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 Matrix Education HSC Trial Exam Preparation Courses starting on Saturday, 4 July 2009 By attending the trial exam preparation course, you will: ► master the most effective exam strategies to maximise your marks in the trial ► analyse past trial and HSC Exam questions ► learn to structure a band 6 answer Matrix HSC Study Guide The one book you MUST read in preparation for your HSC exams is now available here – and it’s FREE to download! http://www.matrixeducation.com.au   Deloitte Sydney Traineeship In house Information Evening The Traineeship Program provides high achieving Year 12 secondary school students invaluable employment experience while completing a relevant university degree (single degree only). Date: Wednesday, June 17, 2009 5:00 pm - 7:30 pm  Acting free INTRODUCTORY workshops (Age 18+) Monday, 29th June from 7-9pm OR Saturday 4th July from 2-4pm OR Wednesday 8th July from 7-9pm ACA's PoP INTRO WORKSHOPS occur only twice a year and are a fantastic opportunity to work with ACA's Creative Director and Founder, Dean Carey, as well as meeting the PoP teaching team. The Power of Performance is ACA's premier part-time acting program which offers all participants a personalised, dynamic, creative, flexible-delivery course in all areas of the acting process. Acting skills are LIFE skills are BUSINESS skills... Find out why over 250 people walk away from these FREE introductory workshops each year, truly inspired by what's possible when the sky's the limit. Open to all (18yrs +) but spaces are limited. We encourage you to book early as these workshops are very popular - please call (02) 9310 4077. Don't miss out - BOOK NOW!!! http://www.actorscentre.com.au/page/free_workshops.html  General Meeting of Careers Advisers Association of NSW (CAANSW) When: 29 July, 2009 Where: Macqauarie Links Community Centre, Macquarie Links Drive, Macquarie Links. 2565 Time: 5. 30 pm A motion will be put to this meeting to replace the existing CAANSW Constitution. http://www.caa.nsw.edu.au UAI & Scaling Talk - 27 June 2009 Matrix is inviting students and parents to attend their talk on UAI & Scaling, 2:00pm - 2:45pm at Strathfield. The Talk is a comprehensive guide for students and parents on UAI calculation, scaling of subjects, and the relationship between aggregate scores and UAI. UAI and Scaling Talk success at the inaugural Sydney Morning Herald HSC and Careers Expo 2009. The response was overwhelming after Matrix presented its UAI and Scaling Talk to Expo attendees. The sessions attracted so much positive attention that it was standing room only on all 3 days with up to 600 attendees in each session. http://www.matrixeducation.com.au/en/news/93  In its 13th year, Sydney Design 09 has an extensive and creative program of markets, late night events, discussions, exhibitions and workshops around the city. http://www.sydneydesign.com.au/  KPMG Cadetships Further to the article in Term 2 Week 2 re KPMG cadetships, they are having a Sydney information session on 11 June 2009, 5pm to 6.30pm, Level 15, 10 Shelley St, Sydney. RSVP essential to: NSWgradrecruit@kpmg.com.au or T. 1800 50 20 60  EnergyAustralia Apprenticeship Program As the largest single employer of apprentices in NSW, we know the best way to help you achieve your goals. In the four, fast-paced years on the path to your trade you’ll find there’s lots to do, learn and discover. And the whole time you’ll earn a salary and super. Registrations to sit the pre-selection test for the 2010 intake open on 1st July 2009.  International College of Management, Sydney The International College of Management, Sydney (ICMS) was established in 1996. In recent years, ICMS has established itself as a global leader in management education. In association with its strategic parter Macquarie University, ICMS offers Diplomas as well as Associate Bachelor and Master Degree programs in the areas of Hospitality, Events, Tourism, Retail, Sport and Property.  UNSW Faculty of Engineering Admission Scheme The Faculty of Engineering Admission Scheme (FEAS) is for the admission of undergraduate students to UNSW Faculty of Engineering degree programs (including the BSc Computer Science, BSc Food Science & Technology, and Diploma in Science, Engineering and Technology (DipSET)). The cut-off for admission to UNSW engineering programs in 2010 is expected to be a UAI (or equivalent) of 88.00. Students who achieve a UAI (or equivalent) between 75.00 and 87.95 (or 70.00 to 87.95 for the DipSET, UAC Code 425030) will be considered for admission under the Faculty of Engineering Admission Scheme (FEAS). The application form and important dates for the 2010 Admission Round will be available from 1 August 2009. http://www.eng.unsw.edu.au/feas  Meet-A-Keeper at Taronga and Western Plains Zoos