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OPEN DAYS: To see a full list of the 2010 University Open Days, go to Parkes High School Home page, Click on the Careers tab and follow links. YEAR 12 ‘The Way Ahead’ Year 12 and parents are invited to an evening called "The Way Ahead" on Monday 30th August(week 7) starting at 6:30pm in the library. The purpose of the event will be to provide information on the application procedures for entry into university courses and also offer helpful guidelines on what to expect after the Higher School Certificate has been completed. Speakers include personnel from Charles Sturt University, University of New England, TAFE and the Board of Studies. YEAR 10 BOOKLET: Studying for the NSW Higher School Certificate Information Booklet for Year 10 Students. Available online www.boardofstudies.nsw.edu.au/schoolcertificate/pdf_doc/studying-hsc-10.pdf WANT TO FIND OUT MORE? Go to www.mhscareers.com/ParkesHS.html click on the menu bar to view the news, calendar & schools pages on the web site. Login with either: "student", "parent", or "other"; Password: future. Go to http://www.mhscareers.com/Term3Week49th13thAugust2010.html to see the full stories on the following….. Kenvale College's Open Day (Hospitality & Event Management) APM College of Business & Communication Scholarships New Veterinary Science Program at Charles Sturt University Kaplan Business School Information Day Wollongong Council Cadetships Actors College of Theatre & Television Free Acting Drop-in Class Alternatively go to the links or register with www.careercentral.edu.au to view the following: UAC Early Closing Dates http://www.careercentral.edu.au/Postings3.asp?ID=106957 Courses with additional selection criteria - portfolios, interviews, auditions, personal statements - may have earlier closing dates than UAC. Ensure you confirm requirements & closing dates with relevant institutions. Educational Access Scheme http://www.careercentral.edu.au/Postings3.asp?ID=106967 Students who feel their studies in Yrs 11/12 have been adversely affected by circumstances beyond their control can apply to UAC for special consideration under the Educational Access Scheme. On-time Applications close 30 September. TAFE Application Courses http://www.careercentral.edu.au/Postings3.asp?ID=106966 Many popular courses offered by TAFE NSW require an Application Form to ensure that everyone who wants to do an application course is considered in a fair and consistent way. Applications for Semester 1 2011 are now open & close 29 October. Tourism & Hotel Management Scholarship http://www.careercentral.edu.au/Postings3.asp?ID=106968 Natural Medicine / Sport & Fitness http://www.careercentral.edu.au/Postings3.asp?ID=106965 Careers in Marine Industries http://www.careercentral.edu.au/Postings3.asp?ID=106964 Aged Care Nursing Scholarships http://www.careercentral.edu.au/Postings3.asp?ID=106958 Circus Arts http://www.careercentral.edu.au/Postings3.asp?ID=106963 Early Offers at CSU http://www.careercentral.edu.au/Postings3.asp?ID=106955 Volunteering Abroad http://www.careercentral.edu.au/Calendar3.asp?ID=4040     In Week 6 during Period 5 on Friday 27/8/10 Years 7,8 & 9 students will be involved in a presentation of a show by Brainstorm Productions entitled Verbal Combat. This play is about cyber bullying and harassment. The performance makes it clear to students that certain behaviour (such as excluding people, spreading rumours and sending unwanted text messages or emails) is in fact bullying and will not be tolerated at our school. This is an entertaining way to promote discussion and give students strategies to avoid being a bully or a target. Brainstorm Productions has won the Frater Award for Best Feedback from Schools for 10 consecutive years. We hope you will support this important program to assist in creating a safe harmonious environment for students and staff. Staff feel that the above topics are relevant and important for students to be aware of as they grow and develop into young adults. It is anticipated that all students will be attending the sessions and the Welfare Team appreciates your support in ensuring attendance. If for some reason you do not wish for your child/ward to participate, parents/carers will need to provide a note addressed to Mrs Smurthwaite and given to their Roll Call teachers by Monday 23/8/10. Non-participating students will be supervised separately at school.  Welcome back to Term 3 in what will be a busy time for all especially Year 12 students. Some of the events coming up include: Year 12 ‘The Way Ahead Night’ Monday 30th August with Exit Interviews from September 1st. A reminder to any parent that needs to discuss their child’s career options do not hesitate to contact me. EARLY ENTRY INTO UNIVERSITY: Did You Know? Many Universities offer Early Entry Schemes within their courses to academic and consistent achievers who demonstrate a potential to succeed in their chosen field of study. The Principal’s Report Entry Program at Charles Sturt University for example, gives talented students from non-metro areas in NSW/ACT/VIC the chance to secure an offer to their preferred course before the release of Yr 12 results. Applications open July and close 20th September. Other schemes include "STAR" offered by Southern Cross Uni, The University Of New England UNExtra, Wollongong University on-line application, and Canberra University also has a recommendation program. For more info see me for details or check the relevant Websites. 