Careers NSW

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Term 1, Week 5, 23 February -1 March 2009

Careers Gateway for the Service Industries
What are service industries? Probably not what you think.
So take a bit of time and find out why more people are moving into these industries.
http://careersgateway.serviceskills.com.au

Children’s Fitness Instructor
You can help beat the childhood obesity crisis!

It is estimated that 25% of Australian children are overweight or obese and this number is increasing by 1% each year. There are not enough exercise professionals trained to deliver exercise programs to these children.
As a Children’s Instructor or Trainer, you can give yourself a competitive edge and add an additional specialty to your resume.

See the Student & Jobseeker flyer at http://www.serviceskills.com.au/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=812&Itemid=2116

Applications deadline extended to Friday 27 February 2009!

http://www.defencejobs.gov.au/education/dts/

Letz Live GAP year opportunities

Established in 2005, Letz Live has quickly become a market leader in GAP year opportunities for young people around the world. In the few short years since we began operation, we have grown from offering GAP opportunities solely in the United Kingdom to working with schools in every continent (and if there were boarding schools in Antarctica – we would try there too!!)

Our entire crew have personally experienced a GAP year in boarding schools or lived and worked abroad. We are a young, fun and exciting organisation always looking to improve our services and opportunities for young people.

Simply, we believe that our program is second to none and our past GAP’s agree!

http://www.letzlive.org/australia/index.html

Pre Apprenticeship Baking Course @ Ultimo TAFE(from last week's news)
The information session dates for which candidates must register to attend:

1st Session
Date: 25th March
Time: 9am till 1pm

2nd Session
Date: 1st April
Time: 1pm till 5pm

To register, please contact 1300 657 925 (and they’ll provide more information also.)

University of Melbourne, Faculty of Veterinary Science, Open Day
Open Day 2009 - Veterinary Clinic and Hospital

Our open day for 2009 will be held on Sunday 22 March, 10 am - 4 pm.
Telephone: 03 8344 7844
Email us via http://vet-unimelb.custhelp.com

The Veterinary Science Open Day is an opportunity for future students and the community to go behind the scenes at our state-of-the-art Veterinary Clinic and Hospital. You will have the chance to speak to veterinary staff, meet current students and take a tour of our outstanding facilities.

Career and Course advice lectures:
Lectures for year 10 and above will be held at 10:30 am, 11:30 am, 12:30 pm and 1:30 pm.
Individual counselling is also available throughout the day.

http://www.vet.unimelb.edu.au/openday/

Student Exchange Australia Info Evenings
A student exchange program complements your formal education in important and exciting ways. Imagine living overseas for anything from two to twelve months. You’ll be placed with a host family and attend a local school. You’ll live like a local and become immersed in the culture. You’ll learn the language and gain valuable international experience. You’ll learn a lot about yourself.

Being an exchange student is a challenging, rewarding and fun experience. You’re not a tourist or a guest. You’re actually living in your host country as a member of that community.

Student exchange programs promote tolerance, maturity and independence. They also encourage an international perspective. In a very competitive world these are highly sought after qualities.

Upcoming Info Evenings
Information Evenings are friendly and free. You and your parents are invited to attend.

Online: 2 Apr 7:00PM - Register on the website

Sydney: 11 Mar - Medina Grand Sydney Cnr Kent & Bathurst Sts Sydney CBD , 7:30PM

Canberra: 25 Feb - Canberra Rex Hotel 150 Northbourne Avenue Braddon, 7:30PM

Brisbane: 11 Mar - Watermark Hotel Brisbane 551 Wickham Terrace Brisbane, 7:30PM

Melbourne: 12 Mar - Radisson on Flagstaff Gardens 380 William Street Melbourne, 7:30PM

http://studentexchange.org.au/

Student Exchange Australia Make Your Mark t-shirt design competition
Make Your Mark is an online t-shirt design competition that gives Australian high school students (14-18 years) the chance to win up to $3,500 towards an overseas student exchange trip. The best designs will be chosen to be printed.

http://makeyourmark.org.au/

UNSW Faculty of Law ESSAY COMPETITION

Human rights are adequately recognised and protected in Australia. Discuss.

