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Term 3, Week 6, 31 August - 6 September 2009

Delta Electricity Apprenticeships

Delta is offering apprenticeships commencing in January 2010 at Wallerawang in Electrical Fitting & Mechanical Fitting.

Closing date 9 September.

http://www.cwga.com.au

Registration Day 5 September
Lithgow Valley Shopping Plaza
9 am - 12 noon
or call Central West Group Apprentices on 0263531627

Many apprenticeships for 2010 are closing now.
Check your local news, job search web sites (http://www.mhscareers.com/JobSearch.html) and Group Training Companies (http://www.mhscareers.com/GroupTrainingCompanies.html). DON'T WAIT UNTIL THE END OF THE YEAR!

The 60 Second Science Challenge - Australian Science Video Competition
Students in all Australian schools are invited to conduct an experiment or test a scientific theory, film it, edit it down to 60 seconds and submit it into the 2009 Science Video Competition. $8000 in PRIZES!

Register by September 30

http://www.60secondscience.net/

Kenvale College Information Morning

Enjoy some chocolate tasting (complimentary) and learn about the wonders of chocolate.

This event is primarily for potential students and their parents, but anyone who is interested in knowing more about the Kenvale program is welcome.

Find out about the Kenvale program - with a chocolate tasting session thrown in for fun! - Followed by an explanation of Kenvale's Event Management and Hospitality courses, and College tours.

When: Saturday, September 26, 10am to 11am

Where: Kenvale College, Hospitality & Event Management, 38 High Street, Randwick 2031.

RSVP required to Bernie McFarlane at mcfarlaneb@kenvale.edu.au

www.kenvale.edu.au

Reminder.
Kenvale's Open Day is this Saturday, 5 September, 10am - Noon
Interviews are also conducted in the afternoon for those interested.
RSVPs required.

Autostart automotive pre-apprenticeship programs
FREE programs in various TAFE colleges in the Greater Sydney area.

Many courses starting 16 or 18 November with a view to starting an apprenticeship in January 2010.

Phone: (02) 9891 6900
Fax: (02) 9687 3069
Web: www.autostart.com.au

Australian Apprenticeships Training Information Service Information Sessions

Bega Thursday, 10th September 2009
Batemans Bay Tuesday, 15th September 2009

The Australian Apprenticeships Training Information www.aatinfo.com.au and Australian Apprenticeships Job Pathways www.aajobpathways.com.au websites are consistently regarded as two of the most valuable resources in the Australian Apprenticeships field.

The information sessions aim to introduce these websites to people who are new to the communication and implementation of Australian Apprenticeships. However, people with experience in using the sites are also encouraged to attend to refresh and increase their knowledge.

Bega, NSW General Information Session
When: 10:00am – 11:00am, Thursday 10th September, 2009
Where: Room 2, Bega RSL
158 Auckland Street
Bega, NSW, 2550

Bateman’s Bay, NSW General Information Session
When: 10:00am – 11:00am, Tuesday 15th September, 2009
Where: Batemans Bay Soldiers Club
6 Beach Road
Batemans Bay NSW 2536

Book:
fax (03) 9326 5585
email contact@aatinfo.com.au
tel 1800 338 022.

http://www.aatinfo.com.au/_OTHER/INFO%20SESSIONS/INFOSESSIONS2009.pdf

YOUNG ENTREPRENEURS STEPPING UP PROGRAM
New program begins 23 September 09.

Participants must be 18 years and have been operating their business for at least 8 – 12 months.

The Frank Team has combined systems development and marketing in their Young Entrepreneurs Stepping Up Program specifically to help you as the young entrepreneur get through this phase of your businesses growth.

www.youngentrepreneurs.net.au

Sydney Film School
Sydney Film School Open Day - 21 November 2009

82 Cope St, Waterloo NSW 2017
PO Box 602, Alexandria NSW 2015
Tel: 9698 2244
(9am-5pm Mondays-Fridays)
Fax: 9698 2246

www.sydneyfilmschool.com

Sydney Children's Festival 5-17 October 2009

Join the Sydney Children's Festival Choir and perform at the Opening Party!
We are looking for kids, and their adult friends, who want to come to a few rehearsals, and then get the once in a life time opportunity to sing on a professional stage at the Opening Party of the Festival. Everyone from beginners to advanced choral performers are welcome. For more info: http://www.sydneychildrensfestival.com/?page=Festival_Choir

Workshops galore!
Every day there will be workshop for everyone, whether you are into art or drama, circus or cooking... You'll never run out of things to do! What will be your favourite? Physical Theatre with Legs on the Wall? Cartoon character design or jewellery making? Film-making, or DJ-ing? Check out all the workshops here: http://www.sydneychildrensfestival.com/index.php?page=workshops_new
All workshops have limited places available.

