Career Information No 8 2018

Thomas Reddall High School Careers Information No 8 2018

APPRETTICESHIPS AND TRAINEESHIPS

• HIGHER APPRENTICESHIPS – Alternative Delivery Pilot where participants will have the opportunity to complete a Diploma, Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree. Apprenticeships have traditionally been associated with trade occupations but there is now a key opportunity to develop apprenticeship programs in non-traditional sectors to create high quality vocational pathways for people wanting to move into a fulfilling career in a range of professional and business service sectors www.gov.au

   

• PWC Australia (Price Waterhouse Cooper) – Higher Apprenticeship Program – A new entry path for school leavers, providing an alternative pathway to the traditional Graduate route https://www.pwc.com.au/careers/student-careers/higher-apprenticeship.html

   

• School Based Apprentices and First Year Apprentices can apply for a Bert Evans Scholarship, $5,000 for up to 3 years www.training.nsw.gov.au/bert_evans_scholarships

   

• Diesel Mechanic Apprenticeships x 2 – Australian Industry Group www.aigroupapprentices.com.au/build-a-career leanne.suffolk@aigroup.com.au

   

• Business Traineeships in Sales Support, Administration, Receptionist, Customer Service, Banking www.arcgroup.com.au

   

• My Gateway – Traineeships: Business Administration, Childcare, Sales. Apprenticeships: Electrical, Carpentry, Fitting and Machining, Greenkeeping, Landscape, Warehousing. Resumes to jobs@mygateway.org.au www.mygateway.org.au

   

• Australian Industry Group – Apprenticeships: Air Conditioning and Refrigeration, Plant Mechanic, Electrical, Mechanical Fitter, Automotive Electrical, Spray Painting, Electrical Fitter, Vehicle Body Building. Traineeships: Scaffolding, Business Administration www.aigroup.com.au

   

• Pre Apprenticeships – Automotive – Apprenticeships R Us www.apprus.com.au 0298916900

   

1. "Real Skills for Real Careers" https://www.myskills.gov.au/career-info

     

2. Academy of Information Technology – Workshops in Special Effects in Film, Game Design and Programming, 2D Animation, Unity and AI www.ait.edu.au

    

3. ADF Gap Year https://defencejobs.gov.au

    

4. AIE (Academy of Interactive Entertainment) – Careers in Games, 3D or VFX http://www.aie.edu.au

    

5. Australian College of Applied Psychology – Bachelor of Psychological Science and Counselling, Bachelor of Psychological Science and Criminology https://www.acap.edu.au

    

6. Aviation Australia Flight Attendant Career Training www.aviationaustralia.aero/flight-attendant

    

7. Careers Cwiz https://jobjump.com.au/cwiz

    

8. Careers in the Sport, Health, Fitness, Teaching and Recreation Industries – Physiotherapist, Sport Scientist, Exercise Physiologist, Exercise Rehabilitation, Corporate Health, Wellbeing, Strength & Conditioning, Personal Training, Coaching, Athlete Development, High Performance Manager, Performance Manager www.uts.edu.au

    

9. Charles Sturt University – My Day – Animal and Veterinary Science Apr 16 or 17 018 and Communication and Creative Industries Apr 20 018 http://www.csu.edu.au/myday

    

10. Commercial Pilot Licence – Aeroplane: Diploma of Aviation, Sydney Flight College 0297098488

     

     

11. Discover Engineering – Engineers Australia www.engineersaustralia.org.au

     

12. Employment – National Skills Shortages List – View State-Wide, Metropolitan and Regional ‘shortages' as well as ‘recruitment difficulties' in Regional and Metropolitan areas for Technicians and Trade Workers https://www.jobs.gov.au

     

13. Employment – One Week Job Skills Courses for school leavers to transition into a Job, Traineeship or Career recruit@arcgroup.com.au 0288333933

     

14. Employment – Pre Apprenticeship Course – Engineering. Commencing May 018. Information from Leanne.suffolk@aigroup.com.au

     

15. Employment – THE VALUE OF SOFT SKILLS – The key Soft Skills are Teamwork, Leadership and Initiative, Work Ethic, Organisation and Perseverance. These qualities allow individuals to interact with others and effectively contribute to a business https://www.gooduniversitiesguide.com.au

     

16. Employment – Which Industry might be right for you? *Accommodation and Food Services, *Administrative and Support Services, *Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing, *Arts and Recreation Services, *Construction, *Education and Training, *Electricity, Gas, Water and Waste Services, *Financial and Insurance Services, *Health Care and Social Assistance, *Information Media and Telecommunications, *Manufacturing, *Mining, *Professional, Scientific and Technical Services, *Public Administration and Safety, *Rental and Real Estate Services, *Retail Trade, *Transport, Postal and Warehousing, *Wholesale Trade. https://myfuture.edu.au/industries#/

     

17. FEE FREE COURSES at Gymea TAFE – Statement of Attainment in Excelling in Excel, Statement of Attainment in Word and Power Point https://www.tafensw.edu.au

     

18. Flight Attendant Career Training www.aviationaustralia.aero/flight-attendant

     

19. Foundation for Young Australians www.fya.org.au

     

20. Global Citizens recognise the interconnectedness of life, respecting cultural diversity and human rights, advocating global social justice, empathizing with suffering people around the world, seeing the world as others see it and feeling a sense of moral responsibility for Planet Earth. In effect, rather than seeing oneself as a citizen of a single country or place, a global citizen sees their identity as transcending borders of politics and geography, operating as a member of humanity and not just a single nationality https://www.gooduniversitiesguide.com.au