2011 UAC Guide http://www.careercentral.edu.au/Postings3.asp?ID=106915 The 2011 UAC Guide is a comprehensive guide to all undergraduate university courses in NSW & ACT. It is now being distributed to all schools and will be available for purchase from newsagents in early August. All Yr 12 students receive a FREE copy. Any Yr 12 student who did not receive a copy please see me. WANT TO FIND OUT MORE? Go to www.mhscareers.com/ParkesHS.html click on the menu bar to view the news, calendar and schools pages on the web site. Login with either: "student", "parent", or "other"; Password: future. Surfing the Web to Help Build a Career Resource A wide range of industry, education and career links; developed by Charles Impey. The resource has been added to the mhscareers home page and the Explore Careers page. http://mhscareers.com/CILinks.html Newcastle Uni on Face book Hook up and chat to everybody else who is thinking of studying there next year. Keep up to date with coming events, and you even get the chance to win an iphone! http://www.facebook.com/pages/Study-Newcastle/111037742276634 NSW Teaching Scholarships - Applications Now Open Up to 300 scholarships available in secondary Maths, Science or English, and 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. Applications close on 8 October 2010. Call 1300 301 435 or email scholarhips@det.nsw.edu.au https://www.det.nsw.edu.au/employment/teachnsw/scholarships.htm NSW HSC Online A one-stop-shop for Years 11 and 12 students as they approach their HSC exams. The Study and Exams area will give you skills and techniques to improve your performance. http://hsc.csu.edu.au/ For more careers information go to the links or register with www.careercentral.edu.au to view the following: Au Pair in America http://www.careercentral.edu.au/Postings3.asp?ID=106908 Synopsis // Immerse yourself in the American way of life & gain valuable overseas work experience by becoming an Au Pair! Sydney Info Sessions: 11 August, 13 October, 8 December. TAFE Engineering Cadetships http://www.careercentral.edu.au/Postings3.asp?ID=106913 Synopsis // OPTUS offers an Engineering Cadetship Program to Yr 12 school leavers that combines paid on-the-job learning and TAFE NSW studies over a 3 year period. Applications close 31 August. NIDA Applications Now Open http://www.careercentral.edu.au/Postings3.asp?ID=106912 Synopsis // The National Institute of Dramatic Art offers training for theatre, film and TV. Direct Applications for FT tertiary courses in 2011 are now open and close 30 September. Auditions / Interviews will be held October - December in all states. WESTRAC Apprenticeships http://www.careercentral.edu.au/Postings3.asp?ID=106896 Synopsis // WESTRAC supplies new and used Caterpillar machinery to industry & employs over 500 apprentices. Apprentices are sought as Heavy Vehicle Mechanics, Boilermakers, Auto Electricians & Machinists. ONLINE Applications close 8 August. RURAL ENTRY SCHEME FOR MEDICINE: The application closing date for the Rural Students Entry Scheme (RSES) into Medicine at UNSW has been extended to 30th September 2010. Information on the application process can be found on the Rural Clinical School website: http://rcs.med.unsw.edu.au/rcsweb.nsf/page/Application  WANT TO FIND OUT MORE? Go to www.mhscareers.com/ParkesHS.html click on the menu bar to view the news, calendar & schools pages on the web site. Login with either: "student", "parent", or "other"; Password: future. Education Foundation’s Opportunity Scholarships Scholarships are awarded to talented students on Education Maintenance Allowance, Youth Allowance, ABSTUDY or Pensioner Education Supplement. Their area of talent may be wide ranging from the arts, humanities, science, maths or sport. Scholarships are worth up to $1,000. Applications accepted from 12 July – 23 August. Loretta Liston T (03) 9670 5436 Mon to Fri or Kath McCann Tue or Fri T (03) 9604 6202. http://www.fya.org.au/what-we-do/initiatives/scholarships New Disability Workbook & Website From Western Sydney National Disability Coordination Officer Program. Get Ready for Study and Work: Top ten tips for young people who have a disability. Download from the "Key Messages" page of the website www.uws.edu.au/ndco National Youth Week Poster Competition You need to design a poster with the words ‘Own It’ – the theme for NYW 2011. $2000 for the winner and $1000 for the runner up. Entries close on 25 July 2010. http://youthweek.com/2010/comps/nyw-poster-competition Shoot Nations Photography Competition For ages of 11-25. Competition closes 28/07/10. http://www.shootnations.org/ Whitehouse New Campus & Holiday Workshops http://whitehouse-design.edu.au/courses/workshops.html Volunteer Capital Centre programs Volunteers are provided with safe, affordable and quality volunteer programs in Africa. http://volunteercapitalcentre.org/default.aspx Charles Sturt University New Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Science Facilities http://news.csu.edu.au/director/regionalnews/albury-wodonga.cfm University of Sydney Careers Forum: Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy, Health