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APPRENTICESHIPS AND TRAINEESHIPS
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Employers
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Current Apprentices
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Group Training Companies
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TAFE NSW Illawarra Institute
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Australian Apprenticeship Centres
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NSW Dept of Education & Communities
When and Where
Tuesday 18th June 2013 6.00pm – 7.30 pm Wollongong Master Builders Club
Wednesday 19th June 2013 6.00pm – 7.30 pm The Shellharbour Club
Bookings
Phone:
Workplace Learning Illawarra
(02) 4225 2526
email: [email protected]
Discover Your Career
Online information for anyone interested in the Tourism & Hospitality industry.
http://www.discoveryourcareer.com.au/
teach.NSW Scholarships - Year 12 can apply for a scholarship worth up to $28,000 for their university study!
Teach.NSW offers valuable Teaching Scholarships. Applications open on 20 May and close in October 2013.
For the latest information on what the 2013 subjects areas are, from 20 May go to
http://www.dec.nsw.gov.au/about-us/careers-centre/school-careers/teaching Contact:
[email protected] or 1300 301 435.
My Health Career offers over 100 videos about 10 different health careers from REAL HEALTH
PRACTITIONERS!! Everything from the future of pharmacy in Australia to the difference between a nutritionist
and a dietitian, to 8 areas of specialisation in podiatry… plus much more. Go to www.myhealthcareer.com.au to
enter your name & email address and receive FREE updates.
Billy Blue College of Design Open Night
Date : 20th Jun 2013
Time : 6:00 pm
Venue : Billy Blue College of Design, Level 8, 171 Pacific Highway, North Sydney
Cost : FREE
Contact : Stephanie Castaldini : [email protected] / 1300 851 245
Event Description :
Adventure Into Design With Billy Blue!
Join us for our upcoming Billy Blue Information Evening, where you can explore your study options with Billy
Blue and gain insight into exciting creative industries career pathways.
Australian College of Nursing Health and Nursing Expo
Sun 23rd June, 10am to 3pm,
Sydney Town Hall, 483 George Street, Sydney.
http://www.acn.edu.au/NSW-Expo
KPMG Cadetship Recruitment Program
Applications close Fri 21st June, 5pm.
The KPMG Cadetship Recruitment Program is based in Sydney and offers cadetship placements to students
intending to study a commerce or business degree with a major in accounting or information systems.
Cadets will be offered a permanent full-time job with KPMG on graduation.
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Information Session: Thu 23 May, 4:30pm to 6pm at KPMG Sydney Office, Level 15, 10 Shelley Street,
Sydney.
RSVP to [email protected]
http://www.kpmg.com/AU/en/careers/Graduates-Students/Cadetships/Pages/default.aspx
Moore Stephens Accounting Cadetship Program
Applications close Fri 21st June.
Cadets will work with a range of companies and individuals while receiving a salary, study support and
mentoring.
Contact: [email protected] or [email protected]
http://www.moorestephens.com.au/careers/cadetship-program-2014-sydney-and-sydney-west
BlueScope Steel Cadetships
In 2014 BlueScope Steel are offering cadetships in Engineering, Chemistry, IT and more. These cadetships are
based in the Illawarra region. Registrations of interest are now being accepted and applications will open on the
1st of July.
Contact: Andy Stirling on (02) 4275 3326.
http://cadets.bluescopesteel.com/home/australian-cadetships/brighter-future/brighter-future
Creative Young Stars Program
Applications close Fri 21st June, 5pm
The Creative Young Stars Program aims to encourage creative, cultural, academic and community
achievements by offering financial assistance to people aged under 25 who wish to take part in relevant
activities, events or training.
Contact: [email protected] or call 130 363 079.
http://www.youth.gov.au/sites/youth/news/pages/creative-young-stars
Bradman Scholarship
Each year the Bradman Foundation offers a $5 000 per annum scholarship to one Australian student
commencing university. The scholarship is chosen based on a blend of academic, sporting (cricket), personal
and social skills which best fulfill the purpose of the scholarship.
Applications close on Fri 28th February 2014.
P: 4862 1247 - E: [email protected]
http://www.bradman.com.au/bradman-scholarship/
Working at the ABC
A host of opportunities are available for students interested in gaining work experience within the media
broadcasting sector through the ABC.
Cadetships, Scholarships and Work Experience places are on offer and all applications can be made online.
http://www.abc.net.au/careers/cadetshipsandworkexperience/
Australian and New Zealand Forensic Science Society – Career Day
Sat 20th July, 9am to 3pm
UTS Building 4, Corner of Thomas & Harris Street, Ultimo
Hear from forensic scientists, investigators and lawyers about their career paths, and receive career guidance
information.
Contact: [email protected]
http://anzfss.org.au/nsw/
Australian Defence Force Women in the Army Information Session
Tue 18th June, 6pm
25 Atchison Street, Wollongong
RSVP: Isla Boocok at [email protected] or (02) 4220 3303.
http://www.defencejobs.gov.au
Live Chat: Women in the Army Q and A
A 15 – 20 minute Q and A session with two highly-successful women in the Army.
Thu 13 June, 6.30pm (AEST)
http://www.defencejobsbroadcasts.gov.au/army/
National Youth Week 2014 – Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australian Government
Representative
Expressions of Interest close Fri 14th June, 11am
The successful applicant will provide advice to the Australian Government about how to increase the
engagement and participation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people during NYW 2014.
