great success with over 16,000 visitors and 148 exhibitors. http://www.hscandcareers.com.au/  AFS Student Exchange Information Session Living and studying abroad will prepare you for life in ways that no other experience can–you’ll learn more, gain more, and grow more than you thought possible. Info session: Where: AFS National Office Level 4 418a Elizabeth St, Surry Hills NSW When: Wednesday 14th March from 6pm Contact: Jason Heath on 1300 131 736 or email jason.heath@afs.org http://www.afs.org.au/news-and-events/event/?event_id=598  NSW Training Awards The NSW Training Awards are conducted annually by the NSW Department of Education and Communities (DEC) to recognise outstanding achievement in the vocational education and training sector. The Awards honour and reward the achievements of students, trainers/teachers, training organisations, large and small employers. Entries close Friday 30 March 2012. http://www.training.nsw.gov.au/training_awards  Australian Defence Force Academy Open Day Saturday, 25 August 2012 from 9.00 am until 4.00 pm on Northcott Drive in Campbell, ACT. Open Day at the Australian Defence Force Academy (ADFA) is an ideal opportunity for you to experience first hand this unique, world class training and educational facility. If you are interested in combining a challenging and exciting career in the Australian Defence Force with a degree then you should come along and find out more. http://www.openday.adfa.edu.au/  Careers in Sport Workshops This workshop will cover everything you want to know about Careers in Sport, fitness, leisure and events. This day will give you an insight into the sports industry. We’ll cover examples of jobs and careers available, advice on where and what to study as well as suggestions on what to do to maximize your chances of getting a job. The workshop will be followed by a free guided Tour of ANZ Stadium to give you an insight in to the workings of the sporting event industry. Who is this workshop for? It’s aimed at Year 11 and Year 12 students as well as any other students, parents, careers advisors and teachers or anyone even just thinking about a Career in the sports industry. What times does it start and finish? 10.15 am until about 2.30pm Where is it? Sydney Olympic Park. We’ll start off at Sports House, 6A Figtree Drive, Sydney Olympic Park then go over to ANZ Stadium. Dates in Term 2 Thurs 17th May, Thurs 24th May, Wed 6th June, Mon 18th June, Tues 26th June. How much does this cost? Only $30 per person. Accompanying teachers are free of course. How to book: For more details and to book please visit www.sportnsw.com.au under Education or send me an email at julie.stafford@sportnsw.com.au  Student Exchange Australia New Zealand You can go on exchange for 2 – 3 months over the summer break without interrupting your schooling or you can go on exchange for 5 – 12 months to one of over 20 destinations. Information Evenings: Canberra Wed 28 March, Wed 20 June, Wed 12 September 7:30PM at Canberra Novotel, 65 Northbourne Ave, Canberra Sydney Wed 7 March, Wed 28 March, Wed 2 May, Wed 13 June, Thu 26 July, Wed 5 September, Wed 10 October 7:30PM at Medina Grand Sydney, Cnr Kent & Bathurst Sts, Sydney http://studentexchange.org.au/  The Big Meet The Big Meet is a careers fair targeted at undergraduates and recent graduates from all universities in the Sydney region. 1.00pm to 5.00pm, Friday 23rd March 2012 at Bayside Grand Hall, Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre, Darling Harbour. http://www.thebigmeet.com.au/Sydney.html  Discover Engineering Day The Discover Engineering Day program presents an opportunity for students to be exposed to engineering as an industry and as a profession. The day consists of hands on engineering activities, presentations from student and professional engineers. It is a fun an interactive day where students can learn about what a career in engineering is all about. Students will also be given the opportunity to meet with the engineering faculties from some of the Sydney's big universities and gain a great insight into what their future might hold as an ENGINEER. The next Discover Engineering Day will be held at Caringbah High School on Thursday 22 March, 2012. If you would like to get involved or find out more information, please contact Jessica Marshall on sydschool@engineersaustralia.org.au. https://www.engineersaustralia.org.au/sydney-division/discover-engineering  UTS Women in Engineering and IT Hands on Day Our program for schools in 2012 will be making links for students between the experience of engineering studies, practice and research, and providing information on specific fields, courses and scholarships for school leavers. For 2012 we are offering two Hands on Days: Year 11 & 12 on Friday 27 April 2012 8:30am - 3:15pm, Tower Building - UTS Broadway Year 10 on Friday 17 August 2012 8:30am - 3:15pm, Tower Building - UTS Broadway We invite NSW schools to discuss this event with their relevant departments (Science/Maths/Technology/HSIE) and take advantage of the opportunity to register up to 20 students from these cohorts for both Hands on Days. We especially welcome students of diverse backgrounds, areas of interest and aptitudes, as well as those with aptitude in Maths and Sciences. Previous Hands on Days have engaged many students with the prospects of engineering and IT as a choice of study and career. 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