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 Raffles College of Design and Commerce at North Sydney. Reminder - scholarship applications close this Friday 19 November, 2010. Please go to www.raffles.edu.au or phone 9922 4278 for more information.   Careers in Agriculture Expo The 2011 Careers in Agriculture Expo is an initiative of the RAS of NSW Youth Group, hosted by The Royal Agricultural Society of NSW. There is a growing need to promote the career opportunities that exist within agriculture to students from rural and metropolitan backgrounds. The RAS aims to contribute to reducing the skills shortage in rural NSW by providing access to information about the diverse and exciting careers in agriculture. The Careers in Agriculture Expo will provide a platform to encourage young people to consider a career in agriculture and heighten awareness that agriculture is integral to our future and to meeting today's challenges of growing sufficient food more sustainably on less available land. The Expo will contain university and trade displays, speakers, and incorporate a free sausage sizzle for school students visiting, competing and exhibiting, at the Sydney Royal Easter Show 2011. For further information contact: Paige Cape youthgroup@rasnsw.com.au or (02) 9704 1160 http://www.eastershow.com.au/schools/careers-in-agriculture-expo.html http://www.eastershow.com.au/home.html  Horticulture - Options for Studying for a Career in Horticulture Horticulture Australia Ltd has compiled all the options for studying for a career in horticulture in Australia, from trade level to degree level and beyond. The following web link takes you or your students to that guide:  To Gap or not to Gap? UTS Seminar on Gap Years Presenters: Assoc Prof Stephen Wearing (UTS) and Assoc Prof Kevin Lyons (The University of Newcastle), with Youth Challenge Australia and Antipodeans Abroad. Past participants from Youth Challenge Australia and Antipodeans Abroad will discuss their experiences and the contribution it has made to their life. This seminar is for students in high school or who are currently undertaking tertiary studies who are considering taking a Gap Year. It is also for parents of these students who want to know more about the Gap Year and its value for their children. Educators and travel service providers interested in Gap Year service and travel will also benefit from this seminar. Date: Friday 3rd December, 2010 Time: 9.30am-1.00pm, followed by lunch Venue: Small Lecture Theatre - Room 2.451, Building 2, Level 4, UTS Kuring-gai Campus, Eton Road Lindfield NSW 2070 Cost/Registration: Individual Participation $30.00 OR Parent + Student $40.00 Please contact Brooke Upton on 9514 5116 or Brooke.Upton@uts.edu.au to register for this seminar and for more details. For more visit: http://www.business.uts.edu.au/lst/research/seminars/2010/gap_year_workshop.pdf http://www.business.uts.edu.au/  How Big Are Your Dreams? Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students - Sydney How Big Are Your Dreams? is a new but proven program for young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. We think of it as a dressing room where you can try on all kinds of ambitions and possibilities; an unfamiliar classroom where you learn by doing and experimenting; a stage from which you can tell stories that you care about; a tall ladder that offers fresh perspectives and new opportunities; and a warm home away from home where you will find a supportive network of young people like you, and adults who are committed to you. We invite Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander high school students in the Greater Sydney Area, their families and carers, and their teachers along for the ride. How Big Are Your Dreams? runs through the school year from January – December, 2011. It involves a monthly commitment. Please see program dates for more information. Who can apply? •Year 9 and 10 students How Big Are Your Dreams? is for students who live or study in the Greater Sydney Area; who show promise and commitment; who want to finish school and have an idea of what they might like to do afterwards; but who are looking for some extra support to help them to get there. •Parents or carers As a parent or carer, the young person’s journey will be your journey too – you are an important part of the program and we would like to know that you understand what this program is, and what your son or daughter is likely to experience and that you can support your child’s participation in it. •Staff and contractors We are also looking for talented staff and contractors to join our team. We run a small staff of Program Leader and three youth arts workers but we regularly add to our network of artists, technical specialists (web, design, film, animation, music, performance, production and music) and other professionals (human services, psychologists) to meet the needs of our participants. We work in mixed teams (Indigenous and non-Indigenous staff) and try to strike a good gender balance to support the needs of the young men and women in our program. Applications close 1 December 2010. Download the application form (PDF, 246kB): http://www.fass.uts.edu.au/research/centres/accy/docs/dreams-app.pdf http://www.howbigareyourdreams.org.au/  Southern Cross University and North Coast TAFE pathways North Coast students considering a university education will have increased opportunities following a new