Careers NSW

http://www.eocexpo.com.au

Education Expo 2010
A goldmine of financial incentives awaits the expo visitor. All you have to do is ask questions. For example, Country Energy has 75 scholarships to award this year.

If you are looking for a new school, talk to the principals and teachers at the expo and get a feeling for their school and if it would suit you.

If you need help with your academic work, find yourself a tutor or coaching college, or talk to the experts about study techniques and software programs.

Government agents such as the Board of Studies are very approachable in this friendly, easy atmosphere.

Then there are holiday programs, gap year options, overseas exchanges and adventure destinations. With quality information you can plot an exciting future for yourself.

Wondering what course to do at university? Match your potential and interests to the perfect course, undertake an assessment of your ability and see demonstrations of student projects.

Fancy working for a few years with the Police in the Northern Territory? Come and look at the opportunities offered by Service Organisations and talk to those who are doing it and love it.

Trades and training organisations offer courses in hundreds of careers that can take you all over Australia.

To keep your mind alert you need to a healthy body. Collect information on outdoor education, fitness programs, excursions and adventure activities. Then there's sport and recreation . . .

Whatever your age or ability, the expo can open your eyes to opportunities you may never have thought of.

http://www.edexpo.info/

2010 Electricity Supply Industry Field Days
5 -6 May 2010, Sydney Olympic Park

The 2010 Electricity Supply Industry Field Days is brought to you by EnergyAustralia and on behalf of the NSW Industry Safety Steering Committee.

The two-day program consists of demonstrations, seminars, more than 80 exhibitors, hands-on activities, and team-based competitions.

This event brings together more than 3000 representatives from the electricity supply industry, health and safety organisations, rail, mining, heavy industry and other sectors.

We also welcome school students who wish to gain a hands-on insight into electricity supply.

http://fielddayswithenergy.com.au/

AFL Sportsready Sporting Traineeships
AFL SportsReady traineeships are designed to apply to any industry -sport and non-sport. While the sports industry shows no sign of slowing compared with other sectors in the economy, there are often not enough jobs to go around. In addition, the sports sector does not always have access to vast amounts of money in order to fund positions. That is why the AFL traineeship program (because of the additional subsidies it exclusively offers to the sports sector) is so attractive.

However, young people today have so many opportunities to develop careers within other disciplines. For example, IT, Community Recreation, Health, Hospitality, Horticulture, Finance and Community Services.

AFL SportsReady can help you realise your dream in all these areas and many more.

http://www.aflsportsready.com.au

Sydney Institute of TAFE Schoolies Day - Graduate Exhibition
Years 9, 10 and 11 students are invited to our Design Schoolies Day at Enmore College, on Thursday 3 December 2009, 9:30am - 4:00pm.

The Design Schoolies Day will be an opportunity for students, to view the ‘Graduate Exhibition’, tour the college facilities and participate in interactive displays as part of an official ‘Taste of TAFE’ program.
A BBQ lunch will be provided.
To register for this day please contact Tony Garske 02 9335 2305 or email SI.EnmoreDesign@tafensw.edu.au

Attend exhibitions of current students work over the next few weeks in Design, Fashion, Music, Art, Theatre, Textiles, Ceramics etc.
http://www.sit.nsw.edu.au/news/?Media_Index_ID=1599

Pearsons School of Floristry
Pearsons Commercial Course
Enrolling now for February 2010 intake! Early bird discount available until 23 December 2009. Attend our FREE Information session to find out more!

Information Sessions
25 Nov 2009 City Campus 6.00pm-7.30pm
10 Dec 2009 City Campus 6.00pm-7.30pm
16 Dec 2009 City Campus 6.00pm-7.30pm

Christmas One Day Workshops
Get into the spirit of Christmas with these fabulous 1 day Christmas workshops!
Fees include all fresh flowers, materials as well as morning tea and lunch.
'Tis the Season' Workshop - 13 December 9am-3pm
'Jingle Bells' Workshop - 20 December 9am-3pm

http://www.pearsonsschool.com.au

McDonalds Afternoon Tea for Principals, Career Advisers, VET Coordinators and All Teachers
Hills Schools Industry Partnership are organising this event for the NW Sydney region at
Charlie Bell School of Management
(behind McDonalds Restaurant)
Tuesday, 1 December
3.30 - 5.00 pm
21 Central Ave
Thornleigh

Agenda
• 3.30-3.45pm Arrival and afternoon tea refreshments in the foyer of the Charlie Bell Management Training School.
• Auditorium –Welcome Brief video on McDonalds People and the career pathways available
• Introduction of key local managers (in order to allow teaching staff to engage with and extend their network of local businesses)
• Maths On Line Presentation (over 480,000 students have register this year for the program)
• McDonalds Virtual Business Program (of interest to Business Services, Business Studies, Commerce and Economics)
• 4 mini films entitled Skills for Life, Employability Skills
• HillsSIP information
• Short tour of test kitchen adjacent to auditorium
• Q & A answered by McDonalds and HillsSIP
• Professional development certificates will be issued for this event.