Year 11 and 12 students in NSW and the ACT are invited to take part in the annual UNSW Law Essay Competition.
Essays are to be a maximum of 1,000 words. The winner will receive $500, the runner up $300, and the third place $200.
The UNSW Law Essay Competition is proudly presented by the UNSW Faculty of Law, one of Australia’s premier institutions for legal education and research.

Visit our website for competition guidelines and resources www.law.unsw.edu.au/essaycomp

Entries close Thursday 9 April 2009

Virtual Careers Fair 2009 (tertiary students and graduates)
The Virtual Careers Fair, or VCF, is an annual online careers event where tertiary students and graduates, and graduate employers can connect from anywhere in Australia and New Zealand.

The 2009 VCF will run from 23 March - 9 April.
The Fair will be accessible 24/7 from 23 March - 9 April.
The Fair will be in 'preview' state from 23 March, allowing students to pre-plan their visits during the active phase of the Fair when live CareerChat sessions take place (30 March - 9 April).
The site will remain open in a passive state for a three-month period after 9 April, so students can go back and get information that they may have missed.

http://vcf.graduatecareers.com.au/

UWS Events 2009

Future Events for 2009 are listed below and information will be available online shortly:

March - Indigenous Study and Careers Expo, Penrith Campus
19 May - Mature Age Information Evening, Parramatta Campus
2 June - UWS Day, Campbelltown Campus
30 June - Parent Information Evening, Campbelltown Campus
9 July - Parent Information Evening, Parramatta Campus
30 August - Open Day, Parramatta Campus
22 September - Mature Age Information Evening, Parramatta Campus
Late September - Science in the Suburbs, Hawkesbury Campus
7 October - Campus Tours, Bankstown Campus
9 October - Campus Tours, Penrith Campus
12 October - Campus Tours, Parramatta Campus
14 October - Campus Tours, Hawkesbury Campus
16 October - Campus Tours, Campbelltown Campus
3 November - UWS Day, Penrith
Mid November - Indigenous Student Information Session, Penrith Campus

http://future.uws.edu.au/events

TAFE NSW - Western Sydney Institute

GET AHEAD START!

TAFE NSW - Western Sydney Institute is offering the following course commencing in Semester 1, 2009:
Statement of Attainment in Automotive (Pre-vocational)
This course is for people seeking an apprenticeship or traineeship the Automotive Mechanical/Electrical Service and Repair Industry. You will learn basic operating principles of automotive systems and acquire the skills and knowledge to perform basic service procedures.
The course will run three days per week for 16 weeks commencing at Blacktown College and then at Mt Druitt College. Students are required to attend 20 hours of workplacement.
Applicants are required to attend a compulsory information session, on Tuesday 3 March 2009 at 10am in Block H, Room HG16 on the north campus of Blacktown College, Main Street Blacktown.
Please call 9208 1716 to book your place at the Information Session.

Nepean College, Kingswood Campus is offering the following free* courses in Semester 1, 2009:
Access to Art and Design
Statement of Attainment in Skills for Work and Training
This course is for people who wish to gain further work and training in the Art and Design field. You will explore the use of colour, develop a personal portfolio of work as well as improving your communication skills and be introduced to computing for design.
Access to Nursing
Statement of Attainment in Skills for Work and Training
This course is for people who would like to gain further training in Nursing and need to prepare for it.
For Women
Did you know there is a course designed just for you?
Are you looking at getting back into work?
Do you want to find a new work or educational direction?
The Certificate II in Skills for Work and Training - for Women (formerly the CEEW course)

For more information on any of the above free courses please contact Sue Harris on 131 870.
wsi.tafensw.edu.au

Australian Computer Society - Lessons from a Young Entrepreneur
Learn from the experiences of a young Entrepreneur

Topics Include:
- Finding your idea
- Building your team
- Taking your business to market
- Marketing your business - get noticed!
- Tips for young Entrepreneurs

Venue: Mitchell Theatre, Level 1. 280 Pitt St Sydney
(Sydney Mechanics School of Arts- In between Park & Bathurst St)
Date: Thursday 5th March 2009
Time: 6.15pm - 7.30pm

http://www.acs.org.au/nsw/index.cfm?action=event&area=9001&temID=eventdetails&eveID=10126950169321

UNSW ENGINEERING INFO DAYS
These Information Days are for Yrs 10, 11 and 12 students and are on 24th March and 21st October. Invitation only. See your careers adviser for more details.

