Career Information No 9 2018

 

Thomas Reddall High School Careers Information No 9 2018

 

APPRETTICESHIPS AND TRAINEESHIPS

 

• Year 12 – The Foundation for Young Australians offers a free in-school program intended to upskill students in career management and enterprise learning to support students' access to the Australian Government's New Higher Apprenticeships Program https://www.fya.org.au/programs/higher

   

• WOMEN IN TRADES - Apprenticeships and Traineeships – http://www.skillsone.com.au/category/women-in-trades

   

• Business Traineeships – Now available www.arcgroup.com.au

   

• Australian Industry Group – Apprenticeships and Traineeships – Current vacancies www.aigroup.com.au

   

• Sarina Russo - Apprenticeships and Traineeships available https://srajobs.sarinarusso.com

   

• Office Reception Traineeships – Contact Angela Levi, Syngery People admin@synergypeople.com.au 0296186277

   

• Pre Apprenticeship Courses – Automotive – Contact 0298916900

   

 

1. A Tax File Number – How do you get one? – The easiest way to get a TFN is to apply online then drop in to an Australia Post Office to prove your identity www.ato.gov.au/gettfn

    

2. Australian Taxation Office – The ATO app – FREE from your app store and easy to use. Access a range of tools and services to help you manage your tax and superannuation.

    

    

3. Careers in Information and Communications Technology http://www.careersfoundation.com.au

    

4. Careers in Surveying – A Life without Limits www.alifewithoutlimits.com.au

    

5. Charles Sturt University (CSU) – My Days www.csu.edu.au   

    

6. Choose a Degree https://careerswithstem.com

    

7. Choose the NSW Police Force – Recruitment http://www.police.nsw.gov.au/recruitment/news/things_are_changing

    

8. Coder Academy – Game Development for Beginners https://coderacademy.edu.au

    

9. Coder Academy – School Holiday Workshops www.coderacademy.edu.au 0283553822

    

10. Disability Students – ‘Choosing Your Path – Disclosure: It's a Personal Decision' www.westernsydney.edu.au/choosingyourpath

     

11. Disability Students – ‘Helpful hints for people with Autism Spectrum Disorder' www.adcet.edu.au/autism-transition

     

12. Disability Students – Employment – Job Access offers help and workplace solutions for people with disability and their employers www.jobaccess.gov.au

     

13. Disability Students – Get Ready for Study and Work – Top Tips for Young People with a Disability www.westernsydney.edu.au/ndco/getreadytoptips

     

14. Disability Students – How can the National Disability Coordination Officer Program (NDCO) help you? The NDCO helps people with disability to access and participate in Tertiary and Higher Education, and subsequent employment, through a National Network www.education.gov.au/ndcoprogram

     

15. Disability Students – Macarthur Disability Services (MDS) – Help with navigating the NDIS www.mdservices.com.au 1800683232

     

     

     

16. Disability Students – NDCO (National Disability Coordination Officer) www.westernsydney.edu.au 0246203175

     

17. Disability Students – Tertiary Education and Employment Options for People with Disability – Get Ready Workbook - Find out about your rights, and reasonable adjustments in a post-school setting - Contact Shea Faulkner 0246203175 www.westernsydney.edu.au/ndco/getreadytoptips

     

18. Employment – Domino's – Positions available for delivery drivers. Apply now www.dominos.com.au

     

19. Employment – Junior Trade Assistant – Fitter – Contact M. C. Jacobs Pty Ltd, Campbelltown. Contact Chris 0246209855

     

20. Employment – Starting Work – When you start a job, your employer will ask you to complete a Tax File Number declaration. This provides your TFN and other information so your employer can calculate the correct amount of tax to withhold from your pay. You will not be taxed on the first $18,200 of your yearly income – (this is called the ‘Tax Free Threshold') www.ato.gov.au

     

21. Employment – Superannuation – The more Super you save during your working life, the more money you will have when you retire. Generally, you are entitled to super guarantee contributions from an employer if you are over 18 (or under 18 and working 30+ hours per week) and earning $450 or more in a month (before tax) www.ato.gov.au/yourfuture

     

22. Employment – Tax Returns – Not sure, if you need to lodge a Tax Return? Visit www.ato.gov.au/doineedtolodge You can lodge a tax return online www.ato.gov.au/lodgeonline

     

23. Indigenous Students – Disability – ‘Get Ready for Study and Work - Tips for Young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People with Disability' www.uws.edu.au/ndco/getreadytoptips

     

24. Indigenous Students – INDIGENOUS SCHOLARSHIPS PORTAL https://indigenousscholarships.com.au

     

 

 

1. JMC Academy Film Awards – High School students are invited to submit their best short fiction, documentary, animation, television commercial or music video clip www.jmc.edu.au 0282418899

    

2. Macquarie University – 2019 Undergraduate Courses www.mq.edu.au/study/high-school-portal/publications

    

3. Macquarie University – OPEN DAY Aug 18 018 www.openday.mq.edu.au

    

4. Parents – Disability Students: ‘Get Ready for Study and Work – A Guide for Parents'. Check out the facts, tips and resources www.westernsydney.edu.au/ndco/gettingreadytoptips

    

5. PROTECT YOUR TAX FILE NUMBER – Your TFN is yours for life so keep it secure and protect yourself from becoming a victim of identity crime. DO NOT CARRY YOUR TFN ON YOU AND ONLY GIVE YOUR TFN to the Australian Taxation Office (ATO), your employer when you start a new job, your bank or other financial institutions, Centrelink, your Registered Tax Agent or your Superannuation Fund. Report the theft or misuse of your TFN to the Australian Taxation Office immediately on 1800467033

    

