Careers News
What’s on at the University of Wollongong
Year 10 Subject Selection Webinar
Join the experts at an upcoming online event hosted by the University of Wollongong (UOW) designed to help Year 10 students navigate subject selection for Years 11 and 12. This will help them understand the significance of subjects pertinent to their future academic and career goals.
Date: June 4, 2024
Time: 7 pm - 8 pm
Location: Online via Zoom
This session will equip students with the necessary information to make informed decisions regarding subject selection by discussing pre-requisites and assumed knowledge; the ATAR, and the significance of Year 11.
HSC Subject Support Series (Online and In-Person)
UOW wants to support students in the lead up to trial and final HSC exams. In conjunction with InspirationED, experienced HSC teachers/markers and UOW staff, we are running FREE HSC subject revision programs across June and July for current Year 12 students.
This program has been designed to complement and add value to what is already being taught in the classroom. Students can select which subject-specific sessions they want to attend, with both online and in-person options available. Students can attend as many sessions as they wish. The content delivered across the webinars and in-person programs will be different.
Webinar Series: 11 to 18 June
Wollongong campus days: 9 to 12 July
More information and registrations are available here.
Year 11/12 Performing Arts Holiday Workshops
The University of Wollongong is excited to introduce a new selection of school holiday workshops offered on 17 & 18 July 2024 for students in Years 11/12. These workshops are led by award-winning playwright, screenwriter and UOW lecturer Mark Rogers, winner of Sydney Theatre Company's Patrick White Award. Two different workshops are available: Monologue Masterclass and Playwriting Masterclass.
Expressions of Interest will open Monday 29 April and close on Monday 20 May 2024. After this date applications will go on a waitlist and UOW will be in touch as spaces become available.
EOI: https://uow_srd.swoogo.com/theatreworkshops
Year 10 Work Experience
Academic Care, Year 10 were introduced to the Work Experience program which is scheduled for Week 9 of this term. Although the program is not compulsory, all students are encouraged to take advantage of this experience. Work Experience (WEX) is a valuable opportunity to gain an insight into real-world work contexts and helps students to plan future study, training and career pathways. WEX is also a great opportunity to build networks for future employment opportunities.
A guide was given to students that includes all the information. The next steps are to identify an industry and business that is of interest and register in the Careers Office to collect the necessary paperwork. If a student has questions about any aspect of Work Experience or needs help with approaching prospective businesses, we urge them to contact the Careers Office.
TAFE - Driving Knowledge Test Support
TAFE has a fee-free driving licence test available to people who are eligible to go for their driver’s knowledge test. If you have or know any students who are interested please send them the following link to register. They have to be +16 years old.
During 4 x fee-free support sessions, students will prepare to complete the learner driver's knowledge test.
Please register your interest at this link: https://bit.ly/4aOJPxj
Universities Admission Centre (UAC) - UPDATE
The Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) processes applications for admission to most undergraduate courses at participating institutions.
Key Dates
Applications open: 3rd April 2024, 7.30am
SRS applications close: 16th September 2024, 11.59pm
Early bird application deadline: 30th September 2024, 11.59
SRS change of preference deadline: 1 Nov 2024, 11.59pm
First SRS offers released: 8 Nov 2024, 7.30am
2025 Admissions
Applications for 2025 entry open on 3 April for domestic students. UAC will email UAC PINs to all NSW HSC students on 3 April. Students will need their NESA student number and their UAC PIN to apply through UAC.
Schools Recommendation Scheme (SRS)
This scheme is an early offer program through UAC. Once you apply for an SRS application, the school will be notified and a teacher will rate the student on a range of criteria. The SRS application is now part of the undergraduate application. Students will be asked to confirm that their school name is correct. If a student needs to upload their Year 11 results, they will be prompted to do so.
In November you can receive one unconditional offer and one or more conditional offers.
For more information and the UAC application process: https://www.uac.edu.au/future-applicants/scholarships-and-schemes/schools-recommendation-schemes
UAC Guide
UAC is no longer producing the UAC Guide in hard copy. All information about the next admissions cycle will be updated on the UAC website from April.
UC Explore Day: Year 12 Students Engage at University Canberra Open Day
A group of Year 12 students visited the University Canberra Open Day, exploring potential pathways for their academic futures. They engaged in different workshops tailored to their interests. Students explored diverse fields, including teaching, nursing, sport and fitness.
As they navigated through the campus, they enjoyed the vibrant campus life and got a taste for the university community.
University of Canberra - Early Entry Program
Applications for Early Offers open on 20 May 2024.
Important dates:
- 20 May 2024: applications open
- 9 August 2024: applications close
- 23 August 2024: Early Offer document deadline
- 5 September 2024: offers released
How does it work?
To be eligible for the Early Offer Scheme, you must be a current Year 12 student enrolled in a school located in NSW and intending to go to university. For example, if you are studying a tertiary package in NSW, pursuing the HSC leading to an ATAR, you can apply for admission to the University of Canberra in advance of receiving your ATAR results, which will instead be based on your Year 11 results and a 300 word personal statement.
For more information and to start the application head to: https://www.canberra.edu.au/future-students/apply-to-uc/early-offer-scheme
For more information about the opportunities listed above or for any assistance, please contact the Careers Office at the College.
Mrs Amy Dalgleish
Careers Coordinator
amy.dalgleish@cg.catholic.edu.au