Sciences http://www.usyd.edu.au/news/93.html?eventid=6051 For more careers information go to the links or register with www.careercentral.edu.au to view the following: Opportunity Scholarships: Opportunity Scholarships are awarded to talented secondary students on Education Maintenance Allowance, Youth Allowance, ABSTUDY or Pensioner Education Supplement to enable them to pursue their dreams. Applications open 12/7 & close 23/8. http://www.careercentral.edu.au/Postings3.asp?ID=106830 Sail Into The Sunset! Got a sense of adventure? Willing to test your limits? Then apply for a sailing trip on the tall ship, Young Endeavour. No sailing experience required! Applications for voyages January – June 2011 open 1 July. http://www.careercentral.edu.au/Postings3.asp?ID=106821 Community Welfare Careers The Department of Ageing, Disability and Home Care offers a wide variety of careers that make a difference in people's lives, ranging from front-line service delivery jobs to professional and management positions. http://www.careercentral.edu.au/Postings3.asp?ID=106826 QANTAS 2011 Apprenticeships http://www.careercentral.edu.au/Calendar3.asp?ID=3839 Entertainment Scholarships http://www.careercentral.edu.au/Postings3.asp?ID=106831 Country Energy Apprenticeships http://www.careercentral.edu.au/Postings3.asp?ID=106829 Gap Places Still available for 2011! http://www.careercentral.edu.au/Postings3.asp?ID=106828 Pilot Aptitude Test Prep http://www.careercentral.edu.au/Postings3.asp?ID=106824 CIT Pre Apprenticeships http://www.careercentral.edu.au/Postings3.asp?ID=106825 Regional Accountancy Cadetships http://www.careercentral.edu.au/Postings3.asp?ID=106827  DEFENCE FORCES TO VISIT PARKES: In a busy week for the careers department, personnel from the Australian Defence Force spoke to students about the wonderful opportunities available to them in the defence forces. They particularly highlighted the range of careers in Medicine, Engineering, Trades and Administration. Anyone who would like to find out further information call ph: 131901 or check the web on http://www.defenceforcejobs.gov.au  UNIVERSITY ENTRANCE 2013 YR 10 BOOKLET I currently have a guide for Yr 10 students who will be making decisions about which HSC courses to take in Years 11 and 12. The booklet lists details of prerequisites, assumed knowledge and recommended studies for each area of study offered by the Universities in 2013. This will be available for students in class and overnight loan. DECISION MAKING and SUBJECT SELECTION Over the next few weeks Year 10 will be involved in subject selection and decision making during their careers lesson. Anyone who would like assistance with their child’s transition from school-to-work please do not hesitate to contact me. For more careers information check out the links or register with www.careercentral.edu.au to view the following: Marine Careers Forum Illawarra Coal Apprenticeships Accountancy Cadetships Medical Careers Seminar Taronga Zoo – Meet a Keeper Meet A Chartered Accountant! UAC Mid Year Admissions Young Social Pioneers Program WANT TO FIND OUT MORE? Go to www.mhscareers.com/ParkesHS.html click on the menu bar to view the news, calendar & schools pages on the web site. Login with either: "student", "parent", or "other"; Password: future. Go to http://www.mhscareers.com/Term2Week731stMay4thJune2010.html to see the full stories. •Aboriginal Trainee Assistant in Nursing 12 month Program •UNSW Scholarships Website https://scholarships.online.unsw.edu.au •Agrifood Careers One the largest employers in rural areas with up to 880,000 people working in the sector. http://www.agrifoodcareers.com.au •X Factor Auditions http://www.xfactortv.com.au •Actor's College of Theatre & Television - Youth Improvisation Day •International Film School Sydney Future Filmmaker Competition •Country Education Foundation of Australia Education Foundations provide 'non-cash' grants to local youth to assist them with their transition from high school into further education, training or vocations. A complete list of local education foundations: http://www.cef.org.au/foundations.html http://www.cef.org.au •Aged Care Nursing Scholarship Scheme Up to $5,000 per semester, to a maximum of $30,000 per applicant. To assist in meeting costs incurred while studying undergraduate nursing. Open for applications from Saturday 26 June 2010 for study in 2011. http://www.rcna.org.au/scholarships/ac_undergraduate •Marine Industry Careers Guide The Australian marine industry employs 29,000 people. http://www.bia.org.au/careers.html •Puggy Hunter Memorial Scholarship Scheme Financial assistance to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people undertaking study at an undergraduate or TAFE (Certificate IV and above) level in health, nursing, medicine, dentistry. The Applications open 26 June and close 20 August. http://www.rcna.org.au/scholarships/puggy_hunter •UNSW Co-op Program Industry linked scholarships for high achieving students in the fields of Business (Commerce), Science, Engineering and the Built Environment, Architectural Studies, Civil Engineering, Construction Management and Property and Software Engineering.Online registrations for 2011 Scholarships will open in July. http://www.coop.unsw.edu.au/future_students/index.html •EnergyAustralia Apprenticeship Program Open Days http://www.apprenticeships.energyaustralia.com.au/home •International College of Management Sydney Elite Athlete Friendly University program http://www.ausport.gov.au/participating/career_and_education/university_network or contact: Australian Sports Commission, PO Box 176, Belconnen ACT 2616 Phone: 02 6214 1144 http://www.ausport.gov.au  PAUL WADE; HERE NEXT WEEK: A Final reminder that on Tuesday, 25th May, Paul Wade; former Australian Socceroos Captain and Sky News presenter, will speak to students from Years 8-12. The cost for the Careers Talk is $3:00. Could students please pay at the office by Monday 24th May.  