Meet-A-Keeper is a one-day program for school students aged 14 years and over who have expressed a keen interest in pursuing a career at the Zoo but perhaps can't attend Work Experience. This unique program includes a seminar presented by a talented panel of Zookeepers, Zoo Educators and other Zoo staff members. Students have the opportunity to explore all aspects of zoo-keeping. Meet-A-Keeper 2009 will be held at Western Plains Zoo on the below dates: Wednesday 24th June, Tuesday 11th August 2009, Wednesday 4th November http://www.taronga.org.au/western-plains-zoo/education/work-experience/meet-a-keeper.aspx Meet-A-Keeper 2009 will be held at Taronga Zoo on the below dates: Tuesday, 4th August, Tuesday, 15th September, Wednesday, 16th September http://www.taronga.org.au/taronga-zoo/education/work-experience/meet-a-keeper.aspx  TAFE Western Enrolled Nurses TAFE Western is announcing the availability of training places for people in western NSW who wish to become Enrolled Nurses. From 1 July 2009, the path to becoming an Enrolled Nurse will change from the previous model, where NSW Health employed each trainee, to one where people are trained before being employed. Kate Baxter, who is a Director of Educational Delivery for TAFE said, "The changes mean students will study at TAFE to gain a qualification before they are employed, and will gain practical experience through structured clinical placements in hospitals and other health facilities organised as part of their TAFE training. "Two hundred new fully funded scholarships for Enrolled Nursing students will be available through TAFE NSW Institutes in July this year. 31 of these places are available for students in western NSW to study at Bathurst, Orange or Dubbo TAFE Colleges. "A further 200 scholarship places will be available in January 2010 and 50 of those will be targeted to newly arrived immigrants who have appropriate English language skills. "TAFE Western is ready to accept applications for the first scholarship places. It takes 18 months of full time study for students to complete the Diploma of Enrolled Nursing", Kate Baxter said. Details about entry requirements and scholarship application forms will be available at information sessions to be held in Bathurst TAFE on 9th and 16th June, Orange TAFE on 9th and 12th June and Dubbo TAFE on 9th and 15th June. Applications will close on 19th June 2009. http://www.wit.tafensw.edu.au/the-institute/news/scholarships-for-enrolled-nursing   About the UNSW Co-op Program
So much more than just a scholarship!The UNSW Co-op Program offers industry linked scholarships to high achieving students in the fields of Business, Science, Engineering and Built Environment.Programs of Study are all based on existing undergraduate programs at UNSW but with the following features: You will be able to register and begin applying online from July 2009.  Puggy Hunter Memorial Scholarship Scheme The Scheme was established in recognition of Dr Arnold ('Puggy') Hunter's significant contribution to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health and in his previous role as Chair of the National Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (NACCHO). The aim of the Scheme is to help address the under-representation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in health professions and assist in increasing the number of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people with professional health qualifications. The scholarship provides financial assistance to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who are undertaking study or are intending to undertake study at an undergraduate or TAFE (Certificate IV and above)level in the areas of: •Aboriginal health worker •Alcohol and other drugs workers •Allied health (excluding pharmacy) •Dentistry/oral health •Health service management •Health promotion •Medicine •Mental health •Midwifery •Nursing The Scheme will open on the 27 June 2009 http://www.rcna.org.au/scholarships/puggy_hunter  RCNA Australian Government Scholarships The Nurse Scholarship Program: Rural and Remote Undergraduate Scheme provides funding for undergraduate students from rural and remote areas of Australia who are undertaking a Registered/Division 1 nursing degree. In 2008 there were 130 scholarships available under this scheme. Of these: •100 were designated for undergraduate study •10 scholarships were designated for Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicants •20 scholarships were designated for enrolled nurses studying towards their Registered/Division 1 nursing qualifications. Applications not yet open for 2010 The Aged Care Nursing Scholarship Scheme is an Australian Government initiative aimed at encouraging more people to enter aged care nursing, particularly in regional, rural and remote Australia. The