PLAN YOUR CAREER 09, Newcastle Area

Whether you’re in Year 10, 11, 12 or a parent, the Plan Your Career info sessions are the best way to get the info, advice and answers you need to help plan your career.

All sessions start at 6pm
Monday 2 March, Nelson Bay Bowling Club
Tuesday 3 March, Mingara Recreation Club
Wednesday 4 March, Singleton Bowling Club
Monday 9 March, Cessnock Supporters Club
Tuesday 10 March, Raymond Terrace Bowling Club
Wednesday 11 March, Club Macquarie
Monday 16 March, Erina Centre (next to Erina Library)
Tuesday 17 March, East Maitland Bowling Club
Wednesday 18 March, Newcastle Panthers

With the opportunity to meet staff from the University of Newcastle, Hunter TAFE, Local Community Partnerships and Centrelink all on the one night, the Plan Your Career info sessions are a ‘don’t miss’ event for all parents and students considering their future careers.
T. 131 225
W. www.planyourcareer.com.au

Forestry Website
Forestry is one of Australia's leading industries, being the second-largest manufacturing industry in the country.

It's a huge industry and the job and career opportunities are also huge. There are in fact, seven sectors in the industry.

Read on to find out what they are and what they offer.

http://www.forestworks.com.au

SkillsOne Online Careers Expo

Find out more about the trades & skills sectors & study opportunities across Australia by taking a virtual tour.
Use the search functions or just scroll down the exhibitor list.
http://www.skillsone.com.au/CareersExpo/

ACT Industry Information Breakfasts & Sip Trips for Careers Advisers

Held at the Orion Room, Canberra Southern Cross Club, Woden
92-96 Corinna Street, Phillip ACT 2606

$15.00 per breakfast per person
$80.00 if you wish to attend all 8 breakfasts

Agrifood - DATE: Wednesday 11th March - TIME: 7.30am - 10am
Construction and Property Services - DATE: Friday 27th March - TIME: 7.30am - 10am
Community and Health Services - DATE: Wednesday 13th May - TIME: 7.30am - 10am
Business and Innovation & Electro Communications and Utilities - DATE: Wednesday 3rd June - TIME: 7.30am - 10am
Government and Community Safety - DATE: Wednesday 24th June - TIME: 7.30am - 10am
Manufacturing & Resources and Infrastructure - DATE: Wednesday 29th July - TIME: 7.30am - 10am
Transport and Logistics - DATE: Wednesday 26th August - TIME: 7.30am - 10am
Services - DATE: Wednesday 16th Sept. - TIME: 7.30am - 10am

At the completion of the breakfasts all interested parties (LIMITED SPACES) will be escorted on a SIP Trip to relevant industry facilities.

For more information:
Trish Mooney
02 6205 8464
trisha.mooney@act.gov.au
www.sip.net.au

Indigenous Youth Enterprise Workshops, Thursday 5 March

Are you an Indigenous young person aged 15 -17 or an Indigenous Student in years 9-11 living in Sydney?

Register for the Indigenous Youth Enterprise Workshops!
Click here to download the information flyer and registration form.

Young Achievement Australia Business Skills Program

The Business Skills Program™ is a structured educational program that promotes innovation, entrepreneurial spirit and the use of IT, and reinforces career education and builds employability skills. The program operates Australia wide in metropolitan, regional, rural and remote locations and is aimed at Senior high school, Post compulsory and Tertiary Students.

The program provides an authentic learning environment for a team of 15-25 young people to build their skills, knowledge and experience by putting their ideas into action to establish, plan and operate a self directed business.