This week celebrates "National Career Development Week." During National Career Development Week, many thousands of Australians of all ages and career stages should take a few minutes to think about their career - their life, learning and work. The NCDW website has lots of resources to help you take those first steps. Whatever you do this week - it is a week full of opportunities to take control of your future. So why not follow your dream, look at a new career and plan for the future! Website: www.ncdw.com.au CAREERS IN HEALTH: Recently several 2nd year medical students from Sydney University visited Parkes High School to conduct a program on Careers in the Health Industry. Students from Years 10-12 were presented with a very entertaining presentation by the team; who were acting on behalf of the National Rural Health Students Network. Our students found the talk informative and very worthwhile and would like to thank the group for their enthusiasm and dedication in presenting this to our school.  DEFENCE FORCES TO VISIT PARKES: The Navy, Army and Air Force are recruiting for a range of positions in medicine, Engineering, trades and administration. The next information session is on Monday 24th May, 2010 at 7:00pm, Parkes Services & Citizens Club, 7-19 Short Street, Parkes to book your seat call 13 19 01. WANT TO FIND OUT MORE? Go to www.mhscareers.com/ParkesHS.html click on the menu bar to view the news, calendar & schools pages on the web site. Login with either: "student", "parent", or "other"; Password: future. •For full stories go to http://www.mhscareers.com/Term2Week410th14thMay2010.html •Australian International Conservatorium of Music Open Day 11am -2pm Saturday 19th June. Register your attendance by email to admin@aicm.edu.au http://www.aicm.edu.au/ •Interested in Dressmaking? www.dressmakingacademy.com.au/ •University of Wollongong Early Entry take some of the stress out of your final year with your place secured at UOW.Interviews for most faculties will be held between 27 September and 1 October 2010.Applications open on 1 July 2010 and close on 1st September. http://www.uow.edu.au/future/earlyentry/index.html •Billy Blue College of Design Scholarship 2010 "Make a Picture of Yourself at Billy Blue" and win one of two Scholarships worth $25,000 in Brisbane. Closing date 4th June http://www.billyblue.com.au/life-at-billy-blue/news/brisbane-campus-announces-scholarship-competition •Raffles College of Design and Commerce Scholarships One full-fee and one half fee scholarship for each of: Bachelor of Commerce, Bachelor of Design, Bachelor of Arts (Visual Communication) Valued at $55,540 for full tuition fees and $22,770 for half tuition fees. Applications close on 19th November 2010. http://raffles.edu.au/index.php/Apply/Design-Scholarship.html •New Vet Science Facility Opened at Charles Sturt The Kay Hull Veterinary Teaching Hospital in Wagga Wagga has opened.For information about studying Vet Science at Charles Sturt visit their website at http://www.csu.edu.au/faculty/science/savs/vet/ http://www.csu.edu.au/ For more careers information check out the links or register with www.careercentral.edu.au •ANU Advisory Days http://www.careercentral.edu.au/Calendar3.asp?ID=3712 •Creative Digital Media Open Days http://www.careercentral.edu.au/Calendar3.asp?ID=3709 •Accountancy Cadetships http://www.careercentral.edu.au/Calendar3.asp?ID=3591 •ACU Sydney University Experience Program http://www.careercentral.edu.au/Calendar3.asp?ID=3745 •CSU – National Curriculum Examined http://www.careercentral.edu.au/Calendar3.asp? •Event Management in Sport Workshops http://www.careercentral.edu.au/Calendar3.asp? •Overseas Exchange http://www.careercentral.edu.au/Calendar3.asp?ID=3747 •Notre Dame Key Dates http://www.careercentral.edu.au/Calendar3.asp?ID=3743 •Take a Year Out! http://www.careercentral.edu.au/Calendar3.asp?ID=3746 •Film School Open Day http://www.careercentral.edu.au/Calendar3.asp?ID=3655 •Performing Arts Workshop http://www.careercentral.edu.au/Calendar3.asp?ID=3730 •Lights, Camera, Action! http://www.careercentral.edu.au/Calendar3.asp?ID=3631  NURSING AND HEALTH EXPO: Royal College of Nursing, Australia (RCNA) will be holding its annual Nursing and Health Expo on Sunday 16 May 2010 at the Southee Complex, Sydney Showground Olympic Park. This is a great opportunity for students to explore future career possibilities. There will be over 50 exhibitors ranging from universities and TAFE, hospitals, health services and specialty nursing groups. Please contact Emma Rice, Events Project Officer on 02 6283 3424 or email emma.rice@rcna.org.au for further information. YEAR 10 WORK EXPERIENCE: A Reminder to Year 10 students wishing to undertake work experience this term 21st June-25th June. (Week 10) applications close by next Friday 14th May.  