     

21. Job Jump – Access the 2018 published Main Round Cut-Offs for every Career Field. Log in to Job Jump, go to My ATAR, choose a field and see the 2018 Main Round Cut-Offs column www.jobjump.com.au

     

22. Job Outlook – Take the Career Quiz and Explore Careers you might enjoy. Also see current Occupations and Skills Needs information www.joboutlook.gov.au

     

23. Make the Right Career Decisions and Be Job-Ready – Self Management, Independence, Confidence, Resilience, Optimism and a Growth Mindset – Being ‘Job Ready' is more than simply completing a qualification. It is also about the ability to add actual value to a business and its culture. Employers are looking for skills such as Communication, Organisation, Teamwork, Punctuality and Critical Thinking.  https://australiancareersservice.com.au

     

24. National World Skills Competition and the Skills Show www.skillsshow.org.au

     

25. SAE - State-of-the-art, brand new Sydney Campus – Study Creative Media, Animation, Audio Design, Film or Games www.sae.edu.au

     

26. Skills Show Australia – FREE – Darling Harbour June 2, 3 and 4 018 https://www.skillsshow.org.au

     

27. Sports Science, Strength and Conditioning – My Health Career https://www.myhealthcareer.com.au

     

28. Study Assist – Information on financing your tertiary study www.studyassist.gov.au

     

29. Sydney Flight College – Diploma of Aviation (Commercial Pilot Licence – Aeroplane). This course can be taken with no, or minimal, previous flying experience. More info 0297098488

     

30. Taronga Zoo – ‘Meet a Keeper' https://taronga.org.au/education/sydney/meet-keeper

     

31. UTS – Bachelor of Laws – Legal Futures and Technology Major www.uts.edu.au

     

32. UTS Art and Design School – Ranked No. 1 Art and Design School in NSW www.uts.edu.au

     

33. UTS Nursing School – Ranked No. 1 Nursing School in Australia www.uts.edu.au

     

34. UTS Open Day Aug 25 018, 9am-4pm www.openday.uts.edu.au Explore your Course and Career Options

     

35. UTS Undergraduate Course Guides 2019 – Bachelor of Accounting, Business, Arts and Social Sciences, Architecture and Building, Health, Transdisciplinary Innovation, Law, Engineering, Information Technology www.uts.edu.au

     

36. UTS Undergraduate Guide 2019 www.uts.edu.au

     

37. World Skills Australia www.worldskills.org.au

     

38. Year 10 – University of Sydney Year 10 Information Evenings April 5, May 8 and May 17 018 www.sydney.edu.au

     

39. Year 10, 11, 12 – Explore Careers www.explorecareers.com.au

     

40. Year 10, 11, 12 – Good Reasons Why Communications – This discipline is constantly evolving and expanding. The rise of digital media has played a part in proliferating the number of roles in the Communications Industry. Print Media is declining while Alternative Media is exploding. You can build a portfolio while you study e.g. budding Journalists can start a blog, Design Students can create infographics and Prospective Marketers can build mock email campaigns. The field is very diverse. Businesses recognise the need for Social Media Managers and Digital Marketing Specialists. Many Communications Courses require Internships to prepare you for what it will be like to work in a media environment https://www.gooduniversitiesguide.com.au

     

41. Year 10, 11, 12 – MACARTHUR AREA CAREERS EXPO, Menangle Racecourse, Thursday June 7 018 https://www.macarthurcareers.com.au

     

42. Year 10, 11, 12 – TEACHER EDUCATION – Teachers are in high demand, particularly males, as there is a significant lack of male teachers, most notably in the Primary Sector. There is a variety of roles in Teaching, and the ATAR requirement is feasible https://www.gooduniversitiesguide.com.au 

     

43. Year 10, 11, 12 – The Australian Government, in partnership with Higher Education Institutions, is making changes to the way universities and other providers explain their admission processes. By 2019, all universities and higher education institutions in Australia will be consistent in the way they describe their admission information www.education.gov.au

     

44. Year 10, 11, 12 – University Open Days are a great way for you to get a feel for a campus, explore student facilities and talk to current students and staff. YOU CAN FIND A LIST OF UNIVERSITY OPEN DAYS at http://www.uac.edu.au/documents/undergraduate/opendays

     

45. Year 11 and 12 – Career Taster Day – April 19 018 – Experience a day in the life of a Content Curator, Digital Designer, Sports Publicist, Digital Journalist, or Entrepreneur. (Sessions include Advertising and Media, Sports Business, Event Management, Public Relations, Journalism, Digital Media, Marketing, Entrepreneurship.) www.macleay.edu.au/events/career-taster-day-sydney-april  (Also, free lunch!)

     

46. Year 12 – Agri Futures Horizon Scholarship 2019 - $5,000 for the first two years of your degree in an Agriculture–related degree at an Australian University http://www.agrifutures.com.au

     

47. Year 12 – Educational Access Schemes: For students whose educational performance has been affected by long-term disadvantage beyond their control or choosing. Difficult circumstances can prevent you from reaching your true academic potential http://www.uac.edu.au/eas

     

48. Year 12 – Equity Scholarships – To help financially disadvantaged students with the costs associated with tertiary study http://www.uac.edu.au/equity

     

49. Year 7 – 12 – MY FUTURE – All types of career assistance www.myfuture.edu.au