The Business Skills Program™ generally runs for 2 hours a week for 24 weeks, and during this time participants work as a team.

Program "graduates" can be confident that they have developed significant skills and experience that will empower them to:
►have a better understanding of what they need to do to get the job they want
►make more informed career and study choices
►gain employment and make a significant contribution in their workplace
►set up and/or manage a small business or new division in a large organisation
►Best of all participants meet new people and have fun while learning from experienced mentors and developing the skills, knowledge and experiences they will need in the future.

All young people over the age of 15 are eligible.

The Business Skills Program™ is free of charge to participants.

Programs start in March/April and finish in October each year.

Contact your Careers Adviser, Year Adviser or Campus Services to see if a program runs at your school or campus.

http://yaa.org.au/page/programs/business-skills-program-/

ISS2009 logo

We are pleased to present the 35th Professor Harry Messel International Science School: ISS2009 Genes to Galaxies 12-25 July 2009 organised by the Science Foundation for Physics within The University of Sydney.

Up to 140 of the brightest and most highly motivated Year 11 & 12 students from around Australia and nine other countries will stay on campus and experience two weeks of lectures, workshops and special activities. This is a scholarship program where all in-country student costs are covered by the Science Foundation for Physics.

Application deadline: your completed application should be posted to the selection panel in your state to arrive no later than Friday 3 April 2009.

Indigenous Australians are under-represented in Australian science, technology and engineering. In an effort to encourage and enthuse talented indigenous students with an interest in science, The Science Foundation for Physics is reserving a quantity of the ISS scholarships specifically for applications from indigenous students. These will be judged according to the same criteria and standards of excellence as all other applications.

www.scienceschool.usyd.edu.au

Try a Trade Central Coast
Thu 2 Apr 2009

Try a Trade is on again!
Students are invited to come along and try their hands at a range of trade skills and talk with the experts in their field, along with apprentices, VET teachers and local business people.

Carpentry, Welding, Hair & Beauty, Hospitality, Floristry, Sound & Video and much more!

The Youth Connections Radio outside broadcast van will be on site going live to air during the event.

To book or find out more about it, contact Meredith Milne and her team at Youth Connections on Ph: 4322 8600

This year's event proudly sponsored by Dept of Education & Training and Star 104.5 FM

www.youthconnections.com.au

TVET EXPO, Wagga Wagga
The TVET Expo showcases the many options TAFE has to offer to assist with career choices.
Interest areas are: Automotive, Accounting, Beauty Therapy, Animal Care, Business Services, Construction, Childcare, Hairdressing, Media, Nursing, Plumbing, Real Estate, Retail and Tourism.

When: Friday 3rd July, 2009
Time: 9.30am – 3.00pm
Where: TAFE NSW Riverina Institute Wagga Wagga Campus

This Expo is brought to you by COMPACT, your Local Community Partnership.
57 Morgan Street, Wagga Wagga, NSW, 2650
Ph 02 6931 9300 Fax: 02 6931 9301, E-mail: info@compact.org.au
Or check out our website @ www.compact.org.au

COMPACT PERFORMING & VISUAL ARTS EXPO
Experience 2, ½ day specialist workshops where you can try: Acting, Television Production, Animation and Visual Effects, Graphic Design, Photography, Jewellery Making, Fine Arts, Multimedia and Design for Theatre and Television.

When: Tuesday, 30th June, 2009
Time: 10.00am – 2.00pm
Where: CSU – Performing & Visual Arts Faculty

This Expo is brought to you by COMPACT, your Local Community Partnership.
57 Morgan Street, Wagga Wagga, NSW, 2650
Ph 02 6931 9300 Fax: 02 6931 9301, E-mail: info@compact.org.au
Or check out our website @ www.compact.org.au

CSU Health Expo
DATE: Wednesday 27th May, 2009
TIME: 10.00am – 2.15pm
WHERE: Charles Sturt University

This is a fantastic opportunity to understand and learn more about many of the Health Professions at the one time.
Anyone who is interested in having a career in Health, this day is for you.
Some of the disciplines represented are: Nursing, Pharmacy, Radiography, Biomedical Science, Oral Health, Pathology, Dietetics and Nutrition, Physiotherapy, Podiatry, Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy and Dentistry.