So many Free events!
Your family can come to the Festival for a whole day without having to spend a cent! Not only is entry free, you can get involved in a huge amount of free events like: The Living Library, Erth's brand-new world premiere Amazing Room, Circa's Roll Up Circus Room, daily Gardening Workshops, the giant kaleidoscope The Real Thing and plenty more. See the Free page for all the free events: http://www.sydneychildrensfestival.com/index.php?page=free_new

www.sydneychildrensfestival.com

UWS - New internship program to enhance employment prospects of Aboriginal students
The New South Wales Aboriginal Land Council Aboriginal Student Internship Program will see Aboriginal students from the University of Western Sydney work within NSWALC for up to six months in a bid to boost their chances of successful long-term employment in relevant professions.

In announcing the initiative, NSWALC's Chairperson, Bev Manton, and the University of Western Sydney's Director of Indigenous Employment and Engagement, Ms Melissa Williams, highlighted the rewards for both organisations in assisting Aboriginal students to gain access to appropriate education and training and sustainable employment.

"Within NSWALC, students will gain valuable on-the-job training and skills in a variety of disciplines relating to Aboriginal rights such as policy and research, land management, social services and self-determination," says Ms Manton.

"We hope to also raise awareness amongst Aboriginal students about NSWALC and the NSW Land Council network, and encourage them to consider working within the Land Council system once they graduate.

Although initially being run as a pilot for final year students from the University of Western Sydney, the program will be evaluated with a view to expanding it in future years.

Ms Manton says the Program will engage up to 4 Aboriginal students this year and will build on another education initiatives established by NSWALC over the last two years.

http://pubapps.uws.edu.au/news/index.php?act=view&story_id=2522

UNSW - THE ROBERTSON SCHOLARS PROGRAM
The Robertson Scholars Program was established by Julian and Josie Robertson of New York in 2000, and provides opportunities for students to study at Duke University and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in the USA and to enjoy the benefits of both institutions. During the second semester of their second year, Robertson Scholars enrolled at Duke will be able to live and learn at UNC-Chapel Hill, and UNC-Chapel Hill Robertson Scholars to live and learn at Duke.

Julian and Josie Robertson have generously offered two places to talented Australian undergraduate students each year.

The Program valued at up to $50,000 per annum provides full tuition, room and board and a living stipend. In addition, support is provided for three summers of service, research and travel, as well as a laptop computer.

APPLICATIONS CLOSE 30 NOVEMBER 2009

http://www.scholarships.unsw.edu.au/robertson

Changes to Youth Allowance
The Minister for Education, Julia Gillard, has announced that students who completed Year 12 in 2008, have taken a gap year in 2009 and must move more than 90 minutes from home to attend university in 2010 to undertake their chosen course will be entitled to claim independent status for Youth Allowance under the existing system until 30 June 2010.

http://www.deewr.gov.au/HigherEducation/Programs/YouthAllowance/Pages/default.aspx

University of Sydney Aspiring Business Leaders Program
Wednesday 7th October, 2009

We have designed an interactive day in the Faculty of Economics and Business for outstanding year 11 students to be given an opportunity to experience the Faculty and University life.

Come and spend the day with our professors learning about Marketing, Management and International Business!

►Explore the Campus
►Introduction to marketing and strategic management
►Solve business problems in a real case study
►Gain perspective on issues faced by business in a global context
►BBQ lunch in the courtyard, meet and talk to our current students over lunch
►Work with your team to solve a case and present your solution

Application closing date: 11th September 2009

RSVP and Enquiries: rsvp-abl@econ.usyd.edu.au

tel: 02 9114 1197
fax: 02 9114 1140

http://www.econ.usyd.edu.au/futurestudents/aspire/aspiring_business_leaders_program

Australian Government Department of Finance and Deregulation - 2010 Career Starters' Program
The Department of Finance and Deregulation (Finance) is looking for talented people who have recently completed (within the last 24 months), or are currently completing their year 12 certificate to participate in the Finance Career Starters’ Program.

As a Career Starter you will be provided with learning and development opportunities throughout the year, which will be a mix of formal training programs and in-house information sessions. The Program aims to ensure that Career Starters can acquire a strong set of practical, work-based skills while also providing you with a challenging work environment in which to apply those skills.

Successful candidates will be engaged at the APS 1 level earning $38,600 per annum. The positions are based in Canberra, and successful interstate candidates will be responsible for their own travel, accommodation and associated costs.

