WPC Group will be at full force at the V8’s Supercars on the weekend at Sydney 500. The WPC Group stand - set up to attract potential apprentices, trainees and Host Employers will be kept busy all 3 days with potential apprentices and employers looking to give a young person a go. The crowds will be given a chance to meet the Sprint Gas drivers, have the chance to win pit tours and score themselves some Sprint Gas Racing merchandise.
Southern Cross University Personalised Campus Tours
At Southern Cross University you don't need to wait for an open day to visit. Take a guided campus tour when it's convenient to you!
Visit SCU Monday to Friday and have a personal tour from an experienced Student Ambassador to give you a real insight into university life. You can also speak with staff or lecturers about your course, and see the facilities and equipment you could be using during your studies. If you're from out of town and interested in on-campus accommodation we can also take you to visit one of our three student residences.
Just ring (02) 6620 3975 during business hours to book a tour, or email campustours@scu.edu.au.
Bilfinger Berger Australia AUTUMN School of Engineering
The Bilfinger Berger Australia AUTUMN School of Engineering (BBAASE) 2010 will run from Monday, 22 March to Friday, 26 March.
BBAASE 2010 will bring together 50 Year 11 students from the Sydney Metropolitan Area who will enter their final year of high school (Year 12) in 2011 and who are facing choices which will influence their future careers.
BBAASE 2010 is an initiative supported by Bilfinger Berger Australia, Engineers Australia - Sydney Division, ‘Engineering’ Universities and participating Rotary Clubs. BBAASE 2010’s aim is to give Sydney metropolitan area high school students a better understanding of what engineering is and how it works in every day life.
During BBAASE 2010, students will attend lectures/demonstrations at the following Universities: University of New South Wales, University of Sydney, University of Technology, Sydney, and University of Newcastle. An overnight field trip to the University of Newcastle and site tours of engineering facilities in the region, have been scheduled during the week long program.
Applications are now open and are accepted on a first come, first served basis. Please register early to avoid disappointment.
http://www.engineersaustralia.org.au/shadomx/apps/fms/fmsdownload.cfm?file_uuid=983AC610-E553-6992-CB7F-309E14E8E2CE&siteName=ieaust
Coffee School
Our 1 Day Barista Course Guarantee:
Each student will have their own machine and can make unlimited coffees
Once you have completed levels 1 & 2 you may return to practice Free!
Free Bonus – Coffee Art Book & Barista DVD valued at $50
All students will receive a job referral
All trainers have Cert IV in Training & Assesment TAA40104 or BSZ 40198
Nationally Recognised Training Certificate
SITHFAB012A Prepare and Serve Espresso Coffee
107 Quay St CBD Central Station, Sydney
02 9552 6771
http://www.coffeeschool.com.au
BURST magazine is your essential guide to the working world, helping you to choose the path that’s right for you.
Each edition of BURST is packed with inspirational career stories, industry-related features, tips from those in the know and lifestyle info. Plus, the mag features interviews with the hottest Aussie bands, sports players, fashionistas and celebs.
Each edition of BURST is available free at selected school and tertiary campuses, plus at the National Careers & Employment Expo (visit www.eocexpo.com.au for dates in your state).
For more information, email us at info@eoc.com.au
www.burstmagazine.com.au
University of New England Campus Tours
During December and January, morning and afternoon group campus tours will be running on most Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. Individual campus tours can also be arranged.
Tour dates for this summer are:
December 2009 - 1, 3, 4, 8, 10, 11, 15, 17 and 18
January 2010 - 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 15, 19, 21, 22, 28 and 29
Tours depart from the Directory Board, which is on your left just after you turn off Queen Elizabeth Drive and onto Elm Avenue. Parking is available in the Wright Village car park across the road. If you are unsure of where to park, please park at the front of Duval College and ask your tour guide if you need to move your car.
There is no charge for campus tours. Phone 1800 818 865 or email campustours@une.edu.au to arrange your tour now and find out why the UNE experience stays with you for life.
http://www.une.edu.au/for/future-students/tours.php
Whitehouse Institute of Design, Australia
Whitehouse Institute of Design, Australia offers a Bachelor of Design with specialisations in Fashion Design, Interior Design and Styling & Creative Direction.
An accredited VET in Schools Certificate II program is available for Year 11 & 12 students in NSW.
Design Beginnings Workshops in drawing, illustration and design presentation are offered during school holiday periods for all ages from secondary school onward.