AUSTRALIAN DEFENCE FORCE GAP YEAR: A once in a lifetime work experience placement in the ADF. You'll earn more than $40,000 per year and there's no requirement to stay beyond this point. Gap Year applications will reopen from 1 May to 30 June 2010 for the 2011 intake. http://www.defencejobs.gov.au/education/gapyear WANT TO FIND OUT MORE? Go to www.mhscareers.com/ParkesHS.html click on the menu bar to view the news, calendar & schools pages on the web site. Login with either: "student", "parent", or "other"; Password: future. Go to http://www.mhscareers.com/Term2Week33rd7thMay2010.html to see the full stories on the following: •Meet a Keeper - Taronga Zoo A one-day program for school students aged 14 years and over 10th June, 11th August, 16th September 2010. http://taronga.org.au/taronga-zoo.aspx. See me for details. •NSW Fire Brigades Open Day 10:00am - 2:00pm on Saturday 8th May at Fire stations across the state. http://www.fire.nsw.gov.au •Sydney Writers' Festival 15-23 May •Young Social Pioneers 2010 Applications now open for 18 -29 year olds •Metro Screen Young Film Makers Holiday Workshop intensive film making workshop for 11-16 year olds Wed 14/07 – Fri 16/07 •UMAT Preparation •Sydney Conservatorium of Music HSC Workshops •Macquarie Uni HSC Enrichment Program •National Youth Science Forum 2011 •AFS Experience Japan Scholarships •Sydney Cricket Ground Work Experience •WorkVentures Sydney Career Information Sessions focusing on Traineeships. For more careers information check out the links or register with www.careercentral.edu.au to view the following. •Pulse@Parkes http://www.careercentral.edu.au/Calendar3.asp?ID=3644 •Control the Parkes Radio Telescope & do REAL science in REAL time to make REAL discoveries! Online Applications from schools interested in observing during April - September 2010 are now open. Apply ASAP. •Natural Therapies Open Day http://www.careercentral.edu.au/Calendar3.asp?ID=3605 •CSU Single Subject Study http://www.careercentral.edu.au/Calendar3.asp?ID=3520 •National Careers & Employment Expos 2010 http://www.careercentral.edu.au/Calendar3.asp?ID=3444 •Accounting Cadetships http://www.careercentral.edu.au/Calendar3.asp?ID=3606 •Global Volunteering! http://www.careercentral.edu.au/Calendar3.asp?ID=3650 •Energy Australia Field Days http://www.careercentral.edu.au/Calendar3.asp?ID=3436 COMING EVENTS TERM 2 Welcome back to everyone; hope you had a good break. Here is a brief overview of what is happening in careers this term. Remember if you wish to see me please do not hesitate to make an appointment. Week 2 Tuesday 27th April Koori Careers Talk Canberra University Yrs 10-12 Week 2 Friday 30th April CSU Bathurst ‘My Day’ Human Movement Courses Yr 11- 12 Week 2 Friday CSU Bathurst Parent’s Information Session. Week 3 Thursday 6th May CSU Bathurst My Day Information Technology Yr 11-12 Week 3 Thursday 6th May CSU Bathurst My Day Communication Courses Yr 11-12 Week 3 Friday 7th May Sydney University Health Careers Talk Yrs 10-12. Week 5 Date TBC Defence Force Visit Week 5 Tuesday 18th May CSU My Day Bathurst Nursing& Clinical Practice. Yr 12 Week 6 Tuesday 25th May Tertiary Field Day Forbes Yrs 11-12 Week 6 Tuesday 25thMay Speaker Paul Wade Former Australian Socceroos Captain. Yrs8-12 Week 7 31st May ‘How Do I Choose Program’ Year 10 going into Yr11 Week 8 Tuesday 8th June "Taste of TAFE" Program Yr 10 Week 10 21st June Yr 10 Work Experience Week 11 Tuesday 29th June Koori Careers Expo Years 9-12 CSU MY DAY BATHURST: Attention Year 11-12 Charles Sturt University will be hosting a ‘My Day Events’ in Bathurst. The day is available for 2-3 students only who are interested in exploring courses in the following: Human Movement, Information Technology, Communications, Nursing and Clinical Practice (Paramedic). Check your emails or see me for details, as registration close soon. A reminder to parents that on Friday 30 April, 2010 9.30am – 12pm Charles Sturt University will be hosting a Parents’ Information Session which was advertised in the last newsletter. Contact: Judy Walsh T: 6338 6010 E: infoevents@csu.edu.au for more information and to register. WHERE ARE THEY NOW? Each year the Careers Department conducts a Destination Report tracking the whereabouts of our Year 12 leavers. The Pie Chart below shows the breakdown for 2009 Yr 12 students and the career options that they were currently undertaking at the time of the survey. It is very positive to see the strengths and success of Parkes High students as they commit themselves to the world of work. This is a credit to the students, families and dedicated staff who have assisted them throughout their schooling. For more information about the statistics provided please contact me at the school.  FORMER AUSTRALIAN SOCCERROO TO ATTEND PHS
On Tuesday, 25th May Paul Wade, former Australian Socceroos Captain will speak to students from Years 8-12. This is a wonderful opportunity to hear about his life experiences and valuable advice that he has to pass onto future generations. There will be a small charge of $3.00 per student. This program is being partly funded by School-To-Work program funds. Students will receive further information during week 2.
