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	AIQS Essay Competition Win $2,000 for an essay on designing a new neighbourhood which is energy efficient and environmentally friendly. Your entry should be submitted by email and can contain photos or illustrations and be about 2000 words. It must be your own original work and your teacher or principal must sign your entry to that effect. The competition is open to secondary years 10, 11 and 12. The subject is as follows: "You are a Quantity Surveyor, who has been asked to write a proposal to design a new suburb or town or upgrade an old one. Ensure that your plan will help create a neighbourhood that is energy efficient and environmentally friendly." Your essay should include: - the overall energy savings in your plan, - how to attract people to live there, - the reasons why investors would want to invest in the project and - the need to convince the State Minister for Planning to support the project costs Entries close 1 September 2010 and should be sent to education@aiqs.com.au Download pdf http://www.aiqs.com.au/site.php?id=242 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. Sydney: 7.30pm on Wednesdays 11th August, 8th September, and 20th October at Medina Grand Sydney, Cnr Kent and Bathurst Sts Canberra: 7.30pm Thursday 5th August at Canberra Novotel, 65 Northbourne Ave, Canberra. Or LIVE Online 7.00pm Thursday 9th September. You will need to register for this at http://studentexchange.org.au/info-evenings/live_online_sessions.htm To find out more about the opportunities available visit http://studentexchange.org.au/ Make Your Mark T-shirt design competition Make Your Mark is an online t-shirt design competition that gives high school students from Australia and New Zealand (14-18 years) the chance to win up to 35% off the price of an overseas student exchange trip or a laptop. Closing date for entries is 27th August For all the details visit http://www.makeyourmark.org.au/ Service Skills Careers Website To ensure you make an informed decision on which career is right for you, you need as much information as possible and you need to know the good and the bad about every option. There are lots of people and resources out there to help you, so what makes this website different? It’s specifically designed to be the most comprehensive site available on careers in the service industries. Above all, it’s an honest, straightforward look at opportunities and careers in an industry which some predict will dominate the future workforce of Australia: these jobs can’t be replaced by software or moved overseas. 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 The Science Experience The Science Experience is a fun three days of science activities for Year 9 and 10 students. The program takes place in over thirty-five universities and tertiary institutions, within many different laboratories and lecture theatres. Participants perform experiments in the laboratories, meet and hear senior lecturers in the lecture theatres, attend site visits and walk around and experience what it is like to be on the campus of a university or tertiary institution. The program also provides information about further studies in science, technology and engineering. It highlights the wide range of careers that allow students to pursue their interest and abilities in the sciences. Any Year 9 and 10 student is welcome to attend any one of the programs listed on the Where and When page http://www.scienceexperience.com.au/when Cost : $110 registration fee. Visit the site: http://www.scienceexperience.com.au/ to download the brochure or apply online Qantas Spirit of Youth Awards Closing Soon The Qantas Spirit of Youth Awards (SOYA) are Australia’s leading awards for emerging artists, designers, musicians, filmmakers and photographers. Now there’s just one week left to take advantage of this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Australians aged 30 and under are invited to submit their work for a chance to win $5000 in cash and $5000 in Qantas flights, as well as a mentorship with icons of the creative world, across the seven SOYA categories: MARC NEWSON (Design) NICKY and SIMONE ZIMMERMANN (Fashion) JAN CHAPMAN (Film) TONY MOTT (Photography) LEE GROVES (Music) ELIZABETH ANN MACGREGOR (Visual Arts) DEANNE CHEUK (Visual Communication) Entries must close midnight, Monday August 9, so fill in the simple registration form, attach three images, and you’re in the running! For more details and to enter, visit http://www.soya.com.au/ Opportunities at NICA The National Institute of Circus Arts (NICA) is Australia's Centre of Excellence in contemporary circus. NICA is a national not-for-profit organisation. Funded primarily by the Australian Government through the Department of the Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts. NICA is auspiced by Swinburne University of Technology in Melbourne. As the only training institution of its kind in Australia, NICA provides professional training through a three year Bachelor of Circus Arts, preparing students from across Australia and the world for exciting careers in all facets of the circus industry. Competition for one of 24 places in the first year of the degree program is fierce and auditions are conducted in each state at the end of the year. Applications for the Bachelor of Circus Arts commencing in 2011 close on Friday 3 September 2010. http://www.nica.com.au/bachelor_of_circus_arts TWO NEW EXCITING COURSES STARTED AT NICA IN 2010 In response to demand, NICA offers a Certificate III course for Year 11 students and another for post-secondary students. Download the pdf at http://www.nica.com.au/objectlibrary/1120?filename=NICA cert III_IV.pdf Contact Liz Louden for more information and to register your interest. 