Booking to this event is essential. Please RSVP by return.
Caroline Gardner
Executive Officer
Hills Schools Industry Partnership
HillsSIP
PO Box 790
Baulkham Hills 1755
Phone (02) 9639 7999
Fax (02) 9639 7988
Mobile 0410 521 467
Email Caroline@hillssip.com.au

Further Information on Work Experience at Nationwide News

Journalism:
The two day Journalism program allows students to gain a better understanding of journalism and the newspaper industry. It is an interactive and informative program, which has a strong focus on helping students gain an understanding and insight into the field of journalism.

Session Dates:
Session 1 22nd to 23rd March
Session 2 3rd to 4th May
Session 3 7th to 8th June

Criteria:
• The program is open to secondary school students in years 11 and 12 only.
• There is a maximum limit of 20 students per session.
• Interested students must complete the questionnaire and are required to write a maximum of 250 words detailing why they would like to be a journalist.
• The story is to be typed and attached to the completed questionnaire.
• Only those students with a genuine interest in a career in journalism should apply, as this is a very popular program.

Photography:
Photographic work experience is for a period of one week (5 working days). The students accompany the photographers to different stories to experience first hand what it is like to be a News photographer.

Session Dates
Session 1 22nd to 26th March
Session 2 3rd to 7th May
Session 3 7th to 11th June

Criteria:
• The program is open to secondary school students in years 11 and 12 only.
• There is a maximum limit of 2 students per session.
• Interested students must submit up to 5 of their best pictures/images.
• The images should be emailed to salibal@newsltd.com.au
• The images should be 72dpi, approx 1300 pixels on the longest side
• Please note, if they are any larger than this they will not be viewed.
• Hard copies may be submitted however Nationwide News will be unable to return the hard copies to the student or school.

Art:
Art work experience is for a period of three working days. The students will learn first hand what it is like to be an artist for a newspaper. Artwork for newspapers includes illustration, page layout and information graphics.

Session Dates
Session 1 22nd to 24th March
Session 2 3rd to 5th May
Session 3 7th to 9th June

Criteria:
• The program is open to secondary school students in years 11 and 12 only.
• There is a maximum limit of 2 students per session.
• Interested students must submit up to 5 examples of artwork – illustrations or computer-generated artwork and complete the questionnaire.
• The images should be emailed to salibal@newsltd.com.au
• The images can be in PDF format or as 72dpi images, approx 1300 pixels on the longest side.
• Please note, if they are any larger than this they will not be viewed.
• Hard copies may be submitted however Nationwide News will be unable to return the hard copies to the student or school.

The High School work experience programs are extremely popular and there are a large number of students who are unable to gain places each year. We have designed this application process to ensure we are providing work experience to those students who are genuinely interested in the chosen field of work.

• All applications must be received by Nationwide News by the 12th February 2010.

Interested students or Careers Advisors should apply for work experience placements by emailing salibal@newsltd.com.au

University in 2010?

"first year students often struggle to make the transition to be successful academically and socially at university"

"statistics showed the drop out rate for first year students was double that of other years"

"Between 30 and 40 per cent of school leavers did not feel that they were ready to make the decision that they had made about the program of study in which they have enrolled"

http://www.news.qut.edu.au/cgi-bin/WebObjects/News.woa/wa/goNewsPage?newsEventID=30568

If you are finding the first year a struggle next year, remember that there is lots of support at all universities. You need to look for it.

"They need to appreciate they are not there on their own, that independent learning isn't a matter of them having to work things out for themselves. There are a range of people who are available to help them"

Billy Blue New Degree for 2010: Brand Fashion Design
The Bachelor of Applied Design (Brand Fashion) focuses on the design, production and marketing of garments. You learn how to create and market a range of design solutions, and use the latest software to communicate your product design ideas.

Discover how to produce clothing designs according to project budgets and timelines, and find out how to manage the integrity and positioning of a brand. Investigate the theory behind design and marketing, evaluate communication and brand fashion strategies, and scrutinize current, present and future fashion trends. Enhance your forecasting, project-management and drawing skills, and comprehend the difference between fashion and clothing, and brand label and designer label.

Unleash your creative potential in studio practice by experimenting with various tools and ideas to come up with inventive solutions. And to prepare you for the real world, you meet plenty of people from industry throughout, and collaborate with like-minded design mates on case studies, real-world briefs and much more.