Scheme provides financial assistance of up to $5,000 per semester, to a maximum of $30,000 per applicant, to assist in meeting costs incurred while studying undergraduate nursing. Scholarships will be available to students in any year of an undergraduate nursing degree. It is anticipated that applications will open by Saturday 4 July 2009 for study commencing or continuing in 2010. http://www.rcna.org.au/scholarships/government_scholarships  University of Wollongong Faculty of Informatics 2009 Enrichment Program If you are interested in Maths, Information Systems and Technology, Computing OR Engineering then this Program is for you! The Faculty of Informatics' 2009 Enrichment Program provides all students with an interest in either Mathematics, Information Systems and Technology, Computing or Engineering an opportunity to gain further insight and practical experience through workshops and lectures at the University of Wollongong main campus. http://www.informatics.uow.edu.au/students/prospective/enrichment_program/  The 4th Ultimo Science Festival bursts into life from 21-30 August 2009 with day and night events. There is something for everyone – family fun, talks, exhibitions and forums, plus a school activity program. It's not just for geeks, scientists and students… it's for EVERYBODY! The Ultimo Science Festival offers a huge range of things to hear, see and do during National Science Week. The Festival is held along Harris St in Ultimo, five minutes’ walk from Sydney's Central Railway. http://www.ultimosciencefestival.com/  The Hotel School Sydney is a unique partnership between Southern Cross University and Mulpha Australia’s hotel portfolio - Hayman, InterContinental Sydney, Hyatt RegencySanctuary Cove and Hilton Melbourne Airport - plus Sanctuary Cove and Bimbadgen Estate Wines. Paid work opportunities are an attractive feature of the program, as is its proximity to the five star InterContinental Sydney (adjacent). The school is positioned in the heart of the CBD, with the Harbour, Sydney Opera House and Botanical Gardens on its doorstep. At inception in 1989, The Hotel School Sydney first operated as an integral part of InterContinental Sydney, but now, due to growth and demand, has close working relationships with many leading tourism organisations in Australia and around the world. The program is focused on hotel operational skills, management practice in the tourism and hospitality industry and the skills needed for continued learning in a changing global business environment. The Hotel School Sydney is renowned for: Providing paid work opportunities integrated with university level education Providing high potential graduates for employment Teaching and learning excellence Academic rigour Strong industry links Graduate success We develop dedicated professionals with university qualifications that are recognised and highly regarded internationally. The growth of tourism and our association with major hotel companies are all leading to exciting career opportunities in hotel, tourism and services management. This is demonstrated by the continued success of our graduates. http://hotelschool.scu.edu.au  Mid Year STAT & UMAT Reminder The Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) can be taken later in the year, but can also be taken on 20 June. The closing date for applications for mid year STAT is Friday 12 June 2009. STAT can be considered for entry to some universities, and is compulsory for Pharmacy at The University of Sydney. UMAT applications close on Friday 5 June. If you are considering applying to study Medicine, Pharmacy, Dentistry, some Physio courses, Optometry you should take this test. More information at www.uac.edu.au  Academy of Interactive Entertainment GameFace – the video game design competition. Grab your camera and make a video telling the world about your wicked game idea. http://www.aie.edu.au/gameface/ AIE National Open Day Date 15 August Time 10am - 4pm Location Melbourne, Canberra and Sydney Campuses • Melbourne Information Evening: Monday 15th June 5pm - 6:30pm • Sydney Open Day: Saturday 20th June 10am - 4pm • Canberra Information Evening Wednesday 17th June 4:30pm - 7pm www.aie.edu.au  NASA astronaut to lecture at Sydney University's Seymour Theatre on Wednesday 3 June Dr Greg Chamitoff, a NASA astronaut and former University of Sydney lecturer, will be presenting the Dean's Lecture for Faculty of Engineering and IT entitled "Living and Working on the International Space Station", at the University's Seymour Theatre on Wednesday 3 June. http://www.usyd.edu.au/news/84.html?newsstoryid=3459  Australian Apprenticeships Training Canberra Information Session The information session will demonstrate the use of the Australian Apprenticeships Training Information (www.aatinfo.com.au) and Australian Apprenticeships Job Pathways (www.aajobpathways.com.au) websites. Canberra Information Session When: 10.30 am - 11.30 am, Wednesday, 17th June, 2009 Where: Venue to be advised To book a place at this session you can contact us on 1800 338 022 or visit our website (www.aatinfo.com.au), go to the ‘What’s New and FAQs’ menu item and download, complete and fax back a booking form. University of Sydney HSC Enrichment Program Our year 12 HSC courses complement your school-based study, reinforcing key concepts, extending understanding and refining skills. 13 - 17 July and 20 - 24 July 2009 http://www.cce.usyd.edu.au/cce/subjectcategory.do?id=000244&subject=000410  Pilot Aptitude Training Systems (PATS)
