CAREER NEWS

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1. Career News Items ............................................................................... 2

2. Tertiary Studies Expo ........................................................................... 5

3. Career News Items ............................................................................... 6

4. Indigenous Scholarships ....................................................................... 9

5. Careers Expo Event ............................................................................ 11

6. Aviation Careers Expo ........................................................................ 12

7. Dates For Your Diary .......................................................................... 13

CAREER NEWS NO. 7

18 MAY 2016

1. Career News Items No. 1 Universities ADFA Open Day Sat 27th August, 9.00am – 4.00pm, Northcott Drive in Campbell, ACT Defence and University staff will be available to provide careers and course information. ADFA Navy Midshipmen and Army and Air Force Officer Cadets will also be available to talk to attendees about life at ADFA. Open Day will also provide an opportunity to see a range of displays from the Army, Navy and Airforce. https://www.unsw.adfa.edu.au/adfa-open-day Southern Cross University: U & Your Future SCU SCU has created a website to help year 12 students decide what course would best suit them. Hear from current and former students about SCU and match up future careers with courses. http://yourfuturescu.com.au/ USC Parent Lounge Uni can be a big leap, USC’s Parent Lounge has all the info to help you answer those tricky questions. There is information on getting into uni, programs, university life, accommodation, transport and more. http://www.usc.edu.au/connect/schools-and-parents/usc-parent-lounge University of Queensland: Careers That Shape the World Tuesday 12th July, 8:30am - 3pm @ University of Queensland, St Lucia Campus. Careers that shape the world is an exciting student experience day designed to help year 11 and 12 students choose a career that's right for them. Students will take part in interactive, career-focused sessions delivered by industry professionals, academic experts and students from UQ. http://www.uq.edu.au/shapeyourworld/ TAFE & Apprenticeships TAFE Queensland SkillsTech Open Day Thursday 28th July @ SkillsTech, Acacia Ridge Interactive Try’A Trades, Worldskills Regional Competitions, Self-Guided Tours, Trade & Apprenticeship Information. http://tafeskillstech.edu.au/about-us/important-dates/ Private Colleges Aviation Australia Aeroskills Information Sessions These information sessions offer prospective students the chance to experience Aviation Australia’s training facilities, and speak with past students and instructors about potential careers. Sessions take place from 6:30pm - 8:30pm at 15 Boronia Road, Brisbane International Airport, Eagle Farm on Thursday 26th May and Thursday 25th August http://www.aviationaustralia.aero/aeroskills-information-sessions/

Martin College Martin College offers courses in Business, Marketing, Events, Tourism, Design and Technology. They offer personalised campus tours where prospective students can visit the campus and discuss study options. Book a campus tour online: http://www.martin.edu.au/about/events-intakes Shillington College Info Session Monday 16th May, 6pm @ L7, 157 Ann Street, Brisbane. Learn more about studying our Graphic Design Course. We'll show you how our students would tackle a real-world commercial brief, step-by-step—from thumbnails right through to seeing the final product live on an iPad. http://www.shillingtoncollege.com.au/graphic-design-course/info-sessions Other News AFS Open Days AFS run exchange programs across the world, and Open Days are the chance to find out about the programs on offer. Brisbane information sessions are taking place on:

- Saturday 16th July - Saturday 3rd September - Sunday 6th November

http://www.afs.org.au/news-and-events/open-days/ Air Force Careers – RAAF Townsville One Day Visit Wednesday 25th May @ RAAF Townsville Students will tour RAAF Base Townsville and visit several units at the base, participating in activities, demonstrations and presentations that will provide them with an insight into a range of Air Force careers. Apply before Wednesday 18th May. Find out more by searching Work Experience jobs in Queensland: https://defencecareers.nga.net.au/cp/index.cfm Australia’s Highest Paying Jobs http://www.seeklearning.com.au/study-and-career-advice/seek-job-trends/australias-high-paying-jobs Clinical Coding Courses HIMAA offers online courses in Elementary and Comprehensive Medical Terminology and Clinical Coding. These courses may be of interest to those wishing to pursue work or a career in clinical coding in hospitals or day procedure centres. http://himaa2.org.au/education/ CRT FarmFest 2016 Tuesday 7th - Thursday 9th June @ Kingsthorpe Park, Warego Highway Over three days, more than 2,500 individual companies and organisations will be exhibiting at CRT FarmFest, Toowoomba’s premier Field Day. TAFE Queensland South West will also be in attendance. Find out more: http://www.farmonline.com.au/events/farmfest/home Education HQ: Student Guide 2016 Student Guide 2016 is a definitive study and career guide available for Australian students. The Guide will include all the vital information for school leavers pursuing further study to find their perfect career path. Student Guide 2016 is available to pre-order now, with distribution scheduled for mid-July. http://student.educationhq.com/magazines/student-guide/ Entrepreneurship: MyFuture The MyFuture website has a new page about entrepreneurship, including a quiz to see if you are ready to undertake it as a career path. http://myfuture.edu.au/career-insight/entrepreneurship