Applications are now open to all Year 12 students.
Entry requirements include a portfolio of 6-10 pieces of creative work plus an ATAR of 63.40+.

T. 1300 851 245
E. info@billyblue.edu.au
W. www.billyblue.edu.au

Correction: TAFENSW Wollongong Campus Information Session
Information sessions for Business courses will be held at 12 noon on Friday 29th January in the Recreation Centre.

Some courses have information sessions earlier that 29 January.

Call Course Information on 131 601, or contact your local campus for more information.

www.illawarra.tafensw.edu.au

ACT government ICT traineeships
InTACT supports ACT government departments and agencies in their use of ICT and regularly seeks people to commence ICT traineeships.

Expressions of Interest can be lodged at any time. Generally InTACT commences full-time trainees in January, and/or July each year.

http://www.intact.act.gov.au/recruitment/traineeships

Australian College of Applied Psychology Information Evenings & Open Days
The events consist of a presentation that covers: the learning experience, benefits of studying at ACAP and professional and personal outcomes you can gain through studying our courses.

Sydney Information Evening: Tuesday 1 December 2009 at 6pm
Level 5, 11 York Street, Sydney NSW 2000

Brisbane Open Day: Saturday 28 November 10am-2pm
Level 2, 99 Creek Street, Brisbane, Queensland

Melbourne Information Evening: Thursday 3 December at 6pm
400 Queen Street, Melbourne, Victoria

http://www.acap.edu.au/CoursesInformationRequest/InformationEvenings.html

Sydney Dance Company School Holiday Workshops
For ages 8 to 18

Sydney Dance Company Dance Studios offer School Holiday Workshops for experienced young dance enthusiasts.

The workshops provide a fun but focused environment for students to improve their technique under the direction of professional choreographers. All teachers are highly trained and currently working or performing in the dance industry.

Dates: From 7 - 15 January

http://www.sydneydancecompany.com/studios/holiday-workshops/

ANU Secondary College enhanced learning experience for Year 11 and 12 students in ACT schools and colleges
In 2010 courses in Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics, Conservation Biology and Japanese will be offered.

The program is offered to Year 11 students enrolled at an ACT School or College in 2009. The University may contact your school or college to ask for further information on your suitability for the Program and will notify your School or College that you have submitted an application for the Program.

Applications close on Feb 12 2010.

http://www.anu.edu.au/secondarycollege/index.php

University of Newcastle Advisory Days
If you have any questions about studying at the University of Newcastle, you can phone or email the Enquiry Centre. They are open 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday until Wednesday 23 December. They will re-open at 9am on Monday 4 January 2010.

Phone: 4921 5000
Email: EnquiryCentre@newcastle.edu.au

If you would like to see us in person to discuss your degree choices come along to our Advisory Days. You can talk face-to-face with our staff about your UAC preferences. You can also speak to staff from admissions, fees and scholarships and take a campus tour.

First Advisory Day- Tuesday 5 January 2010
Venues and times:
► Newcastle campus, Great Hall, 2pm - 6pm
► Central Coast campus, Tourism and Hospitality Building, 2pm - 6pm
► Port Macquarie campus, Administration building (A block) 3pm - 6pm
This event is held the day before the closing date to change UAC preferences for consideration in main round of offers.

Final Advisory- Day Thursday 21 January 2010
Venues and times:
► Newcastle campus, Great Hall, 3pm - 6pm
► Central Coast campus, Tourism and Hospitality Building, 3pm - 6pm
► Port Macquarie campus, Administration building (A block), 3pm - 6pm
This event is held the day after main round offers are released. You should attend if you didn’t get an offer and want to discuss other options, or of if you are yet to accept your offer and have questions.

http://www.newcastle.edu.au/what-can-i-study/undergraduate-programs/start2010.html

UWS Bachelor of Social Science pathway to the Master of Urban Management and Planning
As Greater Western Sydney's (GWS) population continues to boom, demand for skilled urban planners is set to rise. Responding to the need, the University of Western Sydney is expanding its urban management and planning programs.

From 2010, the School of Social Sciences at UWS will offer a new Bachelor of Social Science/ Master of Urban Management and Planning degree

The four-year program has been constructed to meet the needs of students and employers in GWS and has strong links with local Councils and industry.

Students begin by studying the Bachelor of Social Science. Following the successful completion of the initial three-year degree, the students will receive guaranteed entry into the final year Master of Urban Management and Planning.

Penrith City Council, Blacktown City Council and Wollondilly Shire Council have all signed to support the new program by providing scholarships to students, as well as being involved in guest lectures, local field trips and student placements programs.

Students will also benefit from working closely with the University's own Urban Research Centre, a national leader in research on cities and urban management.