Go to www.mhscareers.com/ParkesHS.html click on NEWS/EVENTS/SCHOOLS on the menu bar to view the news, calendar & schools pages on the web site. Login with either: "student", "parent", or "other"; See me for Password: Go to http://www.mhscareers.com/Term2Week119th23rdApril2010.html to see the full stories. Australian Business Events Expo. Open to anyone whose job function involves planning, organising or researching business events. Please email: info@abeexpo.com.au for more information on attending. http://www.abeexpo.com.au/students Sunbeam Future Farmers is an initiative set up to give young people living in rural Australia a start in the farming industry and to secure the future of the Australian farming community. This program is designed to match farmers with young Australians considering or participating in a full, part-time or school-based Australian Apprenticeship. After successfully completing your Level II Certificate in Production Horticulture you will receive a $1,000 bonus payment paid by Sunbeam. www.sunbeamfoods.com.au The Actors College of Theatre & Television. Part time and short courses are now open for enrolments. http://www.actt.edu.au/ Green Careers - Make a Difference. To learn more about this exciting field, visit the website below for a great list of resources and contacts. http://www.myfuture.edu.au/The%20Facts/Work%20and%20Employment/Green%20Careers.aspx A reminder that applications for the 2010 UBS Cadetships Program close on 7 May. UBS Cadetships offer students the opportunity to launch their business career while studying at the university of their choice in Sydney. www.professionalcadets.com.au/UBScadetships For more careers information check out the links or register with www.careercentral.edu.au to view the following. Working in SPORT http://www.careercentral.edu.au/Calendar3.asp?ID=3623 Synopsis // Sport NSW will hold Sport Career Days at Sydney Olympic Park on 20 April; 11 & 18 May; 8, 16 & 29 June. Guest speakers will discuss their careers & students can explore different sports & career opportunities. Bookings required. Global Volunteering! http://www.careercentral.edu.au/Calendar3.asp?ID=3611 Synopsis // Lattitude Global Volunteering offers international volunteering & gap year projects for 17-25 year olds. Applications for 2011 programs close 14/5. Info Sessions: Newcastle (21/4) Sydney (22/4) Albury/Brisbane (28/4) Canberra (4/5) Melbourne (10/5). Overseas Exchange Info Sessions http://www.careercentral.edu.au/Calendar3.asp?ID=3599 Synopsis // Student Exchange Australia offers students 15-18 years the chance to live & study overseas for a semester or year. Scholarships available. Info Sessions: Online/Brisbane/Sydney (21/4) Canberra/Melbourne (22/4). Registrations required. Interested in Fashion? http://www.careercentral.edu.au/Calendar3.asp?ID=3588 Synopsis // From behind-the-scenes dramas to catwalk divas, find out everything you ever wanted to know about the fashion world in an exciting new exhibition ‘Frock Stars - Inside Australian Fashion Week’ hosted by the Powerhouse Museum from 22 April to 29 August. Take a Year Out! http://www.careercentral.edu.au/Calendar3.asp?ID=3622 Synopsis // Antipodeans Abroad offers the Year Out program for Year 12 school-leavers to undertake 3-6 month volunteer placements in a developing country. Info Nights: Sydney (28/4). Bookings required. Year 10 Careers Night: I would like to thank everyone who attended the Careers Awareness evening Wednesday 17th March. The night proved to be very informative with an exceptional presentation by ex-student Daniel Weber who is undertaking a Cadet Civil Engineering degree through the Roads and Traffic Authority. Other personnel included Katy O’Brien, Charles Sturt University, Susan Hitchings, Western Institute of TAFE, Emma Curtis Central West Group Apprentices, Greg Goode and Brett Armstrong from the Army Reserve. Students who missed the evening will need to pick up a copy of the Work Experience Information Booklet during their Careers lesson. I would also like to thank Matthew Weber of Yr 12 for assisting me on the night.  TASTE OF TAFE: Attention Year 10; next Term an opportunity to attend a day at TAFE experiencing various courses will be available; see me to register in one of the following areas by Wednesday 31st March. Mining, Information Technology, Business Studies Children’s Services, Retail, Fashion Design, Hospitality, and Beauty Therapy( Make Up). CSU MY DAY BATHURST: Attention Year 11-12; Charles Sturt University will be hosting a "My Day Event" in Bathurst Friday 30thApril.The day is available for 2-3 students only who are interested in the area of Human Movement. Check your emails for details, registration closes 20th April. Also on the same Day Charles Sturt University will be hosting a Parents’ Information Session Friday 30 April, 2010 9.30am – 12pm Aim of the day Charles Sturt University’ (CSU) Parents’ Information session provides the opportunity for parents / carers to talk to CSU staff and current students about issues regarding life after Year 12 and attending university. How to register and find out more about the session contact: Judy Walsh - T: 6338 6010 E: infoevents@csu.edu.au Talk and Tour Latrobe University: La Trobe’s Melbourne campus invites parents and students to their Talk and Tour on Friday 9 April at La Trobe's Melbourne campus. "Talk and Tour" is a great holiday program for Years 10- 12 students and their family to get a taste for university life. For registrations please go to www.latrobe.edu.au/talkandtour WANT TO FIND OUT MORE? Go to www.mhscareers.com/ParkesHS.html click on NEWS/EVENTS/SCHOOLS on the menu bar to view the news, calendar & schools pages on the web site. Login with either: "student", "parent", or "other"; Password: music. To move from one news page to another use the links at the bottom of the page that you are on. •Youth