03 9214 6975 or info@nica.com.au NICA also offers short courses for children, teenagers and adults. Don't miss out on the ever-popular Spring holiday program from 27 September - 1 October: Circus Potion (7+ yrs): 9:30 - 12:30pm $230 Circus Teen: 1:00 - 4:00pm $230 Adults: 6:30 - 8:30pm $190 For beginners and intermediate of all ages, these fun-filled sessions include a selection of juggling, tumbling, mini-tramp, rope, acrobalance, static trapeze, aerial hoop, plate spinning, tissu, hula hoops, pyramids, unicycle, handstands, diabolo and tightwire. Deadline for enrolments is Friday 10 September. Don't miss out! Also, a Come and Try Day is being held on Saturday 2nd October Only $40 per session! Come and see what all the fuss is about. http://www.nica.com.au/holiday_classes Free Music Industry Seminar Since 2000 Indent has run over 100 workshops in locations all over NSW (from Broken Hill, to Muswellbrook, to Albury, Dubbo, Byron Bay, Bankstown – to name a few.) Indent provides a range of workshops and training sessions specifically designed to suit the needs of young event promoters, emerging artists and bands, Indent event teams, youth workers and youth organisations. Indent can just provide presenters and resources OR a complete service that includes everything from workshop facilitation, venue, equipment hire, and catering as well as resources for participants to take home. For workshop requests and information please contact Max Becker on 02 9699-9706 or email max@musicnsw.com Bootcamp for the Twisted in conjunction with Youth Underground. 4PM – 7PM Saturday SEPTEMBER 17, Liverpool PCYC, Cnr Cartwright & Maxwells Ave, Miller. FREE Music Industry Seminars, presented by Indent and supported by Liverpool PCYC, Full Volume Studios, Community 2168 and the Liverpool City Council. The NSW Government supports this project through a grant from the Area Assistance Scheme). There will be a keynote presentation given by a Music Industry Professional. Participants will then break away into separate workshops on the following discussion topics: Royalties and making money How to manage your band and communication Fundraising and grants Record deals and Indie record labels Speakers to be confirmed. Registration is ESSENTIAL: Ph: 02 9608 6999 or email max@musicnsw.com Radioactive Multicultural & Indigenous Youth Media Conference The National Ethnic and Multicultural Broadcasters’ Council (NEMBC) together with the Australian Indigenous Communications Association (AICA) and 1CMS, Canberra’s multicultural community radio station, invites you to attend the 2010 National Radioactive Multicultural and Indigenous Youth Media Conference in Canberra this month. Radioactive is a conference for young people from all backgrounds to engage in community media and become informed about media career pathways. Over two fun-filled days you will hear from industry professionals, learn media skills, explore what it means to be a media maker and get the chance to meet young people who currently broadcast. It’s a chance to get connected with community media outlets, find out about training and internship opportunities and learn from people in the media industry. Conference details: 10am-5pm Saturday AUGUST 14 – Sunday AUGUST 15 Theo Notaras Multicultural Centre- 2nd Floor, 180 London Circuit, Civic, Canberra This two-day event is affordable for everyone!!! $30 for registration. Radioactive is a space for young people to take part in workshops, information sessions and presentations. You don’t need any experience in the media, just come and see how you can get involved. Radioactive will get you connected and get your voice heard! For details visit http://www.nembc.org.au/projects/youth/radioactive.html Or just download the registration form: http://www.nembc.org.au/projects/youth/radioactive/Radioactive 2010 Registration Form.pdf Canberra Tertiary Open Day A collaboration between Canberra's five tertiary institutions (UC, ACU, CIT, ADFA and ANU) to annually host an open day at their corresponding campuses on one day. This allows school leavers, mature age students and graduates to gain all the course and campus information they need! Live music, art exhibitions, food and entertainment will make the 2010 Tertiary Open Day, on Saturday 28 August from 9am to 4pm, a fun day for all! http://www.tertiaryopenday.com/ UOW Year 12 Information Evenings Registrations are now being taken for the following Year 12 Information evenings: Campbelltown 24th August Cronulla 25th August Nowra 26th August Wollongong 31st August Register online at