articulation agreement signed this week by North Coast TAFE and Southern Cross University. The agreement builds on an existing Memorandum of Understanding between the two education organisations, which jointly addresses meeting education and training needs in a way that will support the development of the local economy, and the social and environmental well-being of the Mid North and North Coast regions. Southern Cross University Vice Chancellor Professor Peter Lee said the articulation agreement delivered an undertaking to grant specific ATAR (Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank) to North Coast TAFE students who have gained a Diploma or Advanced Diploma qualification. "Anyone with a Diploma or Advanced Diploma from North Coast TAFE will receive a very competitive ATAR ranking," Professor Lee said. "We have also agreed on clear advanced standing arrangements for North Coast TAFE qualifications, providing a clear pathway for students." Institute Director for North Coast TAFE, Elizabeth McGregor said the agreement identified a minimum level of advanced standing for the three top TAFE NSW qualifications. "Essentially, what that means is that North Coast TAFE students will be seen to have already successfully completed a certain number of units in a Southern Cross University degree in the same course area," Ms McGregor said. Professor Lee said this meant that Southern Cross University was providing graduates of NCTAFE programs at Certificate IV level and above with a six to 18-month head start in the related university program. "This partnership will allow North Coast students even greater access to higher education opportunities, and will certainly contribute to developing a more highly qualified population in Australia," Professor Lee said. Ms McGregor said that these articulation arrangements would be of enormous benefit to NCTAFE students, and would mean that more students will remain in the region, rather than leaving home for the metropolitan centres. "This will keep valuable knowledge and expertise here on the North Coast and help continue to build our competitiveness, sustainability and prosperity," Ms McGregor said. Full article: http://discover.scu.edu.au/2010/issue11/index.php/13 For more visit: http://www.scu.edu.au/  UTS Parent Information Evenings – 6, 7 and 8 December Parents of students applying to study at university in 2011 are invited to attend one of 3 information evenings in December. These information evenings provide parents with the opportunity to gain information about: • application procedures, fees and alternative pathways to UTS • scholarships open to all students as well as high achievers • campus support services to aid students with their study Parents and students can also speak to lecturers and current students as well as participate in an optional campus facilities tour. This is a popular event and registration is essential. Please visit the UTS website for more details and to register online. WHEN: Monday 6 and Tuesday, 7 December, 6 – 8pm WHERE: University Hall, UTS City campus (enter via Harris St) WHEN: Wednesday 8 December, 6 – 8pm WHERE: Greenhalgh Theatre, UTS Kuring-gai campus (enter via Eton Rd) Register your attendance online: http://www.think.uts.edu.au/families/index.html http://www.uts.edu.au/  Don’t Panic – Alternative pathway to University of Canberra Information Sessions If you miss out on direct entry into university, we have a range of great preparation programs to help you access your chosen University of Canberra degree. You should attend our sessions if: • You don’t have the ATAR you need to get into university • You miss out on direct entry into a University of Canberra degree • You are looking for a program to prepare you for university study • You are looking for an alternative way to get into university Information Session Details: 9 December 2010 in Building 9 Room 9A1 16 December 2010 in Building 2 Room 2B7 6 January 2011 in Building 2 Room 2B7 13 January 2011 in Building 2 Room 2B7 20 January 2011 in Building 9 Room 9A1 For all locations: http://www.canberra.edu.au/university/maps Times: 6:00pm – 7:00pm (all sessions) Contact: University of Canberra College Phone: (02) 6201 5709 E-mail: college.info@canberra.edu.au Full article: http://www.canberra.edu.au/dontpanic/information-sessions.html For more visit: http://www.canberra.edu.au/home/  UTS:Law Equity Scholarship Applications are now open for the inaugural Faculty of Law Equity Scholarship. The scholarship is available to one commencing, full-time UTS Law student who demonstrates a high level of financial need or other disadvantage. It has a total value of $20,000 paid over the duration of the four year degree. Applications close Tuesday 30 November 2010 Instructions and application form is available here: http://forms.uts.edu.au/web/index.cfm For more visit: http://www.uts.edu.au/  Raffles Design Holiday Workshops - Sydney Interested in being a graphic designer, a fashion designer or a games designer? During school holidays workshops are on offer to cater to groups interested in finding out more about a career in design. Groups may also request that workshops be created to fulfil their specific needs. You can also learn basic skills in Illustrator and Photoshop. Suitable for Year 10 students and above. Have fun and add to your creative design skills 5-day workshops offered are: •Animation •Art & Design/Graphic Design •Creative Digital