NEW ONLINE SERVICEWe have just released a new online test prep service that allows people to thoroughly prepare for their aptitude tests online.  The latest edition of School Parents from the NSW Department of Education & Training contains an article: http://www.schools.nsw.edu.au/news/ezine/yr2009/issue03/index.php Year 10 - Choosing HSC courses UAC has recently received several requests from Careers Advisers to present UAC/UAI/subject choice information to Year 10 students. In response to these requests, a PowerPoint presentation has been developed in consultation with Emeritus Professor George Cooney. http://www.uac.edu.au/schoolink/  Funded Pre Employment Training  Australian Youth Aerospace Forum The Australian Youth Aerospace Forum (AYAF) is a five-day interactive forum open to year 12 and year 11 students from all over Australia who are interested in a career in the Australian Aerospace Industry. It is a continuation of the Queensland Youth Aerospace Forum (QYAF) which has been enjoyed by hundreds of students over the past ten years. The forum will highlight aerospace engineering or avionics options for university and higher education and the employment possibilities in the industry after graduation. AYAF is run by a team of young aerospace and avionics enthusiasts, many of whom are students studying related courses at university. AYAF will provide an invaluable opportunity for you to share their experiences of the industry and get advice on university life. Attendees will also visit two of Australia’s top aerospace engineering and avionics universities; the University of Queensland and the Queensland University of Technology. Attendees will hear from lecturers, industry specialists and current engineering, aerospace avionics and science students about pathways into the aerospace industry, including new technologies and research projects. A hands-on approach to experiencing the excitement of aerospace is fostered through group projects. The forum runs from 6–10 July 2009 with accommodation on campus at the University of Queensland, Brisbane for only $150. To apply download the application form from the documents section and submitt by 1st June 2009 There are still positions available, please email us ASAP if you wish to attend. www.ayaf.com.au | Term 2, Week 11, 6 - 12 July 2009 | Term 2, Week 10, 29 June - 5 July 2009 | Term 2, Week 9, 22 - 28 June 2009 | Term 2, Week 8, 15 - 21 June 2009 | Term 2, Week 7, 8 - 14 June 2009 | Term 2, Week 6, 1 - 7 June 2009 | Term 2, Week 5, 25 - 31 May 2009 | Term 2, Week 4, 18 - 24 May 2009 | Term 2, Week 3, 11 - 17 May 2009 | Term 2, Week 2, 4 - 10 May 2009 | Term 2, Week 1, 27 April - 3 May 2009 | Easter Holiday 13 - 26 April 2009 | Term 1, Week 11, 6 - 12 April 2009 | Term 1, Week 10, 30 March - 5 April 2009 | Term 1, Week 9, 23 - 29 March 2009 | Term 1, Week 8, 16 - 22 March 2009 | Term 1, Week 7, 9 - 15 March 2009 | Term 1, Week 6, 2 - 8 March 2009 | Term 1, Week 5, 23 February - 1 March 2009 | | Term 4, Week 9, 14 - 20 December 2009 | Term 4, Week 8, 7 - 13 December 2009 | Term 4, Week 7, 30 November - 6 December 2009 | Term 4, Week 6, 23 - 29 November 2009 | Term 4, Week 5, 16 - 22 November 2009 | Term 4, Week 4, 9 - 15 November 2009 | Term 4, Week 3, 2 - 8 November 2009 | Term 4, Week 2, 26 October - 1 November 2009 | Term 4, Week 1, 19 - 25 October 2009 | Spring Holiday 2009 | Term 3, Week 10, 28 September - 4 October 2009 | Term 3, Week 9, 21 - 27 September 2009 | Term 3, Week 8, 14 - 20 September 2009 | Term 3, Week 7, 7 - 13 September 2009 | Term 3, Week 6, 31 August - 6 September 2009 | Term 3, Week 5, 24 - 30 August 2009 | Term 3, Week 4, 17 - 23 August 2009 | Term 3, Week 3, 10 - 16 August 2009 | Term 3, Week 2, 3 - 9 August 2009 | Term 3, Week 1, 27 July - 2 August 2009 | Winter Holiday, 13 - 26 July 2009 | Semester 1 2009 | | High Schools Home | What's New 2010 | What's New 2009 | EventsCalendar 2010 | NewsEventsSchools | | Return Home | NEWS/EVENTS/SCHOOLS | Post School | Course Search | Explore Careers | Careers Advice | Careers Advisers | Links | Contact Us | |
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