http://www.uow.edu.au/future/events/index.html Dancelife's Guide to Full-Time Dance Study Please find below link of DanceLife's Online Guide to Full Time Dance & Performing Arts Courses 2010. In this guide you will find a huge amount of information regarding dance and performing arts courses being offered throughout Australia for 2010. Whether you are about to complete your final year at high school or are thinking about options available for when you leave school, the guide will give you what you need to make that all important decision. Throughout the guide you will hear from dance professionals, dance course teachers and past students from a range of courses. This gives you the opportunity to understand further about the ins and the outs of what each course entails. There is nothing worse than unexpected surprises especially when you enrol for one thing and get another. In saying that, it's all about being open to new things. The Australian Entertainment Industry is blooming but competition is fierce as there is an abundance of talented performers out there. Versatility is the key for anyone that wants to be continually working in the industry. To download a copy: http://www.dancelife.com.au/directory/DanceLife-s-Online-Guide-To-Full-Time-2010.pdf Home Page: http://www.dancelife.com.au Apprentice Power Apprentice Power has provided training and employment solutions to the Sydney region for over 29 years. Apprentice Power specialise in connecting apprentices and trainees with Apprentice Hosts in a wide range of industries from landscaping to plumbing to electrical to carpentry and IT… just to name a few Phone: 1800 297 762 (Toll Free) Fax: 02 9831 3849 Email: info@apprenticepower.com.au To see a current list of vacancies, visit: http://apprenticepower.com.au/apprentices/jobs ACT Nursing & Health Expo Meet with Australia’s leading nursing and health organisations at the Royal College of Nursing, Australia Nursing and Health Expo in Canberra, ACT. This expo gives you the opportunity to find out about all your options in the world of nursing. If you are considering a career in nursing, don't miss this opportunity. Date: 8 August 2010. Location: National Convention Centre, Canberra Time: 10am - 3pm Cost: Entry by gold coin donation (optional) Website: http://www.rcna.org.au/development/act_expo Art Express and DesignTECH exhibitions HSC showcase exhibitions continue touring regionally with DesignTECH opening in Coffs Harbour, 4 August, and ARTEXPRESS opening in Griffith, 5 August. DesignTECH See more than 20 outstanding HSC major works from 2009 Design and Technology students. Venue: Bunker Cartoon Gallery, John Champion Way, Coffs Harbour Dates: 4 August – 14 August 2010 Hours: Mon - Sat 10am – 4pm Group bookings: 02 6651 7343 or email bunkergallery@bigpond.com View the gallery guide here: http://www.boardofstudies.nsw.edu.au/exhibitions/pdf_doc/designtech-2009-regional-guide.pdf ARTEXPRESS The exhibition showcases over 40 exemplary bodies of work created by HSC Visual Arts students in 2009. Venue: Griffith Regional Art Gallery, 167 – 185 Banna Avenue, Griffith Dates: 5 August – 5 September 2010 Hours: Wed – Fri, 10am – 5pm, Sat and Sun, 10am – 3pm Contact: 02 6962 5991 Gallery Guide: will be available on the ARTEXPRESS website shortly: http://www.artexpress.nsw.edu.au/catalogues.html DesignTECH also opens in Parkes 19 August, where it completes the 2010 tour. ARTEXPRESS will continue on to Taree, opening 15 October and completing its tour of NSW. For further information: http://news.boardofstudies.nsw.edu.au/index.cfm/2010/7/29/HSC-showcases-roll-into-Coffs-Harbour-and-Griffith Australian College of Applied Psychology (ACAP) - Open Day and Information Sesisons ACAP specialises in the area of Applied Psychology. This looks at how people interact with each other and with the community as a whole, what motivates people’s actions and how to deal with individuals in a community and/or professional setting. ACAP focuses on four key areas of applied psychology: * Counselling * Communication * People Management * Leadership ACAP has Information Evenings and Open Days which give you the opportunity to find out more about the College. * Information Evenings are held on a week night for an hour (usually starting at 6pm). The hour consists of a presentation that covers: the learning experience, benefits of studying at ACAP and professional and personal outcomes you can gain through studying at ACAP. You will also have a chance to speak to staff who will answer any of your questions. The next session will be held on Tuesday 10th August at 6pm. * Open Days are held over 4 hours on a Saturday and include presentations from staff and mini classes hosted by our educators. They will also give you the opportunity to talk to current students and ask them any questions you may have. Level 5, 11 York Street, Sydney NSW 2000 Tel: + 61 (0)2 9964 6300 Fax: + 61 (0)2 9964 6383 info@acap.edu.au For further information, contact the college or visit: http://www.acap.edu.au/News/index.html Interview with Michael Dockery on 'Education and happiness in the school-to-work transition' In this interview, Steve Davis talks with researcher Mike Dockery about his report