Photography •Fashion Design and Illustration •Flash Games Design •Interior Design Workshop costs: Holiday workshops cost $350 each per person (GST inclusive). Materials for some workshops are extra. Upcoming workshops Our next workshop programs will be held: 10-14 January 2011 Download the Holiday Workshop enrolment form: http://www.raffles.edu.au/downloads-footerleftmenu-149/doc_download/299-2010-holiday-workshoop-enrolment-form Register for our FREE half-day workshops: http://www.raffles.edu.au/free-half-day-holiday-workshop-registration?view=message&layout=message&pf=3 Where: 99 Mount Street, North Sydney NSW 2060 Contact: 02 9922 4278 or contact@raffles.edu.au For more visit: http://www.raffles.edu.au/holiday-workshops-vocationalcourses-104 or http://www.raffles.edu.au/index.php  Look into the Future of Design with UTS's 'Design '10' From 9 to 19 December, the University of Technology, Sydney’s UTS Tower Building will be transformed by the works of students graduating from Fashion and Textiles, Industrial Design, Visual Communication and Interior Design courses. The only exhibition of its kind at an Australian university, the ten-day show will showcase product designs, fashion shows, prototypes and animations, demonstrating the amazing innovation and creativity of this year’s graduating students. For more information on Design 10: http://www.educ.dab.uts.edu.au/utsdesign_10_site/ Visit: http://www.uts.edu.au/  UAC Course Updates – post publication of the UAC 2011 Guide Please check if this information will affect your UAC application as you may need to make changes.  University of Wollongong Discovery Days 2011 In 2011, UOW will be holding Discovery Days from February 7-11. Discovery Days are a great chance for you to be a part of the UOW scene, and experience the life of a uni student for a day. About Discovery Day Your Discovery Day aims to provide you with an opportunity to experience, for a day, life as a university student. For example, finding your way around the campus, reading timetables and attending classes. It is not an opportunity for you to gain information on courses offered by the University of Wollongong (UOW). If you require information on courses offered by UOW, please refer to our website or contact the University on 1300 367 869. UOW will also hold important information sessions for you and your parents in August and September 2011. The Discovery Days program is aimed at Year 12 students who are eligible for a UAI and who are interested in future university study. If you do not intend to go to university, you should not attend Discovery Days. Register here: http://www.discoverydays.internetrix.net/ For more visit: http://discoveryday.uow.edu.au/index.html or http://www.uow.edu.au/index.html  Australian College of Applied Psychology - Lunchtime Talks National Psychology Week Lunchtime talk for current and prospective ACAP students, ACAP staff and the general public to be held on Thursday 18/11/10 from 12.40pm to 1.20pm at Level 5, 11 York St Wynyard. The talk will focus on psychology as a profession and a career choice: what professional psychologists do; how professional psychologists are trained; how the profession is regulated; current issues in education and training of psychologists in Australia and internationally. The talk will also be available online through the ACAP website from today. Full article: http://www.acap.edu.au/ACAP-Events.html For more visit: http://www.acap.edu.au/  Actors College of Theatre and Television Cert IV in Music Theatre Applications for 2011 are now open Highly popular with students taking a ‘gap year’ before or after university and full-time workers taking a sabbatical, ACTT’s Cert IV in Music Theatre is taught by dedicated professionals, ensuring students gain the most up-to-date teaching available and enabling them to begin building vitally-important industry contacts. The structure of this unique Australian course provides a carefully constructed combination of modules, taught in regular classes to develop different skill areas and impart knowledge of the current musical theatre industry. By the end of the course, you will be able to move towards your own personal career aspirations and start auditioning for professional roles. The Cert IV is also a great foundation for further training. The entry for the Music Theatre course at ACTT is by audition. Anyone with talent is welcome to apply. The audition process can be highly competitive but at ACTT you will find it a rewarding experience in itself. Unlike some other institutions which get applicants in large groups to audition in front of a group and without individual feedback to help them improve, at ACTT we give EVERY APPLICANT private auditions, with personalised attention and considered feedback. We are here to help you and guide you through it with us. Music Theatre is the ideal program for singers and dancers who want to develop their acting technique and their overall music theatre ability, to prepare for roles in music theatre productions, or to successfully audition for higher level training. The course prepares students for the three essential demands of a career in the music theatre industry: Acting, Singing and Dancing – known in the industry as ‘The Triple Threat". At ACTT we see things a little differently… which is why we call our course the TRIPLE TREAT. The training is holistic, vocational and primarily studio-based, and draws upon the college’s