Degree Information Evening
When: 09 December 2009
Time: 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Where: Sydney Campus Level 3, 55 Liverpool St
02 9267 8799
Melbourne Campus Level 4, 672 Bourke St
03 9600 3625
Design Beginnings Summer Foundation Workshops (Monday to Friday)
These workshops are practical beginner programs that introduce concepts in design and teach skills that are required in different design industries and are suitable for secondary school and mature aged students.
When: 11 January 2010 - 15 January 2010
Time: 10am - 4pm
Where: Sydney Campus Level 3, 55 Liverpool Street
02 9267 8799
Melbourne Campus Level 4, 672 Bourke Street
03 9600 3625
PivotPoint/Whitehouse Workshops
When: 18 January 2010 - 22 January 2010
Where: Whitehouse Institute of Design, Australia
Sydney Campus Level 3, 55 Liverpool St
02 9267 8799
Whitehouse Institute of Design, Australia
Mail Exchange Building, Level 4
672 Bourke Street
Melbourne VIC 3000
Pivot Point International Academy Campus
382 Lonsdale Street,
Melbourne, VIC 3000
http://whitehouse-design.edu.au
University Course Changes
There have been some changes since the publication of the UAC 2010 Guide.
Go to http://www.uac.edu.au/undergraduate/courses/updates/index.shtml to see new courses & cancelled courses.
Campion College Advisory Day, Dec 8 2009
Campion College offers a Bachelor of Arts in the Liberal Arts.
Advisory Day 10 am to 4 pm on Campus @8-14 Austin Woodbury Place, Old Toongabbie.
The day is for students considering the Bachelor of Arts in the Liberal Arts in 2010 and who have yet to make their decision and/or applications.
Direct applications both for the entry and for the scholarships will be accepted on the day and if applicants wish, they can be interviewed by the appropriate staff for admission.
Students from the country or interstate are also invited to attend. Campion can provide accommodation for one night to one student and one parent free to those attending.
Please email the College to let us know what you require: study@campion.edu.au
www.campion.edu.au
Phone our campus on 9896 9300 for more information.
The Australian College of Physical Education (ACPE)
ACPE caters for graduates who are pursuing a variety of sports careers, offering a full degree program in sports education with access to world class sporting facilities and using the latest teaching techniques.
ACPE graduates can be found working throughout Australia and in many other countries. Graduates are working in a wide variety of positions in sports related fields including:
As teachers in government and independent schools;
As officers in government departments of sport and recreation;
In local government recreation centres and in private fitness clubs;
As coaches and/or trainers of sporting teams, associations and clubs; and
In sport management, sport marketing and event management companies.
The College campus is located in the geographical heart of Sydney at Sydney Olympic Park, home of the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games. Its location ensures that all students have access to transport facilities and exceptional sporting resources such as the Sydney International Tennis Centre, the Sydney International Athletics Track and the Sydney International Aquatic Centre.
For your chance to win one of two $2500 study grants all you need to do is apply to study at ACPE in Semester 1 2010 before 22nd December 2009.
ACPE holds free campus tours throughout the year. These tours are designed to allow potential students to make a more informed decision in regard to their study options. Campus tours are approximately 1.5 hours in length and feature a short tour of ACPE facilities and a presentation about the programs and degrees available. In addition, a range of financial options and packages are discussed to assist students in making their study commitment decision. ACPE tour guides have extensive industry experience. Prospective students are encouraged to ask questions in regard to how best to position themselves for their chosen career path.
Campus tours in December:
7/12 10.30am
10/12 3.00pm
14/12 10.30am
17/12 3.00pm
http://www.acpe.edu.au
ANU Graduating Exhibition 2009
The exhibition is from the 5th - 13th December, open daily from 10.30am to 5pm
This year’s ANU School of Art Graduate Exhibition features the works of students completing their studies in Bachelor of Visual Arts Honours, Bachelor of Visual Arts, Bachelor of Digital Arts and the Diploma of Art.
Students have majored in wood, textiles, sculpture, printmedia and drawing, photography and media arts, painting, gold and silversmithing, glass and ceramics. Visitors to the School will witness the talent of its emerging artists and experience the quality and diversity of art and craft education offered by the School, from fine furniture making to installation, digital imagery to ceramic objects.
The works are displayed in the School of Art Gallery, Foyer Gallery, Photospace and in Workshop spaces throughout the School. Many of the works are for sale and provide a great opportunity to support our recent graduates.
http://soa.anu.edu.au/
Western Sydney Youth Conference. What's Up West?
ONE WEEK TO GO - PLACES STILL AVAILABLE!!!
Tuesday 8 December 2009
Are you a young person aged between 12 & 18 who either lives, works or studies in Western Sydney?