on 'Education and happiness in the school-to-work transition'. Using data from the Longitudinal Surveys of Australian Youth (LSAY), this report examines the relationship between education and happiness. The report finds that undertaking vocational qualifications such as an apprenticeship has a positive impact on happiness both during the training period and after completion. For university graduates, however, happiness declines following completion of their study. For a link to the podcast, please visit: http://www.ncver.edu.au/publications/2276.html NCVER Research Forum: Fostering enterprise: The innovation and skills nexus What role does vocational education and training (VET) play in innovation? Can VET be a diffuser of knowledge, a catalyst for innovation? NCVER will host a national forum in Sydney on 9 November to debate current thinking on innovation and its relationship to skills, the training system and industry. For more information and to register: http://www.ncver.edu.au/newsevents/events.html A Breakfast Focusing on the Topic of "Building a Career in Business" Hosted by Professor Tyrone Carlin, Associate Dean (Undergraduate) Faculty of Economics and Business at University of Sydney, this is a wonderful opportunity for high school teachers, career advisers and principals to hear of some new developments in the faculty. This includes changes to the Bachelor of Commerce program for 2011 and will also introduce the Careers and Employer Relations Office (CEO) - one of the many valuable student support services offered to Sydney University students. You will also hear from Mr Stuart Osborne, Partner at Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu and from one of Sydney's outstanding undergraduate students. Date: 6 August 2010 Time: 8:00 am - 9:30am Location: The Refectory, Holme Building (A09) Science Road, The University of Sydney Cost: Free. RSVP essential. Please advise of any dietary requirements. Contact: Mrs Vanda Northwood Phone: 02 9114 1132 Email: business.rsvp@sydney.edu.au Web: http://www.usyd.edu.au/news/93.html?eventid=6309 Ultimo Science Festival Whether you’re a mad scientist or mad about science, or if you just have an interest in the amazing world around us, the Ultimo Science Festival is back to turn Harris Street into one big bang of fun from August 16 to 29. The fifth annual festival, held as part of National Science week, will yet again intrigue all ages with day and night events, school sessions, family and kids’ events, pub events and just some really cool stuff! It's not just for geeks, scientists and students (though they'll be there), it's for everybody! Ultimo Science Festival’s four partners, the Powerhouse Museum, the ABC, UTS Sydney and Ultimo TAFE, along with Ultimo Library, have created a dynamic and mostly free program for those who enjoy thinking outside of the square. Highlights of this year’s festival include: • Face Two Face – Merging 3D scanning technology and rapid prototyping, come and offer your face for scanning, then watch as a robot carves your likeness into a polystyrene wall. Powerhouse Museum, August 20-29. When you leave the Museum your image will remain, forming a wall of science lovers. • The Ultimo Big Night of Science – the ever-popular opening night event features talks with colourful identities, music and drinks at the Powerhouse Museum on August 20. Featuring Dr Barry Jones. The Ultimo Science Festival (August 16-29) is a National Science Week event. Visit www.ultimosciencefestival.com for the complete program or find the Facebook page at: www.facebook.com/ultimosciencefestival Women in Industry Showcase The manufacturing and automotive industries are male-dominated industries. In manufacturing 72% of employees are male. This is significantly different from the picture for all industries, where the figure is closer to 50:50. The exception is the textiles, clothing and footwear sector, which is female–dominated and where women make up 61% of the workforce. A ‘non-traditional’ trade can be defined as a trade where representation of women is less than 10% of the workers. In the manufacturing and automotive industries, the trades referred to include: * Fitting and machining * Boiler making * Blacksmithing * Engineering * Mechanical trades * Electrical/electronic trades * Fabrication trades * Aeroskills trades (including avionics and mechanical trade) * Wood turning * Cabinet making * Automotive mechanical technology * Automotive electrical technology The predicted skills shortages that are expected to be felt in manufacturing as the Australian economy recovers and the resources sector returns to full production open the way to new initiatives to recruit, train and retain women to overcome such shortages. Promoting careers within the manufacturing and automotive industries as "Careers of Choice" is one such workforce development initiative. Manufacturing Skills Australia has created a webpage offering a showcase of Women in Industry, including links and stories which may be of interest to students and careers advisers. http://www.mskills.com.au/Info.aspx?TAG=MSA.info.women.action.showcase Wodonga TAFE Open Day Wodonga TAFE's Open day will be