strengths in voice, movement and acting to develop much more than these three individual skills. It is a finely tuned course to ensure that individual skills are brought up to the level necessary so performers will be much more than simply a singer, or a dancer, or an actor. Contact: 02 9213 4500 or info@actt.edu.au To apply: http://www.actt.edu.au/how-to-apply Full Article: http://www.actt.edu.au/music-theatre?utm_source=Cleveland+Street+Theatre&utm_campaign=59bc276b58-Lord_of_the_flies11_01_2010&utm_medium=email For more visit: http://www.actt.edu.au/course/musth  Sydney Theatre School Open Day Sydney Theatre School is having an open day on Saturday 27 November from 10.30am-2pm. This is a great opportunity to meet the staff and students of Australia's only production-based training program for actors. Observe or take part in a range of activities including a free acting workshop led by Course Director Mark Matthews. Mark will also make a presentation on the Diploma of Theatre Performance course, and there will be performances of Shakespeare scenes by recent graduates of the school. As a special bonus for attendees, anyone who submits an application form on the day will be exempt from payment of the application fee. Forms will be available. If you have any questions please call Mark on 1300 551 432 or email info@sydneytheatreschool.com Full article: http://www.sydneytheatreschool.com/index.php/whats-on?d=2010-11-27 For more visit: http://www.sydneytheatreschool.com/index.php/home  University of Notre Dame Course Advisory Day 2011 We extend our invitation to you to attend our Course Advisory Day on Wednesday 5th January 2011, at The University of Notre Dame Australia's Broadway Campus from 9am-3pm. The event will give you a chance to speak with our Academic staff about your course of interest and find out more about the University and Student Life programs and clubs. For more information: (02) 8204 4404 or sydney@nd.edu.au Broadway Campus: 104 Broadway (PO Box 944) Broadway NSW 2007 For more visit: http://www.nd.edu.au/sydney/events/course_advisory_day.shtml  Youth Week 2011 in NSW - Design Competition Do you love art and design? Do you want to have your creative design seen across NSW? Do you want to win $1,000? We are looking for aspiring young designers to help create the look for the Youth Week 2011 in NSW website, posters and other promotional materials. Youth Week is the NSW Government's major youth participation initiative. In Youth Week 2010, more than 170,000 young people across the state participated in more than 1500 activities and events. The Youth Week Design Competition provides young people with the opportunity to showcase their talent as a designer and to win $1,000. The winning poster design will be used to promote Youth Week 2011 throughout NSW in April 2011. Entries should be innovative, creative, and help spread the word about Youth Week. Designs can be submitted electronically as a .jpeg or .pdf file, or in hardcopy (no bigger than A4). In your design, please include: •The NSW Youth Week website address www.youthweek.nsw.gov.au •The 2011 Youth Week logo and the Arrive Alive website logo - these can be either hand drawn or download them here: http://www.youthweek.nsw.gov.au/download •The words "NSW Youth Week is sponsored by the MAA" •Youth Week's date: 1-10 April 2011. The winner will receive a $1000 cash prize, and have their work promote Youth Week in NSW through its posters and website. Entries close 5pm, Monday 22 November 2010. All entries must be accompanied by an entry form. Entry form: http://www.youthweek.nsw.gov.au/admin/resource/files/56/Competiton_Entry_Form.pdf Find out more: http://www.youthweek.nsw.gov.au/content/competitions  Study in Australia - Information portal for international students The Study in Australia information portal contains comprehensive and up-to-date information on all aspects of living and studying in Australia, including accommodation, safety, employment rights and responsibilities, and student support services. The initiative forms part of Australia’s International Student Strategy, released last week, which addresses key areas of international students’ experience, such as the quality of their educational experience, their wellbeing and consumer protection. "One of the four key action areas of the Strategy is the availability of better information for international students," Senator Evans said. "The portal provides prospective students with clear and accurate information to make informed decisions about coming to Australia." The information on the portal is prepared by Commonwealth, state and territory governments and is published in 12 languages. The International Students Strategy for Australia is available on the Council of Australian Governments’ website at www.coag.gov.au Study in Australia portal: http://www.studyinaustralia.gov.au/Sia/Splash.aspx  NSW Writers’ Centre Writing Workshops - Sydney In November the NSW Writers’ Centre (NSWWC) will present a series of writing workshops at City of Sydney Library. These workshops are available to Library members at NSWWC member rates – a discount of 30%!  