If the answer is YES then YAPA would like to invite you to come along to What’s Up West? The 2009 YAPA Western Sydney Youth Conference.
What’s Up West? is your chance to have a say about issues that are important to you as a young person in Western Sydney. It is a great opportunity to influence the people that make decisions which affect you.
The finer details…
• Time: 8:30am – 4:00pm
• Place: Riverside Theatre Parramatta
• Food: Lunch and refreshments will be provided
• Cost: Free, but you need to apply for a place!
The aim of the Conference is to allow young people connected to Western Sydney, the opportunity to express their opinion on issues that are important to them and to offer ideas and solutions for these issues. The outcomes of the conference will be compiled into a report that will be distributed to services and key decision makers in Western Sydney.
The Western Sydney Youth Forum (WSYF) is the steering committee behind the Conference. WSYF is made up of young people from across Western Sydney who are active in their local communities and committed to making Western Sydney a better place for young people.
This event will be run by YAPA staff, youth workers and young people. Together, we aim to create a friendly and safe environment for the participation of young people.
If you are aged 12-18 and either live, work or study in Western Sydney, and you wish to participate in the conference, please submit an application using the online form, linked from:
http://www.yapa.org.au/yapa/events/west/index.php
www.aie.edu.au
AIE and CIT are pleased to announce the Bachelor of Games and Virtual Worlds (Programming) being offered in partnership.
The BaG&VW(Programming) is a 3 year degree focused on producing graduates for the simulation, virtual worlds and games industries. IT students enrolling at our Canberra campus now have the option of enrolling in AIE's 2 year Advanced Diploma in Professional Games Development or the Bachelor programme in partnership with CIT
Further information: contact AIE's Canberra Student Liaison Officer on (02) 61625131 or email: canberra@aie.edu.aucanberra@aie.edu.au
http://www.aie.edu.au
Australia at Work: In a Changing World
The Australia at Work study is tracking 8,000 workers over five years and is the largest and most up-to-date study of Australian working life. The third annual report includes data from 2008 and the first half of 2009, a period when the global financial crisis was at its peak.
It was released on Thursday 26 November.
http://www.wrc.org.au/wrcmailer/display.php?M=8603&C=9396b5dfa7d8b6aa9ab464bcc332b3d9&L=1&N=104
http://www.australiaatwork.org.au
VET in schools Child Care School Holiday Block Program 2010/2011
LAST CHANCE to enrol for VET in schools FULL CERT III in Child Care!
We are offering a FULL CERTIFICATE III in a school holiday block program. Applications close 15th of December.
Our Children’s services Vet in schools course runs for one week of the April, July and October 2010 holidays and finishes with a three week block period in January of 2011. This is a complete certificate III in children’s services and counts towards your HSC as a board endorsed course.
We are also happy to set up a class in a convenient location to a group of students.
This year it has been held in Penrith as that is were the students were based, but we are looking for a location that would suit the majority of students interested.
We are also offering a range of bursaries for students interested in participating in this course, If you have any further questions or queries, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Tania Menzies
MEGT Institute
Campus address: Level 4 /70 Riley Street East Sydney NSW 2010 Australia
Postal address: PO Box 347 Darlinghurst NSW 1300 Australia
P: +61 (0)2 9358 8888
M: +61 (0) 404 824 528
F: +61 (0)2 9358 8897
E: tania.menzies@megtinstitute.com.au
W: www.megt.com.au
Prime Minister's Australia Asia Endeavour Award
The Prime Minister's Australia Asia Endeavour Award provides 20 postgraduate students and 20 undergraduates from across Australia with up to $63,500 to undertake an international research, study and internship experience in either China; India; Indonesia; Japan; Malaysia; Singapore; Republic of Korea; Taiwan; Thailand; or Vietnam. Ten international postgraduate students will also be funded to study in Australia.
The Government has committed $14.9 million over four years to establish this prestigious scholarship program, which was announced as part of the Government's response to the 2020 Summit.
From next year, the awards will form part of the Australia Awards initiative, announced by the Prime Minister in Singapore on the 13th November 2009. The Australia Awards will better co-ordinate and promote the more than $200 million of existing Australian scholarships, and over time build a new generation of leaders with strong ties to Australia and to our region.
The Australian Government strongly encourages high-achieving students to immerse themselves in the academic and social cultures of other countries by undertaking international study and work experience.
For further information including the list of the 2009 Prime Minister's Australia Asia Endeavour Award Holders, visit www.endeavour.deewr.gov.au.
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