Vet and Career News
Congratulations to Callum Moore and Kye Bruce who have been successful in attaining an offer of full-time apprenticeships this week.
Year 10 Work Experience
Year 10 Work Experience Paperwork is due for those students who wish to make arrangements.
ANU Year 12 Student Webinar What's Next
STUDENTS
The sessions for students will cover a range of topics, including information about what happens next with their applications and offers, a student panel Q&A with current ANU students, and staff from ANU Engagement & Success to speak about support services at ANU.
The student sessions will begin on Monday 30 August and run each afternoon at 4:00 PM throughout the week (all times AEST).
- Monday 30 August: ANU Application Information
- Tuesday 31 August: ANU Student Panel Q&A
- Wednesday 1 September: ANU Application Information (repeated session)
- Thursday 2 September: ANU Student Support Services
- Friday 3 September: ANU Application Information (repeated session)
More information about the sessions and the registration link can be found at https://www.anu.edu.au/study/events/whats-next-anu-offers-and-acceptances
Transport for NSW
Apprentice and Trainee Recruitment closing 22nd August
Our programs allow people to complete a nationally recognised qualification whilst getting paid and gaining valuable hands-on experience with Transport for NSW.
This could be your opportunity to start a career working with government providing critical transport infrastructure and shaping the future of Transport in regional NSW.
We are excited to introduce a new program next year, Project Management.
This program will allow you to apply the knowledge gained through their studies relating to managing and delivering project life cycles, into real life situations and projects that positively impact the community of NSW.
We are also offering; Business, Bridge Carpentry, Civil Construction, Electrical and Heavy Diesel programs.
Please view our brochure which contains detailed information regarding each of our programs.
Applications are now open and will close on the 22nd of August 2021.
How to apply
To apply, please visit our Transport Jobs Board
If you have an enquiry, or would like to know more, please reach out to us at apprenticeandtrainee@transport.nsw.gov.au
Engineering
Our fabulous Engineers working across major projects and in iconic companies, have lined up in response to ongoing restrictions and their impact on our school students. They aim to provide an insight into this wide-ranging profession, and opportunities that lie ahead for our aspiring, future engineers!Every Monday between 5-6pm, from 30 August to 29 November, school students and their parents, teachers and advisors, can join us via Zoom.
Engineering your Future program – click here calendar of events
What is Engineering – and why should you care?
EyF focuses on the huge variety of disciplines and the transferability of the skills/knowledge within each; how Engineers lead teams, mega projects, large corporations, and their own businesses; how the internationally accredited qualification is a passport to work wherever you wish; and how Engineers innovate, improve and support our communities, Australia and the world.
Yes, Engineering is a good news story!
Careers
Information from UAC.
Schools Recommendation Scheme
This is a reminder that SRS deadlines are only weeks away:
- Applications close Tuesday 14th September - School is rating on this day.
If your students apply through SRS for the following institutions, they will need to meet additional selection criteria.
University of Sydney: E12 Scheme
- Complete the HSC or IB at a school in NSW in 2021.
- Receive an ATAR or IB score in 2021.
- Be eligible through the UAC Educational Access Scheme for at least one of the following:
– Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA)
– disadvantaged school code SO1C (attended an Australian rural school during Year 11 and/or 12 or equivalent) or disadvantaged school code S01R (attended an Australian rural or regional school during Year 11 and/or 12 or equivalent)
– financial hardship disadvantage (F01A, F01B, F01C or F01D). - If they are applying under the financial hardship category, submit an EAS application and supporting documents by 11.59pm on Sunday 19 September to confirm their eligibility for consideration under the E12 Scheme in time for UAC conditional offers on 12 November.
- Meet any subject-related prerequisites for their chosen University of Sydney course.
- Complete and upload the E12 questionnaire.
University of Technology, Sydney
- Be eligible through the UAC Educational Access Scheme for at least one of the following:
– school environment disadvantage (S01C) (application automatically generated by UAC for eligible students)
– socio-economic disadvantage (AG01) (application automatically generated by UAC for eligible students)
– financial hardship disadvantage (F01A, F01B, F01C, F01D, F01K or F01S) (submit EAS application before 31 October 2021). - Be rated by their school as suitable for tertiary study.
- Include a UTS preference in their UAC application by 4 November 2021.
- Achieve a minimum ATAR of 69.00 (80.00 for Law).
UNSW, Sydney: Gateway Scheme
- Complete the HSC at a school in NSW in 2021.
- Receive an ATAR in 2021.
- Attend a Gateway School or be eligible through the UAC Educational Access Scheme (EAS) for Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA). Note:This EAS application will automatically be generated by UAC based on the student's home address and the student will be notified of their eligibility by email.
- Upload a personal statement answering three questions.
- Upload a digital portfolio (for degrees in Art & Design and Built Environment).
New early entry scheme
UTS has just launched an early entry scheme for all students based on Year 11 results only. Students from interstate will need to supply their Year 11 results. Offers are conditional upon achieving a minimum ATAR. Students must apply directly to UTS.
Early bird closing
Just a reminder that early bird applications close in just six weeks. Please remind your students to submit their application by 30 September so that they only pay the early bird fee of $70.
Download key dates fact sheet
UAC Digital
If you or your students have missed any Let's Chat webinars, don't panic. We have made them all available via our UAC Digital YouTube channel.
On the UAC Digital YouTube page, you will also find two recorded presentations to use with your students while we are unable to visit your school:
Our next Let's Chat webinar is on Alternative Pathways to University: 18 Aug 2021 at 6pm. Pathway courses are for applicants who don't meet the minimum requirements for entry into a bachelor degree. Listen to university reps and learn about certificate, diploma and preparation courses.
Register now: Alternative Pathways to University – 18 August