Contact: [email protected]
http://www.youthweek.com/node/147
National Indigenous Youth Leadership Academy
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Sun 11 to Sat 17 August.
This week-long academy will bring together 50 indigenous students from across Australia where they will help
develop national campaigns that address national social issues. Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander
students in Years 10-12 are invited to apply.
Applications close Mon 1st July.
http://www.fya.org.au/initiatives/niyla/
National Youth Week 2014 – Graphic Design Competition
Entries due by Tue 2nd July
This competition is open to all young Australians aged 12 to 25 who are not working professionally in the design
industry. Entries must incorporate the 2014 theme, ‘Our Voice. Our Impact.’, and the winner will have their
design used across Australia and will win an Apple iPad mini.
http://studentedge.com.au/Your-Say/2013/06-National-Youth-Week-iPad-mini-phase-01.aspx
University of New South Wales Rural Clinical School – Health Careers Kit 2013
This guide covers information about various health programs offered throughout NSW in addition to the options
available to aid rural high school students with university. Hard copies are available.
Contact: (02) 9385 3677 or [email protected]
http://rcs.med.unsw.edu.au/rcsweb.nsf/page/Health%20Careers%20Kit
Regional Express Pilot Cadet Program
The REX Cadet program provides pilot training over 32 weeks as well as guaranteed employment within the
REX group upon satisfactory completion of the program. The pilot cadet program has three intakes throughout
the year.
Applications for their next intake are now open.
http://www.rex.com.au/cadetpilot/
Six Mistakes Not To Make In An Interview
This article by Monster Career Resources covers some key mistakes that people make in interviews and how to
avoid them.
http://career-advice.monster.com/job-interview/interview-preparation/six-interview-mistakes/article.aspx
University of Notre Dame Early Offer Program
Applications due Fri 26th July, 4pm
The early offer program is for students who achieve a minimum of 3 A grades across their subjects or an
average of 75% or higher, possess leadership qualities and motivation, are active participants in school, church
and community life, and have demonstrated a strong potential to succeed.
Contact: (02) 8204 4400 or [email protected]
http://www.nd.edu.au/sydney/careeradvisorandteacher/earlyofferprogram.shtml
PricewaterhouseCoopers Trainee Program
Applications close Sun 23rd June
This program gives students practical experience at PricewaterhouseCoopers while they complete a three year
degree majoring in either accounting or information technology.
http://www.pwc.com.au/careers/student/programs/trainee/index.htm
2013 Hilarie Lindsay Young Writers Short Story Competition
Entries due by Sat 31st August.
Students in Years 4 to 12 are invited to submit a short story to this competition. Students in years 10, 11 & 12
are offered a prize of $150 for short stories up to 2500 words in length.
Contact: [email protected]
http://www.fawnsw.org.au/Hilarie_Lindsay_2013.pdf
Marjorie Barnard Award 2013
Entries due by Fri 20th September.
This award is for short stories of up to 3000 words. The prize for winning is $500.
Contact: [email protected]
http://www.fawnsw.org.au/Marjorie_Barnard_2013.pdf
Royal Australian Chemical Institute
This website offers a dedicated Secondary Students webpage that discusses:
Major fields in chemistry
Studying Chemistry at University
Chemistry Career Options
Career Profiles
Active Industries & Companies
Visit the site to investigate your options within a Chemistry Career.
http://www.raci.org.au/education/secondary-2
Royal Australian Chemical Institute Career Profiles
The career profiles provide an insight into the jobs available for students interested in a career working within
the chemistry field.
http://www.raci.org.au/jobs-careers/career-profiles-2
RMIT Guide to Environmental Careers
Guide outlines prospective jobs and career pathways within the discipline.
http://mams.rmit.edu.au/8zvd0c7eye551.pdf
Parents’ Guides to the New NSW Syllabuses Incorporating Australian Curriculum
Resources are available to support parents in understanding the new NSW K-10 syllabuses covering English,
Mathematics, Science and Technology, and History.
http://news.boardofstudies.nsw.edu.au/index.cfm/2013/5/17/Parents-Guides-to-the-new-NSW-syllabusesincorporating-the-Australian-curriculum
WEBSITES TO HELP YOU MAKE CAREER CHOICES
www.myfuture.edu.au/ Information about career planning and education, and training options for Australian
jobs.
www.mycareermatch.com.au/ My Career Match is a leader in online student career assessments, matching
students' strengths and personality with careers that best suit
www.skillsroad.com.au Skillsroad Career Quiz helps you choose a job that's right for YOU. Matching who you
are with what you're good at seems like a great idea.
www.jobguide.deewr.gov.au/ Contains information for young people making their first career decisions, and for
all those thinking about study, employment options and career changes.
LOOKING FOR JOBS
http://jobsearch.gov.au/ Government run job database. Find jobs, post your resume, receive daily job match
e-mails. Free recruitment services for employers and agencies.
http://www.seek.com.au/ SEEK is Australia's number one jobs site. Search or browse jobs across Australia .
Find work or recruit the ideal candidate. SEEK and you shall find.
http://www.careerone.com.au/ Find the job that's right for you. Use CareerOne's resources to create a killer
resume, search for jobs, prepare for interviews, and launch your career.
http://www.monster.com/ Find the job that's right for you. Use Monster's resources to create a killer resume,
search for jobs, prepare for interviews, and launch your career.
http://mycareer.com.au/ Find the perfect job on MyCareer! Search jobs, create email alerts, check the salary
calculator & more! Search jobs by company, location, job sector, industry