Allowance 150 000 students start to receive new scholarships from April 1. http://www.deewr.gov.au/Ministers/Gillard/Media/Releases/Pages/Article_100316_175824.asx •CSU Single Subject Study and Open Entry Build your own degree, one subject at a time. On-time applications for Session 2 (July-October) 1 May Final date for applications 1 June http://www.csu.edu.au/study/single-subject/ •UNSW Faculty of Law Essay Competition Year 11 and 12 students. Entries Close 5pm Friday 23 April. http://www.law.unsw.edu.au/essaycomp •Student Exchange Australia Make Your Mark t-shirt design competition Design entries must be submitted by 5pm Friday 30th April. www.makeyourmark.org.au •Student Exchange Australia New Zealand Next Info Evenings: Online Thu 22 April Canberra Thu 22 April Sydney Wed 21 April http://studentexchange.org.au •EF High School Year Overseas Info meetings Find out more about the program by attending one of our free information sessions in a city near you. http://www.ef-australia.com.au For more careers information check out the links or register with www.careercentral.edu.au to view the following. •University Open Days http://www.careercentral.edu.au/Postings3.asp?ID=106507 •Vet Science Rural Scheme http://www.careercentral.edu.au/Postings3.asp?ID=106499 Rural students considering careers in Vet Science or Animal & Veterinary Bioscience may be eligible for one of a limited number of places under the Faculty of Veterinary Science Rural Students Entry Scheme at the University of Sydney. •Maritime Industry http://www.careercentral.edu.au/Postings3.asp?ID=106489 Graduates of the Australian Maritime College design yachts & supertankers to offshore windfarms, help manage the world's marine resources sustainably & keep the world's most enduring industry, shipping, on the move! VET courses also available. •UMAT 2010 http://www.careercentral.edu.au/Postings3.asp?ID=106494 UMAT is a test used specifically to assist with the selection of students into the medicine, dentistry and health science degree programs at undergraduate level. UMAT 2010 will be held on 28 July. Registrations open April 2010. •Disability Employment Services http://www.careercentral.edu.au/Postings3.asp?ID=106493 On 1 March 2010, the Australian Government introduced the new and improved Disability Employment Services, delivering more effective employment assistance for job seekers with disability. Have A Great Easter! Year 10 Careers Night: Parents and students please don’t forget that on Wednesday 17th March I will be hosting a Careers Awareness evening. Guests will include: Ex –Student Daniel Weber (RTA) Transfield Industries, Charles Sturt University, Western Institute of TAFE, Central West Group Apprentices, Sureway Employment, Centrelink and the Army Reserves. A reminder to return attendance slips for catering purposes on the night. TRY-A-TRADE: Recently Parkes High School Careers’ Department hosted "Try-A-Trade Day". This was an opportunity for students to undertake practical exercises and learn about the different trade areas. I would like to thank Andrew Burke from Central West Group Apprentices who coordinated the Skills Road Show and to Mr Job who assisted as my floor manager on the day. I would also like to add a special thank-you to the community representatives and tradespeople who assisted as mentors to make this a very successful event.   WANT TO FIND OUT MORE? The latest edition of the UAC News (University Admissions Centre) has reached my desk. There is some interesting and important information regarding entry to medical careers, such as medicine, pharmacy, optometry and oral health. There is also a list of key dates for the year concerning UAC admissions and Open days for 2010, see me for details !  Year 10 Careers Night: On Wednesday 17th March I will be hosting a Careers Awareness evening for students and parents. The evening will focus on the Schools Work Experience program and highlight the challenges faced with moving from school to the work force. Guests will include: Transfield Industries, Charles Sturt University, Western Institute of TAFE, Central West Group Apprentices, Sureway Employment, Centrelink and the Army Reserves. A letter will be sent home to parents of Year 10 during the next week outlining the program. Year 12 2009 Destination Surveys: Recently I sent out an Educational Needs Survey to Year 12 2009 school leavers. The information is used to report on student destinations and to help the school develop its vocational and academic programs. I am currently chasing this information and would appreciate anyone who has contact with students from last year to assist in returning the form or by contacting me direct. Latitude Volunteers Program 2011 Applications are now open for volunteer placements in 2011 and the priority deadline date is Friday 14 May 2010. There are placements in 15 different countries and in six different roles. For more information on programs on offer please visit www.lattitude.org.au Australian Government Parents Talking Career Choices; The Australian government has issued pamphlet designed for parents to guide and help their children make informed decisions when trying to find a job. To find your local Career Advice Australia provider, visit our website. www.careeradviceaustralia.gov.au  WANT TO FIND OUT MORE? The Careers department subscribes to two career sites to enable students and families to get updated career information: The first is mhscareers and the second is careercentral. Go to www.mhscareers.com/ParkesHS.html tab on the "What’s New" links to find out more information on a number of career related activities: Please Note! To access the latest news on MHSCAREERS.COM you will need a login and password. Your website Login: either "student", "parent", or other; Password: Please ask Mr Duncan • Southern Cross University new Gold Coast campus: Degrees in business, convention