This Expo is brought to you by COMPACT, your Local Community Partnership,
57 Morgan Street, Wagga Wagga, NSW, 2650.
Ph: 02 6931 9300, Fax: 02 6931 9301 or check out our website @ www.compact.org.au

Lattitude Global Volunteering (formerly Gap Activity Projects)
Applications invited for 2010 departures!

Applications will close: Wednesday 20 May 2009.
For applicants interested in one of our UK projects, priority will be given to all applications for the UK received by Friday 30 April 2009.

Lattitude Global Volunteering (formerly Gap Activity Projects) has been offering international volunteering and gap year projects for 17-25 year olds, for over 35 years. With a diverse range of projects across 16 countries on offer, including Malawi and Mexico in 2010.

Lattitude Volunteers...
►are not tourists. They immerse themselves in the local culture and become members of that community. They learn about a country from within
►step outside their comfort zone and achieve something unique
►experience life, living and new horizons

Choosing a gap year is the best decision you could make. So if you're interested in volunteering, and would like to leave your mark on a community abroad, as well as have the opportunity for travel, then Lattitude could be for you!

Information Nights

Albury/Wodonga, Tue 3 March 2009, Catholic College Wodonga. (7:00pm-8:00pm)
Newcastle, Wed 11 March 2009, TBC. (6:30pm-8:00pm)
Newcastle, Thu 12 March 2009, TBC. (6:30pm-8:00pm)
Sydney 1, Mon 16 March 2009, Monte Sant' Angelo College. (6:30pm-8:00pm)
Brisbane, Tue 28 April 2009, Anglican Church Grammar School. (6:30pm-8:00pm)
Sydney 2, Mon 4 May 2009, TBC (6:30pm-8:00pm)
Canberra, Tue 5 May 2009, Radford College. (6:30pm-8:00pm)

www.lattitude.org.au

CSU Science in the Bush
Science in the Bush is a great science excursion to Charles Sturt University (CSU) for teachers and students alike.

It provides students with a fantastic opportunity to engage with science, engineering, technology and innovation first hand with a range of workshops, talks and a science expo.

With over 500 participants attending each day in 2008, schools will need to book in early.

Albury Thursday 25 June @ Charles Sturt University, Thurgoona.
Wagga Wagga Monday 22 June @ Charles Sturt University, Wagga Wagga.

Phone : 02 6933 2069
Email : rpetzel@csu.edu.au
Web: www.csu.edu.au

Science in the City, Science in the Suburbs & Science in the Bush

These programs will be back in 2009.
Schools can register their interest in any of these programs by emailing scicom@austmus.gov.au with your name, your school name, a contact phone number and the event that you are interested in.

http://scienceinthecity.net
http://scienceinthesuburbs.net
http://scienceinthebush.net

GAP & Exchange Information Session, Wagga Wagga
DATE: Wednesday 4th March, 2009
TIME: 11.00am – 1.00pm
WHERE: Wagga RSL Club, Mirage Room

This is a great opportunity for students to find out about global living, travel and study opportunities.

Presenters will include:
► GAP Activity Projects
► Rotary Youth Exchange
► ARMY Reserve
► Australian Volunteers
► Plus many more

This Day is brought to you by COMPACT, your Local Community Partnership,
57 Morgan Street, Wagga Wagga, NSW, 2650.
Ph: 02 6931 9300, Fax: 02 6931 9301 or check out our website @ www.compact.org.au

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Our open day for 2009 will be held on Sunday 22 March, 10 am - 4 pm. Telephone: 03 8344 7844 Email us via http://vet-unimelb.custhelp.com

Our open day for 2009 will be held on Sunday 22 March, 10 am - 4 pm.
Telephone: 03 8344 7844
Email us via http://vet-unimelb.custhelp.com