The Bachelor of Social Science/Master of Urban Management and Planning is accredited by the Planning Institute of Australia.

http://future.uws.edu.au/ug/social_sciences/ss_urban_management

Journalism, Art and Photography Work Experience at Nationwide News

Nationwide News, the Sydney Division of News Ltd. is providing an opportunity for an industry based work experience program. The programs are a 2 day (Journalism) or 5 day (Photography) or 3 day (Art) Work Experience in 2010. The program is open to Year 11 and Year 12 students only. Interested students must write a 250 word report, complete a Photograhy questionnaire or submit 5 of their best pictures/images to support their application. Details from Careers Advisers.

Vantage Automotive Apprenticeships

Vantage Automotive Pty Ltd is a major provider of government funded vocational learning and outsourced services to major vehicle manufacturers with an extensive client list across Australia. We supply the best of the best with the best and brightest, so contact us today.
Apprenticeships are high quality, work-based training programmes for young people who want to develop their prospects and a career.

http://www.vantageautomotive.com

TAFENSW Wollongong Campus Information Session
This article has been corrected. This Information session is for Business courses and will be held at 12 noon on Friday 29th January in the Recreation Centre.
Call Course Information on 131 601, or contact your local campus for Information sessions for other courses.
www.illawarra.tafensw.edu.au

The School For Excellence (TSFX) - Summer School & FREE masteringthehsc Lectures
The Summer School programs are specifically designed to provide students with a vital head start into Year 12. During these programs, we will cover the required materials to an A+ standard, expose students to potential examination questions, tricks, problem solving and analytical skills, and deliver vital hints and suggestions regarding assessments and HSC survival skills.
Dates: Thursday 7th - Friday 22nd January, 2010
Venue: The University of Sydney

The masteringthehsc lecture is designed to motivate, empower and organise students and ensure they are provided with the necessary skills and information to maximise their HSC scores. Students will learn vital skills that will help optimise performance in assessments, as well as strategies that will maximise learning and cut down on study time!
Time: 9.00am - 12.30pm
Date and Location:
Saturday 21st November, 2009 - University of Sydney
Sunday 22nd November, 2009 - Macquarie University.

http://www.tsfx.com.au/nsw/

Medical School Interview Preparation
http://www.getintomedicine.com.au
alex@getintomedicine.com.au
Tel 0403 157 002

Apprenticeship Positions Vacant in W Sydney
BUTCHER – GLEBE (experienced), BUTCHER – KELLYVILLE, CARPENTER – ST CLAIR, CHEF – BELLA VISTA (2^ndor 3^rd year), PAINTER & DECORATOR – CAMBRIDGE PARK, REAL ESTATE SALES TRAINEE – ROUSE HILL, PANEL BEATER – GREENACRE, ELECTRICIAN – ST MARYS, FITTER & TURNER – SMITHFIELD

Candidates should email their resume and an application letter and state which position they are applying for, and due to the potential number of applicants, only successful candidates will be contacted.

Robyn Addie
Project Officer, Western Sydney Industry Apprenticeship Project
51 Phillip Street, St Marys NSW 2760
Robyn.Addie@nswbc.com.au
Mobile: 0421 186 218
Tel: 02 96731225

ACTT FREE ACTING AND COURSE INFORMATION SESSIONS
At the end of November and early December, ACTT travels to Newcastle, Gosford, Canberra, Brisbane and Melbourne to conduct Course information sessions and free acting workshops. Call 02 9213 4500 or email info@actt.edu.au to register.

2010 APPLICATIONS OPEN FOR ALL COURSES! MAIN ROUND CLOSES DEC 1ST.

http://www.actt.edu.au

Careers Advisory Service 2009/2010
The Careers Advisory Service is an annual initiative of the NSW Department of Education and Training which gives students and their families or caregivers up to date information about the range of relevant career and study options available following the release of the Higher School Certificate results by the NSW Board of Studies.

The Careers Advisory Service complements the services provided by the Board of Studies, The Universities Admissions Centre, TAFE NSW, universities and other providers.

In 2009/2010 there will be:

Phone-in service - this free state-wide service operates from a call centre in the Vocational Education in Schools Directorate between 17 December 2009 and 8 January 2010. Telephone 1300 300 687.
E-mail service - this state-wide service operates from a centre in the Vocational Education in Schools Directorate between 17 December 2009 and 8 January 2010. Access to the service is through the website.

The majority of enquiries focus on the following issues:
career/study options available to students with lower or higher than expected ATARs
changes to university course preferences, and
university and TAFE NSW application processes and courses.

Experienced careers advisers from government high schools staff the Advisory Service and offer a well-informed, friendly service.

http://www.cas.det.nsw.edu.au

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