{"id":6200,"date":"2026-06-26T13:20:20","date_gmt":"2026-06-26T03:20:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thebuzz.net.au\/mce\/?post_type=article&#038;p=6200"},"modified":"2026-06-26T13:20:20","modified_gmt":"2026-06-26T03:20:20","slug":"mce-careers-comms","status":"publish","type":"article","link":"https:\/\/www.thebuzz.net.au\/mce\/article\/mce-careers-comms\/","title":{"rendered":"MCE Careers Comms"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-size: 18pt\"><strong>Marist College Eastwood Careers Comms<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Greetings everyone,<\/p>\n<p>Welcome back to the weekly careers newsletter!\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>I will be sending the Careers Updates to keep you completely in the loop with upcoming university applications, info sessions and careers events happening both around the school and across NSW.<\/p>\n<p>Whether you are a Senior student trying to lock in your next steps, a Year 10 student starting to explore your senior options, or a parent, there is a lot coming up over the next few weeks.<\/p>\n<p><strong><u>The Big Ticket Event: Western Sydney Careers Expo<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Attention Year 10 and Year 12 Students!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If you received a pass for the <strong>Western Sydney Careers Expo<\/strong> on TODAY, remember that your pass is also completely valid for entry on <strong>Saturday<\/strong>!<\/p>\n<p>If you can&#8217;t make it during the school slot or want to head back with your parents to look at things in more detail, hold onto that pass and use it this Saturday 27 June. It\u2019s an awesome opportunity to chat directly with employers, universities, and TAFE representatives.<\/p>\n<p><strong><u>Upcoming Key Dates &amp; Events (Late June \u2013 Early July)<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Here is a breakdown of what is happening over the next couple of weeks. Make sure to note down any dates or events that catch your eye:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Debating Holiday Camps (Year 5-12)<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Organiser:<\/strong> Speakers&#8217; Corner Australia<\/li>\n<li><strong>When:<\/strong> 29 June to 17 July 2026<\/li>\n<li><strong>Where:<\/strong> Chatswood Library &amp; Online<\/li>\n<li><strong>What&#8217;s it about?<\/strong> A comprehensive program focused entirely on public speaking and debating techniques. Years 5\u20136 will focus on communication basics, while Years 7\u20138 and Year 9+ have intensive sessions covering theory, practice debates and feedback.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Notre Dame Early Offer Information Session<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Organiser:<\/strong> University of Notre Dame Australia<\/li>\n<li><strong>When:<\/strong> 30 June 2026<\/li>\n<li><strong>Where:<\/strong> Broadway Campus<\/li>\n<li><strong>What&#8217;s it about?<\/strong> Essential for Year 12 students looking to secure a uni spot before final exams. They will cover their Early Offer program, entry pathways and massive scholarships valued up to $20,000 based on merit or opportunity.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>ACPE Careers in Sport Day<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Organiser:<\/strong> Australian College of Physical Education<\/li>\n<li><strong>When:<\/strong> 3 July 2026<\/li>\n<li><strong>Where:<\/strong> Sydney Olympic Park<\/li>\n<li><strong>What&#8217;s it about?<\/strong> If you are in Year 11 or 12 and love sport, this day is packed with interactive workshops and panels featuring sport industry professionals. It&#8217;s perfect for anyone wanting to turn a passion for sports into a career.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Western Sydney University (WSU) Open Day 2026<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>When:<\/strong> Sunday, 5 July 2026 (10:00 am \u2013 4:00 pm)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Where:<\/strong> Parramatta South Campus<\/li>\n<li><strong>What&#8217;s it about?<\/strong> Your chance to explore study options, hit up course info sessions, meet academics and get a vibe for uni life at Western.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>UNSW Future Creators\u2019 Day<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>When:<\/strong> 7 July 2026<\/li>\n<li><strong>Where:<\/strong> UNSW Paddington Campus<\/li>\n<li><strong>What&#8217;s it about?<\/strong> Aimed at Year 10 and 11 students passionate about design, visual storytelling and creativity. Includes hands-on workshops in Game Art, Animation, Graphic Design and more.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Discover ACU Strathfield Sessions<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>When:<\/strong> 7July 2026<\/li>\n<li><strong>Where:<\/strong> Strathfield Campus<\/li>\n<li><strong>What&#8217;s it about?<\/strong> ACU is hosting two specific events on this day for Year 10\u201312 students. One covers <strong>Early Childhood, Primary and TAS Secondary Education<\/strong> and the other covers <strong>Exercise &amp; Sports Science and Biomedical Science<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Year 7-8 Explore ENG! at USYD<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>When:<\/strong> 7 July 2026<\/li>\n<li><strong>Where:<\/strong> University of Sydney, Camperdown Campus<\/li>\n<li><strong>What&#8217;s it about?<\/strong> A fantastic hands-on discovery day for junior female and female-identifying students in Years 7\u20138 to check out engineering through cool activities like project management challenges and chemical engineering workshops.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><u>2026 University Open Days Guide<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Open Day season is one of the most practical ways to figure out if a university campus feels right for you. Write these key dates down in your calendar so you don&#8217;t miss out:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Western Sydney University (WSU)<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>When:<\/strong> Sunday 5 July (10.00am \u2013 4.00pm)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Where:<\/strong> Parramatta South Campus<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Australian Catholic University (ACU)<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>When:<\/strong> Saturday 25 July (Blacktown) | Sunday 16 August (Strathfield) | Saturday 5 September (North Sydney)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Macquarie University<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>When:<\/strong> Saturday 15 August (10.00am \u2013 4.00pm)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Where:<\/strong> North Ryde Campus<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>University of Technology Sydney (UTS)<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>When:<\/strong> Saturday 29 August (9.00am \u2013 2.00pm)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Where:<\/strong> City Campus\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>University of Notre Dame<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>When:<\/strong> Saturday 29 August (10.00am \u2013 3.00pm)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Where:<\/strong> Broadway Campus<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>University of Sydney (USYD)<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>When:<\/strong> Saturday 29 August<\/li>\n<li><strong>Where:<\/strong> Camperdown\/Darlington Campus<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>UNSW Sydney<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>When:<\/strong> Saturday 5 September (9.00am \u2013 4.00pm)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Where:<\/strong> Kensington &amp; Paddington Campuses<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Quick Tip for Open Days:<\/strong> Make sure you register online on the university websites ahead of time! Popular course information sessions and campus tours fill up fast and registering early ensures you get emailed the final schedule and event maps.<\/p>\n<p>Have a brilliant weekend everyone! If you have any questions about any of these events, or if you want to book in time to chat about pathways, come find me in the Careers office.<\/p>\n<p>Cheers<\/p>\n<p>Mr Benjamin Nguyen<br \/>\n<strong>Careers Adviser<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>From the Careers Adviser<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","class_list":["post-6200","article","type-article","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thebuzz.net.au\/mce\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/article\/6200","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thebuzz.net.au\/mce\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/article"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thebuzz.net.au\/mce\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/article"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thebuzz.net.au\/mce\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=6200"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thebuzz.net.au\/mce\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=6200"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}