Student Equity and Disabilities Unit at UNSW - Information Day The Student Equity and Disabilities Unit (SEADU) at UNSW provide advice and assistance to any student enrolled at UNSW who has a medical condition or disability that could have an impact on their studies. They are holding an Information Day where your students can meet their Disability Officers who will answer their questions about how their disability may impact on their tertiary study and what assistance is available. They will also be holding workshops on the skills your students may need for successful tertiary study. It will be a relaxed, informal day to help you with what your students need to know about how to manage their disability and uni workload. Your students don't have to be thinking of studying at UNSW to attend. When: Thursday 25 November 2010, 10.00am - 2.00pm Where: SEADU, Ground Floor, John Goodsell Building (opposite Central Lecture Block) UNSW Kensington Campus. RSVP: by Mon 22 November 2010 seadu@unsw.edu.au Contact: (02) 9385 4734 or seadu@unsw.edu.au For more visit: www.studentequity.unsw.edu.au  Oaktree Generate Program 2011 Applications for the Generate program in 2011 are now open, and this year it's running in Adelaide, Brisbane, Sydney, Canberra, Melbourne, Hobart and Perth. Anyone interested in the program has until the 1st of December to apply. Generate is looking for passionate, motivated individuals who are keen to grow and learn new skills while contributing to the fight to end poverty. The program is especially targeted at students who have never volunteered before and are looking for a place to start. As a Generator you will undertake training in practical areas like public speaking, fundraising and event management. You'll also get the chance to meet and work with other engaged and motivated young people and contribute to the Oaktree Foundation's efforts in the aid and development arena. If you're under 26 and want to generate skills, generate networks and generate change, then Generate 2011 is the program for you! Get your application in by the 1st of December and keep checking the website for further updates. More info: http://theoaktree.org/ or http://theoaktree.org/initiatives/generate/  ‘Leading the Way’ – booklet on practical living after leaving home The NSW Department of Human Services has developed a booklet to assist parents and carers of adolescents about how to best educate young people about everyday practical living. ‘Leading The Way’ contains lots of useful information and tips for parents and carers of adolescents about how best to educate the young people in their care about everyday practical things so they will be able to manage all aspects of their lives when they eventually move out of home. Download the booklet here: http://www.community.nsw.gov.au/docswr/_assets/main/documents/leavingcare_carers_guide.pdf  Cessnock Mayoral Academic Scholarships The Scholarships are aimed at assisting students in reaching their potential and to make meeting the cost of education a little easier. They are open to students from Year 10 through to TAFE and University providing they are from the Cessnock Local Government Area. Council has on offer 18 scholarships, each valued at $2,500 for one year. For further information on the scholarships please contact Pauline Ross on 4993 4210. Applications close on 25th February 2011. To view the flyer: http://www.cessnock.nsw.gov.au/resources/file/Mayor/2011/Mayoral%20Academic%20Scholarship%20Poster%202011.pdf For more visit: http://www.cessnock.nsw.gov.au/council/mayor/scholarships  EnergyAustralia Field Days – Wagga Wagga May 2011 The Field Days continue to provide a unique opportunity to share knowledge, develop ideas and to sharpen your existing skills and safe work practices. The two-day program will consist 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. Country Energy will host the next Field Days in Wagga Wagga in May 2011. Check their website closer to the event for more information. More Info: (02) 9585 5742 or fielddays@energy.com.au Full article: http://www.energyaustralia.com.au/Common/Safety/Safety-in-the-workplace/Industry-Safety-Field-Days.aspx For more visit: http://www.energyaustralia.com.au/  JumpSTART NSW Cadetships The NSW JumpSTART Cadetship Program is designed to help young people take up careers in the NSW public sector. NSW government agencies are offering approximately 500 entry level cadetships to HSC school leavers each year for four years. The NSW Government is the largest employer in the state, with workplaces all over the state, and an amazing range of jobs and careers. So if you love a challenge and want a career that offers great variety, applying for a cadetship with us is a great way to give your career a JumpSTART. What's a cadetship? A cadetship is a way for you to get paid for the work you do while you develop new skills and learn about the work of the organisation. Some positions will offer the flexibility of part-time employment to allow you to carry out external studies whilst you’re employed. Who can apply for a cadetship? You are eligible to apply for a cadetship if you: • Have your HSC or a relevant Certificate IV qualification or above. (Please note: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are exempt from this criterion). • Are under 25 years at the time of application • Are a permanent resident or citizen of Australia. Sounds good. So how do I get a cadetship? To view the article: http://www.jobs.nsw.gov.au/Home/Features%20and%20campaigns/JumpSTART%20NSW%20Cadetships.aspx Click on the following link to apply online: http://www.jobs.nsw.gov.au There will be a complete listing of all cadetships currently available. 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