6. Student Exchange – WEP - $2,000 scholarships available www.wep.org.au 1300974187

    

7. STUDENT LOANS – The Government provides financial help to people taking part in HIGHER EDUCATION, TRADE APPRENTICESHIPS and other TRAINING PROGRAMS. If you receive a Student Loan, you will need to repay it to the Australian Taxation Office ONCE YOU ARE EARNING a CERTAIN AMOUNT of income. Information about the types of loans available at www.ato.gov.au/loantypes

    

8. TAFE NSW – Australia's largest training provider –  Courses, Diplomas and Degrees - www.tafensw.edu.au/ambition

    

9. TAFE NSW – Over 1,200 courses, strong industry connections, and learning approaches to suit all needs www.tafensw.edu.au

    

 

 

1. TAFE NSW 2018 CAREER GUIDE – Career Areas: *Aboriginal Education *Agriculture *Horticulture, Animal Care and the Environment *Arts, Fashion, Design and Digital Media *Automotive Trades and Services *Aviation and Maritime *Building, Construction and Property *Business and Finance *Community Services *Engineering and Electrotechnology *Library and Information Services *Logistics and Warehousing *Tourism, Hospitality and Events *Preparation for Work and Further Study www.tafensw.edu.au

    

2. Tax – Why do I have to pay it? Australians pay tax on the money they earn so the government can provide services to the community such as Hospitals, Schools and Roads. The amount of Tax you pay depends on how much money you earn www.ato.gov.au

    

3. Tax and You – What You Need to Know – Tax File Numbers, Starting Work, Tax Returns, Superannuation, Understanding Student Loans – www.ato.gov.au/gettfn www.ato.gov.au/lodgeonline www.studyassist.gov.au www.ato.gov.au/yourfuture Learning Resources and Activities www.taxsuperandyou.gov.au

    

4. Tax File Numbers – A Tax File Number (TFN) is a unique nine-digit number. It identifies each taxpayer and, once issued, it is yours for life. You need a Tax File Number to ensure that you are paying tax at the right rate for the wages you earn, to set money aside for your retirement (Superannuation), and to defer your Higher Education fees. You also need your TFN to lodge your Tax Return and access Centrelink allowances such as Youth Allowance, Newstart or Austudy www.ato.gov.au

    

5. THE GOOD CAREERS GUIDE – Explore more than 400 job descriptions and find the right career for you https://www.gooduniversitiesguide.com.au/careers-guide  

    

6. University of Notre Dame – APPLY DIRECT TO NOTRE DAME (not through UAC) www.notredame.edu.au/sydney   0282044404

    

7. University of Notre Dame – Events www.notredame.edu.au/events

    

8. University of Notre Dame – Open Day Sat Aug 25 018 www.notredame.edu.au/sydney

    

9. University of Notre Dame – Prospective Students Office 0282044404 sydney@nd.edu.au

    

10. University of Technology Sydney (UTS) – Focus on the Future of Engineering and IT – Student Outreach Events, Undergraduate Information Evening and ‘Hands On' STEM events for Years 9 – 12 www.feit.uts.edu.au 

      

11. UNSW – Dual Award Program – Bachelor of Civil Engineering and Bachelor of Surveying – 90% of graduates find employment in their chosen field http://www.civeng.unsw.edu.au

     

12. Western Sydney University – Events www.westernsydney.edu.au/events   1300897669

     

13. Western Sydney University – Campuses in Greater Western Sydney – *Bankstown *Campbelltown *Hawkesbury *Lithgow *Liverpool *Nirimba *Parramatta South *Parramatta City *Penrith *Sydney City *Sydney Olympic Park. (Study at Undergraduate, Postgraduate or Research level or study at The College) https://www.westernsydney.edu.au/future/study/courses.html

     

14. Year 10 2018 – A MINIMUM STANDARD OF LITERACY AND NUMERACY IS REQUIRED TO RECEIVE THE HSC FROM 2020. HSC students will need to meet the HSC minimum standard in three areas – Reading, Writing and Numeracy. The standard set ensures that students have the basic Reading, Writing and Mathematics skills needed for everyday trades and future learning after school. It includes skills such as following safety instructions in equipment manuals, understanding a mobile phone plan, writing a job application, and creating a personal weekly budget. Literacy and Numeracy Skills are essential for success in learning and life after school. Year 10 2018 students who did not receive a Band 8 or above in the 2017 Year 9 NAPLAN tests will need to take the minimum standard online tests between now and Year 12 to receive your HSC in 2020. http://educationstandardsnsw.edu.au/HSCminimumstandard

     

15. Year 10 and 11 – Discover Macquarie – At Macquarie University you can study  *Business, *Education, *Engineering and IT, *Environment, *Health and Medical Sciences, *Law, Security and Intelligence, *Media, Creative Arts and Communication, *Science, *Society, History and Languages www.mq.edu.au

     

     

16. Year 10, 11, 12 – Song Writing Competition https://www.usq.edu.au

     

17.  Year 10, 11, 12 Students interested in studying Medicine or Dentistry - UMAT Workshops www.nie.edu.au

     

18. Year 12 – Cadetships – Technology or Engineering – Applications close June 22 018 www.etcad.com.au 

     

19. Year 12 – University of Wollongong Early Admission – Applications open Aug 1 018 and close Aug 24 018. Interviews Tues Oct 2 018 Liverpool Campus for South Western Sydney courses and Wed Oct 3 018 – Fri Oct 5 018 for Wollongong Campus courses www.uow.edu.au

     

20. Year 12 and Parents – University of Wollongong Information Evening, Campbelltown, May 21 018, 6pm, Wests Leagues Club (venue has been changed from Campbelltown Catholic Club) www.uow.edu.au/future/events