Careers

It has been a busy time in Careers with lots of different opportunities and experiences being offered to students. Year 12 have begun researching for their courses at university. Some people have already applied for Early Entry to Charles Sturt University. However, parents and students do not need to panic as the window for applying is until late June. We will be applying to universities through the U.A.C. and Q.T.A. C. systems next term.

The process for applying to university

In early April, U.A.C. - the University Admission Centre for New South Wales- will issue students with a pin to apply for courses, and we will have U.A.C. booklets to help them research courses, as well as our Career Tools website. Then they can apply online to their desired courses. They make 5 preference choices for courses and their ideal choice is their first preference. Their last choice is encouraged to be the course with the lower entry score in case they do not secure their ideal spot. Preferences can be changed during the process, so students are not locked in until the course offers are issued. People who may not be able to secure a university spot may also research a bridging course to lead them towards their desired degree. Students will be stepped through these processes in class and we will start applying for their courses next term. I will be posting more information about this next term, including dates and the offers system, but if you need more information, please contact me. At this stage people should not be panicking but instead should be researching their options.

University Visits

This week we are travelling to Charles Sturt University to sample different course workshops including Paramedicine, nursing, teaching, engineering, allied health and many more.

Celebrations

Annabelle Hourigan has secured a spot in The Southern Cross University Scholars Program which is a free 6-week program completing a university subject whilst at school. The program also develops advanced academic skills to help students through their final years in high school and offers them the choice of a subject of interest. They also get the chance to experience university life at one of the Southern Cross campuses or online. Successful completion of the program puts students in the running for a generous scholarship.

Work placement

Further celebrations are that we have four Year 10 students successfully completing work placement in various industries including Early Child Care, Veterinary work placement, bicycle repair and building design. If your child is interested in a workplace opportunity they need to research an appropriate placement and then see me for advice.

Year 10

Work experience

Later in the year in term 4 week 8, 1st December to 5th December, Year 10 will be going on a week’s work experience. Students should be researching their chosen workplace and liaising with them soon to ensure they can organise a spot there.

Applying for a USI  - unique student identifier

Most students have secured their USI at this stage but due to flood interruptions, some students still need to access this. The notes on this process are posted below again.

As a part of our program, they will need to apply for their unique student identifier (USI), which is a number they will need for various educational courses. To access this number, they need to go to the USI site: https://www.usi.gov.au/students/get-a-usi. From here, they will fill out an online form that requires one piece of identification such as a passport, birth certificate, or Medicare card. They enter the details on the form. If your child needs any help please give them a screenshot of their official documentation and we can apply for their USI in the careers class.

More opportunities for Year 10

In June, we will be attending the Coffs Coast Careers Expo in Coffs Harbour. This is where students will have an opportunity to talk to people in different trades and industries so they can research career options.

Year 11 Celebrations

As a part of their English Studies assessment Year 11 CARE class has completed a job application and interview process to apply for specific jobs. The students worked well in researching positions, completing resumes and cover lessons and then completing a mock interview with Ms Joe and I. The students prepared well for the interviews and practiced excellent interpersonal skills to help them secure their jobs. These are essential life skills to prepare them for the real world.

LAT tests - Law Admission Tests

Any year 11 or 12 students who wish to apply to study Law at UNSW need to see me for information. The LAT tests are online tests to help students secure a position in UNSW. There is an online information seminar in May.

Tuckwell Scholarship Program

There is a prestigious scholarship with very generous financial support from the Australian National University in Canberra. The application closes on April 14th. The recipient must have a high academic record and show evidence of outstanding achievements in other endeavours beyond academic strength. Students need to come and see me for information as soon as possible.

Maria Rouse

Careers Advisor