and event management, international tourism management and law and paralegal studies. • Post School Options Expo for young people with a disability, ACT Thursday 3rd June 2010 Centre for Teaching and Learning, Stirling, ACT www.sip.net.au • St Patrick's Business College More Open Days: 8 August, 17 October and 14 November. • Letz Live Gap Year 2011 Applications must be submitted before April 3. http://www.letzlive.org/australia/index.html • Qantm College Open Days animation, games design, games programming, interactive digital media, graphic design and digital video production. Sydney Open Day - Saturday 22nd May 2010 www.qantm.com.au For further careers information; Why not register with www.careercentral.edu.au to find out more on the following: • Careers in Government http://www.careercentral.edu.au/Postings3.asp?ID=106441 Synopsis // Government is a high employer of graduates, recruiting on average 14% of all graduates in Australia. A wide range of professionals are sought including accountants, agricultural scientists, engineers, geologists, lawyers, nurses, librarians…. • Lights, Camera, Action! http://www.careercentral.edu.au/Postings3.asp?ID=106436 Synopsis // The Sydney Film School offers accredited courses at Certificate IV and Diploma level in Film-Making. University pathways are possible. A celebration of Film and Music showcasing student work will be held on 3 March. FREE! • ADF Aptitude Test Prep http://www.careercentral.edu.au/Postings3.asp?ID=106429 Synopsis // Pilot Aptitude Training Systems (PATS) specialises in preparing people to increase their scores in aptitude tests commonly used in the airline & military selection processes. Online test preparation program available. • Rural/Ag Scholarship http://www.careercentral.edu.au/Postings3.asp?ID=106427 Synopsis // The RSL (NSW) sponsors the Sir William Yeo Scholarship worth $600pa & is awarded annually on merit to a student commencing approved studies in Rural Science, Veterinary Science, Agriculture/Ag Economics. Applications close 29 March.  Welcome back to school from the Careers Department. This Term is gearing up to On February 4th 26 Year 12 students had the opportunity to attend Wollongong University Discovery Days. This is a program held over five days involving schools from around the state. Students are given the opportunity to attend lectures and spend the day experiencing what it is like to be a first year university student. The experience for Parkes High students included; hearing from speakers on how to cope with the HSC, tips on making career choices, finding their way around campus, attending lectures and getting a feel for life at University. The day proved highly successful reaffirming the need to work hard during the HSC, as well as providing year 12 with some back- ground knowledge of what they will encounter when thinking about their future career options. I would like to thank Year 12 who were fine ambassadors for our school and add a special mention to Ms Nicholson for her support and assistance during the excursion.  As part of the Digital Education Revolution, the NSW Department of Education is seeking applicants for 40 new IT cadetship positions at various locations around NSW, including Dubbo, Orange, Bathurst and Broken Hill. These are 2 year cadetships and they will be advertised in early February in the local papers at these towns as well as on http://www.jobs.nsw.gov.au/Features-and-campaigns/JumpSTART-NSW-Cadetships.aspx. WANT TO FIND OUT MORE? The Careers department subscribes to two career websites to enable students and families to get updated career information: The first is mhscareers and the second is careercentral.
Go to www.mhscareers.com/ParkesHS.html tab on the “What’s New” links to find out more information on a number of career related activities: Please Note! To access the latest news on MHSCAREERS.COM you will need a login and password. Your website Login: either “student”, “parent”, or other; Password: music
AFTRS Introduction to Radio 13 - 17 year olds 2 day holiday workshop. April 12/13th.
APPLICATIONS CLOSE: Mar 26 2010 http://aftrs.edu.au/courses/course-search/open-course-detail.aspx?id=3741 What’s wrong with a career in hospitality? This research shows that despite much more labour market demand for hospitality, students prefer a career in events management.
http://www.ncver.edu.au/publications/2217.html The Fashion & Textile Gallery aims to be a centre of excellence for the Fashion Industry.
Raffles College of Design and Commerce New Degree - Bachelor of Accountancy.
Flying Fish Preview Event Wed 24 Mar Yachting: Try Sailing in Sydney Dates available throughout the year. http://www.flyingfishonline.com
For further careers information; Why not register with www.careercentral.edu.autofind out more on the following:
UNIVERSITY MEDICAL ADMISSIONS TESTING 2010
UMAT is a test used specifically to assist with the selection of students into the medicine, dentistry and health science degree programs at undergraduate level. UMAT 2010 will be held on 28 July. Registrations open April 2010.
Antipodeans Abroad offers the Year Out program for Year 12 school-leavers to undertake 3-6 month volunteer placements in a developing country. Info Nights: Brisbane (10/3) Canberra (16 March) Melbourne (22/3) Sydney (31/3, 28/4). Bookings required.
Water/Snow Sports Careers
Synopsis // Flying Fish offers professional training and international adventure for anyone thinking of planning a career or an exciting gap year in the water/snow sports industry.
Sydney Information Evening: 24 March. Registrations required.
Synopsis // Year 12 school leavers who are still confused about their post–school options should download a copy of this useful booklet to find out about future work & study options & where to go to get further help & information…
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