Help Exchange If you’re interested in taking a gap year, check out Help Exchange. It is an online listing of host organic farms, non-organic farms, farmstays, homestays, ranches, lodges, B&B, inns, backpacker hostels and even sailing boats who invite volunteer helpers to stay with them short-term in exchange for food and accommodation. https://www.helpx.net/ My Skills: Preparing Secondary Students for Work http://www.pssfw.myskills.gov.au/ Navy Overview - HMAS Cairns Tuesday 21st - Friday 24th June @ Cairns QLD Students will undertake a structured program of naval activities, demonstrations and presentations, providing participants with an insight into a wide range of Navy roles, employment opportunities and lifestyle. Apply before the 27th May. Find out more by searching Work Experience jobs in Queensland. https://defencecareers.nga.net.au/cp/index.cfm Service Skills Australia The Service Skills website provides information, resources and videos about a variety of careers in the Sport, Fitness & Recreation, Tourism, Travel & Hospitality, and Wholesale, Retail & Personal Services sectors. http://www.serviceskills.com.au/careers Special Tertiary Admission Test STAT is used by many tertiary institutions in Australia as part of their admissions procedure for certain applicants. http://www.uac.edu.au/stat/ Southern Cross Cultural Exchange: Scholarships Now Open Students can apply for a full scholarship or reduced program fees on a student exchange program. http://www.scce.com.au/scholarships/ UN Youth Young Diplomats Tour Applications close 25th May. Students in years 10–12 are invited to apply for this four-week tour of Europe. Students will learn about diplomacy in the 21st century from a European perspective. https://unyouth.org.au/event/young-diplomats-tour/ Women Rock IT Cisco TV Series Wednesday 27th July, 12pm - 1pm (AWST) Tune into this free live TV broadcast and hear prominent women at Cisco explain how they turned their passion for technology into rewarding and successful careers. http://www.cisco.com/web/SG/partners/womenrock-it.html Work Matters Video The first time a student enters a workplace can be incredibly intimidating, whether it’s for a part-time job or work experience. This video follows three young people and gives advice on ways to deal appropriately with different workplace scenarios in an attempt to make entering the workforce a positive experience for students and their employers. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bn5BipWtuKg&feature=youtu.be

2. Tertiary Studies Expo 16 & 17 July

3. Career News Items No. 2 Universities Australian Catholic University Campus Tours Monday through to Friday, at 10am or 2pm These tours give prospective students the opportunity to visit the campus and check out the facilities and discuss their future study options. Book a campus tour by visiting the website: http://www.acu.edu.au/study_at_acu/future_students/undergraduate/experience_uni_before_you_start/events/campus_tours Bond University: Bond with Bond Bond University is inviting prospective students and their families to attend Bond with Bond events where they can find out more about studying at Bond and meet other future students.

- Brisbane: Thursday 9th June, 6pm - 8pm @ Marriott Hotel, 515 Queen St, Brisbane - Gold Coast: Wednesday 13th July, 6pm - 8pm @ Princeton Room, Bond University