Applications will close on Sunday, 6 September 2008.

http://www.finance.gov.au/about-the-department/working-at-finance/recruitment/career-starters/index.html

Bond University Medicine (MBBS) Information Sessions

Headed by one of the world’s leading authorities in evidence based medicine, Bond’s Bachelor of Medicine Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) program is distinguished by its strong educational focus on problem-based learning.

With Bond’s three-semesters-per-year timetable and intensive clinical training periods, the 15-semester degree is completed in just 4 years and 8 months, with graduates then eligible to apply for hospital internships or undergo further training in any of the Australasian specialty colleges.

The MBBS program is accredited by the Australian Medical Council and is open to school-leavers, undergraduate and postgraduate applicants.

Applications for the May 2010 intake are now open!

To learn more about the program including the application procedure for the May 2010 intake please join us at one of our MBBS Information Sessions:

Wednesday, September 2 2009 Level 5, Symantec House, 207 Kent Street, Sydney
6:30-8:00pm. Arrivals from 6:00pm
Tuesday, September 8 2009 Royal Australasian College of Surgeons, 250 - 290 Spring Street, East Melbourne
6:30-8:00pm. Arrivals from 6:00pm
Monday, November 16 2009 The Princeton Room, Level 3, University Centre, Bond University, Gold Coast
6:30 - 8:00pm. Arrivals from 6:00pm

Kara O’Dwyer, Marketing Manager (Acting)
Faculty of Health Sciences and Medicine
Phone: (07) 5595 1119
E-mail: kodwyer@bond.edu.au

4th - 10th JANUARY 2010 at THE UNIVERSITY OF NEW SOUTH WALES, KENSINGTON JOHN NILAND SCIENTIA BUILDING

The Australian Screen Tests is a world-class event known to industry professionals as the biggest "go-see" on the Australian Film Industry calendar. The Australian Screen Tests gives casting professionals from around the world the opportunity to source both established and new Australian talent in one place at one time. It is not a pageant or talent show. It is a series of auditions for casting directors and agents to see Australian actors of all ages.
Free seminars for entrants and day pass holders will be held during the course of The Australian Screen Tests.
Small group workshops will be held before The Australian Screen Tests by several top industry professionals.

http://www.australianscreentests.com.au

FOGS Indigenous Employment and Career Expos
The 2009 FOGS Indigenous Employment and Careers Expos, presented by the Australian Government are set to provide Indigenous job seekers and school leavers throughout Queensland with the opportunity to connect with a selection of Queensland’s most prominent employers, education and training providers, together with a host of former State of Origin heroes, in one place for one day.

Brisbane, Suncorp Stadium - Wednesday 7 October 2009
9am – 3pm
FREE Entry
More information - phone FOGS (07) 3331 5175 or email: admin@fogs.com.au

http://www.fogs.com.au/indigenous-employment-and-career-expos

Department of Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy Year 12 graduate program
Are you energetic, a good communicator, outgoing, ready for a challenge and keen to learn? We want you!

In our Year 12 Graduate Program you can develop real work skills and earn good money starting from $38,000, while also having fun and meeting new people.

Applications for the 2010 Graduate Program are open until 20 September 2009.

Please note: the program is not for people with university qualifications, as we have a separate graduate intake for these applicants.
The Year 12 Graduate Program is for people who will complete Year 12 in 2009.

All Year 12 graduate positions will be located in Canberra.

About the program
The key to the Year 12 Graduate Program is variety.

The program, commencing in February 2010, includes extensive learning and development opportunities such as:
•an orientation program
•a comprehensive training schedule
•allocation of a mentor and a buddy (a Year 12 graduate from the previous year)
•ongoing support from the HR team and program/home division sponsor
•regular team meetings to discuss progress and exchange information.

For further information or specific enquiries contact:
The Graduate Coordinators
Tel: 02 6271 7020
http://www.dbcde.gov.au/employment/entry_level_graduate_programs/year_12_graduate_program

Julius Media Open Days & Scholarships
OPEN DAY and CAREER TALK

Bookings essential as seats are limited. Call 9638 5955 or email reception@juliusmedia.com

Open Days: 19 September & 14 November at 1pm

MIDWEEK TOURS

Come and see the college, and decide if this is your future.

Bookings essential, call Monique on +61 2 9638 5955 or email reception@juliusmedia.com

SCHOLARSHIPS

We currently have 7 scholarships students on campus for our 2009 intake year. Scholarship students offer an invaluable contribution to our college which is why we’re opening up scholarship applications for the 2010 intake year.

