Careers News
Calling First Nations students with a passion for STEM!
Unlock the incredible world of engineering at the Indigenous Australian Engineering School (IAES) in January 2024.
IAES offers:
- A Fully sponsored week-long program
- Attendees can explore various engineering fields
- Site visits, cultural activities, and more
- Networking with industry professionals
- Recreational fun on Sydney Harbour
Eligibility: First Nations High School students in Years 10, 11 and 12 in 2024
Dates: 14-20 January 2024
Location: University of Sydney, Camperdown Campus and partnering engineering based organisations.
Application closing date: 20 October 2023
Online Application: https://sydney.au1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3jY744UEF5gCp5Y
The IAES offers First Nations high school students the opportunity to come to Sydney and explore study and work opportunities within various fields of engineering. All costs including activities, accommodation, flights and meals are fully funded by Engineering Aid Australia and the University of Sydney.
University Admissions Centre (UAC) application information session
Following Trial HSC Examinations, Year 12 students will attend an information session about applying to the UAC on Tuesday 22 August in the Hub.
The closing date for Early Bird applications (at the cheaper price) is 29 September (after the end of Term 3 during the school holidays) so there is plenty of time to get applications prepared and finalised after the HSC Trial Exams.
See the Key Dates Fact Sheet below for more information:
https://www.uac.edu.au/assets/documents/ug-fact-sheets/ug-fact-sheet-key-dates
Australian Catholic University Guarantee applications open 24 July
The ACU early entry program, ACU Guarantee, offers eligible Year 12 students a place at ACU based on their Year 11 results. Applications for ACU Guarantee will open on 24 July and close on 18 September. Students can receive up to 10 adjustment factors to help boost their selection rank by submitting optional personal statements as part of their ACU Guarantee applications. Learn more about ACU Guarantee using the link below:
https://www.acu.edu.au/study-at-acu/admission-pathways/acu-guarantee?
The new TAFE Connected Learning Centre (CLC) at Hanging Rock, Batemans Bay, has a huge range of courses on offer in Semester 2, 2023.
Check out the Course List link below or call into the CLC at Hanging Rock for a chat with staff about which courses might be right for you.
You could also pop into the Careers Office at school to talk to Mrs Dalgleish or Ms Nicholson about TAFE study and training options.
https://www.tafensw.edu.au/course-search?
ADF Gap Year
Choosing to spend a year in the Australian Defence Force after you finish school as part of the ADF Gap year program is a popular post-HSC option. The ADF Gap program offers the chance to experience life in the Navy, Army or Air Force, where
you'll get paid for meaningful work while travelling around Australia, gaining skills for life, and making lifelong friends.
See the link below for more information:
https://www.defencejobs.gov.au/students-and-education/gap-year?
For more information about the opportunities listed above or for assistance completing applications etc, please pop into the Careers office at school, check the Year 12 Academic Care Google Classroom or contact Ms Nicholson kerryn.hopkins@cg.catholic.edu.au or Mrs Dalgleish amy.dalgleish@cg.catholic.edu.au