https://bond.edu.au/future-students/study-bond/see-yourself/bond-bond Griffith University: Musical Theatre Audition Workshop Mon 4th - Fri 8th July. This week-long workshop, run by Griffith University, is for performers in Years 11, 12 and beyond who want to develop auditioning skills in musical theatre. Participant will work with experts in dance, theatre, acting and singing to learn the essentials of the auditioning process. http://www.griffith.edu.au/music/musical-theatre/high-school-and-community-programs Griffith University: Trimesters Coming Soon The current Academic Calendar is based on two compulsory semesters of study per year. Trimesters will replace the existing semesters and each trimester will include a 12 week teaching period. Trimesters will provide some students with the option to accelerate their studies and complete their degree sooner. Find out more: https://www.griffith.edu.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0005/797450/Trimesters-FAQs-page.pdf University of Queensland: STEAM - Music University of Queensland hosts free weekly concerts which showcase some of the University’s greatest talent and rising starts. The weekly concerts are usually held on a Thursday from 1pm - 2pm (may vary from week to week). View the upcoming program at: https://music.uq.edu.au/events Curtin University: Online Curtin online is now available for students who live in rural/remote locations or who wish to work full-time in 2016. Gain 24/7 access to interactive online learning and still obtain the same degree as if you were studying on campus. For more information visit: http://courses.curtin.edu.au/course_overview/curtin-online/ University Student Satisfaction Survey: Results Quality Indicators for Learning and Teaching have released the results from their Student Experience survey. The survey showed surprising results with University of Sydney and UNSW both coming in behind Western Sydney University, Charles Sturt and University of Tasmania on student satisfaction. Check out the full results here: https://www.qilt.edu.au/

TAFE & Apprenticeships Conservation & Land Management Trainees All Trades Queensland have 15 Conservation & Land Management Trainee vacancies in the Ipswich region. Gain a nationally recognized certificate whilst getting paid employment working on re-vegetation projects at Ecco Ripley. Apply online: http://atq.force.com/vacancies/ts2__jobdetails?jobId=a0q9000000BLbgpAAD Electrotechnology Apprenticeships (Bowen Hills) All Trades Queensland are seeking keen and enthusiastic participants to join the Certificate II in Electrotechnology program with Careers Australia in 2016. The program is a kickstart to a career as an Electrician or Refrigeration & Air-Conditioning Mechanic with apprenticeship placement support upon successful completion. Program commences Monday 13th June. http://atq.force.com/vacancies/ts2__jobdetails?jobId=a0q9000000DTOP2AAP Open Training Institute The Open Training Institute is similar to a TAFE, except all the courses offered are only available to study online! The diplomas and certificates are nationally accredited and recognised by Australian employers, registered training organisations and Australian universities. https://www.opentraining.edu.au/ TAFE Queensland Brisbane: Creative Midyear Showcase Wednesday 8th June, 6pm – 8pm @ H Block, TAFE Queensland Brisbane, South Bank Campus. The Creative Midyear Showcase is an opportunity for graduating students to highlight how hard they have worked during their course and show how they have grown and flourished in their field of expertise. For more information email events.brisbane@tafe.qld.edu.au http://tafebrisbane.edu.au/about-us/events/ Private Colleges CHC: Experience Day Wednesday 25th May, 9am @ CHC Higher Education, 322 Wecker Rd, Carindale Experience CHC Day is an exciting interactive event specifically designed to help year 10, 11 and 12 students choose a career that’s right for them. Students can talk with lecturers and current students and find out what to expect when studying at CHC. There will also be course specific information sessions. http://www.chc.edu.au/future-students/experience-chc-day/ JMC Information Session Tuesday 7th June, 6.00pm @ 75 Grey St, South Brisbane Career opportunities in the growing areas of Animation, Film and TV, Music, Songwriting, Game Design, Entertainment Management, Audio Engineering and Digital Design. http://www.jmcacademy.edu.au/events/information-sessions/jmc-academy-information-sessions