held on Sunday 15 August 2010 from 10am-3pm. Entry is free and there will be activities and demonstrations throughout the campus. Visit the TAFE to receive course information or explore what the Wodonga TAFE campus facilities can offer you. Best of all, talk to the teachers about your future. For a comprehensive program including the times and locations of many course information sessions, please visit: http://www.wodongatafe.edu.au/open-day- Board of Studies Guides Available Studying for the NSW Higher School Certificate - An Information Booklet for Year 10 Students 2010 is now available online and copies for all Year 10 students have been delivered to schools. You can also access a copy here: http://www.boardofstudies.nsw.edu.au/schoolcertificate/pdf_doc/studying-hsc-10.pdf The booklet provides clear explanation of the HSC process and offers students advice on everything from HSC eligibility and courses through to assessment and results. Visit the Board of Studies website for more information about the School Certificate and how the HSC works. Board Of Studies: http://www.boardofstudies.nsw.edu.au Macquarie University Law Information evening The Dean of the Macquarie Law School, Professor Peter Radan, will be hosting an information evening for prospective law students, parents and careers advisers. Professor Radan and Macquarie University law academics will speak about how the Macquarie Law School degrees are structured and about what makes Macquarie's law programs different to other universities. There will be opportunities to meet current Macquarie University law students and ask questions of University staff about studying law at Macquarie University. Wednesday August 18, 2010 6:30pm – 8:00pm Refreshments will be provided. RSVP Essential: Register Online (link on the website below) by Monday 16 August 2010. Enquiries should be directed to events@mq.edu.au or Phone (02) 9850 4271. Confirmation of venue and parking will be provided after registration. http://www.futurestudent.mq.edu.au/events/2010/08/18/macquarie_law_school_information_evening.jsp Sustainability Fair The Sustainability Fair is designed to raise awareness about sustainability issues and engage students, staff and the wider community of Macquarie University. There will be guest speakers, sustainability stalls, tree planting workshops, delicious organic food, native Australian animals, live music, entertainment, competitions, prizes, interactive street performances and much more. With 2010 being the year of Education for Sustainability, there are numerous activities designed around the year 7, 8 and 9 curriculums with a full day of activities available for excursions. For further information, please contact: Belinda Bean , Sustainability Officer – Macquarie University (P): 9850 1003 (E): Belinda.Bean@mq.edu.au (W): www.mq.edu.au/sustainability/fair10 Australian Institute of Quantity Surveyors Scholarships The Australian Institute of Quantity Surveyors (AIQS) is offering a number of scholarships of $3,000 each for Year 12 students who qualify for entry into a Quantity Surveying, Construction Economics, Construction Management (Economics) or other appropriate course at an AIQS accredited university in Australia. The scholarship is $2,000.00 cash (there are no restrictions on its use). The scholarship also includes text books and manuals which are required reading for QS courses, valued at over $1000.00. Application Criteria To be eligible, you must meet the following criteria: • Be an Australian permanent resident; • Be enrolled in Year 12 in Australia; and • Achieved reasonable results in English and Maths units whilst in Year 11. How to Apply • Complete the AIQS Scholarship Application form (with certification by your School/College Principal); and • Complete a 500 word essay on the following topic: "Describe the role and services of the Quantity Surveyors (Project Cost Manager) and comment on the future of the QS profession" All applications should be received by 1 September this year and sent to: Education Officer Australian Institute of Quantity Surveyors PO Box 301 Deakin West ACT 2600 Conditions do apply to the acceptance of the scholarships. For more information please see the website http://www.aiqs.com.au/site.php?id=32 UNSW Aviation Open Day at Bankstown Airport Prospective UNSW flying students and family are invited to an Open Day to be held from 10:00am to 12:00 noon at the UNSW Flying Training Facility. A briefing will be made at 11:00am and light refreshments will be provided. Attendees will have the opportunity to inspect the facilities including a new fleet of Diamond aeroplanes and to chat with instructors. 18th September 2010 Building 570, Airport Avenue, Bankstown Airport. Phone: (02) 9385 6767 Email: aviation@unsw.edu.au For further information on UNSW's Aviation Programs, please visit http://www.aviation.unsw.edu.au Laing & Simmons Scholarships Closing Soon Three scholarships are available to students interested in a real estate career. For further information call 9229 6840 or email enquiries@laingsimmons.com.au Applications are now open and will close on August 31 2010. 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