In 2010 we are conducting the scholarship program through schools – accepting one nomination from each school.

Courses offered:
Advanced Diploma of Live Production, Theatre and Events (Technical Production)
Advanced Diploma of Venues and Events

Scholarship applicants must have served their school or community in a meaningful way. They must have exceptional merit, commitment, and be unable to pay to attend our college.

Applications close 25 September 2009. Sorry, no late applications will be accepted.

See your careers advisor, or your entertainment, music, or drama teacher for more information. If they have not received a scholarship package from Julius Events College, let us know and we will forward one to them.

www.juliusmedia.com

EF High School Year
An EF High School Year is an exchange experience abroad for students between 14 and 18 years old. You will live with a host family and go to a local high school in the country of your choice. With EF, you can travel to the US, Canada, Great Britain, Ireland, France, Germany, Costa Rica, Japan and China. You can decide if you want to stay for a school year, semester, 2 or 3 months.

Information Meetings throughout the year.

Next meetings:
12/9/2009 Newcastle.10:30 - 12:30, Newcastle City Library, Laman St, Newcastle
12/9/2009 Brisbane.10.00 - 11.30 EF Language School, 164 Melbourne St, South Brisbane
12/9/2009 Sydney.13:00 - 14:30 EF Language School, 5-7 Young St, Circular Quay

www.ef-australia.com.au

JMC Academy's upcoming open days
The JMC Academy offers courses in Digital Television Production, Digital Media and 3D Animation, Audio Engineering and Sound Production, Popular Music and Performance, and Entertainment Business Management.

Brisbane: 05 September. Sessions at 10:30am and 1:30pm
Sydney: 19 September. Sessions at 10:30am and 1:30pm

Two sessions are available 10:30am and 1:30pm. Registration required.

www.jmcacademy.edu.au

University of Newcastle Chemical Engineering Open Night
3 September 09
Chemical engineering is at the forefront of efforts to address the most significant issues facing the international community in the 21st Century, the provision of potable water, overcoming greenhouse gas emissions and the establishment of clean energy sources.

Chemical engineering is concerned with the processing of gases, liquids and solids for the purpose of producing everyday products from toothpaste to steel, while also applying their skills to solve environmental problems.

Come along to the Chemical Engineering Open Night on Thursday 3 September 2009 from 6pm in EB Building Block, EB meeting room. Please call 49216920 to register.

http://www.newcastle.edu.au/what-can-i-study/news-and-events/aug09/what-is-chemical-engineering.html

Macquarie University Actuarial Studies Information session on open day
http://www.acst.mq.edu.au/news_and_events/featured_news/rsvp_to_the_info_night

New University Courses

These courses are new since the publication of the UAC 2010 Guide.

University of Canberra
367033 B Education/B Social Science
367024 B Social Science in Justice Studies/B Forensic Science

University of New England
395699 B Laws

University of Newcastle
481040 B Teaching (Primary)/B Arts
481041 B Teaching (Primary)/B Arts
481042 B Teaching (Primary)/B Arts
481045 B Teaching (Primary)/B Early Childhood Studies
481046 B Teaching (Primary)/B Early Childhood Studies
481050 B Teaching (Secondary)/B Arts
481051 B Teaching (Secondary)/B Arts
481055 B Teaching (Secondary)/B Fine Art
481060 B Teaching (Secondary)/B Health & Physical Education
481065 B Teaching (Secondary)/B Mathematics
481070 B Teaching (Secondary)/B Science
489980 Diploma in Languages
424005 B Commerce/B Sc (Advanced Mathematics)

University of New South Wales
429004 B Science (International)
429006 B Medicinal Chemistry
424000 B Commerce/B Information Systems

Southern Cross University
333301 Associate Degree in Creative Writing

http://www.uac.edu.au/undergraduate/courses/updates/new.shtml

Aged Care Scholarship Scheme
Application period has been extended until 11 September 2009

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.

The scholarships are only available for courses leading to a qualification to practice as a Registered/Division 1 nurse. Up to 10 of these scholarships are designated for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants.

http://www.rcna.org.au/scholarships/ac_undergraduate

The Railway Technical Society of Australasia Video Competition
Make a video… a documentary, musical, action film, horror movie, drama, reality show, comedy, or adventure - whatever, you decide!
Just ensure it’s:
•About Railway; •Maximum 180 seconds long; •Suitable for all audiences; and
•Get it to us by midnight on Sunday, 11 October, 2009!