Other News ACS Foundation - Information, Communication and Technology Cadetships The ACS Foundation provides career advice, research grants and university scholarships to strengthen our innovative future. The Foundation facilitates relevant industry experience placements for students with large and small technology companies. Apply for a cadetship online at http://acsfoundation.com.au/lp-cadetships.cfm Or find out more by visiting: http://www.acsfoundation.com.au/ AIT: Advice for Careers in Animation This two part blog post provides an insight into a career in animation. Part 1: http://www.ait.nsw.edu.au/blog/careers-in-animation-programs/ Part 2: http://www.ait.nsw.edu.au/blog/advice-for-careers-in-animation-part-2-the-importance-of-a-good-showreel/ Career Expo Questions This website has the link to a great list of questions you could ask at a career expo. http://careerjunk.edublogs.org/2016/05/02/career-expos/ Careers and Employment Expo Friday 27th & Saturday 28th May @ Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre The expo is free to attend and provides the perfect platform for all organisations, employers and educational bodies to showcase their careers and education opportunities to the state’s current and future workforce. http://careersemploymentexpo.com.au/brisbane/visitor-information/for-schools/ Chartered Accountants: Cadetships The Chartered Accountants Employment Guide 2016 contains information on firms offering cadetships to year 12 leavers. If students are interested, they ought to be applying for cadetships as soon as possible. Download the guide: http://charteredaccountantsanz.com/guide Deakin Careers Quiz: What’s your professional personality? This quiz can tell you some careers that might suit your personality. It also provides links to Deakin courses that match these careers. http://this.deakin.edu.au/careers/whats-your-professional-personality-the-careers-quiz Girls Can Do Anything This website highlights some of the many women working in ‘non-traditional’ jobs, revealing why they enjoy their jobs and the pathways that led them to their current position. http://www.security4women.org.au/rolemodels/ Tips for note-taking http://this.deakin.edu.au/study/students-take-note-and-ace-your-exams Volunteers in Community Engagement Volunteers in Community Engagement (VOICE), offers 18-30 year olds the opportunity to volunteer in sustainable and positive community development around the world. http://voiceaustralia.org.au/

4. Indigenous Scholarships Bond University

5. Careers Expo Event For career seekers of all ages

6. Aviation Careers Expo An insight into aviation careers, training and employment

Aviation Careers Expo Audience: Anyone interested in an aviation career Description: Jump on board and join us for the 2016 Aviation Careers Expo. This one-day event is targeted towards providing an insight into aviation careers, training and employment. Dates: Saturday 20 August 2016 Venue: 25 Boronia Rd, Brisbane International Airport Times: 10:00am-:400pm http://www.aviationaustralia.aero/events/ace/

7. Dates For Your Diary

UNIVERSITY/TERTIARY VENUE DATE CQUniversity: Mid-Year Online Information Session

Online Tues 31st May 3pm – 6pm (AEST)

Police Recruiting Information Seminars May

the Police Headquarters, 200 Roma St, Brisbane

Wed 18 May 6:30pm Wed 25 May 6:30pm Mon 30 May 6pm

University of the Sunshine Coast: Meet USC

SIPPY DOWNS: FRASER COAST: GYMPIE: SOUTHBANK:

Thurs 19 May 1 – 4.00pm Wed 22 June 1 – 4.00pm Thursday 30 June 1 – 4.00pm Wed 2 November 1 – 4.00pm

CQU - Gympie Careers Expo Thurs 26 May

Careers and Employment Expo

Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre

Fri 27 & Saturday 28 May

BiG Day In BRISBANE: Brisbane

GHD Auditorium, University of Queensland

Wed 8 June 9.00am

University of Queensland: Information Sessions for Year 10 Parents and Guardians

St Lucia Campus Mon 6 June, 1pm – 2:30pm Tues 7 June, 6pm – 7:30pm Wed 8 June, 10:30am – 12pm Wed 8 June, 6pm – 7:30pm

SAE Creative Media Institute Study for a Day

Brisbane Campus, Cnr Jane St & Riverside Drive, West End, QLD

Sat 25 June 9am - 4:30pm

Simulated UMAT Workshops for 2016

Campus University of Queensland, St Lucia Campus

Thurs 7 July

University of Queensland Careers That Shape the World

University of Queensland, St Lucia Campus

Tues 12 July 8:30am – 3pm

Griffith University: Careers in Commerce

Sir Samuel Griffith Centre (N78), Lecture Theatre, Griffith University

Fri15 July

CQU – TSXPO Brisbane Careers Expo Sat 16 & Sunday 17 July 10am – 4pm

USC – Careers Expo USC Sports Sports Stadium Sippy Downs

Tues 19 July 10am – 2pm & 4pm – 7pm

TAFE Queensland SkillsTech Open Day

SkillsTech, Acacia Ridge

Thurs 28 July

Aviation Careers Expo Brisbane International Airport 25 Boronia Rd

Sat 20 August 10am – 4pm

ADFA Open Day Northcott Drive in Campbell, ACT

Sat 27 August 9am – 4pm