The competition is open to all students in engineering, computer science and information technology under the age of 35; as well as high school students in year 10-12 throughout NSW.

http://rtsa.com.au/2009/08/rtsatube-video-competition/

National Art School Open Day
Come onto our historic campus and see for yourself what the National Art School has to offer students who wish to extend their practice in the visual arts.

WHEN: Wednesday, 23 September 10am-4pm
WHERE: National Art School, Cnr. Forbes & Burton Streets, Darlinghurst 2010

Hear artist talks, information sessions, take tours of the studios and visit our National Art School Gallery (The 58th Blake Prize will be on exhibition).

tel: 9339 8744
fax: 9339 8740
email: nas@det.nsw.edu.au
web: www.nas.edu.au

Learning on the job with an RTA traineeship
Want to earn while you learn?

A traineeship combines work and training with successful trainees gaining a nationally recognised Certificate III qualification.

The RTA is recruiting for traineeships commencing in January 2010 across a number of locations.

Certificate III in Government (2 yrs) & Certificate III in Business (1 yr)

Sydney – Granville, Parramatta, North Sydney, Yennora
Hunter – Newcastle
Northern NSW – Grafton, Glen Innes, Port Macquarie
Regional – Wollongong, Parkes, Wagga, Broken Hill

You must be completing Year 12 or hold the Higher School Certificate or equivalent

If you require any more information before applying, please call 1300 177 599

http://www.skillsroad.com.au/rta

Horticulture Industry - Full day industry tour, Canberra
Year 9, 10, 11's

Grow an exciting career in Horticulture, including turf, landscape, nursery, parks and gardens, and arboriculture!

Have you ever wanted to work on a golf course at a five star hotel in Dubai, in the Prime Minister's backyard, or get special access to the play grounds of Australia's best sportspeople?

The Horticulture Industry has a lot to offer, and now all Year 10, 11, and 12 students have the opportunity to get involved, with a full day industry tour. The tour will showcase the breadth of industry and career opportunities including Australian School Based Apprenticeships (ASBA's) and full-time training.

Friday, 18 September 2009
Starts: 8am @ Bruce Stadium
Finishes: 5:30pm @ Canberra Royal Golf Club

Visit:
Government House
Bruce Stadium
Yarralumla Nursery
Royal Canberra Golf Club

FREE

Students are responsible for organising their own transport to Bruce Stadium in the morning and home from the Royal Canberra Golf Club in the evening.

Parents are encouraged to arrive at the Golf Club at 5pm to hear about the job and training opportunities available to their child.

Staff from the Student to Industry Program will be supervising the trip, however, students will need to arrange permission to be released from school for the day.

If you are a school student considering a career in horticulture, then don't miss out on this great opportunity.

Bookings essential
T. 02 6250 8465
www.sip.net.au

The Indigenous Australian Engineering Summer School (IAESS) is an annual event, established 13 years ago by Engineering Aid (a non-profit organisation). It will be held from 17 - 24 January 2010 for 20 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students, male and female, entering Years 11 and 12 in 2010.

It is a five-day live-in Summer School, featuring a combination of activities that will give you a taste of engineering as a university course and career.

Students selected to participate in the program will stay at one of the UNSW Residential Colleges. Participants are supervised at all times by staff from the Faculty of Engineering and Nura Gili Indigenous Programs, UNSW and Indigenous peer-mentors.

The Summer School is fully sponsored by a range of Sponsors and Donors including engineering companies, Government Departments and private donors.

Travel costs to and from Sydney, as well as accommodation and Summer School fees are provided without charge to the participants. Your only financial need will be for pocket money when travelling and during your stay in Sydney.

Applications close on Monday 9 November 2009

http://www.eng.unsw.edu.au/iaess

APM Scholarships - Application Closing Date Extended!
APM are happy to announce that they have extended the closing date of the APM Scholarship Competition for 2010.

The closing date is now Wednesday 30 September 2009.

For the latest information and to download application forms, simply visit: http://www.apm.edu.au/latest-news/

APM COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS ON OFFER FOR 2010

• 1 x full-fee APM Degree scholarship, valued at $37,200; and
• 2 x half-fee APM Advanced Diploma scholarships, valued at $7,200 each.

The scholarships will be awarded to those who have demonstrated a keen and active interest in establishing a career in the worlds of business, marketing, public relations, event management, journalism or advertising.

All Bachelor scholarship applicants must be completing their HSC (or equivalent) in 2009.
Once the scholarship finalists are chosen, the final stage will be based on an interview.

Finalists will be selected and notified by Friday 16th October 2009.

PS. Don’t forget APM’S OPEN DAY on next Saturday 5 September.
For more info visit: http://www.apm.edu.au/openday!

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